Runs in August 2026
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- Sun 16 Aug
- £37.75
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 + 33 m ascent
- Sun 16 Aug
- £20-£25
Isle of Wight Half Marathon
Challenge yourself on this scenic, undulating road race across the Isle of Wight. Enjoy breathtaking coastal views, peaceful countryside lanes, and amazing local support from start to finish.
- 13.1 miles multi terrain running + 183 m ascent
- Sun 16 Aug
- £46.75
Scottish Half Marathon
A seriously flat and rapid point-to-point course with a downhill profile along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse plus grandstand finish. Come and be part of it!
- 13.1 miles road running + 57 m ascent
- Thu 20 Aug
- £10-£17
Bingley-Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Bingley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Fri 21 Aug
- £15-£27
Midweek Medal Madness Run August
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.
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 22 Aug
- £27-£38
The Lucky Clover
Your race, your pace, your distance! Choose your ideal distance then explore the Clover Half route or Goldling Hills on a multi-terrain loop with aid station each loop and bespoke medal too.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sat 22 Aug
- £24-£42
Summer Extravaganza
Soak up summer miles on a flat, fast canal towpath, with great support, generous treats and distances for every runner — a Yorkshire day out to remember.
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- Sat 22 Aug
- £14-£34
Great British Bake Run | Wales
Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake Run is back for another year with a totally unique baking competition with prizes on the day too!
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Wed 26 Aug
- £28-£30
Midweek Run Dorney Lake | August
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed course at London 2012's iconic Olympic venue; all abilities welcome.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 27 Aug
- £10-£17
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Fri 28 Aug
- £12-£25
Wimbleball Lake Trail Races
Great trails with a small section of tarmac as you run over the dam. Both distances feature scenic off-road trails and lake views, with camping and a full festival weekend of races.
- 5K run
- CaniCross 2
- 10K run
- Sun 30 Aug
- £15-£29
GNR & Time Turner | Durham
Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 30 Aug
- £28-£34
Run Dorney Lake | August
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed course at London 2012's iconic Olympic venue; all abilities welcome.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 30 Aug
- £100
TCS Sydney Marathon
Experience the world’s newest Abbott World Marathon Major: a scenic route from North Sydney, across Sydney Harbour Bridge, to the Opera House with 33,000 finishers!
- 42.2 km road running + 313 m ascent
- Sat 1 Aug
- £125
The River Tay Way Ultra | Scotland's Only Female Only Ultra
- 75 km multi terrain running
- Sun 2 Aug
- £2.50-£25
Darlington 10K, 5K, Junior 3K and Family Fun Run
- Fun run 2
- 10K run
- 5K run