Running events calendar

Running events calendar

Runs for every type of runner - from small club runs to the biggest mass participation events in the world.

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3540 Runs in the UK

From parkruns to ultra runs in the mountains, there is no activity with such a huge variety of events as running and we've got 1000's listed here. Select your location for runs in your area, choose your distance or terrain below or scroll down for the UK's biggest events.

Choose your distance or terrain

From short fun runs to ultra marathons, on or off-road.

5K runs

5K runs

Perfect events for parkrunners or first-timers as well as speed demons looking for a PB.

Find a local 5K
10K runs

10K runs

One of the most popular distances for runs and a great step towards a half marathon.

10K runs
10 mile runs

10 mile runs

10 mile runs have a legacy going back decades as a classic middle distance race.

10 milers
Half marathons

Half marathons

At half the ultimate running distance, 13.1-miles is a classic milestone for most runners.

Half marathons
Marathons

Marathons

The marathon is well established as the ultimate running distance. Find your 26.2-mile race here!

Marathons
Ultra runs

Ultra runs

Running anything longer than a marathon, an ultra is an endurance event like no other.

Ultra runs
Fun runs

Fun runs

Explore fun runs in the UK, including kids running races and free fun runs!

Run for fun
Charity runs

Charity runs

Find a local charity run or secure a charity place in the biggest runs in the UK.

Run for charity
Trail runs

Trail runs

Escaping to the trails has never been so popular - find your next off-road run right here.

Run the trails
Mud runs

Mud runs

Combine a serious endurance challenge with getting filthy just for the fun of it!

Mud runs
Obstacle races

Obstacle races

Combine running with obstacles and mud across distances from 3-15K.

Obstacles
Fell runs

Fell runs

Running up and down hills in some of the UK's most remote and rugged terrain.

Fell runs
Multi-terrain runs

Multi-terrain runs

Runs with a varied mix of road and off-road terrain over a range of distances.

Multi-terrain runs
Cross country runs

Cross country runs

Avoid paths entirely and run over fields, open moorland and through forests.

XC runs
CaniCross

CaniCross

Enter an event with your four-legged friend and share the race experience!

Dog runs

Popular running events

What's hot in the world of running events.

Join Channel 4's Ollie Ollerton in partnership with Alcohol Change UK for the Dry January® 10K. Swap your bar tab for a running bib and feel the benefits as you cross the finish line!
  • Sun 28 Jan 2024
  • £40
Uckfield, East Sussex, UK

Dry January®10K

Join Channel 4's Ollie Ollerton in partnership with Alcohol Change UK for the Dry January® 10K. Swap your bar tab for a running bib and feel the benefits as you cross the finish line!

  • 10 km road running
The UK's most popular 10K run on closed roads in London with tons of winter fun! 1000s of people of all abilities will earn the iconic finisher medal, conquer the cold and help beat cancer.
  • Sun 25 Feb 2024
  • £29-£49.50
London, UK

Cancer Research UK London Winter Run

The UK's most popular 10K run on closed roads in London with tons of winter fun! 1000s of people of all abilities will earn the iconic finisher medal, conquer the cold and help beat cancer.

  • 10 km road running
The Kew 10K starts outside the famous Palm House in Kew Gardens and every runner will receive a fantastic medal, a technical running t-shirt (male & female cut) and free entry into the gardens!
  • Sat 30 Mar 2024
  • £42.50-£49.50
Richmond, UK

gofundme Kew Gardens 10K

The Kew 10K starts outside the famous Palm House in Kew Gardens and every runner will receive a fantastic medal, a technical running t-shirt (male & female cut) and free entry into the gardens!

  • 10 km road running
A spirited Central London run with live music, upbeat DJs, street-dancers and inspiring themes on a landmark-packed route with closed roads. Charity places available for 2024.
  • Sun 7 Apr 2024
  • FREE-£50
  • 37 charities
London, UK

London Landmarks Half Marathon

A spirited Central London run with live music, upbeat DJs, street-dancers and inspiring themes on a landmark-packed route with closed roads. Charity places available for 2024.

