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

646 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.

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Fun runs in 2024

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.
  • Sat 17 Aug
  • £30-£47
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

The Ciderthon

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.

  • 5K run
  • Half marathon
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
  • £14-£15
  • 1 charity
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Mini Kilomathon Scotland

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 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!
  • Sat 13 Apr
  • £8
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

City of Lincoln Mini and Junior Run | Junior Run

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!

  • 2.5 km road running
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!
  • Sat 13 Apr
  • £10-£15
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

City of Lincoln Mini and Junior Run | Mini Run

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!

  • 1.5 km road running
A totally flat mile course for all the family including buggies, prams and four-legged friends with chip timing and a super medal!
  • Sun 28 Apr
  • £11
Worthing, West Sussex, UK

Worthing RUNFEST | Family Mile

A totally flat mile course for all the family including buggies, prams and four-legged friends with chip timing and a super medal!

  • 1 mile road running
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.
  • Sun 28 Apr
  • £8
  • Entries close soon
Newport, Newport, UK

ABP Newport Wales Future Challengers

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.

  • Entries close soon
  • 1 mile road running
A fun 50m dash aimed at children aged 3 and under as part of the Newport Wales Marathon weekend.
  • Sun 28 Apr
  • £2
  • Entries close soon
Newport, Newport, UK

ABP Newport Wales Toddler Dash

A fun 50m dash aimed at children aged 3 and under as part of the Newport Wales Marathon weekend.

  • Entries close soon
  • 50 m road running
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.
  • Sun 28 Apr
  • £3-£8
  • Entries close soon
Newport, Newport, UK

ABP Newport Wales Fun Run

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.

  • Entries close soon
  • 1 mile road running
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.
  • Sun 5 May
  • £14
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Junior & Mini Great Birmingham Run | Junior

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.

  • 2.5 km road running
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.
  • Sun 5 May
  • £14
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Junior & Mini Great Birmingham Run | Mini

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.

  • 1.5 km road running
Get the family together and get active with this exciting challenge - part of the Recipharm GEAR 10K in King's Lynn.
  • Sun 5 May
  • £6-£20
King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK

Recipharm Mini GEAR

Get the family together and get active with this exciting challenge - part of the Recipharm GEAR 10K in King's Lynn.

  • 1.9 km road running
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!
  • Mon 6 May
  • £10
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

MK Marathon Weekend | Superhero Fun Run

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!

  • 1.3 miles road running
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.
  • Sun 12 May
  • £5-£20
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK

Sunderland City Runs | Big 3K

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.

  • 3 km road running
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.
  • Sat 18 May
  • FREE
London, UK

Hackney Moves | Hackney 5K

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.

  • 5 km road running
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.
  • Sat 18 May
  • £12.84
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Future Outlaw Half Nottingham Mini

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.

  • 1.2 miles trail running
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.
  • Sat 18 May
  • £12.84
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Future Outlaw Half Nottingham Junior

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.

  • 2.4 miles trail running
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.
  • Sun 19 May
  • £12
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Great Bristol Family Run

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.

  • 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
  • £6.60
Chester, Cheshire, UK

Essar Chester 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
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.
  • Sat 25 May
  • £19
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Junior & Mini Great Manchester Run | Junior

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.

  • 2.5 km road running
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.
  • Sat 25 May
  • £19
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Junior & Mini Great Manchester Run | Mini

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.

  • 1.5 km 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
  • £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
  • £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
  • £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
  • £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
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.
  • Sun 26 May
  • £9-£13.50
Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Race For Men | 3K Fun Run

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.

  • 3 km multi terrain running
Kids race for children aged 8-11 at the stunning Burrator Reservoir with medals for all finishers!
  • Sat 1 Jun
  • £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
  • £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
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!
  • Sun 2 Jun
  • £12
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Green Park Reading 10K | 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 Mile!

  • 1 mile road running
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!
  • Sun 2 Jun
  • £12
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Green Park Reading 10K | Mini Marathon 3K

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!

  • 3 km road running
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.
  • Sun 2 Jun
  • £28
Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, UK

Blair Castle Trail Weekender | Diana's Grove

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.

  • 7 km trail running + 100 m ascent
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.
  • Sun 2 Jun
  • £8
Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, UK

Blair Castle Trail Weekender | Kids Fun Run

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.

  • 1 km trail running + 50 m ascent
Run, jog, or walk the spectacular trails of Hampstead Heath on a 2K course and take in amazing views of the capital!
  • Sat 8 Jun
  • £8
London, UK

Jubilee Hall Trust Run For Your Life | 2K Fun Run

Run, jog, or walk the spectacular trails of Hampstead Heath on a 2K course and take in amazing views of the capital!

