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Runs for every type of runner, from urban charity events to remote mountain marathons.

Great North Run
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Great North Run

Secure your place in the world's biggest half marathon by running with the Stroke Association, enjoying brilliant support.

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adidas Manchester Marathon
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adidas Manchester Marathon

Run through Manchester's city centre and past its iconic landmarks in this vibrant marathon, signing up for free with Missing People!

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6.2-mile runs are some of the most popular in the UK, ranging from major city events to remote trail runs.

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5 things you need to know before your first ultra
  • 5 mins read
  • 5 Jan 2023

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.

Tough Mudder
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Tough Mudder

Get stuck into an obstacle race at less than half the regular price by running with Rethink Mental Illness!

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10K tips for beginner runners
  • 10 mins read
  • 25 Oct 2022
First steps

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.

The best places in the UK for trail running
  • 5 mins read
  • 6 Oct 2022
Tour guide

The best places in the UK for trail running

We're spoilt for choice when it comes to off-road routes in the UK but if you're looking for some inspiration, this is where you'll find it!

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Great Manchester Run
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Great Manchester Run

Save over 50% on entry fees when you sign up to this fantastic half marathon with the Stroke Association!

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5 reasons to run the Virtual TCS London Marathon
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5 reasons to run the Virtual TCS London Marathon

This is a fantastic opportunity to join in the UK's biggest marathon while running on local roads and trails!

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Hackney Half
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Hackney Half

This vibrant festival of running is one of London's most popular events and you can secure your entry for free!

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Challenge yourself to run, jog or walk your target distance to help your own mental health and that of others - plus you get a running vest and medal!
  • Sat 25 Mar - Sun 31 Dec
  • FREE
Anywhere

Miles for Mental Health | Rethink Mental Illness

Challenge yourself to run, jog or walk your target distance to help your own mental health and that of others - plus you get a running vest and medal!

  • Charity run
Get your body moving, help your mind and receive your medal! Be more active over the next four weeks to improve your wellbeing and fundraise for Mental Health UK to help others with theirs too.
  • Sat 25 Mar - Sun 31 Dec
  • FREE
Anywhere

Move It for Mental Health | Mental Health UK

Get your body moving, help your mind and receive your medal! Be more active over the next four weeks to improve your wellbeing and fundraise for Mental Health UK to help others with theirs too.

  • Charity run
Take part in the Dog Jog Virtual Challenge! Get fit and have fun with your four-legged friend. Do whichever distance you like, whether that’s 5K or more!
  • Sat 25 Mar - Sun 31 Dec
  • £2.50-£10
Anywhere

Virtual Dog Jog

Take part in the Dog Jog Virtual Challenge! Get fit and have fun with your four-legged friend. Do whichever distance you like, whether that’s 5K or more!

  • 5K run
Big Fun Run is about being active and having fun whilst doing it! If you’re just beginning your journey to being more active and improving your fitness, this is for you!
  • Sat 25 Mar - Sun 31 Dec
  • £8-£10
Anywhere

Virtual Big Fun Run

Big Fun Run is about being active and having fun whilst doing it! If you’re just beginning your journey to being more active and improving your fitness, this is for you!

  • Fun run
A weekend festival of sport by the sea with something for everyone including a coastal marathon, 10K and kids events plus new routes - now brought to you by the organisers of the London Marathon!
  • Fri 31 Mar - Sun 2 Apr
  • FREE-£69.99
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon Weekend

A weekend festival of sport by the sea with something for everyone including a coastal marathon, 10K and kids events plus new routes - now brought to you by the organisers of the London Marathon!

  • Marathon
  • 10K run
  • Charity bike ride
  • Fun run
The second-largest marathon on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities! With an expo and an incomparable backdrop, each runner is sure to leave with incredible memories.
  • Sun 2 Apr
  • £114.08-£130
  • Entries closed
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! With an expo and an incomparable backdrop, each runner is sure to leave with incredible memories.

  • Entries closed
  • Marathon
Dare to be different and run Kilomathon Scotland! With a choice of distances, fun for the kids and a roaring grandstand finish in the Murrayfield Stadium you can look forward to a great day out!
  • Sun 9 Apr
  • £13.50-£26.75
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Kilomathon Scotland

Dare to be different and run Kilomathon Scotland! With a choice of distances, fun for the kids and a roaring grandstand finish in the Murrayfield Stadium you can look forward to a great day out!