  • 13.1 miles road running
The second-largest marathon on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop. Charity places now available for 2024.
  • Sun 7 Apr 2024
  • €130
  • 15 charities
Paris, France

Schneider Electric Paris Marathon

The second-largest marathon on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop. Charity places now available for 2024.

  • 26.2 miles road running
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!
  • Sun 5 - Mon 6 May 2024
  • £10-£140
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

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
One of the capital's favourite running events thanks to its fusion of running, music and culture and part of a weekend-long festival taking over the borough. Charity places now available for 2024.
  • Sun 19 May 2024
  • FREE-£62.83
  • 31 charities
London, UK

Hackney Half Marathon

One of the capital's favourite running events thanks to its fusion of running, music and culture and part of a weekend-long festival taking over the borough. Charity places now available for 2024.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Run or hike the UK's most iconic ultramarathon and conquer 70 miles in 26 hours over a fully waymarked journey through Hadrian's Wall country. Ideal first ultra.
  • Sat 15 Jun 2024
  • £190-£210
Carlisle, Cumbria, UK

Rat Race | The Wall

Run or hike the UK's most iconic ultramarathon and conquer 70 miles in 26 hours over a fully waymarked journey through Hadrian's Wall country. Ideal first ultra.

  • 70 miles trail running + 3460 ft ascent
Man vs Coast is a 25-mile adventure run in Cornwall featuring natural obstacle challenges such as sea wades and coasteering for the adventurer who wants to make a weekend of it.
  • Sat 6 Jul 2024
  • £109-£119
Marazion, Cornwall, UK

Rat Race | Man Vs Coast

Man vs Coast is a 25-mile adventure run in Cornwall featuring natural obstacle challenges such as sea wades and coasteering for the adventurer who wants to make a weekend of it.

  • 25 miles trail running
Take part in the world's biggest half marathon and experience the buzz, unrivalled support and cheerful crowds of this historic event. Charity places now available for 2024!
  • Sun 8 Sep 2024
  • £59
  • 40 charities
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

Great North Run

Take part in the world's biggest half marathon and experience the buzz, unrivalled support and cheerful crowds of this historic event. Charity places now available for 2024!

  • 13.1 miles road running
Berlin Marathon
Entries now open

Berlin Marathon

A world record-breaking road race around a historic city on a route featuring the Brandenburg Gate and iconic sights.

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Running events in 2023

Featured events are listed below - select your region to see all events.

A new and unique concept where you decide how many 10km loops you feel capable of on the day - whether it's 10km, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or an Ultra Marathon! Push yourself further or go easy.
  • Sat 16 Dec
  • £50
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, UK

Running Tribe Races

A new and unique concept where you decide how many 10km loops you feel capable of on the day - whether it's 10km, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or an Ultra Marathon! Push yourself further or go easy.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • 50K ultra run
Get yourself in the festive spirit, don your FREE Santa suit and raise money for St Gemma's Hospice! Gather your group of Santas and walk, run, cycle, hop, skip or sleigh your way across Leeds!
  • Sat 16 Dec
  • FREE
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

St Gemma's Santa Dash

Get yourself in the festive spirit, don your FREE Santa suit and raise money for St Gemma's Hospice! Gather your group of Santas and walk, run, cycle, hop, skip or sleigh your way across Leeds!

  • 5 km road running
We put you on a bus... We blindfold you... We take you to an unknown location... You have no tech, no map, no watch, no idea where you are... Will you make it back to HQ or be lost for ever?
  • Thu 28 Dec
  • £35
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK

The Drop | Huddersfield

We put you on a bus... We blindfold you... We take you to an unknown location... You have no tech, no map, no watch, no idea where you are... Will you make it back to HQ or be lost for ever?

  • 10 miler
  • Multi-terrain run
This is an out and back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot.
  • Sat 30 Dec
  • £14-£41
Bridlington, East Yorkshire, UK

Bridlington New Year Bonanza

This is an out and back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot.