  • 2 km trail running
A community focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon 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.
  • Sun 9 Jun
  • £10
St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW St Albans 1.5 Mile Fun Run

A community focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon 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.

  • 1.5 miles road running
Join this exhilarating Endurance Weekend in the stunning Chiltern Hills! Whether you seek a weekend of endurance, picturesque sights or a chance to bond with fellow athletes, this is your opportunity!
  • Sat 22 Jun
  • £15
Chesham, Buckinghamshire, UK

ATW Chiltern Endurance Weekend | Childrens Run Races

Join this exhilarating Endurance Weekend in the stunning Chiltern Hills! Whether you seek a weekend of endurance, picturesque sights or a chance to bond with fellow athletes, this is your opportunity!

  • 0.5 day trail running
A unique opportunity to 'run the runway' at Solent Airport! Imagine the excitement of running down a runway that is normally reserved for airplanes! Superb for a 5K personal best time.
  • Sun 23 Jun
  • £14.13
Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, UK

Solent Airport 5K

A unique opportunity to 'run the runway' at Solent Airport! Imagine the excitement of running down a runway that is normally reserved for airplanes! Superb for a 5K personal best time.

  • 5 km road running
The Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH) 5K and 10K run returns for a 10th year within the iconic surroundings of London’s Regents Park. This Olympic legacy run is a great way to get active.
  • Sun 23 Jun
  • £15-£20
London, UK

ISEH Regent's Park Run | 2.5K

The Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH) 5K and 10K run returns for a 10th year within the iconic surroundings of London’s Regents Park. This Olympic legacy run is a great way to get active.

  • 2.5 km road running
A great way to race and get active this year!
  • Sun 23 Jun
  • £8
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Leeds Mini and Junior Run | Junior Run

A great way to race and get active this year!

  • 2.35 km road running
A great way to get active this year!
  • Sun 23 Jun
  • £10-£30
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Leeds Mini and Junior Run | Mini Run

A great way to get active this year!

  • 1.5 km road running
A great way to get active! Open to ages 9-15 this popular local run is a fantastic day out for all the family, as part of the much-loved and lively York 10K.
  • Sun 4 Aug
  • £8
York, North Yorkshire, UK

York 10K | Junior Run

A great way to get active! Open to ages 9-15 this popular local run is a fantastic day out for all the family, as part of the much-loved and lively York 10K.

  • 2.5 km road running
A great way to get active! Open to ages 3-8 this popular local fun run is a fantastic day out for all the family, as part of the much-loved and lively York 10K.
  • Sun 4 Aug
  • £10-£30
York, North Yorkshire, UK

York 10K | Mini Run

A great way to get active! Open to ages 3-8 this popular local fun run is a fantastic day out for all the family, as part of the much-loved and lively York 10K.

  • 1.5 km road running
All ages and abilities are welcome to join the Mini Kids Race for free as part of Run Sandringham 24 - giving youngsters and spectators a fun activity ahead of the 24-hour event.
  • Sat 10 Aug
  • FREE
Sandringham, Norfolk, UK

Run Sandringham Mini Kid's Race

All ages and abilities are welcome to join the Mini Kids Race for free as part of Run Sandringham 24 - giving youngsters and spectators a fun activity ahead of the 24-hour event.

  • 1 mile multi terrain running
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.
  • Sat 17 Aug
  • £30
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

The Ciderthon | 5K

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.

  • 5 km multi terrain running
Taking place after the 10K, this 3K is a fantastic distance for runners of all abilities. With finisher medals and goody bags for every participant, it's a highlight of the festival weekend!
  • Sun 1 Sep
  • £6-£20
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, UK

Middlesbrough 3K

Taking place after the 10K, this 3K is a fantastic distance for runners of all abilities. With finisher medals and goody bags for every participant, it's a highlight of the festival weekend!

  • 3 km road running
Don’t let the grown-ups have all the fun. Join the Raring2Go Mini Miles, a fun run for all the family as part of Bedford's Running Festival with kids zone and fun fair too!
  • Sat 7 Sep
  • £12
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

ATW Bedford Running Festival | Raring2go Mini Mile

Don’t let the grown-ups have all the fun. Join the Raring2Go Mini Miles, a fun run for all the family as part of Bedford's Running Festival with kids zone and fun fair too!

  • 1 mile road running
Paula Radcliffe's exciting family event! Parents, children and grandparents race as a family in this team-orientated event. Take turns to complete laps of varying distances, completing 10K in total.
  • Sat 14 Sep
  • £45
Worcester, Worcestershire, UK

Worcester City Runs | Families on Track

Paula Radcliffe's exciting family event! Parents, children and grandparents race as a family in this team-orientated event. Take turns to complete laps of varying distances, completing 10K in total.

