118 Runs in South East in May 2023

• Sun 21 May
• FREE-£27

Run Gatwick

Run Gatwick is back at Gatwick Aviation Museum for a truly aviation-themed 10K or 5K charity relay race where you run closer than ever to Gatwick Airport - right beside the runway!

• 10K run
• 5K run

• Sat 6 May
• £13-£29

The Cobham Festival of Running

After a successful debut in 2022 the Cobham Festival of Running returns in 2023 at the beautiful Painshill Park.

• Fun run
• 5K run
• 10K run

• Sat 6 - Sun 7 May
• £15-£109

Tough Mudder London West

Test your legs on the hilliest Tough Mudder course of them all! Not for the faint-hearted, the demanding terrain and world-class obstacles will work every inch of you from top to toe.

• Obstacle race 5
• Mud run 2

• Sun 7 May
• £3-£17

Midhurst Milers Cocking Trail Race

Midhurst Milers warmly welcome you to the Cocking 10k Trail Race through the picturesque and challenging trails of the South Downs.

• Fun run
• 10K run

• Sun 7 May
• £18-£30

Maidstone Riverside

The third year of these riverside routes starting and finishing in the amphitheatre across the river from David Lloyd Health Club in Maidstone Town Centre.

• 10K run
• 10 miler

• Thu 11 May
• £21-£23

Dinton Summer Series - Race 1

The summer really isn't complete at Barnes Fitness without our infamous Summer Series.

• 5K run
• 10K run

• Sat 13 May
• £6-£22

Arundel x Fauna

Join Nice Work & Fauna in the beautiful surroundings of Arundel Castle.

• Fun run
• 5K run
• 10K run

• Sat 13 May
• £15-£94

Brutal - Holywell Challenge!

The event takes place on the private Holywell estate near Swanmore in the Meon Valley with all the classic Brutal elements of mud, water and hills!

• Fun run
• Trail run

• Sun 14 May
• £8-£14

The Houghton Trail Event

Welcome to the Houghton Trail, a cross country running and cycling event that has been taking place each Spring in Houghton Hampshire UK for over fifteen years.

• Fun run
• Trail run
• CaniCross
• Mountain biking events 2

• Sun 14 May
• £5-£20

Run Prestwood

Run Prestwood by tradition is a road race that has taken place in the village of Prestwood since 1993, meaning that 2023 is the 30th anniversary of this event!

• Fun run
• 5K run
• 10K run

• Sun 14 May
• £4-£20

Focus 10K | Chailey Heritage Foundation

Join in and run a 10K, 5K or Kids Mini Mile on the stunning Vuggles Farm, Sutton Hall Estate.

• 10K run
• 5K run
• Fun run

• Sun 14 May
• £5-£20

Horsham

The annual Horsham 10k race is a popular race starting and finishing at Horsham Rugby Club.

• Fun run
• 10K run

• Sat 20 May
• £80-£175

Saxon 100 - Saxon Challenges

A one off 100 Mile Run around Saxon Country!

• Trail run 2

• Sun 21 May
• £5-£10

East Hoathly 10K, 5K and Family Fun Run

Family-friendly fun runs in a beautiful rural village. Fancy dress optional!

• 10K run
• 5K run
• Fun run

• Sun 21 May
• £5-£34

The Ridge Off Roader

Now in its 10th year, the Ridge Off Roader is a challenging mixed terrain, mainly off road race.

• Fun run
• 10K run
• Half marathon

• Sun 21 May
• £4-£18.50

Hailsham Active Run

People are invited to take part in 10k, 5k, 3k and 1-mile runs, scheduled to take place in Hailsham in 2023!

• Fun run 2
• 5K run
• 10K run

• Sun 21 May
• £25-£45

Royal Windsor Trail Run

This event marks the 10th Year Anniversary of the original Royal Windsor Trail Run which first took place in 2013.

• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon

• Sun 21 May
• £3-£12.50

Deal Bubble Rush

Get your Bubble On! Deal, let's bring on the bubbles!

• Fun run
• 5K run

• Sun 21 May
• £5-£22

Nettlebed Stinger

A challenging 10km trail run set in the beautiful Chiltern Hills surrounding the village of Nettlebed.

• Fun run 2
• 10K run

• Sun 21 May
• £2-£20

The Kintbury

Run/Race 5 miles on tracks, trails and quiet roads around Kintbury and Inkpen.

• Fun run 3
• Multi-terrain run

• Sun 21 May
• £13.50-£28

Blenheim 7K

4 Races, 1 Magical Day

• CaniCross
• Fun run 2
• Trail run

• Sun 28 May
• £22-£40

Kempton Park Running Festival

Running at Kempton Park is back with the option of a 5K, 10k, Half and Full Marathon all within the super flat Kempton Park Racecourse grounds.

• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon

• Mon 29 May
• £4-£20

Newbury 10K

Newbury Athletic Club is are excited to announce the return of the Newbury 10k in 2023 ‒ the 13th staging of this popular event and the first since 2019.

• Fun run 2
• 10K run

• Mon 1 May
• £29.95

The Funky Pants Challenge

Celebration of ever more colourful legwear!!

