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. Use the quick links below to find your next run or scroll down to discover some of the best events coming up.
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Featured running events
What's hot in the world of running events.
- Sun 28 Sep
- £42-£44
Windsor Half Marathon
An inspiring half marathon in Windsor Great Park, starting and finishing on the Long Walk with Windsor Castle as the backdrop - probably the most iconic of all road race finishes in the UK!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 28 Sep
- £27.50-£41.50
Sheffield Mutual Sheffield 10K
Set right in the heart of South Yorkshire’s famous Steel City with a fantastic atmosphere and enthusiastic locals. It’s guaranteed to be bigger and better this year so come and race for your medal!
- 10 km road running + 117 m ascent
- Sun 12 Oct
- £44.75-£50
Bournemouth Half Marathon
Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. Run along both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers on a stunning coastal route as part of the Run Bournemouth weekend running festival.
- 13.1 miles road running + 101 m ascent
- Sun 19 Oct
- £34.50-£48.50
Altra Yorkshire 10 Mile
Sharing many of the highlights of the Yorkshire Marathon including York Minster, the mighty medieval City Walls and the same great Yorkshire atmosphere, the 10 Mile event takes place on the same day!
- 10 miles road running + 60 m ascent
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £50-£100
TCS London Marathon
Experience the renowned atmosphere of the TCS London Marathon, the most popular marathon on the planet, with its grand finale on The Mall itself!
- 26.2 miles road running + 266 ft ascent
Running events coming up
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- Sun 17 Aug
- £7-£30
Clacton Half Marathon & 10K
It's the crash of waves and the sea-salt that lingers in the cool coastal air. It's your moment to fly along the promenade in this cracking 10K or half marathon. It's a seaside racing extravaganza!
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Thu 21 Aug
- £10-£17
Bingley Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Come and join in at Bingley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 23 Aug
- £12-£29
ATW Mallory Race Circuit Summer Runs
Get ready for an electrifying summer running experience at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit, incorporating the Leicestershire 5K Championships. The sun is shining, the track is calling...
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 24 Aug
- £39-£74
ASICS LDNX 10K
From the team behind the UK's largest 10K, this closed road run from Wembley Stadium for 12,000 runners finishes on the Olympic Way with an awesome spinning finisher medal and an after-party!
- 10 km road running
- Thu 28 Aug
- £10-£17
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series Part 2
Woohoo - the Summer Series finale this year! Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Fri 29 Aug - Mon 1 Sep
- £10-£80
Something Wild Festival
A family-friendly trail running festival for all ages and abilities with Devon's best trail routes at its heart - plus sea swims, swimruns, guided runs, yoga, music, speakers, local food and camping!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sea swim
- Sprint swimrun
- + 7 more races
- Sat 30 Aug
- £23-£37.50
The Lucky Clover
Your race, your pace, your distance! Choose your ideal distance then explore the Clover Half route or Goldling Hills on a multi-terrain loop with aid station each loop and bespoke medal too.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sat 30 Aug
- £14-£56
Hip Hip Hooray it's Hornsea | Day 1
We all love to be beside the seaside, so why not enjoy a trail run from the coast at Hornsea in East Yorkshire? You can grab yourself fish and chips and an ice cream from the front after the race.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- + 2 more races
- Sun 31 Aug
- £14-£41
Hip Hip Hooray it's Hornsea | Day 2
We all love to be beside the seaside, so why not enjoy a trail run from the coast at Hornsea in East Yorkshire? You can grab yourself fish and chips and an ice cream from the front after the race.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Trail run
- + 1 more race
- Fri 5 Sep
- £92.50-£295
The Dee Way 120
The new 120-mile ultra helps you get to know this river and the great, varied, surrounding countryside, following (almost!) the entire river. There is a shorter option too, between Corwen and Chester.
- Fixed time runs 2
- Fri 5 Sep
- £7-£15
Rye Summer 5K Series | Race Four
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
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £12-£40
ATW Bedford Running Festival
More than just a running race! Join thousands at Bedfordshire’s most popular weekend of running with festival magic, live music, bar, yoga, kids zone, street food, outdoor cinema and fun fair!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon 2
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £89-£199
South Coast Ultra Challenge
The South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for a real challenge featuring Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters and the South Downs Way with a choice of distances from 25km right up to 100km!