  • 2 km multi terrain running
Fast, flat and held entirely on closed roads, this junior road run races from Worcester's historic centre across the River Severn and back, as part of the exciting weekend of running in Worcester!
  • Sun 15 Sep
  • £8
Worcester, Worcestershire, UK

Worcester City Runs | U11 Race

Fast, flat and held entirely on closed roads, this junior road run races from Worcester's historic centre across the River Severn and back, as part of the exciting weekend of running in Worcester!

  • 1 mile road running
Fast, flat and held entirely on closed roads, this junior road run races from Worcester's historic centre across the River Severn and back, as part of the exciting weekend of running in Worcester!
  • Sun 15 Sep
  • £8
Worcester, Worcestershire, UK

Worcester City Runs | U15 Race

Fast, flat and held entirely on closed roads, this junior road run races from Worcester's historic centre across the River Severn and back, as part of the exciting weekend of running in Worcester!

  • 3 km road running
A superb, scenic multi-terrain 1K amongst beautiful countryside, for the pure joy of running.
  • Sun 15 Sep
  • £10
Marlow, Berkshire, UK

The One on the Trail | Marlow | Little Sprinters 1K

A superb, scenic multi-terrain 1K amongst beautiful countryside, for the pure joy of running.

  • 1 km multi terrain running
A great way to get active this year!
  • Sun 15 Sep
  • £10-£30
Bury, Greater Manchester, UK

Bury Mini and Junior Run | Mini Run

A great way to get active this year!

  • 1.5 km road running
A great way to get active this year!
  • Sun 15 Sep
  • £8
Bury, Greater Manchester, UK

Bury Mini and Junior Run | Junior Run

A great way to get active this year!

  • 2.5 km road running
​The main event! A 10K fun run with gourmet food and drink stops. Entrants are encouraged to pace themselves, enjoy the speciality pitstops and the party atmosphere!
  • Sun 15 Sep
  • £20-£35
Malton, North Yorkshire, UK

‘Le Classique’ 10K Fun Run

​The main event! A 10K fun run with gourmet food and drink stops. Entrants are encouraged to pace themselves, enjoy the speciality pitstops and the party atmosphere!

  • 10 km multi terrain running
Welcome to the WWF Richmond Kids' Mile Race. WWF has proposed a 'Wear it Wild' theme where kids are encouraged to wear an item of animal-inspired clothing on race day!
  • Sun 15 Sep
  • £17.50
Richmond, UK

Richmond RUNFEST | WWF Kids' Mile

Welcome to the WWF Richmond Kids' Mile Race. WWF has proposed a 'Wear it Wild' theme where kids are encouraged to wear an item of animal-inspired clothing on race day!

  • 1 mile multi terrain running
The Fun Run which follows the Chatsworth 10K and gives families and those wanting a shorter distance a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the Chatsworth Estate!
  • Sun 22 Sep
  • £7
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Chatsworth 10K and Fun Run | Fun Run

The Fun Run which follows the Chatsworth 10K and gives families and those wanting a shorter distance a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the Chatsworth Estate!

  • 3 km multi terrain running
A memorable day out at the fun Reigate Priory Park for runners (and walkers) of all abilities with separate races for each age group plus free kids activities in the Event Village and medal for all!
  • Sun 22 Sep
  • £14-£20
Reigate, Surrey, UK

Run Reigate | Kids Race

A memorable day out at the fun Reigate Priory Park for runners (and walkers) of all abilities with separate races for each age group plus free kids activities in the Event Village and medal for all!

  • 1.1 miles road running
Run for fun at the Windsor Half Marathon! A short run for ages 5-9 on the grass alongside the Long Walk which you can come and enter on the day.
  • Sun 29 Sep
  • £0.50
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

Windsor Half Marathon | Sprite Sprint

Run for fun at the Windsor Half Marathon! A short run for ages 5-9 on the grass alongside the Long Walk which you can come and enter on the day.

  • 40 m road running
A great way to get active this year!
  • Sun 29 Sep
  • £8
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK

Sheffield Mini and Junior Run | Junior Run

A great way to get active this year!

  • 2.4 km road running
A great way to get active this year!
  • Sun 29 Sep
  • £10-£30
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK

Sheffield Mini and Junior Run | Mini Run

A great way to get active this year!

  • 1.7 km road running
Calling all young runners to the start line! Bring your crazy costumes and your wicked sense of humour along to George Square for the atmosphere, the tunes and the high fives!
  • Sat 5 Oct
  • £13
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run | Junior

Calling all young runners to the start line! Bring your crazy costumes and your wicked sense of humour along to George Square for the atmosphere, the tunes and the high fives!

