Road runs in October 2026
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- Sun 4 Oct 2026
- £35-£48
AJ Bell Great Scottish Run
With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.
- Families
- Trees not tees
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Entertainment
- Music
- Event village
- Urban
- Park
- Sustainability policy
- Age 15 & over
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 4 Oct 2026
- £50-£98
- 2 charities
Manchester Half Marathon
Round off your season with a flat, fast half on closed roads, roaring crowd support, and a well-earned chunky medal near Old Trafford.
- Trees not tees
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Entertainment
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 64 m ascent
- Sun 4 Oct 2026
- £34-£44
Lincoln Half Marathon
From the Lincolnshire Showground into the heart of the city, past the historic castle and cathedral, to cross the finish line to a roaring crowd, exclusive medal and finisher's goody bag!
- Venue accessible
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Event village
- Urban
- Sustainability policy
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 437 ft ascent
- Sun 4 Oct 2026
- £58
- 9 charities
Oysho Cardiff Half
An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage!
- Families
- Carbon offset
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Entertainment
- Music
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Coast
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 81 m ascent
- Sun 4 Oct 2026
- £23-£26
- Early bird
The Isle of Wight Marathon
The Isle of Wight Marathon celebrates its 70th Anniversary in 2026! It has been run continuously since 1957, making it the longest-running (and one of the first to be held) in the UK.
Early bird on now
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running + 350 m ascent
- Sun 11 Oct 2026
- $250-$260
- 3 charities
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
The 48th edition of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon! A world-class running event returning to the streets of Chicago this autumn.
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Event village
- Event expo
- Urban
- Park
- Sustainability policy
- Age 16 & over
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 11 Oct 2026
- £10-£60
- 4 charities
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Run through four of London’s most beautiful Royal Parks, past iconic landmarks and tree-lined avenues, on a stunning autumn route that combines city energy with natural splendour.
- Families
- Trees not tees
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Plastic bottle free
- Entertainment
- Music
- Ballot
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Park
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 88 m ascent
- Sun 11 Oct 2026
- £35.25-£44.25
- 2 charities
Bournemouth Supersonic 10K
A flat, fast and scenic 10K along Bournemouth’s stunning coastline — race between two iconic piers and soak up the festival atmosphere from start to finish.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 15 & over
- 10 km road running + 19 m ascent
- Sun 11 Oct 2026
- £64-£114
- 4 charities
Oxford Half Marathon
Runners will enjoy the fast, flat and beautiful route through University Parks and the historic Oxford City Centre whilst celebrating running and movement with entertainment and cheering fans!
- Carbon neutral
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Entertainment
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Park
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 16 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 18 Oct 2026
- £45-£53
Great South Run
Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed! Local supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way.
- Families
- Trees not tees
- Venue accessible
- Newcomers
- Entertainment
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Coast
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 16 & over
- 10 miles road running
- Sun 25 Oct 2026
- €110
- 1 charity
Irish Life Dublin Marathon
Join 25,000 runners on Dublin’s electric streets for a flat, scenic city loop filled with incredible support, lively crowds and unforgettable marathon magic.
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Entertainment
- Ballot
- Chip timing
- GPS tracking
- Fundraising required
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Event expo
- Urban
- Park
- Sustainability policy
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 4 Oct 2026
Destination Basingstoke Phillips Law Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 5K run
- Sun 4 Oct 2026
Rural Kutxa San Sebastian Half Marathon
- 21.1 km road running
- Sat 24 - Sun 25 Oct 2026
TCS Amsterdam Marathon Weekend
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Fun run