Runs in October 2025
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- Sun 5 Oct
- £43-£45
- Sun 5 Oct
- £43-£45
Thames Meander Autumn | Half Marathon
Stunningly scenic riverside route along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great runner support. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running + 300 ft ascent

- Sun 5 Oct
- £33-£35
- Sun 5 Oct
- £33-£35
Thames Meander Autumn | 10K
Stunningly scenic riverside route along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great runner support. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 16 & over
- 10 km trail running + 160 ft ascent

- Sun 5 Oct
- £39-£53
- Sun 5 Oct
- £39-£53
Lincoln Half Marathon
From the Lincolnshire Showground into the heart of the city, past the historic castle and cathedral, to cross the finish line to a roaring crowd, exclusive medal and finisher's goody bag!
- Wheelchair users
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Event village
- Urban
- Sustainability policy
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 437 ft ascent

- Sun 5 Oct
- £26-£28
- Sun 5 Oct
- £26-£28
Oktoberfest | 10 Miles
Get your Oompah vibe on and enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. A 10-miler to warm the depths of your heart along the flat, even towpath - this event is perfect for all abilities.
- Chip timing
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- Flat
- Age 17 & over
- 10 miles trail running + 85 ft ascent

- Sun 5 Oct
- £25-£27
- Sun 5 Oct
- £25-£27
Oktoberfest | 10K
Get your Oompah vibe on and enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. A 10K to warm the depths of your heart along the flat, even towpath - this event is perfect for all abilities.
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- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 16 & over
- 10 km trail running + 33 ft ascent

- Sun 5 Oct
- Entries closed
- Sun 5 Oct
- Entries closed
Oysho Cardiff Half
Secure your charity place in the Cardiff Half today. Run for charity in one of the best half marathons in the world while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- Families
- Carbon offset
- Wheelchair users
- Recycling
- Entertainment
- Music
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Coast
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 81 m ascent

- Sun 5 Oct
- £42-£44
- 9 charities
- Sun 5 Oct
- £42-£44
- 9 charities
Great Scottish Run Half Marathon
With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.
- Chip timing
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 389 ft ascent

- Sun 5 Oct
- £37-£39
- Sun 5 Oct
- £37-£39
Hastings Half Marathon
This is the race you'll want to keep racing, year after year. Explore the delights of the Hastings Half Marathon as it twists and turns through the historic town of Hastings and beyond.
- Chip timing
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- Hilly
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 941 ft ascent

- Sun 5 Oct
- £7
- Sun 5 Oct
- £7
Hastings Half Marathon | Claremont Mini Run
The highlight of race day! The mini run takes place after the main half marathon has started and junior finishers receive a medal at the finish!
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- Age 7-16
- 2.5 km road running

- Sat 11 Oct
- £40
- Sat 11 Oct
- £40
Hever Castle Commando Obstacle Festival | 3K | Saturday
Epic mud runs, cargo climbs, tunnels, tubes, stretcher manoeuvres, river crosses, slippery slopes, dramatic drops, planks and pools over a course that recreates Royal Marines Commando training.
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- Age 7 & over
- 3 km multi terrain running

- Sat 11 Oct
- £100-£120
- Sat 11 Oct
- £100-£120
Hever Castle Commando Obstacle Festival | 12K | Saturday
Epic mud runs, cargo climbs, tunnels, tubes, stretcher manoeuvres, river crosses, slippery slopes, dramatic drops, planks and pools over a course that recreates Royal Marines Commando training.
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- Age 16 & over
- 12 km multi terrain running

- Sat 11 Oct
- £45-£210
- Sat 11 Oct
- £45-£210
Hever Castle Commando Obstacle Festival | 6K | Saturday
Epic mud runs, cargo climbs, tunnels, tubes, stretcher manoeuvres, river crosses, slippery slopes, dramatic drops, planks and pools over a course that recreates Royal Marines Commando training.
- Chip timing
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- Age 8 & over
- 6 km multi terrain running

- Sat 11 Oct
- £105-£165
- Sat 11 Oct
- £105-£165
William Wallace 70km Ultra
You will step onto Scotland’s most storied battlefields, where warriors once fought for freedom, embarking on an epic journey through history, treading in the footsteps of legends. Are you ready?
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Hilly
- Fundraising optional
- Age 18 & over
- 70 km multi terrain running + 1088 m ascent

- Sat 11 Oct
- £68
- Sat 11 Oct
- £68
Aberfoyle Festival of Trail Running | Ultra 63K
Experience the wild side of Scotland with an epic trail ultra in the heart of the stunning Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park on a waymarked route with finisher's medal.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Age 18 & over
- 63 km trail running + 1000 m ascent

- Sat 11 Oct
- £68
- Sat 11 Oct
- £68
Aberfoyle Festival of Trail Running | Ultra 52K
Experience the wild side of Scotland with an epic trail ultra in the heart of the stunning Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park on a waymarked route with finisher's medal.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Age 18 & over
- 52 km trail running + 1000 m ascent

- Sat 11 Oct
- £139
- Entries close soon
- Sat 11 Oct
- £139
- Entries close soon
Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 50km
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering dramatic views, vibrant communities, a rich historic heritage, and diverse wildlife and habitats – featuring the North Downs Way National Trail.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Undulating
- Age 16 & over
- 50 km trail running + 1000 m ascent

- Sat 11 Oct
- £89
- Entries close soon
- Sat 11 Oct
- £89
- Entries close soon
Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 25km
The 25km loop sits within the 50km loop and splits off at the picturesque village of Aylesford - one of the River Medway’s hidden jewels heading east on Augustine Camino to Detling via Boxley.
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Undulating
- Age 14 & over
- 25 km trail running + 450 m ascent

- Sat 11 Oct
- £95-£216
- Sat 11 Oct
- £95-£216
William Wallace 50km Ultra
You will step onto Scotland’s most storied battlefields, where warriors once fought for freedom, embarking on an epic journey through history, treading in the footsteps of legends. Are you ready?
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Hilly
- Fundraising optional
- Age 18 & over
- 50 km multi terrain running + 602 m ascent

- Sat 11 Oct
- £130-£160
- Sat 11 Oct
- £130-£160
Lakes in a Day | 50 Miles
On foot from the top of the Lake District to the bottom via the stunning Helvellyn Ridge and the western shoreline of Lake Windermere. Not easy but certainly spectacular.
- Chip timing
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- GPS tracking
- Hilly
- Mountainous
- Age 20 & over
- 50 miles trail running + 4000 m ascent

- Sat 11 Oct
- £31
- Sat 11 Oct
- £31
The Hurt | 15km
The toughest trail run in the South East is back by popular demand. Likened to fell running, the 15K route includes steep, rocky ascent on lesser-known trails through the luscious Hurtwood Forest.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Age 16 & over
- 15 km trail running + 650 m ascent

- Sat 11 Oct
- £35
- Sat 11 Oct
- £35
The Hurt | 21km
The toughest trail run in the South East is back by popular demand. Likened to fell running, the 21K route includes steep, rocky ascent on lesser-known trails through the luscious Hurtwood Forest.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Age 17 & over
- 21 km trail running + 650 m ascent

- Sat 11 Oct
- £20-£22
- Sat 11 Oct
- £20-£22
Rumble In The Jumble I | 6 Hour Challenge
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run as far as you can in 6-hours at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a pick-and-mix medal and goody bag.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 6 hrs trail running + 346 ft ascent

- Sat 11 Oct
- £20-£22
- Sat 11 Oct
- £20-£22
Rumble In The Jumble I | Half Marathon
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a half marathon at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a pick-and-mix medal and goody bag at the finish.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running + 1038 ft ascent