Running events calendar

Running events calendar

Runs for every type of runner - from small club runs to the biggest mass participation events in the world.

Running events in the UK

From parkruns to ultra runs in the mountains, there is no activity with such a huge variety of events as running and we've got 1000's listed here. Select your location for runs in your area, choose your distance or terrain below or scroll down for the UK's biggest events.

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Choose your distance or terrain

From short fun runs to ultra marathons, on or off-road.

5K runs

5K runs

Perfect events for parkrunners or first-timers as well as speed demons looking for a PB.

Find a local 5K
10K runs

10K runs

One of the most popular distances for runs and a great step towards a half marathon.

10K runs
10 mile runs

10 mile runs

10 mile runs have a legacy going back decades as a classic middle distance race.

10 milers
Half marathons

Half marathons

At half the ultimate running distance, 13.1-miles is a classic milestone for most runners.

Half marathons
Marathons

Marathons

The marathon is well established as the ultimate running distance. Find your 26.2-mile race here!

Marathons
Ultra runs

Ultra runs

Running anything longer than a marathon, an ultra is an endurance event like no other.

Ultra runs
Fun runs

Fun runs

Explore fun runs in the UK, including kids running races and free fun runs!

Run for fun
Charity runs

Charity runs

Find a local charity run or secure a charity place in the biggest runs in the UK.

Run for charity
Road races

Road races

From scenic 5K's, fast-paced 10K's to marathons through historic cities.

Find a road run
Trail runs

Trail runs

Escaping to the trails has never been so popular - find your next off-road run right here.

Run the trails
Mud runs

Mud runs

Combine a serious endurance challenge with getting filthy just for the fun of it!

Mud runs
Obstacle races

Obstacle races

Combine running with obstacles and mud across distances from 3-15K.

Obstacles
Fell runs

Fell runs

Running up and down hills in some of the UK's most remote and rugged terrain.

Fell runs
Multi-terrain runs

Multi-terrain runs

Runs with a varied mix of road and off-road terrain over a range of distances.

Multi-terrain runs
Fixed time runs

Fixed time runs

Enjoy running without the pressure of a specific distance but for a set time, featuring 24-hour solo or relay events.

Fixed time runs
CaniCross

CaniCross

Enter an event with your four-legged friend and share the race experience!

Dog runs

Featured running events

What's hot in the world of running events.

A major event in the UK's running calendar, the Sheffield Half Marathon is South Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind and boasts a stunningly scenic route with majestic views of the Peak District.
  • Sun 23 Mar 2025
  • £33.50-£45.50
  • 2 charities
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK

Sheffield Half Marathon

A major event in the UK's running calendar, the Sheffield Half Marathon is South Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind and boasts a stunningly scenic route with majestic views of the Peak District.

  • 13.1 miles road running
A spirited Central London run with live music, upbeat DJs, street-dancers and inspiring themes on a landmark-packed route with closed roads. Charity places now available for 2025.
  • Sun 6 Apr 2025
  • £20-£50
  • 15 charities
London, UK

London Landmarks Half Marathon

A spirited Central London run with live music, upbeat DJs, street-dancers and inspiring themes on a landmark-packed route with closed roads. Charity places now available for 2025.

  • 13.1 miles road running
The second-largest marathon on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop. Charity places now available for 2025.
  • Sun 13 Apr 2025
  • FREE-£230
  • 25 charities
Paris, France

Schneider Electric Paris Marathon

The second-largest marathon on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop. Charity places now available for 2025.

  • 26.2 miles road running
Epic UK endurance challenge: The Forces March is a recreation of a 138-mile WW2 training march over 5 days from Ilfracombe to Bulford with great historical significance in aid of The Veterans Charity.
  • Wed 30 Apr - Sun 4 May 2025
  • £150
Ilfracombe, Devon, UK

The Forces March

Epic UK endurance challenge: The Forces March is a recreation of a 138-mile WW2 training march over 5 days from Ilfracombe to Bulford with great historical significance in aid of The Veterans Charity.

  • 5 days trekking
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.
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • £39-£52
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

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.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
A team of 5. A half marathon every day for 4 days. You have just Run2Paris! This is your next great running adventure where you'll camp under the stars on a road trip like no other.
  • Thu 22 - Sun 25 May 2025
  • £250-£1,200
London, UK

Run2Paris

A team of 5. A half marathon every day for 4 days. You have just Run2Paris! This is your next great running adventure where you'll camp under the stars on a road trip like no other.

  • 4 days multi terrain running
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!
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May 2025
  • £14-£176
Edinburgh, UK

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!

  • Marathon 2
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Fun run 4
Man vs Coast is a 25-mile adventure run in Cornwall featuring natural obstacle challenges such as sea wades and coasteering for the adventurer who wants to make a weekend of it.
  • Sat 5 Jul 2025
  • £119-£129
Marazion, Cornwall, UK

Rat Race | Man Vs Coast

Man vs Coast is a 25-mile adventure run in Cornwall featuring natural obstacle challenges such as sea wades and coasteering for the adventurer who wants to make a weekend of it.