  • 10 miler
  • 5K run
  • Fun run
Tough Mudder is bringing the signature obstacles to the heart of London and there will be more than enough obstacle-packed action for you and the whole gang. Are you ready?
  • Sat 15 - Sun 16 Apr
  • £89-£94
London, UK

Tough Mudder North London

Tough Mudder is bringing the signature obstacles to the heart of London and there will be more than enough obstacle-packed action for you and the whole gang. Are you ready?

  • Obstacle race 4
The Race With No Name (Dartmoor Traverse), is an established ultra crossing of Dartmoor which follows the Two Moors Way from Drewsteignton to Ivybridge. Suitable for pairs, solos and walkers.
  • Sat 15 Apr
  • £40-£60
Exeter, Devon, UK

The Race With No Name | Dartmoor Traverse

The Race With No Name (Dartmoor Traverse), is an established ultra crossing of Dartmoor which follows the Two Moors Way from Drewsteignton to Ivybridge. Suitable for pairs, solos and walkers.

  • Ultra run
Time to tear up the tarmac in the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support. A route with full PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options for teams of two or four.
  • Sun 16 Apr
  • £65-£69
  • Entries close in 7 days
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

adidas Manchester Marathon

Time to tear up the tarmac in the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support. A route with full PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options for teams of two or four.

  • Entries close in 7 days
  • Marathon
The Big Walk is back again! Dust off your walking boots and take on one of three routes along The Ridgeway National Trail to help raise money for children's charity, Pace.
  • Sat 22 Apr
  • £5-£15
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK

The Big Walk and Superhero Mile

The Big Walk is back again! Dust off your walking boots and take on one of three routes along The Ridgeway National Trail to help raise money for children's charity, Pace.

  • Sponsored walk 4
Be part of the world’s biggest marathon and earn the coveted finisher’s medal and New Balance T-shirt by taking on the Virtual TCS London Marathon your way.
  • Sun 23 Apr
  • £30-£40
  • Entries close in 6 days
Anywhere

Virtual TCS London Marathon

Be part of the world’s biggest marathon and earn the coveted finisher’s medal and New Balance T-shirt by taking on the Virtual TCS London Marathon your way.

  • Entries close in 6 days
  • Marathon
Experience the renowned atmosphere and electrifying crowd support of the most popular marathon in the world with its grand finale on The Mall itself.
  • Sun 23 Apr
  • £47.99-£49.99
  • Entries closed
London, UK

TCS London Marathon

Experience the renowned atmosphere and electrifying crowd support of the most popular marathon in the world with its grand finale on The Mall itself.

  • Entries closed
  • Marathon
The multi-award-winning Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend is more than just a running race. Join thousands at Buckinghamshire’s MOST POPULAR weekend of running.
  • Sun 30 Apr - Mon 1 May
  • £10-£130
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

MK Marathon Weekend

The multi-award-winning Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend is more than just a running race. Join thousands at Buckinghamshire’s MOST POPULAR weekend of running.

  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run 2
  • 5K run
  • Fun run
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.
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 May
  • £15-£109
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

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
Take on a thrilling half marathon or 10K in the UK's second city and join the Midlands' biggest and best running event, with junior races ensuring that all ages are perfectly catered for.
  • Sun 7 May
  • £14-£41
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Great Birmingham Run

Take on a thrilling half marathon or 10K in the UK's second city and join the Midlands' biggest and best running event, with junior races ensuring that all ages are perfectly catered for.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Fun run 2
Join thousands of runners on the streets of Sunderland, enjoying fabulous coastal views and superbly organised races across a range of distances.
  • Sun 7 May
  • £5-£38
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK

Sunderland City Runs

Join thousands of runners on the streets of Sunderland, enjoying fabulous coastal views and superbly organised races across a range of distances.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Fun run
This is MacTuff: Scotland’s toughest obstacle course race. This is for anyone who has ever wanted to challenge themselves; the thrill seekers, the renegades, the adventurers. Are you MacTuff enough?
  • Sun 7 May
  • £50-£65
Fife, Fife, UK

MacTuff Scotland Summer

This is MacTuff: Scotland’s toughest obstacle course race. This is for anyone who has ever wanted to challenge themselves; the thrill seekers, the renegades, the adventurers. Are you MacTuff enough?

