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Runs in UK in May 2026

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Dash through 13.1 miles of East London, with vibrant street art, live music, and unbeatable crowd support cheering you on every step of the way. Think handmade banners, high fives, and fun!
  • Sun 17 May
  • FREE-£40
London, UK

Hackney Half

Dash through 13.1 miles of East London, with vibrant street art, live music, and unbeatable crowd support cheering you on every step of the way. Think handmade banners, high fives, and fun!

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Chip timing
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
50 years of Lake District running in one unforgettable weekend! Trail runners, fell runners, orienteers and walkers of all abilities in an iconic location with family-friendly activities and more.
  • Sat 30 - Sun 31 May
  • FREE-£85
Ambleside, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Running Festival

50 years of Lake District running in one unforgettable weekend! Trail runners, fell runners, orienteers and walkers of all abilities in an iconic location with family-friendly activities and more.

  • Sprint orienteer
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Trail run
  • Marathon
  • + 2 more races
  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Mountains
  • Age 5 & over
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
  • Sat 30 May
  • £14-£30
Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley

“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Age 16 & over
Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run?
  • Sat 30 May
  • £18-£35
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

Rocky at 50 Run | Wales

Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run?

  • Road run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • All ages
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 31 May
  • £45-£55
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

AJ Bell 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
  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 15 & over
In its sixth year! Come take on the challenge of the track at Wodson Park. Do you have it in you to complete your distance on a 400-metre athletics track?
  • Sun 31 May
  • £27-£38
Ware, Hertfordshire, UK

Circuit Du Sore Legs

In its sixth year! Come take on the challenge of the track at Wodson Park. Do you have it in you to complete your distance on a 400-metre athletics track?

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • + 1 more race
  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 14 & over
Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed to Green Park in Reading to run a traffic-free, super-flat route as part of a family-friendly event day.
  • Sun 31 May
  • £13-£28
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Green Park Reading 10K

Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed to Green Park in Reading to run a traffic-free, super-flat route as part of a family-friendly event day.

  • Fun run 2
  • 10K run
  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Park
  • Free venue entry
  • Public transport links
  • Age 4 & over
Kicking off the Isle of Wight Festival of Running, take on a fast, friendly 10K on scenic lanes, with gentle hills, coastal views and a welcoming atmosphere for runners of all abilities.
  • Sun 31 May
  • £16-£21
Ryde, Isle of Wight, UK

Brading 10K

Kicking off the Isle of Wight Festival of Running, take on a fast, friendly 10K on scenic lanes, with gentle hills, coastal views and a welcoming atmosphere for runners of all abilities.

  • 10 km road running + 73 m ascent
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Age 15 & over
  • Fri 1 May
  • £16-£27
Egham, Surrey, UK

Midweek Chasing Numbers May

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
  • Sat 2 May
  • £10-£39
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lakeland Trails in Staveley

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon 2
  • Trail run 2
  • Sat 2 May
  • £50-£99
Brecon, Powys, UK

Rasus y Bannau

  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • 100K ultra run
  • Sat 2 May
  • £69.90-£79.90
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Bristol Backyard Ultra

  • 1 day trail running
  • Sat 2 May
  • £45
Guildford, Surrey, UK

Greensand Way Ultra Run

  • 30 miles trail running
  • Sat 2 May
  • FREE
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK

First Saturday of the Month 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 3 May
  • £7-£55
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

ABP Southampton Marathon

  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • Sun 3 May
  • £20-£99
Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK

Horwich Triathlon, Multisport & Trail Runs

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Sprint duathlon
  • Standard duathlon
  • Sprint aquathlon
  • + 5 more races
  • Sun 3 May
  • £18-£32
Wimborne, Dorset, UK

The Bluebell Bash

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Sun 3 May
  • £20-£45
Lancing, West Sussex, UK

Three Forts Challenge

  • Trail run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Sun 3 May
  • £28-£77
Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, UK

Tempo Trail Races

  • 100K ultra run 2
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run 2
  • Sun 3 May
  • £10-£30
Reigate, Surrey, UK

YMCA Fun Run and Sports Festival

  • Fun run 2
  • Sun 3 May
  • £6.50-£25
Chorley, Lancashire, UK

Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run

  • 10K run
  • Fun run
  • Sun 3 May
  • £13-£39
Camberley, Surrey, UK

Run Frimley

  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Fun run
  • Sun 3 May
  • $99-$149
Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Lincoln Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 3 May
  • £26
London, UK

The One in the Park | Regents | May

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 3 May
  • £26-£38
King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK

Bespak GEAR 10K

  • 10 km road running + 9 m ascent
  • Sun 3 May
  • £25
Epsom, Surrey, UK

Leatherhead Rotary Bluebell 10K

  • 10 km trail running

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