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.

📷 ABP Newport Marathon

4249 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.

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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
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.

Run, walk or crawl a trail marathon along the stunning Jurassic Coast or complete the full challenge of 3 marathons in 3 days!
  • Fri 22 - Sun 24 Mar
  • £70-£200
Portland, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Challenge

Run, walk or crawl a trail marathon along the stunning Jurassic Coast or complete the full challenge of 3 marathons in 3 days!

  • Multi-terrain run 3
  • Ultra run 2
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
  • £47-£49
  • 1 charity
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
Enjoy an unbeatable Welsh sporting welcome at one of Wales' biggest weekends of running! Experience one of the UK's flattest marathons or one of the fast and fun supporting races.
  • Sun 28 Apr
  • £2-£52
Newport, Newport, UK

ABP Newport Marathon Festival

Enjoy an unbeatable Welsh sporting welcome at one of Wales' biggest weekends of running! Experience one of the UK's flattest marathons or one of the fast and fun supporting races.

  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Fun run 3
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
  • £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
The UK's Number 1 Mountain Festival! Sport, Speakers, Live Music, Activities, Good Times. A full multi-sport and entertainment festival with exciting new changes for 2024!
  • Fri 17 - Sun 19 May
  • £30
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival

The UK's Number 1 Mountain Festival! Sport, Speakers, Live Music, Activities, Good Times. A full multi-sport and entertainment festival with exciting new changes for 2024!

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • Fell run
  • + 12 more races
The UK’s biggest 24 hour relay race. Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
  • Sat 8 - Sun 9 Jun
  • £90-£120
  • 3 charities
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Endure24 | Reading

The UK’s biggest 24 hour relay race. Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?

  • 24 hrs multi terrain running
A South Downs Ultra Marathon steeped in history taking in Chichester coast and Arundel Castle. 100K and 50K trail routes, supported all the way, with a legendary basecamp overnight option.
  • Sat 15 - Sun 16 Jun
  • £75-£165
Chichester, West Sussex, West Sussex, UK

Race to the King

A South Downs Ultra Marathon steeped in history taking in Chichester coast and Arundel Castle. 100K and 50K trail routes, supported all the way, with a legendary basecamp overnight option.

  • 50K ultra run 2
  • 100K ultra run
The UK’s biggest 24 hour relay race. Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
  • Sat 29 - Sun 30 Jun
  • £90-£120
  • 2 charities
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK

Endure24 | Leeds

The UK’s biggest 24 hour relay race. Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?

  • 24 hrs multi terrain running
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
  • £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
The UK's favourite ultra marathon along one of Britain's oldest paths. 100K and 50K trail routes, supported all the way, with a legendary basecamp overnight option.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jul
  • £85-£255
Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones

The UK's favourite ultra marathon along one of Britain's oldest paths. 100K and 50K trail routes, supported all the way, with a legendary basecamp overnight option.

  • 50K ultra run 2
  • 100K ultra run 3
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
  • £64
  • 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
Thousands of runners (and walkers) of all abilities will tackle the flat, traffic-free course past the city's historic sites to a cracking Yorkshire atmosphere! Relay team challenge available too.
  • Sun 20 Oct
  • £65-£67
  • 2 charities
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Marathon

Thousands of runners (and walkers) of all abilities will tackle the flat, traffic-free course past the city's historic sites to a cracking Yorkshire atmosphere! Relay team challenge available too.

  • 26.2 miles road running

Running events this weekend

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

The first day of the 3-day Jurassic Coast Challenge. Run, jog or walk a marathon from Charmouth to Portland on an exhilarating coastal route.
  • Fri 22 Mar
  • £70
Portland, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Challenge | Day 1

The first day of the 3-day Jurassic Coast Challenge. Run, jog or walk a marathon from Charmouth to Portland on an exhilarating coastal route.

  • 45.3 km multi terrain running
3 marathons in 3 days! The original and best format for conquering the Jurassic Coast. Run, jog or walk a fully-supported marathon each day for 3 days with meals and a good nights' rest in between.
  • Fri 22 - Sun 24 Mar
  • £200
Portland, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Challenge | Full 3 Days

3 marathons in 3 days! The original and best format for conquering the Jurassic Coast. Run, jog or walk a fully-supported marathon each day for 3 days with meals and a good nights' rest in between.

  • 132 km trail running
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 23 Mar
  • £52
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
The second day of the 3-day Jurassic Coast Challenge. Run, jog or walk a marathon from Portland to the famous Lulworth Cove on an exhilarating coastal route.
  • Sat 23 Mar
  • £70
Portland, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Challenge | Day 2

The second day of the 3-day Jurassic Coast Challenge. Run, jog or walk a marathon from Portland to the famous Lulworth Cove on an exhilarating coastal route.

  • 42 km multi terrain running
Start at Abbotsbury and follow the South West Coast path to Lulworth Cove, pitting your mental and physical prowess against some of the most scenic coastlines in Britain.
  • Sat 23 Mar
  • £90
Portland, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra 40 Miler

Start at Abbotsbury and follow the South West Coast path to Lulworth Cove, pitting your mental and physical prowess against some of the most scenic coastlines in Britain.

  • 40 miles multi terrain 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
  • £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
Smash your personal best on a traffic-free, flat and fast course from the White Water Centre and into surrounding beautiful regional parkland with a custom-designed medal for finishers.
  • Sun 24 Mar
  • £26-£36
Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW Run Fest at Lee Valley

Smash your personal best on a traffic-free, flat and fast course from the White Water Centre and into surrounding beautiful regional parkland with a custom-designed medal for finishers.

  • 10K run
  • 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!
  • Sun 24 Mar
  • £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
The third day of the classic 3-day Jurassic Coast Challenge. Run, jog or walk a marathon from the famous Lulworth Cove to Shell Bay's golden sands on an exhilarating coastal route.
  • Sun 24 Mar
  • £70
Portland, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Challenge | Day 3

The third day of the classic 3-day Jurassic Coast Challenge. Run, jog or walk a marathon from the famous Lulworth Cove to Shell Bay's golden sands on an exhilarating coastal route.

  • 43.6 km multi terrain running