Road runs with PB potential in South East

• Sun 21 Dec
• £7-£22

Kent Christmas Cracker

Grab your running shoes and put on your Santa hat - it's time for this cracking Christmas race! Come and enjoy the spirit of Christmas and superb racing on this flat and fast course.

• Families
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Plastic bottle free
• Fancy dress
• Park
• Sustainability policy
• All ages

• Fun run 3

• Sun 15 Feb 2026
• £35-£37

Hampton Court Half Marathon

This is the original Hampton Court Half Marathon and is run over a fast, flat and interesting course that borders the river-side grounds of the magnificent palace with King Henry VIII cheering on!

• Venue accessible
• Beginner-friendly
• Dogs allowed at venue
• Entertainment
• Music
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• PB
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Rural
• Free venue entry
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running

• Sun 29 Mar 2026
• £31-£33

Brett Lydd Half Marathon & 20 Mile

A delectable racing experience perfect for those planning a spring marathon, over a pancake flat course using the wide, quiet country lanes surrounding the marsh town of Lydd in Kent.

• Beginner-friendly
• Plastic bottle free
• Event village
• Rural
• Sustainability policy
• Age 17 & over

• Half marathon
• Marathon

• 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
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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 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

• Sun 27 Sep 2026
• £25-£27

Folkestone Rotary Half Marathon

This ever popular race promises amazing coastal views and a relatively flat coastal promenade run with real PB potential.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• PB
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running + 469 ft ascent

• Sun 11 Oct 2026
• £15-£117
• 7 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
• Beginner-friendly
• 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
• 5 charities

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
• Beginner-friendly
• 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