Road runs in UK in May 2026
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- Sat 2 May
- £17
AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Birmingham Run
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? These events see the younger Brummie runners tackle a supercharged run in the city centre with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.
- Fun run 2
- Sun 3 May
- £35-£48
AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run
Take on the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way.
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 3 May
- £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.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Fun run
- Sun 3 - Mon 4 May
- £12-£150
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!
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 5K run
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Fri 8 May
- £7-£22
Rye Summer 10K & 5K Series | Race One
Enjoy every spellbinding step through the stunning landscape of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in this exceptional summer series. Enter one or enter more and watch your times improve.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 9 May
- £17
AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Bristol Run
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? These events see younger Bristol runners tackle a supercharged sprint with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.
- Fun run 2
- Sat 9 May
- £25-£60
The All Nations Triathlon, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Run
Delve into an action-packed day of multisport racing, featuring an inclusive Super Sprint Triathlon, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon distances for all abilities at the stunning Olympic venue!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sun 10 May
- £39-£52
AJ Bell Great Bristol Run
Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic routes.
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 10 May
- £25-£35
Run Whitstable & Herne Bay May 5K, 10K and Half Marathon
Run the beautiful Kent coastline from Whitstable to Herne Bay in this friendly spring event, offering a 5K, 10K or half marathon for runners of all abilities.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 10 May
- £29-£38
Zig Zag Marathon and Half
Come and join in at this exclusive venue! The marathon takes on the officially measured Kirtling Road route and the half marathon follows the Windmill route. Both are undulating and very scenic.
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 10 May
- £24
Shires and Spires | 10K
The 10K is a popular but challenging road race on open roads over an undulating course, downhill into the valley below and uphill to the finish for your hard-earned medal to wear with pride!
- 10 km road running + 400 ft ascent
- Sat 16 May
- £15-£35
Rocky at 50 Run
Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run?
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 17 May
- £24-£28
Rye 10 & 5 Mile
If you want to treat yourself or a loved one to some fun and self care with a local race, then look no further; the Rye 10 & 5 Mile is a joy to race.
- Road run
- 10 miler
- Sun 17 May
- £20-£30
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!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 17 May
- £37-£39
Wimbledon Half Marathon
From the glorious and famous Wimbledon Common near Rushmere Pond, through the streets of Wimbledon, with a great vibe, medal, goodies and team warm-up to start!
- 13.1 miles road running + 199 ft ascent
- Sun 17 May
- £25-£27
Wimbledon 10K
From the glorious and famous Wimbledon Common near Rushmere Pond, through the streets of Wimbledon, with a great vibe, medal, goodies and team warm-up to start!
- 10 km road running + 199 ft ascent
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
- 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!
- Marathon 2
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Fun run 4
- Sun 24 May
- £24-£26
RUN Victoria Park 5K
Set in one of East London’s iconic green spaces, this event offers a flat, scenic 5K route through Victoria Park alongside 10K and Half Marathon options on the same day, ideal for all abilities.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 24 May
- £24-£26
RUN Victoria Park 10K
Set in one of East London’s iconic green spaces, this event offers a flat, scenic 10K route through Victoria Park alongside 5K and Half Marathon options on the same day, ideal for all abilities.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 24 May
- £31-£33
RUN Victoria Park Half Marathon
Set in one of East London’s iconic green spaces, this event offers a flat, scenic half marathon route through Victoria Park alongside 5K and 10K options on the same day, ideal for all abilities.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Fri 29 May
- £15-£27
Midweek Medal Madness | Leons Birthday Run
Come and join this May Midweek Medal Madness event, where runners will also be celebrating Leon's Birthday!
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 30 May
- £9-£26
Burrator 10K and Kids Races
A fast, flat 10K route that is almost all on tarmac and is one of the most beautiful 10Ks in the country. The kids races make the event even more exciting, especially as all finishers get a medal!
- 10K run
- Fun run 2
- Sat 30 May
- £22
AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Manchester Run
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.
- Fun run 2
- Sat 30 May
- £14-£30
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 30 May
- £14-£34
Rocky at 50 Run | Wales
Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run?
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races