Runs in October 2026

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A great chance to stretch your legs at Halloween with the 'Piece of String' - at night! You will not know the distance until the event unfolds...

Sat 24 Oct 2026
£18.50

Mold, Clwyd, UK

Moel Famau Halloween 'Piece of String' Night Race

A great chance to stretch your legs at Halloween with the 'Piece of String' - at night! You will not know the distance until the event unfolds...

Newcomers
Dogs allowed at venue
Event village
Age 18 & over

Trail run
CaniCross

Take to one of the most iconic trails in the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy on a former Midland railway line taking you through four tunnels and across the spectacular viaduct!

Sun 25 Oct 2026
£28-£36

Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10K | Sunday

Take to one of the most iconic trails in the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy on a former Midland railway line taking you through four tunnels and across the spectacular viaduct!

Recycling
Newcomers
Plastic bottle free
Event village
Sustainability policy
Age 15 & over

10K run
Half marathon

This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Ferry Meadows, one of the largest country parks in the region, on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

Sun 25 Oct 2026
£33-£38

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Pumpkin Plod

This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Ferry Meadows, one of the largest country parks in the region, on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

Newcomers
Dogs allowed at venue
Event village
Park
Age 18 & over

Multi-terrain run 2

Enjoy stunning coastal views on this flexible-distance run at Milford on Sea, following an out-and-back route beside Sturt Pond and the Isle of Wight — perfect for all abilities.

Sun 25 Oct 2026
£37.50-£39.50

Lymington, Hampshire, UK

Wight Lines

Enjoy stunning coastal views on this flexible-distance run at Milford on Sea, following an out-and-back route beside Sturt Pond and the Isle of Wight — perfect for all abilities.

Newcomers
Enter online
Flat
Event village
Coast
Public transport links
Age 18 & over

7 hrs trail running + 47 ft ascent

A stunningly pretty 30-mile out-and-back ultra on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex along the River Stort and Lee navigation. A great first foray into ultra running or a fast competitive race.

Sun 25 Oct 2026
£35

Bishop's Stortford, Essex, UK

Stort30

A stunningly pretty 30-mile out-and-back ultra on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex along the River Stort and Lee navigation. A great first foray into ultra running or a fast competitive race.

Newcomers
Chip timing
Enter online
Flat
Event village
Rural
Age 18 & over

30 miles trail running + 188 ft ascent

Join 25,000 runners on Dublin’s electric streets for a flat, scenic city loop filled with incredible support, lively crowds and unforgettable marathon magic.

Sun 25 Oct 2026
€110
2 charities

Dublin, Ireland

Irish Life Dublin Marathon

Join 25,000 runners on Dublin’s electric streets for a flat, scenic city loop filled with incredible support, lively crowds and unforgettable marathon magic.

Venue accessible
Recycling
Entertainment
Ballot
Chip timing
GPS tracking
Fundraising required
Flat
Traffic free
Fancy dress
Event village
Event expo
Urban
Park
Sustainability policy
Age 18 & over

26.2 miles road running

A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.

Sat 31 Oct 2026
£4-£56

Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile

A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.