Running events in the UK
Welcome to the TimeOutdoors running events calendar.👋 Whether you’re searching for a family-friendly fun run, a challenging obstacle race, a scenic trail run, or an ultra marathon, you’ll find the perfect event here. Read more
Browse thousands of runs covering every distance and terrain—from mud runs and 5Ks to half marathons, marathons, and ultra runs. Use our quick links to jump to your favourite category, filter events by date or location, or simply scroll to explore all our listings.
Want to run for a cause? Discover charity runs and events with charity places in our dedicated hub. Looking for something specific like a half marathon or trail run, then check out the categories below. Whatever your pace or preference, there’s a finish line waiting for you to cross it!
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Featured running events
What's hot in the world of running events.
- Sun 29 Mar 2026
- £43-£50
Kew Gardens Half Marathon
The Kew Half Marathon starts inside Kew Gardens and every runner will receive a fantastic medal, a technical running t-shirt (male and female cut) and free entry into the gardens!
- 13.1 miles road running + 85 m ascent
- 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
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- £15-£80
Great North Run
Join 60,000 runners at the world’s biggest and best half marathon with a ballot entry. Get the low-down on key dates, the route and race-day logistics, then secure your place on the iconic start line.
- 13.1 miles road running + 404 ft ascent
- Sun 27 Sep 2026
- £6-£80
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running
Loch Ness Marathon is a monster race - running alongside the shores of the most famous loch in the world, complete with shorter distances, family and corporate events over the festival weekend.
- Marathon
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Fun run
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Featured events are listed below - select your region to see all events.
- Sat 29 Nov
- £15-£35
London Richmond Riverside MoRun
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready, London!
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 29 Nov
- £21-£35
Night on the Edge
A choice of distances run at night on a spectacular part of the Cornish South West Coast Path - from Cremyll at Mount Edgcumbe - over a challenging course with incredible atmosphere.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- CaniCross 3
- Sat 29 Nov
- £26-£28
Rhino Run
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, Rhino medal and goody bag.
- 10K run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Fixed time runs
- Sun 30 Nov
- £31-£36
St Andrews Day Challenge
The patron saint day of St Andrews falls on a weekend so there's now an event to support it! Run for as long as you can, rest, then head out for some more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 30 Nov
- £8.50
Boston Santa Run
Festive cheer for runners and walkers alike featuring reusable plush Santa Hats, fabulous medals, goody bags and delicious mince pies at the finish! A true community event supporting local causes.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- Sun 30 Nov
- £26-£37.50
Running Tribe Races | Nov
A new and unique concept where you decide how many 10km loops you feel capable of on the day - whether it's 10km, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or an Ultra Marathon! Push yourself further or go easy.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sun 30 Nov
- £22-£24
ATW Hatfield 5
Join ATW Events for the 11th Year of the Hatfield 5, now featuring the Herts County Championships, this is the region's fastest 5 miler (3rd fastest time in the UK 2022).
- Road run
- Fri 5 Dec
- £16-£27
The Christmas Jumper Jaunt
Join a December midweek run and wear your most over-the-top Christmas jumper if you like!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 6 Dec
- £16-£40
A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run
Come and join in Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run, at this event you can earn yourself a bobble hat as well as one of the incredible themed medals!!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 6 Dec
- £7-£24
Cannock Chase Forest Christmas 10K, 5K & Junior Fun Run
Grab those elf shoes and get festive! Put your legs to the test in this beautifully scenic, but challenging Christmas run. You'll enjoy looping around the lakes with your Santa hat on.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 6 Dec
- £17.50-£21.50
Alyn Waters Winter Trails | 5K & 10K
Alyn Waters is a great place for trail running! The country park is accessible, the paths easy to follow and with a variety of terrain, and with a few ups and downs to make you really earn your medal!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- CaniCross
- Sun 7 Dec
- £14-£41
Do you like my Bingley Baubles
Enjoy a festive trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter. A challenging and scenic run over towpath, woodland, and fields with joyous distances from 5K to a full marathon.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 7 Dec
- £6-£24
Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash
A Christmas cracker of a race - and you won't want to miss it! Grab those running shoes and your best festive game-face... it's the Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 7 Dec
- £31.50-£51.50
Sea 2 Summit | Offa's Dyke Half/Full/Ultra
Starting at Prestatyn seafront, the National Trail waymarkers take you up into the hills south, with the scenery and terrain becoming more and more beautiful and challenging as you go!
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sun 7 Dec
- £31-£36
Bauble Bimble
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a festive 4 or 6-hour running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 7 Dec
- £30-£35
ATW Grafham Water | Trail & Canicross
The most scenic running event in Cambridgeshire! You are invited to the beautiful Grafham Water to tackle a scenic 10-mile trail run that circumnavigates the reservoir.