  • Obstacle race 3
An action-packed day to celebrate everything that's incredible about Bristol with runs for all abilities and iconic landmarks featuring the Avon Gorge, Clifton Suspension Bridge and waterfront.
  • Sun 14 May
  • £12-£46
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Great Bristol Run

An action-packed day to celebrate everything that's incredible about Bristol with runs for all abilities and iconic landmarks featuring the Avon Gorge, Clifton Suspension Bridge and waterfront.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Fun run
An unforgettable weekend of movement, sport and entertainment set in the grassy parkland of Hackney Marshes, hosting the hugely popular Hackney Half, an electrifying 5K and festival vibes!
  • Fri 19 - Sun 21 May
  • FREE-£52
London, UK

Hackney Moves

An unforgettable weekend of movement, sport and entertainment set in the grassy parkland of Hackney Marshes, hosting the hugely popular Hackney Half, an electrifying 5K and festival vibes!

  • Half marathon
  • 5K run
The greatest running events in Manchester! Celebrate everything that’s incredible about the city on a wonderful tour with runs for all abilities and an unbeatable atmosphere.
  • Sat 20 - Sun 21 May
  • £19-£51
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run

The greatest running events in Manchester! Celebrate everything that’s incredible about the city on a wonderful tour with runs for all abilities and an unbeatable atmosphere.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Fun run 2
Race through the Grand Canal and the historic forest and town of Chantilly in the discipline of your choice - triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, swim or run and then celebrate in style.
  • Sat 20 - Sun 21 May
  • £26-£221
Chantilly, France

Chateau de Chantilly | Castle Race Series

Race through the Grand Canal and the historic forest and town of Chantilly in the discipline of your choice - triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, swim or run and then celebrate in style.

  • Half Ironman
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Sprint triathlon 2
  • Super sprint triathlon
  • Novice triathlon
  • Kids triathlon 3
  • Standard duathlon
  • Sprint duathlon
  • Standard aquabike
  • Sprint aquabike
  • Standard aquathlon
  • Sprint aquathlon
  • Lake swim 3
  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
One of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in this historic Roman/Medieval city. Come and celebrate 40 years of running in Chester!
  • Sun 21 May
  • £6.60-£47
Chester, Cheshire, UK

Essar Chester Half Marathon and Fun Run

One of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in this historic Roman/Medieval city. Come and celebrate 40 years of running in Chester!

  • Half marathon
  • Fun run
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, voted UK's fastest!
  • Sat 27 - Sun 28 May
  • £13-£138
Edinburgh, 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, voted UK's fastest!

  • Marathon 2
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Fun run 4

Summer running events

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The Scots know how to have a good time! Prepare to take on obstacles with an epic crew at Drumlanrig Castle, complete with event camping and Après-Mud party, you'll leave with hundreds of new friends.
  • Sat 3 - Sun 4 Jun
  • £89-£109
Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, UK

Tough Mudder Scotland

The Scots know how to have a good time! Prepare to take on obstacles with an epic crew at Drumlanrig Castle, complete with event camping and Après-Mud party, you'll leave with hundreds of new friends.

  • Obstacle race 4
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!
  • Sat 3 Jun
  • £8-£23
Devon, Devon, UK

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!

  • 10K run
  • Fun run 2
Epic, Brutal, Relentless. A multi-award winning 24-hour ultra trail race. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course. How far can you run in 24 hours?
  • Sat 10 - Sun 11 Jun
  • £85-£115
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Endure24 | Reading

Epic, Brutal, Relentless. A multi-award winning 24-hour ultra trail race. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course. How far can you run in 24 hours?

  • Multi-terrain run
A flat and fast traffic-free half marathon on the Essex coastline, the premier running event in the Southend area. Genuine PB potential over the coastal route, with a great medal at the finish.
  • Sun 11 Jun
  • £30-£42
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK

Southend Half Marathon

A flat and fast traffic-free half marathon on the Essex coastline, the premier running event in the Southend area. Genuine PB potential over the coastal route, with a great medal at the finish.

  • Half marathon
A route steeped in history where you will follow in the paths of Kings along the Monarch's Way. 100K and 50K trail routes, supported all the way, with a legendary basecamp overnight option.
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 Jun
  • £85-£225
Chichester, West Sussex, UK

Dulux Race to the King

A route steeped in history where you will follow in the paths of Kings along the Monarch's Way. 100K and 50K trail routes, supported all the way, with a legendary basecamp overnight option.

