Fun runs are a brilliant option for people new to running or for families to run together. With shorter distances and a focus on fun rather than finishing time, there's no pressure. Select your location for fun runs in your area or scroll down to see what's coming up.
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A community 5K for all ages and abilities at your own pace. The start time is approx. 10.30am depending on the arrival of salmon from Exmouth. Costumes and salmon references welcome!
Big Fun Run is about being active and having fun whilst doing it! If you’re just beginning your journey to being more active and improving your fitness, this is for you!
Take on a 5K in the beautiful setting of Hyde Park. Run, jog, walk or wheel your way around the course, at an event open to all ages, with an eco-medal and superb festival atmosphere at the finish!
Chelsea FC's Stamford Bridge welcomes you to behind-the-scenes access to the changing rooms, media room and players tunnel as part of a unique fundraising event for Mind!
One of the junior events of the Run Bournemouth Festival for ages 3-6 along a beautiful coastal route with the fun of running near Bournemouth Pier!
One of the junior events of the Run Bournemouth Festival for ages 6-8 along a beautiful coastal route with the fun of running along Bournemouth Pier!
One of the junior events of the Run Bournemouth Festival for ages 9-12 along a beautiful coastal route with the fun of running along Bournemouth Pier!
One of the junior events of the Run Bournemouth Festival for ages 11-18 along a beautiful coastal route with the fun of running along Bournemouth Pier!
Glowsticks at the ready for a twinkly coastal run at dusk along the iconic Bournemouth Pier ideal for families, beginners, everyone and part of the exciting Run Bournemouth weekend festival!
The Mini Marathon is open to anyone wanting to take part, and is aimed primarily at children. Taking place within the racecourse, finishers will receive a medal, t-shirt, race number, drink and treat.
This fun U16's race is part of the Kielder Marathon Weekend celebration of running, enjoying the same stunning scenery and trails as the major events!
This fun U11's race is part of the Kielder Marathon Weekend celebration of running, enjoying the same stunning scenery and trails as the major events!
Epic mud runs, cargo climbs, tunnels, tubes, stretcher manoeuvres, river crosses, slippery slopes, dramatic drops, planks and pools over a 6K course that recreates Royal Marines Commando training.
Epic mud runs, cargo climbs, tunnels, tubes, stretcher manoeuvres, river crosses, slippery slopes, dramatic drops, planks and pools over a 3K course adapted from Royal Marines Commando training.
Epic mud runs, cargo climbs, tunnels, tubes, stretcher manoeuvres, river crosses, slippery slopes, dramatic drops, planks and pools over a 6K course that recreates Royal Marines Commando training.
Epic mud runs, cargo climbs, tunnels, tubes, stretcher manoeuvres, river crosses, slippery slopes, dramatic drops, planks and pools over a 3K course adapted from Royal Marines Commando training.
A much-loved 2K race on traffic-free roads for 8 to 14-year-olds starting and finishing at Millennium Square in Leeds city centre. Beginners welcome - this is an event for all levels!
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and grace the grounds of World Athletics Champions.
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One of the night-time mixed terrain races on the well-drained sandy soil of Woodbury Common. Well organised, fully marshalled and for all ability levels.
One of the night-time mixed terrain races on the well-drained sandy soil of Woodbury Common. Well organised, fully marshalled and for all ability levels.
Kids age 3-8 can enjoy 1 lap of the traffic-free route with a parent. It'll be well marked out, timed, marshaled with prizes for the first back. There'll also be a hare running too!
Kids age 3-11 can enjoy 2 laps of the traffic-free route. It'll be well marked out, timed, marshaled with prizes for the first back. There'll also be a hare running too!
Come and experience this exciting multi-terrain race at night, for all ability levels and ages, in beautiful parkland on the edge of Bristol.
Come and experience this exciting multi-terrain race at night, for all ability levels and ages, in beautiful parkland on the edge of Bristol.
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.
A fantastic race for kids over a substantial 2.62K route with an encouraging finish inside the BT Murrayfield Stadium, as part of the Kilomathon event day.
The multi-award-winning Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend is more than just a running race. Run for fun at Buckinghamshire’s MOST POPULAR weekend of running!
The Fun Run is open to anyone wanting to take part, and is aimed primarily at children. Taking place within the racecourse, finishers will receive a medal, t-shirt, race number, drink and treat.
The perfect way for teenagers to get involved in EMF Weekend! The event offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle plus a medal and t-shirt!
One of the junior events of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for ages 9-12 in the beautiful Holyrood Park with the fun of a medal, t-shirt and goodies at the end!
One of the junior events of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for ages 6-8 in the beautiful Holyrood Park with the fun of a medal, t-shirt and goodies at the end!
One of the junior events of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for ages 3-6 in the beautiful Holyrood Park with the fun of a medal, t-shirt and goodies at the end!
Kids race for children aged 8-11 at the stunning Burrator Reservoir with medals for all finishers!
Kids race for children aged 3-7 at the stunning Burrator Reservoir with medals for all finishers!
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