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

Running events in 2024

Featured events are listed below - select your region to see all events.

We put you on a bus... We blindfold you... We take you to an unknown location... You have no tech, no map, no watch, no idea where you are... Will you make it back to HQ or be lost for ever?
  • Sat 6 Jan 2024
  • £42.40
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

The Drop | Leeds

We put you on a bus... We blindfold you... We take you to an unknown location... You have no tech, no map, no watch, no idea where you are... Will you make it back to HQ or be lost for ever?

  • 10 miler
  • Multi-terrain run
Happy New Year Run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with distances ranging from 5K to ultra, all along the flat, even towpath, this event is truly perfect for runners of all abilities.
  • Sun 7 Jan 2024
  • £14-£55
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus Pie n Pickle Plod

Happy New Year Run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with distances ranging from 5K to ultra, all along the flat, even towpath, this event is truly perfect for runners of all abilities.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • + 2 more races
Starting off in Skipton Market Town and the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales before heading out on the canal to Saltaire allows runners the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful route.
  • Sun 14 Jan 2024
  • £14-£55
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Skipton Sweetie Suprise Skidaddle

Starting off in Skipton Market Town and the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales before heading out on the canal to Saltaire allows runners the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful route.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 1 more race
The Dark Skies returns for an undulating yomp through Surrey’s muddy, rolling hills and feature a thrilling 5K, 10K, 10 Mile, kids races and canicross with hot food and drinks, medals, kit and prizes.
  • Sat 20 Jan 2024
  • £8-£27
Dorking, Surrey, UK

Dark Skies Surrey Hills

The Dark Skies returns for an undulating yomp through Surrey’s muddy, rolling hills and feature a thrilling 5K, 10K, 10 Mile, kids races and canicross with hot food and drinks, medals, kit and prizes.

  • Fun run 2
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
Follow a pretty loop through a lovely country park (a former colliery) on good paths with challenging hills to earn your bespoke medal and finish line treats. There's a race for you and your dog too!
  • Sun 28 Jan 2024
  • £23-£55
Pontefract, West Yorkshire, UK

Feckin Frickley Tart n Terrier Trot

Follow a pretty loop through a lovely country park (a former colliery) on good paths with challenging hills to earn your bespoke medal and finish line treats. There's a race for you and your dog too!

  • Trail run 3
  • 10 miler
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
Join Channel 4's Ollie Ollerton in partnership with Alcohol Change UK for the Dry January® 10K. Swap your bar tab for a running bib and feel the benefits as you cross the finish line!
  • Sun 28 Jan 2024
  • £40
Uckfield, East Sussex, UK

Dry January®10K

Join Channel 4's Ollie Ollerton in partnership with Alcohol Change UK for the Dry January® 10K. Swap your bar tab for a running bib and feel the benefits as you cross the finish line!

  • 10 km road running
The superb Newcastle Winter Warmer Run is back with a brand new medal plus loads of fun, smiles, laughs and good times. A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated and run this awesome event.
  • Sat 3 Feb 2024
  • £22-£25
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

The Newcastle Winter Warmer Run

The superb Newcastle Winter Warmer Run is back with a brand new medal plus loads of fun, smiles, laughs and good times. A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated and run this awesome event.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
We put you on a bus... We blindfold you... We take you to an unknown location... You have no tech, no map, no watch, no idea where you are... Will you make it back to HQ or be lost for ever?
  • Sun 4 Feb 2024
  • £42.40
Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK

The Drop | Oxford

We put you on a bus... We blindfold you... We take you to an unknown location... You have no tech, no map, no watch, no idea where you are... Will you make it back to HQ or be lost for ever?

  • 10 miler
  • Multi-terrain run
This event is a huge favourite among the trail running community selling with lovely scenery, challenging hills and a little bit of mud it encompasses everything trail over single or multiple-laps.
  • Sun 4 Feb 2024
  • £23-£55
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Grim Leodis

This event is a huge favourite among the trail running community selling with lovely scenery, challenging hills and a little bit of mud it encompasses everything trail over single or multiple-laps.