  • 50K ultra run 2
  • 100K ultra run 3
Run over a fast, flat and scenic multi-terrain course that offers great PB opportunities, the event combines a perfect English village atmosphere with professional race management.
  • Sun 18 Jun
  • £26.50-£31.50
Thames Ditton, Surrey, UK

Harry Hawkes Summer Raceday

Run over a fast, flat and scenic multi-terrain course that offers great PB opportunities, the event combines a perfect English village atmosphere with professional race management.

  • Trail run
  • 10 miler
An inclusive city centre run past some of Glasgow's most recognisable landmarks, setting the stage for the men of Scotland and beyond to make positive change to their own lives or to someone else's.
  • Sun 18 Jun
  • £31-£33
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Men's 10K Glasgow

An inclusive city centre run past some of Glasgow's most recognisable landmarks, setting the stage for the men of Scotland and beyond to make positive change to their own lives or to someone else's.

  • 5K run
An inclusive city centre run past some of Glasgow's most recognisable landmarks to engage women in physical activity whilst promoting health and well-being all year round.
  • Sun 18 Jun
  • £24.75-£27.25
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Women's 10K Glasgow

An inclusive city centre run past some of Glasgow's most recognisable landmarks to engage women in physical activity whilst promoting health and well-being all year round.

  • 10K run
Battle through the mud under the watchful eye of Belvoir Castle, this Tough Mudder favourite comes complete with thick mud, rolling green hills and a selection of the best obstacles ever compiled.
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 Jun
  • £15-£109
Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Tough Mudder Midlands

Battle through the mud under the watchful eye of Belvoir Castle, this Tough Mudder favourite comes complete with thick mud, rolling green hills and a selection of the best obstacles ever compiled.

  • Obstacle race 5
  • Mud run 2
Epic, Brutal, Relentless. A multi-award winning 24-hour ultra trail race. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course. How far can you run in 24 hours?
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 Jun
  • £85-£115
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK

Endure24 | Leeds

Epic, Brutal, Relentless. A multi-award winning 24-hour ultra trail race. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course. How far can you run in 24 hours?

  • Multi-terrain run
Start with a great sea swim in the warm waters of Torquay Beach then on to the bikes for a closed road and flat bike leg. Finally there's a run with views of the sea. What a venue!
  • Sun 25 Jun
  • £29-£63
Torquay, Devon, UK

English Riviera Triathlon

Start with a great sea swim in the warm waters of Torquay Beach then on to the bikes for a closed road and flat bike leg. Finally there's a run with views of the sea. What a venue!

  • Olympic triathlon
  • Sprint triathlon
  • Novice triathlon
  • Standard aquabike
  • Sprint aquabike
  • Standard aquathlon
  • Sprint aquathlon
  • Fun run 3
The UK's favourite ultramarathon along the UK's oldest path. 100K and 50K trail routes, supported all the way, with a legendary basecamp overnight option.
  • Sat 8 - Sun 9 Jul
  • £85-£235
Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones

The UK's favourite ultramarathon along the UK's oldest path. 100K and 50K trail routes, supported all the way, with a legendary basecamp overnight option.

  • 50K ultra run 2
  • 100K ultra run 3
Your city, your run. This is the summer's greatest celebration of running in central London, with iconic sights, entertainment and cheering fans at every kilometre!
  • Sun 9 Jul
  • £48.15
  • 12 charities
London, UK

ASICS London 10K

Your city, your run. This is the summer's greatest celebration of running in central London, with iconic sights, entertainment and cheering fans at every kilometre!

  • 10K run
Race through narrow, cobbled streets, alongside the River Wear and past Durham's historic cathedral, the backdrop for all of the races in this midsummer celebration of running!
  • Thu 13 - Sat 15 Jul
  • £9-£45
Durham, County Durham, UK

Durham City Run Festival

Race through narrow, cobbled streets, alongside the River Wear and past Durham's historic cathedral, the backdrop for all of the races in this midsummer celebration of running!

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Fun run
  • Multi-terrain run
Tough Mudder is bringing the signature obstacles to the heart of Manchester and there will be more than enough water obstacle-packed action for the whole gang. Are you ready?
  • Sat 15 - Sun 16 Jul
  • £15-£94
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Tough Mudder Manchester

Tough Mudder is bringing the signature obstacles to the heart of Manchester and there will be more than enough water obstacle-packed action for the whole gang. Are you ready?

