Events calendar 2025

Events calendar 2025

1000's of runs, rides, swims, walks, triathlons and other outdoor events.

HIGHLANDER Lake District

HIGHLANDER Lake District

Join a renowned multi-day backpacking adventure through the iconic Lake District.

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XTERRA Snowdonia Trail Marathon

XTERRA Snowdonia Trail Marathon

A stunning Trail Marathon, Ultra Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 24hr event starting and finishing in Wales' outdoor capital, Llanberis.

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UK events

The biggest events calendar in the UK with 1000's of runs, rides, swims, walks, triathlons & other outdoor events - from local club races to the biggest mass participation events in the world. Choose your event type or scroll down to see what's coming up.

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The Childhood Day Mile
Childhood Day 2025

The Childhood Day Mile

Move a mile on 6 June with friends, family or colleagues to help keep children safe.

Enter free
The award winning 10km-ish trail run is back for a third year and takes in quiet country lanes, off-road trails, moorland and rivers within Nidderdale AONB as part of the annual village Family Fete.
  • Sun 8 Jun
  • £22
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

Crackpots Trail Run

The award winning 10km-ish trail run is back for a third year and takes in quiet country lanes, off-road trails, moorland and rivers within Nidderdale AONB as part of the annual village Family Fete.

  • 11 km trail running
Explore England's only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the outstanding beauty of its cliffs, fossils and landforms, to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • £20-£25
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Big Hike | Jurassic Coast

Explore England's only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the outstanding beauty of its cliffs, fossils and landforms, to help beat cancer step by step.

  • Hike 3
Join the HIGHLANDER HERCULES multi-day adventure of backpacking through the iconic Lake District. You'll see everything from Scafell Pike - its highest mountain, to Wastwater - its deepest lake.
  • Wed 2 - Sun 6 Jul
  • £409-£449
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

HIGHLANDER Lake District | Hercules

Join the HIGHLANDER HERCULES multi-day adventure of backpacking through the iconic Lake District. You'll see everything from Scafell Pike - its highest mountain, to Wastwater - its deepest lake.

  • 5 days hiking
HIGHLANDER Lake District
1-5 days

HIGHLANDER Lake District

Experience a renowned hiking festival in the iconic Lake District National Park this summer.

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Great Run events

Great Run events

Browse some of the biggest events in the world! Great Run create brilliant opportunities to get active outdoors and make unforgettable memories too.

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Welcome to the XTERRA Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri, a stunning Trail Marathon, Ultra Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 24hr event starting and finishing in Wales' outdoor capital, Llanberis.
  • Sat 12 - Sun 13 Jul
  • £31.99-£251.99
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

XTERRA Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri Events

Welcome to the XTERRA Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri, a stunning Trail Marathon, Ultra Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 24hr event starting and finishing in Wales' outdoor capital, Llanberis.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run 2
Ripon Triathlon Festival
The Brownlee Foundation

Ripon Triathlon Festival

Fun and friendly for all levels including sprint, standard, swims, aquabike, relay and juniors.

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Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim
Featured

Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim

Discover what you can do this year! Take the plunge and sign up to this epic 1.4-mile sea-swim this summer.

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Trek by torchlight through the night and reach the summit of Yr Wyddfa Snowdon by dawn. With the moon as your backdrop, climb the highest mountain in England and Wales through the night.
  • Sat 12 - Sun 13 Jul
  • £65
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Yr Wyddfa Snowdon Summit at Sunrise

Trek by torchlight through the night and reach the summit of Yr Wyddfa Snowdon by dawn. With the moon as your backdrop, climb the highest mountain in England and Wales through the night.

  • 9 miles hiking + 1085 m ascent
Face up to the mountain in one of Europe's most inspiring locations. From Windermere to Coniston to summit England's highest mountain, if you love a tough and rewarding challenge - you'll thrive.
  • Sat 6 Sep
  • £240-£260
Ulverston, Cumbria, UK

THE ROC ENGLAND

Face up to the mountain in one of Europe's most inspiring locations. From Windermere to Coniston to summit England's highest mountain, if you love a tough and rewarding challenge - you'll thrive.

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • 92 km road cycling
  • 18.5 km multi terrain running
A renowned, challenging and unique event where the toughness of the course is only matched by the stunning scenery of the Lake District National Park. Not just another race but highly demanding.
  • Sun 7 Sep
  • £99-£120
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Helvellyn Triathlon

A renowned, challenging and unique event where the toughness of the course is only matched by the stunning scenery of the Lake District National Park. Not just another race but highly demanding.

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • 59 km road cycling
  • 15 km trail running
The Great North Run is the world's biggest and best half marathon, attracting 60,000 runners each year to its iconic 13.1 mile route, jam-packed with entertainment, music and finish line party!
  • Sun 7 Sep
  • £65
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK

Great North Run

The Great North Run is the world's biggest and best half marathon, attracting 60,000 runners each year to its iconic 13.1 mile route, jam-packed with entertainment, music and finish line party!