  • 25 miles trail running

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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.
  • Sun 13 Oct
  • £28-£35
Edenbridge, Kent, UK

Hever Castle Commando Obstacle Festival | 3K - Sunday

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.

  • 3 km multi terrain running
Epic mud runs, cargo climbs, tunnels, tubes, stretcher manoeuvres, river crosses, slippery slopes, dramatic drops, planks and pools over a course adapted from Royal Marines Commando training.
  • Sun 13 Oct
  • £36-£210
Edenbridge, Kent, UK

Hever Castle Commando Obstacle Festival | 6K - Sunday

Epic mud runs, cargo climbs, tunnels, tubes, stretcher manoeuvres, river crosses, slippery slopes, dramatic drops, planks and pools over a course adapted from Royal Marines Commando training.

  • 6 km multi terrain running
Epic mud runs, cargo climbs, tunnels, tubes, stretcher manoeuvres, river crosses, slippery slopes, dramatic drops, planks and pools over a course adapted from Royal Marines Commando training.
  • Sun 13 Oct
  • £76-£95
Edenbridge, Kent, UK

Hever Castle Commando Obstacle Festival | 12K - Sunday

Epic mud runs, cargo climbs, tunnels, tubes, stretcher manoeuvres, river crosses, slippery slopes, dramatic drops, planks and pools over a course adapted from Royal Marines Commando training.

  • 12 km multi terrain running
Open to all the family from serious athletes wanting a shorter race to complete beginners wanting to have fun, get fit and raise money for Anna's Hope, or a different charity cause.
  • Sun 13 Oct
  • £11.90-£17.90
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Anna's Hope 5K Fun Run

Open to all the family from serious athletes wanting a shorter race to complete beginners wanting to have fun, get fit and raise money for Anna's Hope, or a different charity cause.

  • 5 km road running
Don't miss out on one of the biggest running events in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.
  • Sun 13 Oct
  • £32-£48.50
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon | Half Marathon

Don't miss out on one of the biggest running events in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Don't miss out on one of the biggest running events in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.
  • Sun 13 Oct
  • £46-£62.50
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon

Don't miss out on one of the biggest running events in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.

  • 26.2 miles road running
Love Luton is delighted to host the 11th running event for the town. The races will start and finish from the central location of St Georges Square in Luton town centre.
  • Sun 13 Oct
  • £27-£29
Luton, Bedfordshire, UK

Love Luton RunFest | Half Marathon

Love Luton is delighted to host the 11th running event for the town. The races will start and finish from the central location of St Georges Square in Luton town centre.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Love Luton is delighted to host the 11th running event for the town. The races will start and finish from the central location of St Georges Square in Luton town centre.
  • Sun 13 Oct
  • £22-£24
Luton, Bedfordshire, UK

Love Luton RunFest | 10K

Love Luton is delighted to host the 11th running event for the town. The races will start and finish from the central location of St Georges Square in Luton town centre.

  • 10 km road running
Love Luton is delighted to host the 11th running event for the town. The races will start and finish from the central location of St Georges Square in Luton town centre.
  • Sun 13 Oct
  • £17-£19
Luton, Bedfordshire, UK

Love Luton RunFest | 5K

Love Luton is delighted to host the 11th running event for the town. The races will start and finish from the central location of St Georges Square in Luton town centre.

  • 5 km road running
Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed back to the streets of Peterborough City Centre, for the return of the Great Eastern Run this year!
  • Sun 13 Oct
  • £35-£37
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

AEPG Great Eastern Run | Half Marathon

Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed back to the streets of Peterborough City Centre, for the return of the Great Eastern Run this year!

  • 13.1 miles road running + 65 m ascent
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.
  • Sat 19 Oct
  • £52
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, UK

Running Tribe Races | Oct

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
It’s not just our grown-up runners who love to be by the seaside – the mini and junior runners love it, too! With crazy costumes, music and so much more, you’re guaranteed a fantastic day out,
  • Sat 19 Oct
  • £19
Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

Junior & Mini Great South Run

It’s not just our grown-up runners who love to be by the seaside – the mini and junior runners love it, too! With crazy costumes, music and so much more, you’re guaranteed a fantastic day out,

  • Fun run 2
The Yorkshire Marathon Festival is back in 2024 and bigger than ever! With epic crowd support, runners will explore the historic streets and beautiful countryside.
  • Sun 20 Oct
  • £36-£70
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Marathon Festival

The Yorkshire Marathon Festival is back in 2024 and bigger than ever! With epic crowd support, runners will explore the historic streets and beautiful countryside.