  • Obstacle race 4
  • Mud run 2
Race through the glorious rural idyll of Yorkshire and Howardian Hills on an action packed weekend of high energy multi sport events including triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, swim and run.
  • Sat 22 - Sun 23 Jul
  • £26-£221
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Castle Howard | Castle Race Series

Race through the glorious rural idyll of Yorkshire and Howardian Hills on an action packed weekend of high energy multi sport events including triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, swim and run.

  • Half Ironman
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Sprint triathlon 2
  • Super sprint triathlon
  • Novice triathlon
  • Kids triathlon 4
  • Standard duathlon
  • Sprint duathlon
  • Standard aquabike
  • Sprint aquabike
  • Standard aquathlon
  • Sprint aquathlon
  • Lake swim 3
  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Middle duathlon
Spread out across the rolling dales of Yorkshire this Tough Mudder brings as many stunning views as it does heart-pounding obstacles. Come and get wet, wild and seriously muddy!
  • Sat 29 - Sun 30 Jul
  • £15-£139
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Tough Mudder Yorkshire

Spread out across the rolling dales of Yorkshire this Tough Mudder brings as many stunning views as it does heart-pounding obstacles. Come and get wet, wild and seriously muddy!

  • Obstacle race 6
  • Mud run 2
Run like the wind over perfect green fields as you take on Tough Mudder at the home of the Badminton Horse Trials. World-class obstacles, thick mud and coveted headbands plus teamwork and good vibes.
  • Sat 12 Aug
  • £15-£109
Badminton, Gloucestershire, UK

Tough Mudder South West

Run like the wind over perfect green fields as you take on Tough Mudder at the home of the Badminton Horse Trials. World-class obstacles, thick mud and coveted headbands plus teamwork and good vibes.

  • Obstacle race 2
  • Fun run 2

Autumn running events

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Great North Run
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Great North Run

Join the biggest half marathon in the world by running with WaterAid!

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Join Team Mind for this beautiful city run and join the fight for better mental health! Wear your Mind running vest with pride and enjoy a fantastic support package.
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • £35 + £350 fundraising
London, UK

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Mind

Join Team Mind for this beautiful city run and join the fight for better mental health! Wear your Mind running vest with pride and enjoy a fantastic support package.

  • Half marathon
Part of a one-day running festival promising a party atmosphere on a landmark-packed route which follows the course of the famous marathon itself. Charity places now available for 2023.
  • Sun 3 Sep
  • £54-£56
  • 9 charities
London, UK

The Big Half

Part of a one-day running festival promising a party atmosphere on a landmark-packed route which follows the course of the famous marathon itself. Charity places now available for 2023.

  • Half marathon
The running festival of the world's biggest and best half marathon boasting a warm North East welcome, unbeatable atmosphere and distances to suit all abilities.
  • Fri 8 - Sun 10 Sep
  • £22.50-£59
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

Great North Run Weekend

The running festival of the world's biggest and best half marathon boasting a warm North East welcome, unbeatable atmosphere and distances to suit all abilities.

  • Half marathon
  • 5K run
  • Fun run 3
If you're looking for up-to-the-neck, concrete-thick mud then this is the Tough Mudder for you. Packed full of teamwork-demanding obstacles, this event is renowned for being the muddiest ever.
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 Sep
  • £15-£149
Malpas, Cheshire, UK

Tough Mudder North West

If you're looking for up-to-the-neck, concrete-thick mud then this is the Tough Mudder for you. Packed full of teamwork-demanding obstacles, this event is renowned for being the muddiest ever.

  • Obstacle race 6
  • Mud run 2
Race along the River Severn and through the heart of this leafy city on closed roads as part of this full weekend of running, including brand new events for 2023!
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 Sep
  • £8-£45
Worcester, Worcestershire, UK

Worcester City Runs

Race along the River Severn and through the heart of this leafy city on closed roads as part of this full weekend of running, including brand new events for 2023!

  • Fun run 3
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
An officially chip-timed, challenging mixed terrain 10K in the stunning grounds of the Chatsworth estate. There is a 3K fun run for children, or adults who wish to take on a shorter distance.
  • Sun 17 Sep
  • £4-£21
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Chatsworth 10K and Fun Run

An officially chip-timed, challenging mixed terrain 10K in the stunning grounds of the Chatsworth estate. There is a 3K fun run for children, or adults who wish to take on a shorter distance.

