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 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 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
Running events coming up
Featured events are listed below - select your region to see all events.
- Tue 8 Jul
- £7-£15
Gosport 5K Summer Series | Race Four
As the sun slowly dips and ignites the bay in a riot of liquid rose gold, take to the tarmac and fall in love with this summer 5K in Gosport.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- Wed 9 Jul
- £15
The Jubilee Relay, Moel Famau
Leg 1 runner - ascent only, Leg 2 runner - descent only. Electronic timing with RaceTek gives up, down and overall splits.
- 5 miles trail running
- Thu 10 Jul
- £11-£18
Slawit Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Lovely evening out and back event in the village of Slaithwaite (Slawit) plus BBQ, beer, chocolate, a jumble medal and great company.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 12 Jul
- £39-£139
North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge
A fabulous challenge setting out from Guildford base camp on a looped route taking in some of the best of the Surrey hills, the North Downs Way, and the surrounding countryside.
- 50K ultra run
- Trail run 2
- 10K run
- Sat 12 - Sun 13 Jul
- £31.99-£251.99
XTERRA Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri Events
Welcome to the XTERRA Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri, a stunning Trail Marathon, Ultra Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 24hr event starting and finishing in Wales' outdoor capital, Llanberis.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run 2
- Sun 13 Jul
- £39.95-£49.95
Rasselbock Marathon and Half Marathon
Welcome to the stunning Sherwood Pines for an incredible day of running in the forest - whether it's your first event, you're going for a PB or if you just want a day in the forest with friends!
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Trail run
- Sun 13 Jul
- £31-£36
SunTime RunTime
It's summer time so come join a loop or two at the lovely Brandon Country Park through the heart of Thetford Forest!
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Thu 17 Jul
- £10-£17
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series Part 1
Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 19 Jul
- £14-£56
Sir Titus Summer Trot | Day 1
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Trail run
- + 2 more races
- Sat 19 - Sun 20 Jul
- £35-£295
Belvoir Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival
A jewel in the castle crown! Get active in the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning Leicestershire in the discipline of your choice! Celebrate in the festival village afterwards.
- Kids triathlon 4
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon 2
- Olympic triathlon
- Half Ironman
- + 14 more races
- Sat 19 - Sun 20 Jul
- £39-£199
Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge
A new Ultra Challenge for this year, set on the stunning Gower Peninsula – the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and famous for its golden beaches.
- 100K ultra run 2
- Ultra run
- 50K ultra run 2
- Marathon
- Multi-terrain run
- + 1 more race
- Sun 20 Jul
- £13-£55
Revesby Running Festival
Runs with unparalleled scenery making them some of the most picturesque events in the area, on a private estate. 5K, 10K, half marathon or a totally unique running challenge 'Challenge The Estate'.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Multi-terrain run
- Sun 20 Jul
- £8-£55
Bright Skies Surrey Hills
The Bright Skies are thrilling daytime trail races following an undulating yomp through Surrey's rolling hills and the Denbies Estate in the Surrey Hills.
- Fun run 2
- 5K run
- 10K run
- CaniCross 3
- Half marathon
- + 1 more race
- Sun 20 Jul
- £14-£56
Sir Titus Summer Trot | Day 2
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- + 2 more races
- Sun 20 Jul
- £27-£29
ATW St Albans Summer 10K
ATW brings you the St Albans Summer 10K with a twist! Flat, fast and chip-timed with pacers to help you achieve a PB, plus buzzing event village for all the family with music, play zone and ice cream.
- 10 km road running + 108 ft ascent
- Thu 24 Jul
- £10-£17
Saltaire Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Come and join in at Saltaire for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 31 Jul
- £10-£17
Marsden Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Come and join in at Marsden for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Fri 1 Aug
- £7-£21
Rye Summer 10K & 5K Series | Race Three
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 2 - Sun 3 Aug
- £31.99-£249.99
Craft Snowman Triathlon & Duathlon, Snowman Swim & Ogwen Yr Helgi Du Trail Runs
Awarded the Event of the Year (2021) in the Welsh Triathlon Awards, The Craft Snowman is well known as the toughest multi-terrain triathlon and duathlon in the UK. Plus swims and trail running events.
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Half Ironman
- Sprint duathlon
- 10K run
- + 5 more races
- Sat 2 Aug
- £39-£139
South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge
Challenge yourself for charity on the famous coastal path and Exmoor from the base camp in the shadows of Dunster Castle with distances from 10K right up to 50km there's something for everyone!
- 50K ultra run
- Trail run 3
- 10K run
- Sun 3 Aug
- £14-£41
Blimey it's Blistering at Bingley Again
Enjoy a lovely trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer, perfect for runners of all abilities, from novices to Ultra PB chasers!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 1 more race
- Thu 7 Aug
- £10-£17
Rodley Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 9 Aug
- £33-£55
Thames Meander Summer
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
- Sat 9 Aug
- £40-£120
Dorney Triathlon | August
Take on a multi-activity or distance event and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Sprint aquabike
- Standard aquabike
- + 1 more race
- Sun 10 Aug
- £7-£24
Mount Ephraim 10K
This popular racing gem returns to sparkle for another year; prepare to be captivated by racing joy! A beautiful 10K course taking runners on the quiet country lanes around the stunning estate.
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Tue 12 Aug
- £7-£15
Gosport 5K Summer Series | Race Five
As the sun slowly dips and ignites the bay in a riot of liquid rose gold, take to the tarmac and fall in love with this summer 5K in Gosport.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- Thu 14 Aug
- £10-£17
Cromwell Bottom Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Come and join in at Cromwell Bottom for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Tue 22 Jul
- £7.50-£25
Thruxton 10K Series Race 3 & Fun Run
Experience the thrill of running on the UK’s fastest race track, the iconic Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit! Closed roads and super safe for both the 10K and 3.8k Fun Run!
- 10K run
- Fun run
- Fri 8 - Sun 10 Aug
- FREE-£870
Run Sandringham 24 and Mini Kid's Race
A major event in the East Anglian running calendar, attracting a large field of runners of all abilities to the winter residence of The Royal Family, to run a 24-hour race around the estate.
- Fun run
- Fixed time runs
- Sun 10 Aug
- £33-£38
Altenar Isle of Man Marathon and Half Marathon
A competitor-friendly event taking place on a picturesque course in the North of the Island, nestled between England and Ireland. The Half Marathon has been voted as one of the top 10 races in the UK!
- Half marathon
- Marathon
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