- 100K ultra run 2
- Ultra run 2
- Trail run
- Sun 7 Sep
- £31-£36
FEAR (Forget Everything And Run)
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
- Sun 7 Sep
- £12
2 HillForts Hill Race
2 HillForts returns! The course is a toughie, involving 2500ft of ascent, taking in the 2 HillForts of Moel Arthur and Penycloddiau in the Clwydian Range AONB. Runners of all abilities are invited.
- 9 miles fell running + 2500 ft ascent
- Sun 7 Sep
- £13-£15
Woodchester Trail Challenge
A challenging, hilly course of approximately 8 miles, along woodland tracks through the beautiful National Trust land of Woodchester Park and around the lake.
- 7.75 miles trail running + 1092 ft ascent
- Fri 12 - Sun 14 Sep
- £39-£199
Thames Path Ultra Challenge
England’s greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for an unforgettable 'festival' challenge weekend, with distances from 10km right up to 100km there’s a Thames Challenge for everyone!
- 100K ultra run 2
- 50K ultra run 2
- Trail run 4
- Ultra run
- 10K run
- + 4 more races
- Sat 13 Sep
- £33-£62
Bewl Water Autumn
Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons! Scenic mixed-terrain routes following Bewl Water around the reservoir route on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 50K ultra run
- Sat 13 Sep
- £33-£38
Easier Said Than Run
Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through the lovely Bawsey Country Park on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
- £10-£53
Darley Moor September Duathlon and Trail 10km
Dive into the excitement of dual-discipline sports and trail running at Darley Moor! These events are packed with fun for everyone, from seasoned pros to enthusiastic beginners.
- Kids duathlon 5
- Sprint duathlon
- 10K run
- Sat 13 Sep
- £64.95-£74.95
Born Survivor | Lancashire
The UK's toughest 10km with Military escape routes! Shorten the course to 8km or 6km via escape routes should the day get too tough!
- Obstacle race 2
- Sat 13 Sep
- £25-£70
TrailFest | Cannock Chase Forest
A supported day of running and moving around the spectacular Cannock Chase Forest for all abilities, speeds and experience levels, in beautiful surroundings and a great medal!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 50K ultra run
- Sun 14 Sep
- £12-£59
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Richmond RUN-FEST
Richmond RUN-FEST consists of different distanced events, 5,000 runners, a music stage, fitness expo, amazing male and female cut tech t-shirts and chunky triangle medals!
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 14 Sep
- £28-£32
Rye Ancient Trails 30K & 15K
A true steeplechase race across the breathtaking scenery of the ancient trails surrounding the medieval town of Rye in East Sussex, linking Norman churches as you go.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 14 Sep
- £16-£75
The Amazing Northampton Run
Come to Britain’s largest town for the Amazing Northampton Run and take on a grand tour of everything great in Northampton including parks, riverside, sporting venues and amazing architecture!
- Fun run
- Half marathon 2
- Sun 14 Sep
- £36.50
Cheshire 3 Peaks Half Marathon
This new event takes in some of Cheshire's finest country, and certainly its highest! Summit Tegg's nose, Shuttlingsloe and Shining Tor with views, diverse terrain and finisher medal.
- 13.1 miles trail running + 847 m ascent
- Thu 18 Sep
- £25-£40
The City v Wharf Corporate Run Challenge
The challenge is back for 2025! Who will reign supreme - City or Wharf? It's time to get competitive and bring the victory to your team in the relay of the year.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Fri 19 - Sat 20 Sep
- £55-£99
Peak District Challenge
Trek or run through the Peak District on a distance of your choice from 25K to 100 miles with full safety support, food, drinks and a delicious stew supper! Navigate your way or join a guided group.
- Trail run 2
- 100K ultra run
- 100 mile ultra run
- 50K ultra run
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 Aug
- £38-£108
Run the Borders
Visiting the heartland of the Scottish Borders, runners and walkers will take to the Borders Abbey Way to complete the waymarked route as individuals, teams or a relay of four.
- 50K ultra run
- Ultra run
- Sun 7 Sep
- £21.90-£33.50
Really Muddy Fife
If you love mud and water but not monkey bars or big climbs, this one is for you. Fun elements include a massive ball pit, the famous MacTuff foam filled 'washing machine', a water slide and mud!
- Obstacle race
- Mud run 2
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