Runs in UK in May 2026
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- Thu 21 May 2026
- £10-£17
Saltaire - Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Come and join in at Saltaire for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Age 16 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Fri 22 May 2026
- £16-£36
Dun Holm Challenge - Day 2
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this is the run for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May 2026
- FREE-£176
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, previously voted UK's fastest!
- Families
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Park
- Rural
- Coast
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 3 & over
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Fun run 4
- Half marathon
- Marathon 2
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £16-£36
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 3
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this is the run for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May 2026
- £33-£165
Farmmageddon
Can you survive Farmmageddon? You have 32 hours to complete 100 miles over a fantastic 5.3K loop through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm. 24-hour or shorter distance options too.
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 18 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run 2
- + 2 more races
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £16-£36
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 4
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this is the run for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £14-£42
Get the Hull out of Here
Based out of East Hull this race will run out on the TransPennine Trail towards Hornsea, it should allow runners to enjoy a flat even surface ideal or both beginners or for seasoned athletes.
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Park
- Age 16 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- + 1 more race
- Mon 25 May 2026
- £16-£36
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 5
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this is the run for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Thu 28 May 2026
- £10-£17
Slawit - Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Slaithwaite (Slawit) for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Age 15 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Fri 29 - Sun 31 May 2026
- £10-£79
Blair Castle Trail Weekender
A weekend of inclusive trail races, camping, festival vibes, yoga workshops, guided runs, live music and outdoor cinema, all based in the grounds of the iconic Blair Castle in the Cairngorms.
- Families
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Plastic bottle free
- Entertainment
- Music
- Event village
- Event expo
- Park
- Rural
- Mountains
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- All ages
- Ultra run
- Trail run 4
- Walking festival
- Half marathon
- Fri 29 May 2026
- £16-£27
Midweek Medal Madness - Leons Birthday Run
Come and join Saturn Too for our May Midweek Medal Madness event, where we will also be celebrating Leon's Birthday!!!
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- All ages
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 30 May 2026
- £9-£24
Burrator 10K and Kids Races
A fast, flat 10K route that is almost all on tarmac and is one of the most beautiful 10Ks in the country. The kids races make the event even more exciting, especially as all finishers get a medal!
- Families
- Trees not tees
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Plastic bottle free
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Plastic-free event
- Age 3 & over
- 10K run
- Fun run 2
- Sat 30 - Sun 31 May 2026
- FREE-£85
Lake District Running Festival
50 years of Lake District running in one unforgettable weekend! Trail runners, fell runners, orienteers and walkers of all abilities in an iconic location with family-friendly activities and more.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Rural
- Mountains
- Age 5 & over
- Sprint orienteer
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- Sat 30 May 2026
- £14-£30
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Age 16 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 30 May 2026
- FREE-£35
Rocky at 50 Run - Wales
Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film at the incredible location in Dare Valley Park in Wales!
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Park
- All ages
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 31 May 2026
- £43-£55
- Early bird
Great Manchester Run
The city’s original and best-loved running event! With a 10K or a half marathon distance to choose from, over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
Early bird on now
- Families
- Trees not tees
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Entertainment
- Music
- Event village
- Urban
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 15 & over
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 31 May 2026
- £27-£38
Circuit Du Sore Legs
In its sixth year! Come take on the challenge of the track at Wodson Park. Do you have it in you to complete your distance on a 400-metre athletics track?
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Park
- Age 14 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 50K ultra run
- + 1 more race
- Sun 31 May 2026
- £13-£28
Green Park Reading 10K
Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed to Green Park in Reading to run a traffic-free, super-flat route as part of a family-friendly event day.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Entertainment
- Music
- Event village
- Urban
- Park
- Free venue entry
- Public transport links
- Age 4 & over
- Fun run 2
- 10K run
- Sun 31 May 2026
- £15-£21
Brading 10K
Kicking off the Isle of Wight Festival of Running, take on a fast, friendly 10K on scenic lanes, with gentle hills, coastal views and a welcoming atmosphere for runners of all abilities.
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Event village
- Age 15 & over
- 10 km road running + 73 m ascent
- Sun 3 May 2026
ABP Southampton Marathon
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Fun run
- 5K run
- Sun 3 May 2026
Horwich Triathlon, Multisport & Trail Runs
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Sprint duathlon
- Standard duathlon
- Sprint aquathlon
- + 5 more races
- Sun 3 May 2026
Tempo Trail Races
- 100K ultra run 2
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run 2