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Runs in UK in January 2026

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Yay it's 2026 and what better way to celebrate than running your first 5k/marathon/50k etc!!!
  • Thu 1 Jan 2026
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

New Years Day Run

Yay it's 2026 and what better way to celebrate than running your first 5k/marathon/50k etc!!!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Brace yourself for this out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot. Then enjoy hot food at the Ship Inn.
  • Sat 3 Jan 2026
  • £14-£41
Bridlington, East Yorkshire, UK

Bridlington | Day 1

Brace yourself for this out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot. Then enjoy hot food at the Ship Inn.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon 2
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, Rhino medal and goody bag.
  • Sat 3 Jan 2026
  • £16-£35
Egham, Surrey, UK

Rhino Run

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, Rhino medal and goody bag.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • + 1 more race
Kick start your New Year resolutions with this popular New Year race which is returning to the historic town of Oundle! Enjoy the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside and the crisp winter air.
  • Sun 4 Jan 2026
  • £18-£22
Oundle, Northamptonshire, UK

Oundle New Year 10K & 5K

Kick start your New Year resolutions with this popular New Year race which is returning to the historic town of Oundle! Enjoy the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside and the crisp winter air.

  • Families
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
Brace yourself for this out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot. Then enjoy hot food at the Ship Inn.
  • Sun 4 Jan 2026
  • £14-£41
Bridlington, East Yorkshire, UK

Bridlington | Day 2

Brace yourself for this out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot. Then enjoy hot food at the Ship Inn.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Age 16 & over
  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
  • Fri 9 Jan 2026
  • £16-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Midweek Chasing Numbers Jan

The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
The Dark Skies returns for an undulating yomp through Surrey’s muddy, rolling hills and feature a thrilling 5K, 10K, 10 Mile, kids races and canicross with hot food and drinks, medals, kit and prizes.
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £8-£28
Dorking, Surrey, UK

Dark Skies Surrey Hills

The Dark Skies returns for an undulating yomp through Surrey’s muddy, rolling hills and feature a thrilling 5K, 10K, 10 Mile, kids races and canicross with hot food and drinks, medals, kit and prizes.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 3 & over
  • Fun run 2
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • CaniCross 2
Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run at The Last Hop in Staines, as long as you complete at least 3km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Rise From The Ashes Run - South

Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run at The Last Hop in Staines, as long as you complete at least 3km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Looking for a challenge to get you out during the dull winter days and embrace the fine British weather? Run one ultra, or run both consecutive days, and circumnavigate the city of Leeds.
  • Sat 10 - Sun 11 Jan 2026
  • £32.50-£110
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Leeds Country Way Winter Ultras

Looking for a challenge to get you out during the dull winter days and embrace the fine British weather? Run one ultra, or run both consecutive days, and circumnavigate the city of Leeds.

  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Public transport links
  • Age 20 & over
  • Ultra run 3
Take on a tough, award-winning trail run in the Surrey Hills and North Downs with a cracking sunrise, stop-in-your-tracks views and five-star reviews! No nonsense trail running.
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £27-£31
Guildford, Surrey, UK

Fitstuff G3 Run Series | Race 1

Take on a tough, award-winning trail run in the Surrey Hills and North Downs with a cracking sunrise, stop-in-your-tracks views and five-star reviews! No nonsense trail running.

  • Trees not tees
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 15 & over
  • 10K run
  • Trail run
A crisp morning start from the farm on a 50/50 road-trail mix with coastal views. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £73-£115
Dover, Kent, UK

Kent Backyard Ultra | Round Two: Dover

A crisp morning start from the farm on a 50/50 road-trail mix with coastal views. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.

  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 16 & over
  • Fixed time runs
  • Ultra run
A fabulous 43-mile point-to-point race, well established as the season opener to the Ultra race calendar and always sells out. From the countryside along the Grand Union Canal into London.
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £80
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK

Country to Capital Ultra

A fabulous 43-mile point-to-point race, well established as the season opener to the Ultra race calendar and always sells out. From the countryside along the Grand Union Canal into London.

  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Age 18 & over
  • 43 miles trail running + 1404 ft ascent
  • Sun 11 Jan 2026
Fife, UK

The Full MacTuff New Year

  • Obstacle race 3
Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
  • Sun 11 Jan 2026
  • £32-£38
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

WTF Where's The Finish?

Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter on your choice of distance, along the flat towpath for runners of all abilities, from novices to PB chasers!
  • Sun 11 Jan 2026
  • £15-£58
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter on your choice of distance, along the flat towpath for runners of all abilities, from novices to PB chasers!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Marathon
  • + 2 more races
The route is exactly 5K, multi-terrain in nature, with a nice mix of minor road and trail to make for an interesting run in lovely surroundings, with fantastic views. Chip timing, prizes and medal!
  • Sun 11 Jan 2026
  • £17
Ruthin, Clwyd, UK

Vale of Clwyd 5K

The route is exactly 5K, multi-terrain in nature, with a nice mix of minor road and trail to make for an interesting run in lovely surroundings, with fantastic views. Chip timing, prizes and medal!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running
Happy New Year Run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with a choice of distances, all along the flat, even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities from novices to PB chasers!
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £15-£56
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus Pie n Pickle Plod

Happy New Year Run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with a choice of distances, all along the flat, even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities from novices to PB chasers!

  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • + 2 more races
Popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards too.
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £10-£24
Exeter, Devon, UK

Haldon Night

Popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards too.

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Fancy dress
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 3 & over
  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Trail run 2
  • CaniCross
Storm the Fort is a Gold award-winning event part of the ‘Dark Skies Series’ night trail running events; a three-event series taking part across Somerset.
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £20
Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, UK

Dark Skies Series | Storm the Fort

Storm the Fort is a Gold award-winning event part of the ‘Dark Skies Series’ night trail running events; a three-event series taking part across Somerset.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Age 8 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
It's New Year! So what better way to start the year than with an event? Follow the Windmill Way route on a distance of your choice - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra within 7 hours.
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £25-£38
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Windmill Way Wander

It's New Year! So what better way to start the year than with an event? Follow the Windmill Way route on a distance of your choice - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra within 7 hours.

  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Age 18 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £14-£28
Hull, East Yorkshire, UK

Hull Culture Run I

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.

  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • + 1 more race
Get ready, set... and race! Take to the trail on this iconic course through Sherwood Forest and get your New Year off to a flying start.
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • £7-£24
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Sherwood New Year 10K, 5K & Junior Run

Get ready, set... and race! Take to the trail on this iconic course through Sherwood Forest and get your New Year off to a flying start.

  • Families
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • All ages
  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run in Durham, as long as you complete at least 5km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • £16-£27
Durham, County Durham, UK

The Rise From The Ashes Run - North

Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run in Durham, as long as you complete at least 5km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • £12-£30
Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire, UK

ATW Mallory Race Circuit Winter Runs | Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run

Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Music
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
A great venue tucked away in the Warwickshire countryside. The ground is runnable all year and the views great too. Run as many 3.3-mile laps as you wish in the time limit, then receive your goodies!
  • Fri 23 Jan 2026
  • £33.30-£39
Coventry, Warwickshire, UK

Crocodile Challenge & Canicross

A great venue tucked away in the Warwickshire countryside. The ground is runnable all year and the views great too. Run as many 3.3-mile laps as you wish in the time limit, then receive your goodies!

  • Trees not tees
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 16 & over
  • Fixed time runs
  • CaniCross

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