Fun runs

Fun runs

Fun runs and running events for kids and families with a focus on fun, not finishing time! Event pictured is Run Bournemouth.

Run Bournemouth

453 Fun runs

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.

Fun runs in 2023

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

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!
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • £5
  • Entries closed
Exeter, Devon, UK

The Salmon Run | 5K

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!

  • Entries closed
  • 5 km multi terrain running
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!
  • Sat 30 Sep - Sun 31 Dec
  • £8-£10
Anywhere

Virtual Big Fun Run

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!

  • 5 km road running
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!
  • Sat 7 Oct
  • FREE-£25
London, UK

RBC Race for the Kids

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!

  • 5 km road running
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!
  • Sat 7 Oct
  • £40
  • Entries close soon
London, UK

Mind’s Stadium Stair Climb

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!

  • Entries close soon
  • 90 mins road running
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!
  • Sat 7 Oct
  • £17.75
  • Entries close soon
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Run Bournemouth | Kids' Kilometre

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!

  • Entries close soon
  • 1 km road running
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!
  • Sat 7 Oct
  • £17.75
  • Entries close soon
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Run Bournemouth | Junior 1.5K

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!

  • Entries close soon
  • 1.5 km road running
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!
  • Sat 7 Oct
  • £17.75
  • Entries close soon
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Run Bournemouth | Junior 2K

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!

  • Entries close soon
  • 2 km road running
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!
  • Sat 7 Oct
  • £31
  • Entries close soon
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Run Bournemouth | Junior 5K

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!

  • Entries close soon
  • 5 km road running
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!
  • Sat 7 Oct
  • £31
  • Entries close soon
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Run Bournemouth | Supernova 5K

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!

  • Entries close soon
  • 5 km road running
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.
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • £10-£15
Chester, Cheshire, UK

MBNA Chester Mini Marathon

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.

  • 1 mile road running
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!
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • £8
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon Weekend | Junior | The Falcons

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!

  • 2.5 km trail running
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!
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • £8
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon Weekend | Junior | The Ospreys

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!

  • 1.5 km trail running
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.
  • Sat 14 Oct
  • £34-£173
Edenbridge, Kent, UK

Hever Castle Commando | 6K | Saturday

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.

  • 6 km multi terrain running
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.
  • Sat 14 Oct
  • £26
Edenbridge, Kent, UK

Hever Castle Commando | 3K | Saturday

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.

  • 3 km multi terrain running
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.
  • Sun 15 Oct
  • £34-£173
Edenbridge, Kent, UK

Hever Castle Commando | 6K | Sunday

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.

  • 6 km multi terrain running
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.
  • Sun 15 Oct
  • £26
Edenbridge, Kent, UK

Hever Castle Commando | 3K | Sunday

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.

  • 3 km multi terrain running
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!
  • Sun 22 Oct
  • £11.52
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Leeds Abbey Dash | Age UK | Junior Dash 2K

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!

  • 2 km road running
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.
  • Sat 18 Nov
  • £21.25-£31
London, UK

Supernova London 5K

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.

  • 5 km road running

Fun runs in 2024

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

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.
  • Sat 13 Jan 2024
  • £9
  • Entries closed
Budleigh Salterton, Devon, UK

Battle of Woodbury Common | 2K

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.

  • Entries closed
  • 2 km multi terrain running
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.
  • Sat 13 Jan 2024
  • £9
  • Entries closed
Budleigh Salterton, Devon, UK

Battle of Woodbury Common | 1K

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.

  • Entries closed
  • 1 km multi terrain running
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!
  • Sat 20 Jan 2024
  • £8
Dorking, Surrey, UK

Dark Skies Surrey Hills | Kids Race 1K

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!

  • 1 km trail running + 4 m ascent
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!
  • Sat 20 Jan 2024
  • £8
Dorking, Surrey, UK

Dark Skies Surrey Hills | Kids Race 2K

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!

  • 2 km trail running + 8 m ascent
Come and experience this exciting multi-terrain race at night, for all ability levels and ages, in beautiful parkland on the edge of Bristol.
  • Sat 17 Feb 2024
  • FREE
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Back to Black | 2K

Come and experience this exciting multi-terrain race at night, for all ability levels and ages, in beautiful parkland on the edge of Bristol.

  • 2 km multi terrain running
Come and experience this exciting multi-terrain race at night, for all ability levels and ages, in beautiful parkland on the edge of Bristol.
  • Sat 17 Feb 2024
  • FREE
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Back to Black | 1K

Come and experience this exciting multi-terrain race at night, for all ability levels and ages, in beautiful parkland on the edge of Bristol.

  • 1 km multi terrain running
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.
  • Fri 15 Mar 2024
  • £24-£32
Grangemouth, Falkirk, UK

Supernova Run Kelpies 5K | Friday

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.

  • 5 km road running
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.
  • Sat 16 Mar 2024
  • £24-£32
Grangemouth, Falkirk, UK

Supernova Run Kelpies 5K | Saturday

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.

  • 5 km road running
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.
  • Sun 7 Apr 2024
  • £14-£15
  • 1 charity
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Kilomathon Scotland | Mini Kilomathon

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.

  • 2.62 km road running
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!
  • Mon 6 May 2024
  • £10-£12
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

MK Marathon Weekend | Superhero Fun Run

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!

  • 1 mile road 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.
  • Sun 19 May 2024
  • £6.60
Chester, Cheshire, UK

Essar Chester Half Marathon and Fun Run | Fun Run

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.

  • 1 mile road running
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!
  • Sat 25 May 2024
  • £22.75
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon Festival | 5K Junior

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!

  • 5 km road running
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!
  • Sat 25 May 2024
  • £14.50
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon Festival | 2K Junior

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!

  • 2 km road running
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!
  • Sat 25 May 2024
  • £14.50
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon Festival | 1.5K Junior

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!

  • 1.5 km road running
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!
  • Sat 25 May 2024
  • £14.50
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon Festival | Kids Kilometre

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!

  • 1 km road running
Kids race for children aged 8-11 at the stunning Burrator Reservoir with medals for all finishers!
  • Sat 1 Jun 2024
  • £8
Devon, Devon, UK

Burrator 10K and Kids Races | 2K

Kids race for children aged 8-11 at the stunning Burrator Reservoir with medals for all finishers!

  • 2 km road running
Kids race for children aged 3-7 at the stunning Burrator Reservoir with medals for all finishers!
  • Sat 1 Jun 2024
  • £8
Devon, Devon, UK

Burrator 10K and Kids Races | 1K

Kids race for children aged 3-7 at the stunning Burrator Reservoir with medals for all finishers!

  • 1 km road running

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