Road runs with PB potential in May 2026

• Sun 3 May 2026
• £8-£42

Worthing RUNFEST

Race along flat, fully closed roads to a seafront finish, with Half Marathon, 10K and Family Runs, catering for all ages and abilities, with chip timing, bespoke medal and a tech t-shirt.

• Families
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Entertainment
• Music
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Event expo
• Urban
• Coast
• Free venue entry
• Public transport links
• Age 5 & over

• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Fun run

• Sun 3 - Mon 4 May 2026
• £12-£150
• Get low fees now

MK Marathon Weekend

The multi award-winning MK Marathon Weekend is Buckinghamshire’s most popular weekend of running and features a choice of races, extra medal for running both days and stunning Stadium MK finish!

Price rise coming

• Families
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Entertainment
• Music
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Park
• Free venue entry
• All ages

• 5K run
• Fun run
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• 10K run

• Sun 3 May 2026
• £30
• 1 charity

ABP Southampton 10K

The 10K race challenge is perfect for a PB with green parks, inspiring views of city landmarks and a waterside location to drive you forward, beginning and ending at the iconic Guildhall.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• PB
• Age 15 & over

• 10 km road running + 71 m ascent

• Sun 10 May 2026
• £33-£38

Zig Zag Marathon and Half | Full Marathon

Ideal for runners who want to get a marathon 'Good For Age' place as it is over an officially measured course on the Kirtling Road Route which is mildly undulating and very scenic.

• Enter online
• Undulating
• PB
• Age 18 & over

• 26.2 miles road running + 1247 ft ascent

• Sun 17 May 2026
• FREE-£40
• 37 charities

Hackney Half

Dash through 13.1 miles of East London, with vibrant street art, live music, and unbeatable crowd support cheering you on every step of the way. Think handmade banners, high fives, and fun!

• Chip timing
• GPS tracking
• Undulating
• PB
• Traffic free
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running

• Sun 17 May 2026
• £38.40-£52
• 3 charities

Essar Chester Half Marathon

One of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in this historic Roman/Medieval city. Come and celebrate over 40 years of running in Chester!

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Undulating
• PB
• Traffic free
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running + 355 ft ascent

• Sat 23 - Sun 24 May 2026
• FREE-£176

Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, previously voted UK's fastest!

• Families
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Urban
• Park
• Rural
• Coast
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 3 & over

• 10K run
• 5K run
• Fun run 4
• Half marathon
• Marathon 2

• Sat 30 May 2026
• £14-£30

Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley

“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?

• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Age 16 & over

• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon

• Sat 30 May 2026
• £22-£24

Burrator 10K

Fast and flat route on fully closed roads that is almost all on tarmac. UK Athletics licensed, run under England Athletics rules and results will appear on Power of 10. Start on the dam bridge itself.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• PB
• Traffic free
• Age 15 & over

• 10 km road running

• Sun 31 May 2026
• £43-£55
• Early bird

Great Manchester Run

The city’s original and best-loved running event! With a 10K or a half marathon distance to choose from, over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

Early bird on now

• Families
• Trees not tees
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Entertainment
• Music
• Event village
• Urban
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 15 & over

• Half marathon
• 10K run

• Sun 31 May 2026
• £13-£28

Green Park Reading 10K

Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed to Green Park in Reading to run a traffic-free, super-flat route as part of a family-friendly event day.

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Entertainment
• Music
• Event village
• Urban
• Park
• Free venue entry
• Public transport links
• Age 4 & over

• Fun run 2
• 10K run