• 6 hrs trail running

• Mon 1 May
• £17.63-£22

Shinfield 10K | 10K

A long-established and popular 10K on varied, slightly undulating but still fast course and a Berkshire Road Running Championship Race. A great community event but also perfect for faster runners.

• 10 km road running

• Mon 1 May
• £20-£22

The Furley Page Whitstable 10K

This is a great seaside event in the popular Kent coastal town of Whitstable.

• 10 km road running

• Mon 1 May
• £8-£10

Harewood Forest Trail Race | 5K

Undulating trail routes await you at this spring race in the beautiful setting of the Harewood Forest, in the heart of the Test Valley

• 5 km trail running

• Mon 1 May
• £13-£15

Harewood Forest Trail Race | 10K

Undulating trail routes await you at this spring race in the beautiful setting of the Harewood Forest, in the heart of the Test Valley

• 10 km trail running

• Mon 1 May
• £18-£60
• Entries closed

Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend | Day 3: Burgess Hill 10K

Taking place over the Bank Holiday weekend, runners of all abilities can challenge themselves to complete an individual town race or conquer the full marathon distance spread over three days.

• Entries closed

• 10 km multi terrain running

• Mon 1 May
• £2-£7

Hagbourne Fun Run and Walk | Fun Run

The annual Hagbourne Fun Run and Walk is a family friendly event.

• 4.5 miles multi terrain running

• Mon 1 May
• £4-£5

Harewood Forest Trail Race | 2K

Undulating trail routes await you at this spring race in the beautiful setting of the Harewood Forest, in the heart of the Test Valley

• 2 km trail running

• Mon 1 May
• £5-£7
• Entries closed

Shinfield 10K | Junior Cross Country Races

A long-established and popular 10K on varied, slightly undulating but still fast course and a Berkshire Road Running Championship Race. A great community event but also perfect for faster runners.

• Entries closed

• 5 km xc running

• Mon 1 May
• £3

Hildenborough Road Races | ​Childrens Race - Preschool/Reception

The Hildenborough Road Races returns after three years on the first bank holiday Monday in May in this picturesque Kent village.

• 400 m trail running

• Mon 1 May
• £3

Hildenborough Road Races | ​Childrens Race - Years 1 & 2

The Hildenborough Road Races returns after three years on the first bank holiday Monday in May in this picturesque Kent village.

• 600 m trail running

• Mon 1 May
• £3

Hildenborough Road Races | ​Childrens Race - Years 3 & 4

The Hildenborough Road Races returns after three years on the first bank holiday Monday in May in this picturesque Kent village.

• 800 m trail running

• Mon 1 May
• £3

Hildenborough Road Races | ​Childrens Race - Years 5 & 6

The Hildenborough Road Races returns after three years on the first bank holiday Monday in May in this picturesque Kent village.

• 1600 m trail running

• Mon 1 May
• £8-£10

Hildenborough Road Races | 2.5 Mile

The Hildenborough Road Races returns after three years on the first bank holiday Monday in May in this picturesque Kent village.

• 2.5 miles road running

• Mon 1 May
• £13-£15

Hildenborough Road Races | 5 Mile

The Hildenborough Road Races returns after three years on the first bank holiday Monday in May in this picturesque Kent village.

• 5 miles road running

• Mon 1 May
• £18-£20

Hildenborough Road Races | 10 Mile

The Hildenborough Road Races returns after three years on the first bank holiday Monday in May in this picturesque Kent village.

• 10 miles road running

• Mon 1 May
• £16.50-£18.50

Pednor 5 Road Race

Chiltern Harriers Athletic Club is holding the 35th running of this race in 2023, the early Spring Bank Holiday – the sun always shines for this race!

• 5 miles road running

• Tue 2 May
• £10

The MK10K Race Series - May

A 1-lap 10K course taking place bi-monthly throughout 2023. How will you progress throughout the year?

• 10 km road running

• Fri 5 May
• £24-£26

Chasing Numbers Time Turner Run

Join Saturn Running Events for a Chasing Number midweek run.

• 7 hrs trail running

• Fri 5 May
• £29.99-£31.99

PHOENIX Fridays - Wine Time Friday

Continuing the 'PHOENIX Fridays'; a series of Friday running events with flexible 'rock up and run' start times to suit you, here's our 'Wine Time Friday' - Thank Phoenix it's Friday!

• 7 hrs trail running

• Sun 7 May
• £39.95

VE Day 7 Hour Challenge

RunBelievable Challenges are delighted to bring you this special event to commemorate the 78th Anniversary of the end of World War 2 in Europe...!

• 7 hrs trail running

• Sun 7 May
• £37.95-£39.95

The King's Coronation Run

Phoenix Running is absolutely delighted to be back at the wonderful Denbies Wines Estate for a very special run to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III (the day before our run).

• 7 hrs trail running

• Mon 8 May
• £33-£35

King Charles III Coronation Run

Saturn Running Events just had to hold a run to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III.