  • Trail run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
The superb Manchester Winter Warmer Run is back with a brand new medal plus loads of fun, smiles, laughs and good times. A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated and run this awesome event.
  • Sun 4 Feb 2024
  • £22-£25
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

The Manchester Winter Warmer Run

The superb Manchester Winter Warmer Run is back with a brand new medal plus loads of fun, smiles, laughs and good times. A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated and run this awesome event.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
A fantastic winter half marathon weekend by the sea! Complete the new Langstone Harbour Half on Saturday &/or Portsmouth Coastal Half on Sunday for your awesome medals and much more!
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 Feb 2024
  • £41
Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

Portsmouth Langstone Coastal Half Marathons Weekender

A fantastic winter half marathon weekend by the sea! Complete the new Langstone Harbour Half on Saturday &/or Portsmouth Coastal Half on Sunday for your awesome medals and much more!

  • Half marathon 2
The superb Birmingham Winter Warmer Run is back with a brand new medal plus loads of fun, smiles, laughs and good times! A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated and run this awesome event.
  • Sat 17 Feb 2024
  • £22-£25
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, UK

The Birmingham Winter Warmer Run

The superb Birmingham Winter Warmer Run is back with a brand new medal plus loads of fun, smiles, laughs and good times! A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated and run this awesome event.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
A trail race event that is flat and fast and perfect for a PB and also brilliant for a beginner or the runner who wants to do their own pace with bespoke medal and treats at the finish line.
  • Sun 18 Feb 2024
  • £14-£55
Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK

Bingley Bo**ocks

A trail race event that is flat and fast and perfect for a PB and also brilliant for a beginner or the runner who wants to do their own pace with bespoke medal and treats at the finish line.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • + 2 more races
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!
  • Sun 18 Feb 2024
  • £42.50-£49.50
Thames Ditton, Surrey, UK

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!

  • 13.1 miles road running
The superb Leeds Winter Warmer Run promises a brand new medal plus loads of fun, smiles, laughs and good times. A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated and run this awesome event.
  • Sat 24 Feb 2024
  • £22-£25
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

The Leeds Winter Warmer Run

The superb Leeds Winter Warmer Run promises a brand new medal plus loads of fun, smiles, laughs and good times. A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated and run this awesome event.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Brilliant scenic course set in the Yorkshire village of Settle in the Yorkshire Dales and an absolute favourite in the running community. Enter early for your place, bacon buttie, t-shirt and medal.
  • Sun 25 Feb 2024
  • £26-£32
Settle, North Yorkshire, UK

Settle Road Race

Brilliant scenic course set in the Yorkshire village of Settle in the Yorkshire Dales and an absolute favourite in the running community. Enter early for your place, bacon buttie, t-shirt and medal.

  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
Join the UK's Happiest Half - a fast, flat race with a buzzing Brighton atmosphere in the early season and one of the most popular races in the UK!
  • Sun 25 Feb 2024
  • £13-£46.75
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Rubix VT Brighton Half Marathon

Join the UK's Happiest Half - a fast, flat race with a buzzing Brighton atmosphere in the early season and one of the most popular races in the UK!

  • Half marathon
  • Fun run
The superb Liverpool Winter Warmer Run promises a brand new medal plus loads of fun, smiles, laughs and good times. A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated and run this awesome event.
  • Sun 25 Feb 2024
  • £22-£25
Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

The Liverpool Winter Warmer Run

The superb Liverpool Winter Warmer Run promises a brand new medal plus loads of fun, smiles, laughs and good times. A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated and run this awesome event.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
The UK's most popular 10K run on closed roads in London with tons of winter fun! 1000s of people of all abilities will earn the iconic finisher medal, conquer the cold and help beat cancer.
  • Sun 25 Feb 2024
  • £29-£49.50
London, UK

Cancer Research UK London Winter Run

The UK's most popular 10K run on closed roads in London with tons of winter fun! 1000s of people of all abilities will earn the iconic finisher medal, conquer the cold and help beat cancer.