  • 10K run
  • Fun run
One of the biggest Tough Mudder events of the season! You won't be lacking helping hands on this course plus you can be sure of a surprise or two as this is the venue for testing out new obstacles.
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 Sep
  • £15-£149
Horsham, West Sussex, UK

Tough Mudder London South

One of the biggest Tough Mudder events of the season! You won't be lacking helping hands on this course plus you can be sure of a surprise or two as this is the venue for testing out new obstacles.

  • Obstacle race 6
  • Mud run 2
The spectacular Hever Castle plays host to an action packed weekend of high energy multi sport events including triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, swim and run races for all ages and abilities.
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 Sep
  • £25-£207
Edenbridge, Kent, UK

Hever Castle | Castle Race Series

The spectacular Hever Castle plays host to an action packed weekend of high energy multi sport events including triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, swim and run races for all ages and abilities.

  • Half Ironman
  • Olympic triathlon 2
  • Sprint triathlon 3
  • Super sprint triathlon
  • Novice triathlon
  • Kids triathlon 4
  • Standard duathlon
  • Sprint duathlon
  • Standard aquabike
  • Sprint aquabike
  • Lake swim 3
  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
A capital city 10K on a flat course with closed roads and world-famous landmarks! An uplifting experience with cheering crowds and a great medal with a family-friendly run and wellness festival too.
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • £20-£39
London, UK

Vitality London 10,000

A capital city 10K on a flat course with closed roads and world-famous landmarks! An uplifting experience with cheering crowds and a great medal with a family-friendly run and wellness festival too.

  • 10K run
  • Fun run
A seriously flat and rapid course with downhill sections along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse with a grandstand finish!
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • £32-£34
  • 3 charities
Musselburgh, East Lothian, UK

Scottish 10K

A seriously flat and rapid course with downhill sections along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse with a grandstand finish!

  • 10K run
A world record-breaking road race around one of the most historic cities in the world on a route featuring Brandenburg Gate and many other iconic sights. Charity places now available for 2023.
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • £150
  • 14 charities
Berlin, Germany

BMW Berlin Marathon

A world record-breaking road race around one of the most historic cities in the world on a route featuring Brandenburg Gate and many other iconic sights. Charity places now available for 2023.

  • Marathon
A seriously flat and rapid point-to-point course with a downhill profile along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse with a grandstand finish!
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • £40.25-£42.25
  • 3 charities
Tranent, East Lothian, UK

Scottish Half Marathon

A seriously flat and rapid point-to-point course with a downhill profile along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse with a grandstand finish!

  • Half marathon
An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage! Family races, huge crowd support and an extensive Runners' Village too.
  • Sat 30 Sep - Sun 1 Oct
  • £2-£46
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK

Cardiff Half Marathon Weekend

An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage! Family races, huge crowd support and an extensive Runners' Village too.

  • Half marathon
  • Fun run 3
An inclusive celebration of running and everything that’s incredible about Glasgow, with events for all abilities on landmark-packed routes with cheering locals, entertainment zones and music.
  • Sat 30 Sep - Sun 1 Oct
  • £13-£42
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Great Scottish Run

An inclusive celebration of running and everything that’s incredible about Glasgow, with events for all abilities on landmark-packed routes with cheering locals, entertainment zones and music.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Fun run 2
Britain's most beautiful marathon returns in 2023, complete with a full complement of duathlons, trail runs and junior fun runs, all enjoying the stunning backdrop of Kielder Water.
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Oct
  • £8-£83
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon Weekend

Britain's most beautiful marathon returns in 2023, complete with a full complement of duathlons, trail runs and junior fun runs, all enjoying the stunning backdrop of Kielder Water.

  • Standard duathlon
  • 10K run
  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • Fun run 2
Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. A weekend festival with a range of runs to suit all abilities - featuring kids events, a glow run and a coastal half marathon with long stretches of sea views.
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Oct
  • £14-£41.75
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Run Bournemouth

Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. A weekend festival with a range of runs to suit all abilities - featuring kids events, a glow run and a coastal half marathon with long stretches of sea views.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Fun run 3
  • 5K run 2
A multi-award event and three-time winner of the 'UK's Best Marathon Up to 5,000 Runners' and the UK’s only marathon from the City of Chester, plus a rare Metric Marathon on race day too!
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • £10-£59
Chester, Cheshire, UK

MBNA Chester Marathon and Metric Marathon

A multi-award event and three-time winner of the 'UK's Best Marathon Up to 5,000 Runners' and the UK’s only marathon from the City of Chester, plus a rare Metric Marathon on race day too!