  • 2.5 km road running
Calling all young runners to the start line! Bring your crazy costumes and your wicked sense of humour along to George Square for the atmosphere, the tunes and the high fives!
  • Sat 5 Oct
  • £13
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run | Mini

Calling all young runners to the start line! Bring your crazy costumes and your wicked sense of humour along to George Square for the atmosphere, the tunes and the high fives!

  • 1.5 km road running
Calling all young runners to the start line! Bring your crazy costumes and your wicked sense of humour along to George Square for the atmosphere, the tunes and the high fives!
  • Sat 5 Oct
  • FREE
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run | Toddler Dash

Calling all young runners to the start line! Bring your crazy costumes and your wicked sense of humour along to George Square for the atmosphere, the tunes and the high fives!

  • 70 m 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 6 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 1.5km race for children aged 6 to 10 takes place within the Kielder Waterside Park boundary and juniors get to cross over the iconic Marathon finish line alongside the stunning Kielder Water.
  • Sun 6 Oct
  • £8-£9
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Active Northumberland Kielder Junior | The Ospreys

This fun 1.5km race for children aged 6 to 10 takes place within the Kielder Waterside Park boundary and juniors get to cross over the iconic Marathon finish line alongside the stunning Kielder Water.

  • 1.5 km trail running
The Falcons cover 2.5km within the Kielder Waterside Park boundary and is for children age 11-15. Cross over the iconic Marathon finish line alongside the stunning Kielder Water!
  • Sun 6 Oct
  • £8-£9
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Active Northumberland Kielder Junior | The Falcons

The Falcons cover 2.5km within the Kielder Waterside Park boundary and is for children age 11-15. Cross over the iconic Marathon finish line alongside the stunning Kielder Water!

  • 2.5 km trail 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 12 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
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 12 Oct
  • £14.50-£18.50
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!

  • 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 12 Oct
  • £13.50-£18.50
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!

  • 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 12 Oct
  • £13.50-£18.50
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!

  • 2 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 12 Oct
  • £22-£32
  • 3 charities
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!

  • 5 km road running
It’s not just our grown-up runners who love to be by the seaside – the mini and junior runners love it, too! With crazy costumes, music and so much more, you’re guaranteed a fantastic day out,
  • Sat 19 Oct
  • £19
Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

Junior & Mini Great South Run

It’s not just our grown-up runners who love to be by the seaside – the mini and junior runners love it, too! With crazy costumes, music and so much more, you’re guaranteed a fantastic day out,

  • Fun run 2
Beautiful scenic route through Henley for all abilities as part of Henley’s annual day of running and fundraising.
  • Sun 20 Oct
  • £10
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, UK

Henley Half Marathon | Family Fun Run

Beautiful scenic route through Henley for all abilities as part of Henley’s annual day of running and fundraising.

  • 2 km trail running
One of the kids runs of the Amsterdam Marathon Weekend which takes place at the Olympic Stadium over an 800 metre course.
  • Sun 20 Oct
  • €3.50
Amsterdam, Netherlands

TCS Amsterdam Marathon Weekend | Kids Run

One of the kids runs of the Amsterdam Marathon Weekend which takes place at the Olympic Stadium over an 800 metre course.

  • 800 m road running
A 1-mile Halloween-themed fun run for ages 4 and up where fancy dress is encouraged and there are tasty Halloween treats!
  • Sun 27 Oct
  • £4
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Hubble Bubble Trail Races and the Fearsome Evening Run | 1 Mile

A 1-mile Halloween-themed fun run for ages 4 and up where fancy dress is encouraged and there are tasty Halloween treats!

  • 1 mile trail running
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!
  • Sat 2 Nov
  • £20-£30
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Nottingham MoRun | 5K

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!

  • 5 km road running
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!
  • Sat 2 Nov
  • £10-£15
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Nottingham MoRun | Mini MoRun

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!

  • 1.5 km road running
Come and run a mile at the Essex Remembrance Run, in support of The Felix Fund, to help honour our fallen heroes and support a fantastic military charity.
  • Sat 9 Nov
  • £13
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

ATW Remembrance Runs | Family Mile

Come and run a mile at the Essex Remembrance Run, in support of The Felix Fund, to help honour our fallen heroes and support a fantastic military charity.

  • 1 mile road running
Run beautiful trails of the Bolton Abbey Estate not usually accessible to the public! Run for fun and help Sue Ryder raise crucial funds for expert care.
  • Sun 10 Nov
  • £7
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Run Bolton Abbey | 2.3 Mile Family Fun Run

Run beautiful trails of the Bolton Abbey Estate not usually accessible to the public! Run for fun and help Sue Ryder raise crucial funds for expert care.

  • 2.3 miles trail running