Fun runs in East of England
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- Fri 8 Aug
- £12-£14
- Fri 8 Aug
- £12-£14
ATW Colchester Friday Night Runs | 1 Mile Road Race/Fun Run
The Fun Run takes place before the 5K races and is in an ideal venue to chase a fast time as the 1-mile course is traffic-free, pancake flat and on smooth tarmac.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- All ages
- 1 mile road running
- Sun 17 Aug
- £7
- Sun 17 Aug
- £7
Clacton Fun Run
It's the crash of waves and the sea-salt that lingers in the cool coastal air. It's your moment to fly along the promenade in this cracking mile event. It's part of a seaside racing extravaganza!
- Enter online
- All ages
- 1 mile road running
- Sat 6 Sep
- £12
- Sat 6 Sep
- £12
ATW Bedford Running Festival | Fun Run
Don’t let the grown-ups have all the fun. Join the fun run for all the family as part of Bedford's Running Festival with kids zone and fun fair too!
- Enter online
- All ages
- 1 mile road running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 28 Sep
- FREE
- Sun 28 Sep
- FREE
ATW Welwyn Children's Fun Run
A fun 400m run around the sports track just before the half marathon itself - the kids will love it! The parents will love it as a warm up and because it's free.
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- All ages
- 400 m track and field
- Sun 2 Nov
- FREE
- Sun 2 Nov
- FREE
ATW Blues Foundation Bedford Fun Run
This fantastic fun run takes place an hour before the half marathon and 10K. If you've already entered the 10k or half marathon you are welcome to join in the fun run for free!
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- All ages
- 1 km road running
- Sat 8 Nov
- £14
- Sat 8 Nov
- £14
ATW Remembrance Runs | Family Mile
Join ATW for the Remembrance Runs at The Carver Barracks, (Formerly Debden Airfield), in Essex to help honour our fallen heroes and raise money for this fantastic military charity.
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- All ages
- 1 mile road running
- Sun 14 Dec
- FREE
- Sun 14 Dec
- FREE
ATW Stevenage Winter Family Fun Run
A free 400m children's fun run for children of runners in the 10K or half marathon events taking place in the morning on the athletics track.
- Flat
- Traffic free
- All ages
- 400 m track and field
- Sun 14 Dec
- £7
- Sun 14 Dec
- £7
Southend Rudolph Run | Rudolph Scurry
Kick off your festive celebrations with this cracking race... The Southend Rudolf Run is filled with seasonal delights and racing fun designed to delight with every step!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- All ages
- 1 mile road running
- Sun 14 Dec
- £22
- Sun 14 Dec
- £22
Southend Rudolph Run | Rudolph 5 Mile
Kick off your festive celebrations with this cracking race... The Southend Rudolf Run is filled with seasonal delights and racing fun designed to delight with every step!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Fancy dress
- Age 15 & over
- 5 miles road running + 49 ft ascent
- Sun 25 Jan 2026
- £25-£27
- Sun 25 Jan 2026
- £25-£27
ATW Bedford 5
This flat, fast, traffic-free and chip timed event is a sure-fire guaranteed way to give you the best chance of a PB over the 5 mile distance.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 15 & over
- 5 miles road running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 1 Feb 2026
- £12
- Sun 1 Feb 2026
- £12
ATW Watford Family Fun Run
This popular event has a strong history within the running community and has been taking place for over 40 years. Join a day of running, community spirit and exciting experiences!
- Enter online
- Undulating
- All ages
- 1.8 km road running
- Mon 6 Apr 2026
- FREE
- Mon 6 Apr 2026
- FREE
ATW Stevenage Spring 400M Childrens Fun Run
A free 400m Children’s Fun Run will take place on the running track 30 mins before the half-marathon start - no need to book, just turn up. Parents are welcome to run with their kids and warm up!
- Flat
- Traffic free
- All ages
- 400 m track and field
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
The Maldon Mud Race
The Original World Famous Maldon Mud Race in which competitors race to be the first to complete a 400 metre dash over the bed of the River Blackwater and only happens at low tide!
- Newcomers
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Park
- Age 16 & over
- 500 m multi terrain running
- Sun 14 Jun 2026
- £11
- Sun 14 Jun 2026
- £11
ATW St Albans 1.5 Mile Fun Run
A community-focused event, ATW St Albans Fun Run aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.
- Enter online
- Fancy dress
- All ages
- 1.5 miles road running
- Tue 29 Jul
Harwich Runners 5K Series - Race 5 | Junior 1 Mile
- 1 mile road running
- Sun 24 Aug
Insane Terrain Running | Insane Terrain Running
- 10 km multi terrain running
- Sat 30 Aug
Northstowe Festival of Running | Family Mile
- 1 mile multi terrain running