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.

Running events 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.

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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
Road races

Road races

From scenic 5K's, fast-paced 10K's to marathons through historic cities.

Find a road run
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
Fixed time runs

Fixed time runs

Enjoy running without the pressure of a specific distance but for a set time, featuring 24-hour solo or relay events.

Fixed time runs
CaniCross

CaniCross

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

Dog runs

Featured running events

What's hot in the world of running events.

A major event in the UK's running calendar, the Sheffield Half Marathon is South Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind and boasts a stunningly scenic route with majestic views of the Peak District.
  • Sun 23 Mar 2025
  • £33.50-£45.50
  • 3 charities
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK

Sheffield Half Marathon

A major event in the UK's running calendar, the Sheffield Half Marathon is South Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind and boasts a stunningly scenic route with majestic views of the Peak District.

  • 13.1 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 now available for 2025.
  • Sun 6 Apr 2025
  • £20-£50
  • 14 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 now available for 2025.

  • 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 2025.
  • Sun 13 Apr 2025
  • FREE-£230
  • 22 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 2025.

  • 26.2 miles road running
Epic UK endurance challenge: The Forces March is a recreation of a 138-mile WW2 training march over 5 days from Ilfracombe to Bulford with great historical significance in aid of The Veterans Charity.
  • Wed 30 Apr - Sun 4 May 2025
  • £150
Ilfracombe, Devon, UK

The Forces March

Epic UK endurance challenge: The Forces March is a recreation of a 138-mile WW2 training march over 5 days from Ilfracombe to Bulford with great historical significance in aid of The Veterans Charity.

  • 5 days trekking
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.
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • £39-£52
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

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.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
A team of 5. A half marathon every day for 4 days. You have just Run2Paris! This is your next great running adventure where you'll camp under the stars on a road trip like no other.
  • Thu 22 - Sun 25 May 2025
  • £250-£1,200
London, UK

Run2Paris

A team of 5. A half marathon every day for 4 days. You have just Run2Paris! This is your next great running adventure where you'll camp under the stars on a road trip like no other.

  • 4 days multi terrain running
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!
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May 2025
  • £14-£176
Edinburgh, UK

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
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 5 Jul 2025
  • £119-£129
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

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

A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
  • Sat 26 Oct
  • £23-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Hubble Bubble | Day 1

A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
Take to one of the most iconic trails in the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy on a former Midland railway line taking you through four tunnels and across the spectacular viaduct!
  • Sat 26 Oct
  • FREE-£35
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10K | Saturday

Take to one of the most iconic trails in the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy on a former Midland railway line taking you through four tunnels and across the spectacular viaduct!

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
  • Sun 27 Oct
  • £4-£55
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Hubble Bubble | Day 2

A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • + 3 more races
This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
  • Sun 27 Oct
  • £30-£35
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

Pumpkin Plod

This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
Take to one of the most iconic trails in the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy on a former Midland railway line taking you through four tunnels and across the spectacular viaduct!
  • Sun 27 Oct
  • FREE-£35
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10K | Sunday

Take to one of the most iconic trails in the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy on a former Midland railway line taking you through four tunnels and across the spectacular viaduct!

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
An unforgettable race between the pines and beneath the majestic canopy of Bedgebury Forest - a trail race that will ignite your racer's heart.
  • Sun 27 Oct
  • £7-£35
Goudhurst, Kent, UK

Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon & 10K

An unforgettable race between the pines and beneath the majestic canopy of Bedgebury Forest - a trail race that will ignite your racer's heart.

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Entries close soon
The beautiful Surrey town of Walton-on-Thames beckons runners to a flat, fast, scenic and largely traffic-free race along the River Thames towpath with roads to Hampton Court Bridge.
  • Sun 27 Oct
  • £34-£36
  • Entries close soon
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, UK

River Thames Half Marathon

The beautiful Surrey town of Walton-on-Thames beckons runners to a flat, fast, scenic and largely traffic-free race along the River Thames towpath with roads to Hampton Court Bridge.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Active Training World's popular Family Halloween Trail event returns!
  • Thu 31 Oct
  • £7
Northwood, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW Family Halloween Trail

Active Training World's popular Family Halloween Trail event returns!