  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • Fun run
A stunning central London half marathon taking in four Royal Parks in autumn and some of the capital's world-famous landmarks on closed roads. Charity places now available for 2023.
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • £59
  • 50 charities
London, UK

Royal Parks Half Marathon

A stunning central London half marathon taking in four Royal Parks in autumn and some of the capital's world-famous landmarks on closed roads. Charity places now available for 2023.

  • Half marathon
The historic Olympic Stadium is the base for the weekend's events taking place on fast, beautiful courses past some of the city's greatest sights. Family races, sightseeing City Run, expo and more.
  • Thu 12 - Sun 15 Oct
  • €3.50-£95
Amsterdam, Netherlands

TCS Amsterdam Marathon Weekend

The historic Olympic Stadium is the base for the weekend's events taking place on fast, beautiful courses past some of the city's greatest sights. Family races, sightseeing City Run, expo and more.

  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Fun run
The Great South Run has been the world's most famous 10-mile run for over 30 years and is the main event of a weekend of seafront running for all abilities, with great crowds, music and atmosphere!
  • Sat 14 - Sun 15 Oct
  • £19-£48
Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

Great South Run Weekend

The Great South Run has been the world's most famous 10-mile run for over 30 years and is the main event of a weekend of seafront running for all abilities, with great crowds, music and atmosphere!

  • 10 miler
  • 5K run
  • Fun run 2
Recreate the mud, sweat and pain of Commando training on the ultimate endurance obstacle course race, offering 6K and 12K options obstacle races with a twist.
  • Sat 14 - Sun 15 Oct
  • £45-£230
Edenbridge, Kent, UK

Hever Castle Commando

Recreate the mud, sweat and pain of Commando training on the ultimate endurance obstacle course race, offering 6K and 12K options obstacle races with a twist.

  • Obstacle race 4
Whether you’re aiming to smash your PB or just cross the finish line, the Yorkshire Marathon is the perfect experience for beginners and experienced runners alike - with a 10 mile and relay run too.
  • Sun 15 Oct
  • £25-£60
York, North Yorkshire, UK

The Yorkshire Marathon and 10 Mile

Whether you’re aiming to smash your PB or just cross the finish line, the Yorkshire Marathon is the perfect experience for beginners and experienced runners alike - with a 10 mile and relay run too.

  • Marathon
  • 10 miler
Round off the season with a flat and fast half on fully closed roads with some of the best crowd support around and receive your chunky medal near Old Trafford.
  • Sun 15 Oct
  • £35.50-£37.50
  • 7 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Manchester Half Marathon

Round off the season with a flat and fast half on fully closed roads with some of the best crowd support around and receive your chunky medal near Old Trafford.

  • Half marathon
Fast and flat through the historic streets of Bath on a two-lap course which avoids the city's surrounding hills. Voted 3rd best UK running event by the Daily Telegraph.
  • Sun 15 Oct
  • £48.50
  • 10 charities
Bath, Somerset, UK

Bath Half Marathon

Fast and flat through the historic streets of Bath on a two-lap course which avoids the city's surrounding hills. Voted 3rd best UK running event by the Daily Telegraph.

  • Half marathon
A fast, flat and famous half marathon, starting and finishing in the historic ancient marketplace, and the perfect finale to the summer racing season on a scenic and pleasurable run.
  • Sun 22 Oct
  • £40-£42
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, UK

Royal Borough of Kingston Half Marathon

A fast, flat and famous half marathon, starting and finishing in the historic ancient marketplace, and the perfect finale to the summer racing season on a scenic and pleasurable run.

  • Half marathon
An inclusive city centre run past some of Edinburgh's most recognisable landmarks, setting the stage for the men of Scotland and beyond to make positive change to their own lives or to someone else's.
  • Sun 22 Oct
  • £31-£33
  • 2 charities
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Men's 10K Edinburgh

An inclusive city centre run past some of Edinburgh's most recognisable landmarks, setting the stage for the men of Scotland and beyond to make positive change to their own lives or to someone else's.

  • 10K run
An inclusive city centre run past some of Edinburgh's most recognisable landmarks to engage women in physical activity whilst promoting health and well-being all year round.
  • Sun 22 Oct
  • £24.75-£34
  • 2 charities
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Women's 10K Edinburgh

An inclusive city centre run past some of Edinburgh's most recognisable landmarks to engage women in physical activity whilst promoting health and well-being all year round.