  • 10 km road running
10th year anniversary! This is the perfect race to add to your calendar as a challenge in its own right, or ideal as part of your preparation for the spring marathon season.
  • Sun 25 Feb 2024
  • £23.50-£25.50
Stockport, UK

Stockport Trail Half Marathon

10th year anniversary! This is the perfect race to add to your calendar as a challenge in its own right, or ideal as part of your preparation for the spring marathon season.

  • 13.1 miles trail running
Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons by Runners World! Stunningly scenic riverside routes along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great support, medal and photo.
  • Sun 3 Mar 2024
  • £28-£55
Richmond, UK

Thames Meander

Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons by Runners World! Stunningly scenic riverside routes along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great support, medal and photo.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
We put you on a bus... We blindfold you... We take you to an unknown location... You have no tech, no map, no watch, no idea where you are... Will you make it back to HQ or be lost for ever?
  • Sun 3 Mar 2024
  • £42.40
Bromley, Kent, UK

The Drop | London

We put you on a bus... We blindfold you... We take you to an unknown location... You have no tech, no map, no watch, no idea where you are... Will you make it back to HQ or be lost for ever?

  • 10 miler
  • Multi-terrain run
The most beautiful half marathon in North Wales! Flanked by breathtaking views over Snowdonia and the Menai Straits, the beauty and uniqueness of this event is what draws people from all over the UK!
  • Sun 3 Mar 2024
  • £9.49-£47.99
Anglesey, Isle of Anglesey, UK

Jones o Gymru Anglesey Half Marathon and 10K

The most beautiful half marathon in North Wales! Flanked by breathtaking views over Snowdonia and the Menai Straits, the beauty and uniqueness of this event is what draws people from all over the UK!

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Fun run
A great challenge whether it's your first half marathon or you're trying for a PB. There's a great atmosphere, uplifting crowd support, on-course entertainment, a fun-spirited day and is a UKA race.
  • Sun 3 Mar 2024
  • £35.70-£37.70
Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK

Eastbourne Half Marathon

A great challenge whether it's your first half marathon or you're trying for a PB. There's a great atmosphere, uplifting crowd support, on-course entertainment, a fun-spirited day and is a UKA race.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.
  • Fri 15 - Sat 16 Mar 2024
  • £24-£32
Grangemouth, Falkirk, UK

Supernova Run Kelpies 5K

Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.

  • 5K run 2
Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on good trail and canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. A range of distances to suit every level of runner.
  • Sat 16 Mar 2024
  • £14-£55
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Spring Canal Canter Day 1

Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on good trail and canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. A range of distances to suit every level of runner.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • + 2 more races
Following the iconic 'breakfast run format' there are three distance options through the leafy borough of Kingston upon Thames, from the ancient marketplace providing an atmospheric event.
  • Sun 17 Mar 2024
  • £27.50-£39.50
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, UK

Kingston BreakFEST Run

Following the iconic 'breakfast run format' there are three distance options through the leafy borough of Kingston upon Thames, from the ancient marketplace providing an atmospheric event.

  • Multi-terrain run 3
Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on good trail and canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. A range of distances to suit every level of runner.
  • Sun 17 Mar 2024
  • £14-£55
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Spring Canal Canter Day 2

Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on good trail and canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. A range of distances to suit every level of runner.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Multi-terrain run
  • + 2 more races
Fast and flat through historic streets on a two-lap course that avoids the city's hills. Voted 3rd best UK running event by the Daily Telegraph.
  • Sun 17 Mar 2024
  • £5-£25
  • 4 charities
Bath, Somerset, UK

Bath Half Marathon

Fast and flat through historic streets on a two-lap course that avoids the city's hills. Voted 3rd best UK running event by the Daily Telegraph.