  • 13.1 miles road running + 404 ft ascent
Pedal Paddle Peak Snowdon
Early bird

Pedal Paddle Peak Snowdon

This famous triple event hits Wales! Tackle a 24-mile pedal, 2.5-mile paddle, summit Snowdon, then party!

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Experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands and conquer the highest peak in Britain with Muscular Dystrophy UK to help change the future of muscle wasting conditions.
  • Fri 12 - Sun 14 Sep
  • £95
  • 50% off
Fort William, Highland, UK

Ben Nevis Trek

Experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands and conquer the highest peak in Britain with Muscular Dystrophy UK to help change the future of muscle wasting conditions.

50% off with code

  • 1 day hiking + 1345 m ascent
A trekking challenge taking in moorland, ancient monuments, waterfalls, stunning coastal views and smuggler's coves in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • £20-£30
Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK

Follow the Seagulls | Yorkshire

A trekking challenge taking in moorland, ancient monuments, waterfalls, stunning coastal views and smuggler's coves in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust.

  • Charity walk 2
A trekking challenge with tranquil forests, historic castles, quaint fishing villages and beautiful beaches to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • £20-£30
St Andrews, Fife, UK

Follow the Seagulls | Scotland

A trekking challenge with tranquil forests, historic castles, quaint fishing villages and beautiful beaches to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.

  • Charity walk 2
Come and tackle miles of technical terrain with superb views on a dirt adventure you'll never forget! It's Europe's largest charity mountain bike ride, and you're invited to join in.
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • £45-£60
  • 20% off
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, UK

London to Brighton Off-Road Bike Ride

Come and tackle miles of technical terrain with superb views on a dirt adventure you'll never forget! It's Europe's largest charity mountain bike ride, and you're invited to join in.

20% off with code

  • Charity bike ride 2
Are you Trailwalker strong? As a team of four, trek 100km non-stop across the South Downs in under 30 hours.
  • Fri 19 - Sun 21 Sep
  • £65-£300
Horndean, Hampshire, UK

Trailwalker

Are you Trailwalker strong? As a team of four, trek 100km non-stop across the South Downs in under 30 hours.

  • 100 km trekking
Bike it. Hike it. Paddle it. Give it a go! Help support those affected by mental illness by taking on a triple challenge exclusive to Rethink Mental Illness.
  • Fri 26 - Sat 27 Sep
  • 1 night from £55
  • Now only £39
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Snowdon Triple Challenge

Bike it. Hike it. Paddle it. Give it a go! Help support those affected by mental illness by taking on a triple challenge exclusive to Rethink Mental Illness.

Now only £39

  • 10 miles road cycling + 220 m ascent
  • 9 miles hiking + 945 m ascent
  • 2.5 miles kayaking
Royal Parks Half Marathon
13.1-mile goal

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Jog or run traffic-free through four gorgeous London parks and admire world-famous landmarks along the way!

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Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. Run along both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers on a stunning coastal route as part of the Run Bournemouth weekend running festival.
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £44.75-£50
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Bournemouth Half Marathon

Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. Run along both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers on a stunning coastal route as part of the Run Bournemouth weekend running festival.

  • 13.1 miles road running

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Runs, rides, swims, walks, triathlons & other outdoor events coming up next weekend.

A series of fast-paced guided gravel rides from London, perfect for serious riders skilled at off-road cycling.
  • Fri 23 May
  • £50
London, UK

Landrace to Whitstable

A series of fast-paced guided gravel rides from London, perfect for serious riders skilled at off-road cycling.

  • 140 km gravel riding
Get active in the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning South Galway in the discipline of your choice! Recruit your friends and celebrate your challenge in the festival village.
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
  • £35-£245
Gort, Ireland

Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival

Get active in the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning South Galway in the discipline of your choice! Recruit your friends and celebrate your challenge in the festival village.

  • Sprint triathlon 3
  • Super sprint triathlon
  • Novice triathlon
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Half Ironman
  • + 17 more races
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.
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
  • £34-£165
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

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.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run 2
  • + 1 more race
Walk, jog or run the capital-to-coast route with 2,000 other adventurers over a range of distance options available and superb support all the way, for all abilities and experience levels.
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
  • £89-£199
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge

Walk, jog or run the capital-to-coast route with 2,000 other adventurers over a range of distance options available and superb support all the way, for all abilities and experience levels.

