Running events in the UK
From parkruns to ultra runs in the mountains, there is no activity with such a huge variety of events as running and we've got 1000's listed here. Use the quick links below to find your next run or scroll down to discover some of the best events coming up.
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- Sun 17 Aug
- £34-£36.50
Scottish 10K
A seriously flat and rapid course with downhill sections along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse with a grandstand finish. Come and be a part of it!
- 10 km road running
- Sun 12 Oct
- £44.75-£50
Bournemouth Half Marathon
Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. Run along both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers on a stunning coastal route as part of the Run Bournemouth weekend running festival.
- 13.1 miles road running
Running events coming up
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- Fri 6 Jun
- £7-£21
Rye Summer 10K & 5K Series | Race One
Enjoy every spellbinding step through the stunning landscape of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in this exceptional summer series. Enter one or enter more and watch your times improve.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
- £15-£375
Chateau de Chantilly Triathlon and Multisport Festival
The majestic château hosts this epic multi-sport weekend for athletes of all levels, complete with a range of disciplines, festival village, friendly spectators and top reviews all-round!
- Ironman
- Half Ironman
- Olympic triathlon
- Sprint triathlon 2
- Super sprint triathlon
- + 12 more races
- Sat 7 Jun
- £32-£42
Hop Run
If you like great beer and running on amazing riverside trails then this event is for you! Run through the beautiful valley of the North Esk River to finish at the brewery for a free beer.
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
- £39-£199
Lake District Ultra Challenge
Take on England’s finest countryside at your own pace with stunning views all the way, featuring the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a halfway point by Lake Windermere, forests and nature reserves.
- Trail run 2
- 50K ultra run 2
- 100K ultra run 2
- Marathon
- Sat 7 Jun
- £33-£55
Magna Carta Summer
The Magna Carta event are based in scenic Runnymede and right near the site where the treaty of Magna Carta was agreed by King John of England and signed on 15th June 1215.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 7 Jun
- £14-£42
- Entries closed
Summer Extravaganza Day 1
Take on this fast and flat summer extravaganza along with the Leeds to Liverpool canal. These out-and-back routes are perfect for all participants looking to run further in a friendly atmosphere.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 5K run
- Sat 7 Jun
- £50
The Llangollen 50K
A truly beautiful area of North Wales! The route uses two way-marked 15-mile linear routes either side of the river, to create a spectacular, challenging excursion in and above the valley.
- 50 km trail running + 5435 ft ascent
- Sun 8 Jun
- £11-£41
ATW St Albans Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 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.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- Half marathon
- Challenge walk
- 10K run
- Sun 8 Jun
- £14-£55
Summer Extravaganza | Day 2
Take on this fast and flat summer extravaganza along with the Leeds to Liverpool canal. These out-and-back routes are perfect for all participants looking to run further in a friendly atmosphere.
- 10K run
- 5K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- Sun 8 Jun
- £23-£37.50
- Entries closed
The Valley of the Owls Run
This routes takes in the village of Ousden which is known as the Valley of the Owls in Suffolk, with some of the oldest roads in England and very beautiful countryside.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sun 8 Jun
- £22-£25
Crackpots Trail Run
The award winning 10km-ish trail run is back for a third year and takes in quiet country lanes, off-road trails, moorland and rivers within Nidderdale AONB as part of the annual village Family Fete.
- 11 km trail running + 193 m ascent
- Tue 10 Jun
- £7-£15
Gosport 5K Summer Series | Race Three
As the sun slowly dips and ignites the bay in a riot of liquid rose gold, take to the tarmac and fall in love with this summer 5K in Gosport.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- Sat 14 Jun
- £24-£40
Rame Head Race
Coastal paths with a satisfying mix of hills plus flatter, faster sections on a multi-lap route round the stunning Mount Edgcumbe Peninsula - never before used for a running race!
- 10K run
- CaniCross 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 15 Jun
- £16-£26
Run Sandringham 10K & 5K
Take on a 5K or 10K around the Royal Estate. A major event in the East Anglian running calendar, the Run Sandringham 10K & 5K will attract a large field of runners of all abilities.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 15 Jun
- £15-£42
Av seen thee a'fore at Slawit
A scenic out-and-back course alongside the Huddersfield Canal, West Yorkshire, with bespoke medals, sweets and other goodies for all finishers.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- Sun 15 Jun
- £36.50
- Entries close soon
Men's 10K Glasgow
If you need a goal to motivate you, the Men’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 15 Jun
- £36.50
- Entries close soon
Women's 10K Glasgow
If you need a goal to motivate you, the Women’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.
- 10 km road running
- Sat 21 Jun
- £80-£180
Race to the King
Conquer a challenge fit for royalty through the heart of Sussex in this epic ultramarathon along the South Downs Way and Monarch’s Way. Choose from two unique 50km loops – or tackle both in a 100km!
- 100K ultra run
- 50K ultra run 2
- Sat 21 Jun
- FREE-£30
- Entries close soon
Exmoor Perambulation
Welcome to the 65th edition of this historic event! The Perambulation is Exmoor National Park’s iconic traditional self-navigated circular long-distance walking event dating back over 725 years!
- Challenge walk 2
- Trail run
- Ultra run
- Short walk
- Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
- £35-£295
Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival
Get active in the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning Cheshire in the discipline of your choice! Bring your friends and celebrate completing your challenge in the festival village.
- Relay triathlon 2
- Kids triathlon 5
- Novice triathlon
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon 2
- + 15 more races
- Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
- £39-£199
Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge
Challenge yourself in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds featuring the Cotswold Way itself, villages, footpaths and trails with fabulous views on route plus full support and hospitality.
- Trail run 2
- Ultra run 4
- 100K ultra run
- 10K run
- Sun 22 Jun
- £16-£25
- Entries close soon
Man vs Moor
Take on Exmoor’s toughest challenge and battle the elements in a most exclusive and challenging event combining running, scrambling, tunneling and optional swimming!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Sat 28 Jun
- £23-£37.50
Cock-a-doodle Dawdle
Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
- £39-£199
Peak District Ultra Challenge
From the idyllic basecamp hub in Bakewell, charity challengers will head into the fabulous Peak District National Park on a route from 10 miles right up to the full 100km with full support!
- Ultra run 3
- 100K ultra run 2
- Trail run 2
- Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
- £85-£120
Endure24 | Leeds
The north's favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
- 24 hrs multi terrain running + 102 m ascent
- Sun 29 Jun
- £14-£42
The Sewerby Ship Inn Shuffle
Brace yourself for an out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the coast, out to the fantastic Flamborough then enjoy hot food at the Ship Inn at the end of your run.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 29 Jun
- £30-£75
English Riviera Triathlon
Devon's only closed-road triathlon. Start with a great sea swim in warm waters then on to the bikes for a closed road and flat bike leg. Finally there's a run with views of the sea.
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Super sprint triathlon
- Kids triathlon 2
- Sun 29 Jun
- £20-£42
North Devon Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K
The 'UK's toughest and most beautiful marathon' features a delicious Devon cream tea at the finish line! Back for a 16th year, trail runners will amble along the SW Coast Path and N Devon Coast.
- 10K run
- Marathon 2
- Tue 17 Jun
- £7.50-£25
Thruxton 10K Series Race 2 & Fun Run
Experience the thrill of running on the UK’s fastest race track, the iconic Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit, over a fast-paced, flat and completely safe 10K distance on summer evenings.
- 10K run
- Fun run
- Sun 29 Jun
- £18-£42
Sport in Action Festival of Running
Possibly the flattest marathon in the country. All distances are fast, officially measured, PB courses on quiet country roads through pretty local villages.
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- Road run
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