  • 13.1 miles road running
A new, multi-distance, supported day of running and moving around the spectacular Salcey Forest for all abilities, speeds and experiences with beautiful surroundings and a great medal!
  • Sun 24 Mar 2024
  • £18-£82
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

TrailFest | Salcey Forest

A new, multi-distance, supported day of running and moving around the spectacular Salcey Forest for all abilities, speeds and experiences with beautiful surroundings and a great medal!

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • Ultra run
Run a half marathon on the island of Jersey from St Ouen in the west to the capital, St Helier, in the south along a fantastically flat and scenic course with a 5K downhill into the finish!
  • Sun 24 Mar 2024
  • £39.50
Jersey, Jersey

Hospice 2 Hospice Half Marathon

Run a half marathon on the island of Jersey from St Ouen in the west to the capital, St Helier, in the south along a fantastically flat and scenic course with a 5K downhill into the finish!

  • 13.1 miles road running
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
  • Mon 25 Mar 2024
  • £23-£41
Timble, North Yorkshire, UK

Fewston and Swinsty Reservoir Run Day 1

A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
A circular 6.7 mile loop around Scarhouse Reservoir in the Yorkshire Dales which is repeated for the longer distance races and finishes with a bespoke medal and finish line goodies.
  • Tue 26 Mar 2024
  • £23-£41
Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, UK

Scarhouse Reservoir Run Day 2

A circular 6.7 mile loop around Scarhouse Reservoir in the Yorkshire Dales which is repeated for the longer distance races and finishes with a bespoke medal and finish line goodies.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
A 6.7 mile circular loop around Thruscoss Reservoir in the Yorkshire Dales followed by bespoke medal and finish line goodies.
  • Wed 27 Mar 2024
  • £23-£41
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK

Thruscross Reservoir Run Day 3

A 6.7 mile circular loop around Thruscoss Reservoir in the Yorkshire Dales followed by bespoke medal and finish line goodies.

  • Half marathon
  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Marathon
A circular loop around the lovely Grimwith Reservoir in the Yorkshire Dales with a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
  • Thu 28 Mar 2024
  • £23-£41
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Grimwith Reservoir Run Day 4

A circular loop around the lovely Grimwith Reservoir in the Yorkshire Dales with a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Marathon
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales, with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
  • Fri 29 Mar 2024
  • £23-£41
Timble, North Yorkshire, UK

Fewston and Swinsty Reservoir Run Day 5

A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales, with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
Kew The Run features a 10K and half marathon starting and finishing in the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens Kew where runners will get free entry into the gardens, a fantastic medal and tech t-shirt!
  • Sat 30 - Sun 31 Mar 2024
  • £42.50-£52.50
Richmond, UK

gofundme Kew The Run

Kew The Run features a 10K and half marathon starting and finishing in the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens Kew where runners will get free entry into the gardens, a fantastic medal and tech t-shirt!

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
A weekend festival of sport by the sea with something for everyone including a coastal marathon, 10K and kids events plus new routes! It's a new era for this annual favourite.
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Apr 2024
  • FREE-£69.99
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon Weekend

A weekend festival of sport by the sea with something for everyone including a coastal marathon, 10K and kids events plus new routes! It's a new era for this annual favourite.

  • Marathon
  • 10K run
  • Fun run
We put you on a bus... We blindfold you... We take you to an unknown location... You have no tech, no map, no watch, no idea where you are... Will you make it back to HQ or be lost for ever?
  • Sat 6 Apr 2024
  • £42.40
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

The Drop | Edinburgh

We put you on a bus... We blindfold you... We take you to an unknown location... You have no tech, no map, no watch, no idea where you are... Will you make it back to HQ or be lost for ever?

  • 10 miler
  • Multi-terrain run
A fabulous event starting in Myrtle Park in Bingley and taking in the magnificent hills and countryside surrounding Bingley. followed by a hot post-race meal of curry or chilli for finishers!
  • Sat 6 Apr 2024
  • £23-£75
Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK

John's April Fool Frollick

A fabulous event starting in Myrtle Park in Bingley and taking in the magnificent hills and countryside surrounding Bingley. followed by a hot post-race meal of curry or chilli for finishers!

