Runs in UK in May 2026
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- Sun 17 May
- 12 charities
Hackney Half charity places
General entries have sold out for the fourth year running - but charity places are available! Run for charity in London's electric event, support a UK cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 24 May
- £31-£33
RUN Victoria Park Half Marathon
Set in one of East London’s iconic green spaces, this event offers a flat, scenic half marathon route through Victoria Park alongside 5K and 10K options on the same day, ideal for all abilities.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Mon 25 May
- £15-£29
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 5
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this is the run for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Thu 28 May
- £10-£17
Slawit - Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Slaithwaite (Slawit) for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Fri 29 - Sun 31 May
- £10-£79
Blair Castle Trail Weekender
A weekend of inclusive trail races, camping, festival vibes, yoga workshops, guided runs, live music and outdoor cinema, all based in the grounds of the iconic Blair Castle in the Cairngorms.
- Ultra run
- Trail run 4
- Walking festival
- Fun run 2
- Half marathon
- Fri 29 May
- £15-£27
Midweek Medal Madness | Leons Birthday Run
Come and join this May Midweek Medal Madness event, where runners will also be celebrating Leon's Birthday!
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 30 May
- £9-£26
Burrator 10K and Kids Races
A fast, flat 10K route that is almost all on tarmac and is one of the most beautiful 10Ks in the country. The kids races make the event even more exciting, especially as all finishers get a medal!
- 10K run
- Fun run 2
- Sat 30 May
- £22
AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Manchester Run
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.
- Fun run 2
- Sat 30 May
- £14-£34
Rocky at 50 Run | Wales
Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run?
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 30 May
- £14-£30
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 31 May
- £45-£55
AJ Bell Great Manchester Run
The city’s original and best-loved running event! With a 10K or a half marathon distance to choose from, over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 31 May
- £27-£38
Circuit Du Sore Legs
In its sixth year! Come take on the challenge of the track at Wodson Park. Do you have it in you to complete your distance on a 400-metre athletics track?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 50K ultra run
- + 1 more race
- Sun 31 May
- £13-£28
Green Park Reading 10K
Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed to Green Park in Reading to run a traffic-free, super-flat route as part of a family-friendly event day.
- Fun run 2
- 10K run
- Sun 31 May
- £24-£42
Rothwell Cakeathon
Run. Refuel. Repeat. Take on the Rothwell Cakeathon and earn every slice in this friendly, traffic-free, flat, runnable course with a welcoming, no-pressure atmosphere.
- Trail run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 31 May
- £16-£21
Brading 10K
Kicking off the Isle of Wight Festival of Running, take on a fast, friendly 10K on scenic lanes, with gentle hills, coastal views and a welcoming atmosphere for runners of all abilities.
- 10 km road running + 73 m ascent
- Sat 2 May
- £10-£39
Lakeland Trails in Staveley
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon 2
- Trail run 2
- Sat 2 May
- FREE
First Saturday of the Month 5K
- 5 km road running
- Sun 3 May
- £7-£55
ABP Southampton Marathon
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Fun run
- 5K run
- Sun 3 May
- £40-£145
Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon
- Marathon 2
- Short walk
- Sun 3 May
- £20-£99
Horwich Triathlon, Multisport & Trail Runs
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Sprint duathlon
- Standard duathlon
- Sprint aquathlon
- + 5 more races
- Sun 3 May
- £28-£77
Tempo Trail Races
- 100K ultra run 2
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run 2