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.
Featured events are listed below - select your region to see all events.
Run Miles. Drink cider. A half marathon where you sample different ciders along the way. Set amidst the beautiful Thames Valley where fitness and fun go together. It's a party from start to finish.
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 City of Lincoln Mini and Junior sponsored by Xerox Business Solutions is a great way for anyone and everyone aged 9 to 15 to get active this year!
The City of Lincoln Mini and Junior sponsored by Xerox Business Solutions is a great way for anyone and everyone aged 3 to 8 to get active this year!
A totally flat mile course for all the family including buggies, prams and four-legged friends with chip timing and a super medal!
A 1-mile race for club athletes and competitive runners aged between 8-17 years looking to race. There will be awards for Under 11s, 13s, 15s and 17s.
A fun 50m dash aimed at children aged 3 and under as part of the Newport Wales Marathon weekend.
A fun 1-mile race for all the family, with no pressure on setting fast times or running all the way around. Accompanying adults welcome! Part of the Newport Wales Marathon weekend.
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? These events see the younger Brummie runners tackle a supercharged run in the city centre with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? These events see the younger Brummie runners tackle a supercharged run in the city centre with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.
Get the family together and get active with this exciting challenge - part of the Recipharm GEAR 10K in King's Lynn.
A fantastic event for runners (or walkers) of all ages and abilities. Experience what being a superhero is all about as you cross the finish line cheered by thousands of admiring spectators!
A family-friendly fun run as part of an awesome day of running on the streets of Sunderland! This 3K run takes place on closed roads and is perfect for getting families active together and having fun.
This free 5K runs alongside the Hackney Half Marathon is for everyone aged 16+. Walk, jog or sprint the course, soaking up the festival vibes as you go.
Focusing on fun and participation to get the next generation of Outlaws involved in the fun of the weekend! An easy-to-navigate lap finishing on the orange carpet in front of the grandstand.
Focusing on fun and participation to get the next generation of Outlaws involved in the fun of the weekend! Two easy-to-navigate laps finishing on the orange carpet in front of the grandstand.
It's fun to run, and running with your friends and family is even better! Runners of all ages (3+) can get involved in the Great Bristol Family Run, part of the Great Bristol Run weekend.
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.
Make some noise for the biggest kids’ run in the North West! It’s an incredible event, all part of the iconic Great Manchester Run weekend of running where juniors have their own day on centre stage.
Make some noise for the biggest kids’ run in the North West! It’s an incredible event, all part of the iconic Great Manchester Run weekend of running where juniors have their own day on centre stage.
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!
A fun run or walk for adults and children of all ages and abilities as part of the Race for Men family festival day of fun with family entertainment, bouncy castle, face painting and more.
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!
Good Running Events looks forward to welcoming thousands of runners of all abilities and ages to Green Park in Reading to run a traffic-free, super-flat Mini Mile!
Good Running Events looks forward to welcoming thousands of runners of all abilities and ages to Green Park in Reading to run a traffic-free, super-flat Mini Marathon 3K!
A perfect introduction to the world of trail running, on a rolling route that winds through magical forests before reaching the return leg down the tail-end of Glen Tilt.
For the first time, the festival weekend will have kids trail races of varying lengths - perfect for kids looking to dip their toe into the world of trail running.
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