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
Dare to be different and run Kilomathon Scotland! With a choice of distances, fun for the kids and a roaring grandstand finish in the Murrayfield Stadium you can look forward to a great day out!
  • Sun 7 Apr 2024
  • £14-£27.75
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Kilomathon Scotland

Dare to be different and run Kilomathon Scotland! With a choice of distances, fun for the kids and a roaring grandstand finish in the Murrayfield Stadium you can look forward to a great day out!

  • 10 miler
  • 5K run
  • Fun run
Get ready for an incredible day of running across the city, with events for all ages and abilities from the fun run right up to the marathon. Lace up those running shoes for this award-winning event!
  • Sun 7 Apr 2024
  • £5-£50
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

ABP Southampton Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

Get ready for an incredible day of running across the city, with events for all ages and abilities from the fun run right up to the marathon. Lace up those running shoes for this award-winning event!

  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Fun run
The second-largest marathon on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop. Charity places now available for 2024.
  • Sun 7 Apr 2024
  • €130
  • 15 charities
Paris, France

Schneider Electric Paris Marathon

The second-largest marathon on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop. Charity places now available for 2024.

  • 26.2 miles road running
A spirited Central London run with live music, upbeat DJs, street-dancers and inspiring themes on a landmark-packed route with closed roads. Charity places available for 2024.
  • Sun 7 Apr 2024
  • FREE-£50
  • 37 charities
London, UK

London Landmarks Half Marathon

A spirited Central London run with live music, upbeat DJs, street-dancers and inspiring themes on a landmark-packed route with closed roads. Charity places available for 2024.

  • 13.1 miles road running
The Magna Carta events are based in scenic Runnymede right near the historic site where the treaty of Magna Carta was agreed by King John of England and signed on 15th June 1215.
  • Sat 13 Apr 2024
  • £28-£55
Egham, Surrey, UK

Magna Carta

The Magna Carta events are based in scenic Runnymede right near the historic site where the treaty of Magna Carta was agreed by King John of England and signed on 15th June 1215.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
A scenic out and back course alongside the Huddersfield Canal, West Yorkshire, with a range of distances on offer plus a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish.
  • Sun 14 Apr 2024
  • £14-£55
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK

I'll 'Sithee' at the Slawit Sweetathon Slog

A scenic out and back course alongside the Huddersfield Canal, West Yorkshire, with a range of distances on offer plus a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
Experience the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support on a route with PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options. Charity places now available for 2024.
  • Sun 14 Apr 2024
  • FREE-£30
  • 4 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

adidas Manchester Marathon

Experience the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support on a route with PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options. Charity places now available for 2024.

  • 26.2 miles road running
Fills up year after year! Follow the Wold Rangers Way on a 44-mile circular waymarked route through the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds, starting and ending on the edge of Driffield.
  • Sat 20 Apr 2024
  • £53-£55
Driffield, East Yorkshire, UK

Wold Rangers Way Ultra

Fills up year after year! Follow the Wold Rangers Way on a 44-mile circular waymarked route through the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds, starting and ending on the edge of Driffield.

  • 44 miles trail running + 3600 ft ascent
The Big Walk is back again for another successful year! Dust off your walking boots and take on one of three routes along The Ridgeway National Trail to help raise money for children's charity, Pace.
  • Sun 21 Apr 2024
  • £5-£15
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK

The Big Walk and Superhero Mile

The Big Walk is back again for another successful year! Dust off your walking boots and take on one of three routes along The Ridgeway National Trail to help raise money for children's charity, Pace.