• 7 hrs trail running

• Sat 13 May
• £37.95-£39.95

Dinosaurs in Pyjamas Run

Phoenix Running is inviting you to a rather awesome Dinosaur's in Pyjamas Run. Will the fun just never end?

• 6 hrs trail running

• Sun 14 May
• £20-£25

Darent Valley 10K

A 10k multi terrain road race which starts and finishes in the beautiful village of Eynsford and is mainly rural and undulating along country lanes, passing through picturesque Farningham Village...

• 10 km multi terrain running

• Sun 14 May
• £37.95-£39.95

Panda Plod

Phoenix Running is inviting you to our brand new Panda Plod with an epic new medal.

• 6 hrs trail running

• Sun 14 May
• £33-£35

Rum not Run / Lucky dip medal

Join Saturn Running Events at Rum not Run / Lucky dip medal event to earn an amazing piece of bling bling you absolute gorgeous bunch of drinkers

• 7 hrs trail running

• Sun 14 May
• £18-£20

Staines 10K

Organised by Spelthorne Borough Council, Runymede Runners and Staines Strollers, the Staines 10K aims to provide a fast flat race with the proceeds going to local deserving causes.

• 10 km road running

• Sun 14 May
• £23-£25

Marlow 5

One of the best 5 mile races run in the South of England.

• 5 miles road running

• Sun 14 May
• £16-£18

Alton Ten

Get involved in this Alton Ten Mile Race in 2023 - This race forms part of the Hampshire Road Race League 2022/2023 Season.

• 10 miles road running

• Sun 14 May
• £26-£30

The Buckingham Half Marathon

The Buckingham Half Marathon is a scenic, undulating, single lap 13.1 mile loop around the beautiful Buckingham countryside...

• 13.1 miles road running

• Sun 14 May
• £16-£20

Hogsmill 5

The Hogsmill 5 is a friendly ladies-only running race over 5 miles, organised each year by the Epsom Allsorts ladies running club.

• 5 miles multi terrain running

• Sun 14 May
• £10-£20

First Days Colour Run

A unique event where you finish a different colour or two to the one you started.

• 2.5 km trail running

• Mon 15 May
• £5-£8

Oxford Self-Transcendence Summer Races

Races around Peace Mile Cutteslowe Park

• 2 miles multi terrain running

• Fri 19 May
• £24-£26

Chasing Numbers Run - Chamber of Runs Harry Potter

Join Saturn Running Events for Chasing Numbers - Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets Run down at our Runnymede course.

• 7 hrs trail running

• Sun 21 May
• £20-£22

Netley 10K

Netley 10km race consists of 3 laps (roads and paths) with an additional 600 yards to finish adjacent to the historic chapel all within the picturesque grounds of the Royal Victoria Country Park.

• 10 km road running

• Sun 21 May
• £18-£20

Sutton 10K

The Sutton 10k is an annual race hosted by Sutton Runners.

• 10 km road running

• Sun 21 May
• £20-£22

The Binfield 10K

Come and run around Binfield, Berkshire!!

• 10 km road running

• Sun 21 May
• £15

Marsworth 10K Fun Run

The Marsworth 10K returns in 2023.

• 10 km trail running

• Sun 21 May
• £23-£25

Compton 10K

The Compton School Association (CSA) are proud to present the 2023 Compton 10k and Fete in 2023.

• 10 km multi terrain running

• Tue 23 May
• £13-£23

Thruxton 10K Series - Race 1

Experience the thrill of running on the UK’s fastest race track – the iconic Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit near Andover in Hampshire.

• 10 km road running

• Tue 23 May
• £10-£15

The EMGP Banbury 5 Mile Road Race

This race is part of a series of races across the East Midlands Grand

• 5 miles road running

• Thu 25 May
• £10-£13

Mota-vation Summer Road Race Series - Race 2

Kidlington Running Club invite you back for the 35th year of Mota-vation Summer Race Series 2023

• 4 miles road running

• Fri 26 May
• £29.99-£31.99

PHOENIX Fridays - Retro Fridays

Continuing the 'PHOENIX Fridays'; a series of Friday running events with flexible 'rock up and run' start times to suit you, here's our 'Retro Friday' - Thank Phoenix it's Friday!

• 7 hrs trail running

• Sat 27 May
• £29.95

The Centenary Series Challenge - Le Mans

1923 was quite a famous year for things that are still going strong a century later!

• 6 hrs trail running

• Sun 28 May
• £29.95

The Centenary Series Challenge - Hollywood

1923 was quite a famous year for things that are still going strong a century later!

• 6 hrs trail running

• Sun 28 May
• £33-£35

Teenage Mutant Ninja Runners - Part 2

Come and earn the second part of a set of Teenage Mutant Ninja Runners medal which create one large pizza medal!

• 7 hrs trail running

• Mon 29 May
• £29.95

The Centenary Series Challenge - Tutankhamun

1923 was quite a famous year for things that are still going strong a century later!

• 6 hrs trail running

• Mon 29 May
• £5-£8

Oxford Self-Transcendence Summer Races

Races around Peace Mile Cutteslowe Park

• 3 miles multi terrain running