  • 10K run
Europe's 5th largest marathon follows a city centre lap perfect for marathon running. Much-loved and always oversubscribed, it's super-friendly and unmissable. Charity places now available for 2023.
  • Sun 29 Oct
  • £110
  • 2 charities
Dublin, Ireland

Irish Life Dublin Marathon

Europe's 5th largest marathon follows a city centre lap perfect for marathon running. Much-loved and always oversubscribed, it's super-friendly and unmissable. Charity places now available for 2023.

  • Marathon
Come and explore the trails of Woodbury Common on this well-loved event! Professionally chip timed, with a finish line beer and bottle opener medal to help open it!
  • Sat 4 Nov
  • £17-£28
Budleigh Salterton, Devon, UK

Devon Trail Races

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

  • 10K run
  • CaniCross
  • Half marathon
  • 5K run
  • Trail run
The festival of the largest marathon in the world bringing together tens of thousands of people to celebrate New York City with a family race, 5K, expo or the prestigious marathon itself.
  • Sun 5 Nov
  • £30-£295
New York City, New York, USA

TCS New York City Marathon

The festival of the largest marathon in the world bringing together tens of thousands of people to celebrate New York City with a family race, 5K, expo or the prestigious marathon itself.

  • Marathon
  • 5K run
Take on a physical endurance race from the home of the British Army to the iconic finish line at HMS Victory to honour the servicemen and women who have sacrificed so much for our nation.
  • Sat 11 Nov
  • £40-£75
Aldershot, Hampshire, UK

Race to Remember

Take on a physical endurance race from the home of the British Army to the iconic finish line at HMS Victory to honour the servicemen and women who have sacrificed so much for our nation.

  • Ultra run
  • Charity run

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TCS London Marathon
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TCS London Marathon

Join the UK's biggest marathon with the NSPCC and gain brilliant support, including a bespoke training plan!

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Grab discounted entry with a Rethink charity place! Get muddy and join the mission to support people living with mental illness.
  • Sun 7 May
  • £35 + £250 fundraising
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

Tough Mudder London West | 10K Sunday

Rethink Mental Illness

Grab discounted entry with a Rethink charity place! Get muddy and join the mission to support people living with mental illness.

  • 10 km multi terrain running
Save over 50% on entry fees with a Team Stroke charity place and get a running vest to wear with pride too! Make the miles count for stroke survivors.
  • Sun 21 May
  • £15 + £150 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run | 10K

Stroke Association

Save over 50% on entry fees with a Team Stroke charity place and get a running vest to wear with pride too! Make the miles count for stroke survivors.

  • 10 km road running
Join Team Mind in this beautiful coastal marathon and join the fight for better mental health! Wear your Mind running vest with pride this April but hurry - places nearly sold out!
  • Sun 2 Apr
  • £10 + £500 fundraising
  • Entries closed
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon

Mind

Join Team Mind in this beautiful coastal marathon and join the fight for better mental health! Wear your Mind running vest with pride this April but hurry - places nearly sold out!

  • Entries closed
  • 26.2 miles road running
Great North Run
Do it for charity

Great North Run

Enjoy an incredible race experience with the Royal British Legion!

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Run the Hackney Half for a Hackney Hospice and save ££s! All Team St Joseph's runners will get free physio support, welcome evening, post-race massage, on the day cheers and much more.
  • Sun 21 May
  • £25 + £250 fundraising
London, UK

Hackney Half Marathon

St Joseph's Hospice

Run the Hackney Half for a Hackney Hospice and save ££s! All Team St Joseph's runners will get free physio support, welcome evening, post-race massage, on the day cheers and much more.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Do it for charity

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Race this popular half marathon with Mind, enjoying superb support from their cheer squad and extra perks!

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Run for #TeamNSPCC on London Marathon day this April and support their important work keeping children safe, both online and offline. Entry is £1 - go for it!
  • Sun 23 Apr
  • £1 + £150 fundraising
  • Entries close in 6 days
Anywhere

Virtual TCS London Marathon

NSPCC

Run for #TeamNSPCC on London Marathon day this April and support their important work keeping children safe, both online and offline. Entry is £1 - go for it!

  • Entries close in 6 days
  • Marathon

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