  • Charity walk 4
A 6.7 mile loop set in the grounds of Roche Abbey, South Yorkshire with a bespoke medal and treats for all finishers.
  • Sun 21 Apr 2024
  • £23-£55
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK

Run Roche Abbey Run Run Run

A 6.7 mile loop set in the grounds of Roche Abbey, South Yorkshire with a bespoke medal and treats for all finishers.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Ultra run
Be part of the world’s biggest marathon and earn the coveted finisher’s medal and New Balance T-shirt by taking on the Virtual TCS London Marathon your way. Charity places now available for 2024.
  • Sun 21 Apr 2024
  • FREE-£1
Anywhere

Virtual TCS London Marathon

Be part of the world’s biggest marathon and earn the coveted finisher’s medal and New Balance T-shirt by taking on the Virtual TCS London Marathon your way. Charity places now available for 2024.

  • 26.2 miles road running
Experience the renowned atmosphere of the TCS London Marathon, the most popular marathon in the world, with its grand finale on The Mall itself! Charity places available for 2024.
  • Sun 21 Apr 2024
  • FREE-£150
  • 1 charity
London, UK

TCS London Marathon

Experience the renowned atmosphere of the TCS London Marathon, the most popular marathon in the world, with its grand finale on The Mall itself! Charity places available for 2024.

  • 26.2 miles road running
Epic mud-fuelled assault course designed by Elite Royal Marine Commandos, featuring obstacles designed to inspire greatness. Have you got what it takes to survive?
  • Sat 27 Apr 2024
  • £53.24-£63.85
Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK

Born Survivor | Cheshire

Epic mud-fuelled assault course designed by Elite Royal Marine Commandos, featuring obstacles designed to inspire greatness. Have you got what it takes to survive?

  • Obstacle race 2
A classic trail race between two cities finishing in the capital, brought to you by experienced race directors of over 100 races, with Gold/Silver/Bronze medals depending on finishing time.
  • Sat 27 Apr 2024
  • £85
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton to London Ultra

A classic trail race between two cities finishing in the capital, brought to you by experienced race directors of over 100 races, with Gold/Silver/Bronze medals depending on finishing time.

  • 100 km trail running + 1489 m ascent
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.
  • Sun 28 Apr 2024
  • £11-£41.50
Worthing, West Sussex, UK

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
A celebration of trail-running, community and the natural beauty of Jersey's stunning northern coastline with something for everyone from the casual jogger to the most seasoned ultra-runner.
  • Sat 4 May 2024
  • £20-£80
St Ouen, Jersey

Trail-Fest Jersey

A celebration of trail-running, community and the natural beauty of Jersey's stunning northern coastline with something for everyone from the casual jogger to the most seasoned ultra-runner.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Trail run
  • Ultra run
Bank Holiday ultra run to the south coast with top reviews, amazing scenery, wonderful trails and rolling downs before reaching the promenade finish line for your ice cream and medal!
  • Sat 4 May 2024
  • £66-£68
Horsham, West Sussex, UK

Run to the Sea Brighton

Bank Holiday ultra run to the south coast with top reviews, amazing scenery, wonderful trails and rolling downs before reaching the promenade finish line for your ice cream and medal!

  • 50 km multi terrain running
Walk, jog or run the stunning coastal paths of the Isle of Wight. Make a full, half or quarter tour of the island from the basecamp at Chale, visiting historic Cowes and the iconic Needles en route.
  • Sun 5 - Mon 6 May 2024
  • £79-£198
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Challenge

Walk, jog or run the stunning coastal paths of the Isle of Wight. Make a full, half or quarter tour of the island from the basecamp at Chale, visiting historic Cowes and the iconic Needles en route.

  • 100K ultra run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • Trail run 2
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!
  • Sun 5 - Mon 6 May 2024
  • £10-£140
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

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
This is a lapped event around the trails of Temple Newsam, Leeds, West Yorkshire with a bespoke medal and lots of goodies and treats for all finishers.
  • Sun 5 May 2024
  • £23-£55
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Dandelions at Dawn | Temple Newsam

This is a lapped event around the trails of Temple Newsam, Leeds, West Yorkshire with a bespoke medal and lots of goodies and treats for all finishers.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • 50K ultra run

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