  • 2 km trail running
Come and explore the trails of Roadford Lake on this well-loved event! Professionally chip timed, with a finish line beer and bottle opener medal to help open it!
  • Sat 2 Nov
  • £24-£28
Lifton, Devon, UK

Devon Trail Races

Come and explore the trails of Roadford Lake on this well-loved event! Professionally chip timed, with a finish line beer and bottle opener medal to help open it!

  • 10K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • Half marathon
Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the track to see how far you can go in 6 hours, whether you reach 5K or an ultra, over the 400m circuit.
  • Sat 2 Nov
  • £23-£35
Ware, Hertfordshire, UK

Guy Fawkes Gallop

Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the track to see how far you can go in 6 hours, whether you reach 5K or an ultra, over the 400m circuit.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • + 1 more race
Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the track to see how far you can go in 6 hours, whether you reach 5K or an ultra, over the 400m circuit.
  • Sat 2 Nov
  • £23-£35
Ware, Hertfordshire, UK

Catherine Wheel Canter

Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the track to see how far you can go in 6 hours, whether you reach 5K or an ultra, over the 400m circuit.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • + 1 more race
Entries close soon
Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the 400 metre athletics track for the festival's ultimate goal of 50 miles in 12 hours! Have you got what it takes?
  • Sat 2 Nov
  • £53-£55
  • Entries close soon
Ware, Hertfordshire, UK

Fireworks 50

Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the 400 metre athletics track for the festival's ultimate goal of 50 miles in 12 hours! Have you got what it takes?

  • 50 miles track and field
Entries close soon
Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the 400 metre athletics track for 12 hours and see how far you can go!
  • Sat 2 Nov
  • £53-£55
  • Entries close soon
Ware, Hertfordshire, UK

Rocket Around the Running Track

Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the 400 metre athletics track for 12 hours and see how far you can go!

  • 12 hrs track and field
A trail running extravaganza over a beautiful 6.5-mile route from Knaresborough centre through parkland then into beautiful countryside with an awesome medal at the finish line.
  • Sun 3 Nov
  • £23-£55
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, UK

Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle

A trail running extravaganza over a beautiful 6.5-mile route from Knaresborough centre through parkland then into beautiful countryside with an awesome medal at the finish line.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
Set in the picturesque town, you'll start in front of the iconic Marlow Bridge with fantastic crowd support, you'll enjoy many traffic-free miles on this award-winning event with top runner reviews!
  • Sun 3 Nov
  • £21.50-£37
Marlow, Buckinghamshire, UK

Marlow Half Marathon, The Frankenstein and Marlow 7

Set in the picturesque town, you'll start in front of the iconic Marlow Bridge with fantastic crowd support, you'll enjoy many traffic-free miles on this award-winning event with top runner reviews!

  • Multi-terrain run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
An autumnal trail treat to delight the senses and lift your spirit as you clock the miles and enjoy the majestic beauty of Wendover Forest. See you there!
  • Sun 3 Nov
  • FREE-£50
Tring, Buckinghamshire, UK

Wendover Woods Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

An autumnal trail treat to delight the senses and lift your spirit as you clock the miles and enjoy the majestic beauty of Wendover Forest. See you there!

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
This chip timed event is a sure-fire guarantee to give you the best chance of a PB in the Half-Marathon or 10K while supporting the Blues Foundation.
  • Sun 3 Nov
  • FREE-£35
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

ATW Blues Foundation Bedford 10K & Half Marathon

This chip timed event is a sure-fire guarantee to give you the best chance of a PB in the Half-Marathon or 10K while supporting the Blues Foundation.

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Entries close soon
The Mornington Chaser's Regent's Park 10K series is back with a fantastic 6-race series from October 2024 through to March 2025, with the addition of a Team Relay competition.
  • Sun 3 Nov
  • £24-£31
  • Entries close soon
London, UK

Mornington Chasers Regents Park 10K | Race 2

The Mornington Chaser's Regent's Park 10K series is back with a fantastic 6-race series from October 2024 through to March 2025, with the addition of a Team Relay competition.