  • Marathon
  • 10 miler
Autumnal delights and racing joy through Cannock Chase Forest! Join hardy runners and take to the trails for a challenge... who can resist?
  • Sun 20 Oct
  • £24-£35
Rugeley, Staffordshire, UK

Cannock Chase Forest Half Marathon & 10K

Autumnal delights and racing joy through Cannock Chase Forest! Join hardy runners and take to the trails for a challenge... who can resist?

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
If you love mud and water but not monkey bars or big climbs, this one is for you. Fun elements include a massive ball pit, the famous MacTuff foam filled 'washing machine', a water slide and mud!
  • Sun 20 Oct
  • £21.50-£34
Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK

MacTuff Really Muddy North West

If you love mud and water but not monkey bars or big climbs, this one is for you. Fun elements include a massive ball pit, the famous MacTuff foam filled 'washing machine', a water slide and mud!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
Beautiful scenic routes through Henley, over the famous bridge, and along the Thames Valley as part of Henley’s annual day of running and fundraising.
  • Sun 20 Oct
  • £10-£35
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, UK

Henley Half Marathon

Beautiful scenic routes through Henley, over the famous bridge, and along the Thames Valley as part of Henley’s annual day of running and fundraising.

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
The trail goes through the grounds of the 2,000 acre Holdenby Estate and on surrounding farmland with fantastic views of the country house, finishing through the iconic arches that adorn the grounds.
  • Sun 20 Oct
  • £17-£30
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

ATW Holdenby House Hoohaah Trail & Canicross

The trail goes through the grounds of the 2,000 acre Holdenby Estate and on surrounding farmland with fantastic views of the country house, finishing through the iconic arches that adorn the grounds.

  • CaniCross
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Rise to the challenge for The Christie! Sprint, jog or walk your way up Manchester’s iconic Beetham Tower and help ensure cancer patients receive the best treatment and care at The Christie.
  • Sun 20 Oct
  • £15
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

The Christie Tower Run

Rise to the challenge for The Christie! Sprint, jog or walk your way up Manchester’s iconic Beetham Tower and help ensure cancer patients receive the best treatment and care at The Christie.

  • 1 day road running
Entries close soon
Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed! Local supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way.
  • Sun 20 Oct
  • FREE-£30
  • Entries close soon
Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

Great South Run

Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed! Local supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way.

  • 10 miles road running
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!
  • Sat 26 Oct
  • FREE-£35
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10K | Saturday

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!

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
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 26 Oct
  • £23-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Hubble Bubble | Day 1

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.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
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.
  • Sun 27 Oct
  • £4-£55
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Hubble Bubble | Day 2

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.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • + 3 more races
An unforgettable race between the pines and beneath the majestic canopy of Bedgebury Forest - a trail race that will ignite your racer's heart.
  • Sun 27 Oct
  • £7-£35
Goudhurst, Kent, UK

Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon & 10K

An unforgettable race between the pines and beneath the majestic canopy of Bedgebury Forest - a trail race that will ignite your racer's heart.

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
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 27 Oct
  • FREE-£35
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!

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
  • Sun 27 Oct
  • £30-£35
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

Pumpkin Plod

This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
Entries close soon
The beautiful Surrey town of Walton-on-Thames beckons runners to a flat, fast, scenic and largely traffic-free race along the River Thames towpath with roads to Hampton Court Bridge.
  • Sun 27 Oct
  • £34-£36
  • Entries close soon
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, UK

River Thames Half Marathon

The beautiful Surrey town of Walton-on-Thames beckons runners to a flat, fast, scenic and largely traffic-free race along the River Thames towpath with roads to Hampton Court Bridge.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Active Training World's popular Family Halloween Trail event returns!
  • Thu 31 Oct
  • £7
Northwood, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW Family Halloween Trail

Active Training World's popular Family Halloween Trail event returns!

  • 2 km trail running
Come and explore the trails of Roadford Lake on this well-loved event! Professionally chip timed, with a finish line beer and bottle opener medal to help open it!
  • Sat 2 Nov
  • £24-£28
Lifton, Devon, UK

Devon Trail Races

Come and explore the trails of Roadford Lake on this well-loved event! Professionally chip timed, with a finish line beer and bottle opener medal to help open it!

  • 10K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • Half marathon
Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the track to see how far you can go in 6 hours, whether you reach 5K or an ultra, over the 400m circuit.
  • Sat 2 Nov
  • £23-£35
Ware, Hertfordshire, UK

Catherine Wheel Canter

Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the track to see how far you can go in 6 hours, whether you reach 5K or an ultra, over the 400m circuit.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • + 1 more race
Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the track to see how far you can go in 6 hours, whether you reach 5K or an ultra, over the 400m circuit.
  • Sat 2 Nov
  • £23-£35
Ware, Hertfordshire, UK

Guy Fawkes Gallop

Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the track to see how far you can go in 6 hours, whether you reach 5K or an ultra, over the 400m circuit.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • + 1 more race