27 Fun runs in South East in October 2023

• Sat 14 Oct
• £34-£173

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

• Sat 14 Oct
• £26

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

• Sat 14 Oct
• £19
• Entries close soon

Great South Run Weekend | Mini

The Mini races, part of the Great South Run weekend, are a brilliant introduction to running events for kids.

• Entries close soon

• 1.2 km road running

• Sat 14 Oct
• £19
• Entries close soon

Great South Run Weekend | Junior

The Junior RACES, part of the Great South Run weekend, are a brilliant introduction to running events for kids.

• Entries close soon

• 2.5 km road running

• Sun 15 Oct
• £34-£173

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

• Sun 15 Oct
• £26

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

• Sun 1 Oct
• £18-£25

Port Lympne 5K Rhino Run

Sign up for the Port Lympne 5K Rhino Run and help The Aspinall Foundation charity to SAVE RHINOS in South Africa and Tanzania!

• 5 km multi terrain running

• Sun 1 Oct
• FREE

The Punchbowl Challenge | 0.75km

Join this fun filled day out on the beautiful trails of the Devils Punchbowl. With races for every age and fitness level, the Punchbowl Challenge has something for the whole family to enjoy.

• 0.75 km trail running

• Sun 1 Oct
• £10

Pieces of Eight | Mini Mile Pirate Run

The popular Pieces of Eight (8 mile race) at it’s brand new location at Stokes Bay.

• 1 mile trail running

• Sun 1 Oct
• FREE

The Punchbowl Challenge | 3.5km

Join this fun filled day out on the beautiful trails of the Devils Punchbowl. With races for every age and fitness level, the Punchbowl Challenge has something for the whole family to enjoy.

• 3.5 km trail running

• Sun 1 Oct
• £3.50

Heron Way | Children’s Fun Run

The Heron Way 10k trail run and fun run will be held in 2023.

• 1 mile trail running

• Sun 1 Oct
• FREE

The Punchbowl Challenge | 50m Dash

Join this fun filled day out on the beautiful trails of the Devils Punchbowl. With races for every age and fitness level, the Punchbowl Challenge has something for the whole family to enjoy.

• 50 m trail running

• Sun 1 Oct
• £8-£15

The Lewes Downland Trail Runs | 5 Mile

The Lewes 10-mile and 5-mile Downland Trail Runs take place on the first Sunday in October each year.

• 5 miles trail running

• Sat 7 Oct
• £15

London South East Spartan Trifecta Weekend | Kids Race 3K - Saturday

Spartan races do more than test you physically and mentally.

• 3 km multi terrain running

• Sat 7 Oct
• £15

London South East Spartan Trifecta Weekend | Kids Race 1.5K - Saturday

Spartan races do more than test you physically and mentally.

• 1.5 km multi terrain running

• Sat 7 Oct
• £15

London South East Spartan Trifecta Weekend | Kids Race 1K - Saturday

Spartan races do more than test you physically and mentally.

• 1 km multi terrain running

• Sun 8 Oct
• £15-£30

London South East Spartan Trifecta Weekend | Kids Race 3K - Sunday

Spartan races do more than test you physically and mentally.

• 3 km multi terrain running

• Sun 8 Oct
• £12

Guildford | Fun Run

Guildford 10k & Fun Run in Support of Crossroads Care Surrey in 2023

• 2 km road running

• Sun 8 Oct
• £10

Henley | Family Fun Run

Beautiful scenic route through Henley, over the famous bridge, and along the Thames valley

• 2 km trail running

• Sun 8 Oct
• £1

Great Walstead | Junior Race

The Great Walstead 5 is hosted by Haywards Heath Harriers and is our annual fixture in the West Sussex Fun Run League (WSFRL) race series.

• 1 mile multi terrain running

• Sun 8 Oct
• FREE

Chawton House Challenge | 2K Fancy Dress

Alton Runners are pleased to announce the Chawton House Challenge.

• 2 km multi terrain running

• Sun 8 Oct
• £15

London South East Spartan Trifecta Weekend | Kids Race 1.5K - Sunday

Spartan races do more than test you physically and mentally.

• 1.5 km multi terrain running

• Sun 8 Oct
• £15

London South East Spartan Trifecta Weekend | Kids Race 1K - Sunday

Spartan races do more than test you physically and mentally.

• 1 km multi terrain running

• Sun 22 Oct
• £5-£8

The Croydon | 3K Fun Run

All of us here at Croydon Harriers are proud to promote The Croydon 10K road race and 3km fun run for 9-14 year-olds.

• 3 km road running

• Sun 22 Oct
• £15

Endeavour Swanbourne | British OCR Junior Championships 1.5K

The Swanbourne Endeavour is an eccentrically British and slightly bonkers obstacle race.

• 1.5 km multi terrain running

• Sat 28 Oct
• £9-£15

Brutal - Halloween Hogmoor | Kids Race 3.3K

BRUTAL Run returns to Hogmoor for its annual evening halloween run.

• 3.3 km trail running

• Sun 29 Oct
• £20-£25

Ashford & District Halloween Run | 5 Mile

Back again, this is a scenic event based in Ashford at the Towers School.

• 5 miles road running