  • 10 km road running
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir within the Yorkshire Dales plus additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and grim treats at the finish line.
  • Thu 7 Nov
  • £23-£41
Otley, North Yorkshire, UK

Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir Run | Day 1

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

  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir within the Yorkshire Dales plus additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and grim treats at the finish line.
  • Fri 8 Nov
  • £23-£41
Otley, North Yorkshire, UK

Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir Run | Day 2

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

  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
Take on a physical endurance race from the home of the British Army to the iconic finish line at HMS Warrior to honour the servicemen and women who have sacrificed so much for our nation.
  • Sat 9 Nov
  • £50-£80
Aldershot, Hampshire, UK

Race to Remember

Take on a physical endurance race from the home of the British Army to the iconic finish line at HMS Warrior to honour the servicemen and women who have sacrificed so much for our nation.

  • Ultra run
  • Charity run
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir within the Yorkshire Dales plus additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and grim treats at the finish line.
  • Sat 9 Nov
  • £23-£41
Otley, North Yorkshire, UK

Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir Run | Day 3

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

  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
Enjoy a lovely early morning run on a lovely course around two North Yorkshire reservoirs with your dog and earn a medal for yourself and a neckerchief for your dog!
  • Sat 9 Nov
  • £14-£25
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK

Grim Reservoir Dogs

Enjoy a lovely early morning run on a lovely course around two North Yorkshire reservoirs with your dog and earn a medal for yourself and a neckerchief for your dog!

  • Trail run 2
Come and get involved with the Essex Remembrance Run, in support of The Felix Fund, to help honour our fallen heroes and support a fantastic military charity.
  • Sat 9 Nov
  • £13-£36
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

ATW Remembrance Runs

Come and get involved with the Essex Remembrance Run, in support of The Felix Fund, to help honour our fallen heroes and support a fantastic military charity.

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
A pitch black run through the woods either 4 mile or 8 mile; what could possibly go wrong?
  • Sat 9 Nov
  • £13-£25
Otley, North Yorkshire, UK

Moonlight Meander

A pitch black run through the woods either 4 mile or 8 mile; what could possibly go wrong?

  • Multi-terrain run 2
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir within the Yorkshire Dales plus additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and grim treats at the finish line.
  • Sun 10 Nov
  • £23-£41
Otley, North Yorkshire, UK

Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir Run | Day 4

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

  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
Run beautiful trails of the Bolton Abbey Estate not usually accessible to the public! Choose your ideal distance and help Sue Ryder raise crucial funds for expert care.
  • Sun 10 Nov
  • £7-£30
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Run Bolton Abbey

Run beautiful trails of the Bolton Abbey Estate not usually accessible to the public! Choose your ideal distance and help Sue Ryder raise crucial funds for expert care.

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a 4 or 6-hour remembrance running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
  • Sun 10 Nov
  • £30-£35
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Remembrance Run

Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a 4 or 6-hour remembrance running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
Fancy a delectable Sunday race in the crisp autumnal air? Then join this event in one of London’s most iconic Royal Parks for a speedy 10K that will delight your racing heart!
  • Sun 10 Nov
  • FREE-£30
London, UK

Regents Park 10K

Fancy a delectable Sunday race in the crisp autumnal air? Then join this event in one of London’s most iconic Royal Parks for a speedy 10K that will delight your racing heart!

  • Fun run 2
  • 10K run
Fast, flat, food! Boasting a scenic route, a hot drink and slice of cake at the end and a flat and fast course, what's not to be loved? A sure-fire hit with runners of all levels.
  • Sun 10 Nov
  • £20-£26
Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

Mallard Cake Dash

Fast, flat, food! Boasting a scenic route, a hot drink and slice of cake at the end and a flat and fast course, what's not to be loved? A sure-fire hit with runners of all levels.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run