- 10 miler
- CaniCross
- Sun 7 Dec
- £11-£16
Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash
Get ready to pull on your Santa suit and bring the festive fun to the trails!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- Sun 7 Dec
- £49
Valencia Marathon
The fourth fastest marathon in the world! An ideal circuit for achieving a PB in perfect temperatures with an incomparable backdrop too.
- 42 km road running
- Sat 13 Dec
- £14-£56
Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 1
Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- Sun 14 Dec
- £22-£34
A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run | North
Come and join in Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run, at this event you can earn yourself a bobble hat as well as one of the incredible themed medals!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 14 Dec
- £7-£24
Salcey Forest Christmas 10K, 5K & Junior Fun Run
Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 14 Dec
- £7-£22
Southend Rudolph Run
Kick off your festive celebrations with this cracking race... The Southend Rudolf Run is filled with seasonal delights and racing fun designed to delight with every step!
- Fun run 2
- Sun 14 Dec
- £4-£41
Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 2
An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound to start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or the challenge of a longer distance.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- Sun 14 Dec
- FREE-£35
ATW Stevenage Winter Half Marathon & 10K
Starting and finishing on the fantastic Ridlins Stadium athletics track, the half marathon winds its way around the superb traffic-free tarmac routes that cover the town of Stevenage.
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 14 Dec
- £26-£37.50
Running Tribe Races | Dec
A new and unique concept where you decide how many 10km loops you feel capable of on the day - whether it's 10km, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or an Ultra Marathon! Push yourself further or go easy.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
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Fusing fast running with an electric atmosphere and community spirit, the Hackney Half celebrates the very best of East London.
- 12 mins read
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- 5 mins read
3 reasons to run an obstacle course race for charity
Elevate your race day experience by raising money for a great cause, connecting with other people and enjoying a discounted entry fee!
- 10 mins read
Why is the Great Manchester Run the biggest 10K in Europe?
With thousands of runners taking part each year, this headline race is Manchester's original and greatest running event - here's why you should be there in 2024!
- 5 mins read
5 things you need to know before your first ultra
Ultra marathons are some of the greatest tests of endurance on the planet and yield unforgettable experiences - if you're well prepared.
- 5 mins read
Run a marathon for charity
Whether it's your first or fifth marathon, entering a 26.2-mile race on behalf of a charity will elevate your experience! Here's how to get started.
- 10 mins read
Running your first marathon
Signing up to run 26.2 miles for the first time will be one the most rewarding decisions you ever make! This guide has everything you need to get started, from training tips to a basic kit list.
- 10 mins read
Running your first half marathon
Signing up to a half marathon for the first time can be both exciting and daunting in equal measure! This guide will run you through how to train for it and what to expect on the day.
- 5 mins read
How long is a half marathon anyway?
The short answer: 13.1 miles. Understanding what that looks and feels like isn't that simple, though, so we've set out what it's like to run a half marathon bit by bit!
- 10 mins read
What is the best half marathon near me?
Looking for a half marathon this year? This is your guide to the best half marathons in the UK, organised into regions so you can find a race near you!
- 10 mins read
10K tips for beginner runners
This popular distance is great for both racing and exploring local trails, but where do you get started? Well, right here.
- 3 mins read
5 reasons to run the Virtual TCS London Marathon
Whether or not you entered the ballot for the TCS London Marathon, the virtual edition is a fantastic event with plenty to offer. Here's what we learned!
- 5 mins read
Your guide to the BMW Berlin Marathon
Considered to be the fastest marathon in the world, Berlin is a brilliant choice for any runner, whether it's your first 26.2-mile race or you're looking for a PB!
- 5 mins read
Your guide to the TCS Amsterdam Marathon
One of the fastest marathons in the world, Amsterdam is a brilliant fusion of a great running experience and a superb cultural immersion. This is everything you need to know!
- 5 mins read
Your guide to the Paris Marathon
The second largest marathon in the world, the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon attracts 65,000 runners to the French capital for an incredible route and an international EXPO.
- 5 mins read
Your guide to the London Landmarks Half Marathon
The only half marathon to run through Westminster and the City of London, this is a fantastic race touring the capital's most iconic landmarks. This is everything you need to know about the race!
- 10 mins read
Your guide to the Edinburgh Marathon
Alongside the headline 26.2-mile run, there are eight other races to choose from at this vibrant festival in the Scottish capital.
- 5 mins read
Great North Run: the complete race-day guide
First GNR or chasing a PB? Here’s your at-a-glance route brief, start-line plan, pacing tips and race-day logistics.
- 10 mins read
13 reasons to run the Great North Run
Electric crowds, the Tyne Bridge roar and a finish by the sea - here’s why GNR belongs on your bucket list.
Find a running event near you
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