  • Trail run 3
  • Ultra run 2
  • Marathon
  • 100K ultra run 2
A fantastic day of cycling from the picturesque Towcester Mill Brewery, exploring the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside to return to the warm hospitality of the brewery.
  • Sat 24 May
  • £30-£37.50
Towcester, Northamptonshire, UK

Towcester Mill Brewery Sportive

A fantastic day of cycling from the picturesque Towcester Mill Brewery, exploring the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside to return to the warm hospitality of the brewery.

  • Sportive 2
Take on this multi-activity event and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.
  • Sun 25 May
  • £58-£120
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

Dorney Triathlon | May

Take on this multi-activity event and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.

  • Super sprint triathlon
  • Sprint triathlon
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Sprint aquabike
  • Standard aquabike
We all love to be beside the seaside, so why not enjoy a trail run from the coast at Hornsea in East Yorkshire? You can grab yourself fish and chips and an ice cream from the front after the race.
  • Sun 25 May
  • £14-£42
Hornsea, East Yorkshire, UK

WooHoo it's Hornsea

We all love to be beside the seaside, so why not enjoy a trail run from the coast at Hornsea in East Yorkshire? You can grab yourself fish and chips and an ice cream from the front after the race.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
Get involved in this exhilarating Half Marathon or 10K in the stunning Chiltern Hills! This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers the perfect mix of challenging climbs rewarding descents.
  • Sun 25 May
  • £27-£35
Chesham, Buckinghamshire, UK

ATW Chiltern Half Marathon & 10K

Get involved in this exhilarating Half Marathon or 10K in the stunning Chiltern Hills! This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers the perfect mix of challenging climbs rewarding descents.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Bike past historic landmarks, and run beside the Great Feild at Poundbury. As you finish each leg of the course, you’ll get closer to the crowds of people cheering you on at that final stretch.
  • Sun 25 May
  • £41.50
Dorchester, Dorset, UK

The Dorchester Sprint Triathlon

Bike past historic landmarks, and run beside the Great Feild at Poundbury. As you finish each leg of the course, you’ll get closer to the crowds of people cheering you on at that final stretch.

  • 300 m pool swimming
  • 21 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
The orchards and woodlands, crisscrossed by ancient paths and tracks, are dotted with medieval magnificence and decent pubs – definitely a great day out on a gravel bike on a Sunday in Kent.
  • Sun 25 May
  • £50
Sevenoaks, Kent, UK

A Day in the Garden of England

The orchards and woodlands, crisscrossed by ancient paths and tracks, are dotted with medieval magnificence and decent pubs – definitely a great day out on a gravel bike on a Sunday in Kent.

  • 60 km gravel riding + 900 m ascent
Incorporating Sprint Triathlon 2026 World Championships Qualifier! Dorney Lake Events provides you with an opportunity to race like an elite around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue.
  • Sun 25 May
  • £80
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

Dorney Lake Draft-Legal Triathlon

Incorporating Sprint Triathlon 2026 World Championships Qualifier! Dorney Lake Events provides you with an opportunity to race like an elite around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue.

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 19 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
Take on this multi-activity event and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.
  • Wed 28 May
  • £58-£78
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

Midweek Dorney Triathlon | May

Take on this multi-activity event and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.

  • Super sprint triathlon
  • Sprint triathlon
  • Sprint aquabike
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 31 May
  • £9-£24
Yelverton, 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
Get ready to explore one of Scotland's oldest and most iconic resorts, nestled in the heart of Perthshire, experiencing breathtaking countryside, with rolling hills, lush woodlands and scenic trails.
  • Sat 31 May
  • £25
Crieff, Perth and Kinross, UK

Pink Ribbon Walk Scotland | Crieff Hydro

Get ready to explore one of Scotland's oldest and most iconic resorts, nestled in the heart of Perthshire, experiencing breathtaking countryside, with rolling hills, lush woodlands and scenic trails.

  • Charity walk 2
Take in the stunning sights of Bristol and step into serene nearby nature on the city's outskirts, as part of Bristol Walkfest - the city's month-long programme of all things walking!
  • Sat 31 May
  • £20-£35
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Walk Bristol

Take in the stunning sights of Bristol and step into serene nearby nature on the city's outskirts, as part of Bristol Walkfest - the city's month-long programme of all things walking!

  • Short walk 2
  • Challenge walk 2
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.
  • Sat 31 May - Sun 1 Jun
  • FREE-£85
Ambleside, Cumbria, UK

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.

  • Sprint orienteer
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Trail run
  • Marathon
  • + 2 more races
Ride alongside your cycling heroes, including Garmin-sponsored pro teams, and other pros to be announced soon, on the long-awaited return of the Garmin RIDEOUT.
  • Sat 31 May
  • £55
Ringwood, Hampshire, UK

Garmin Ride Out

Ride alongside your cycling heroes, including Garmin-sponsored pro teams, and other pros to be announced soon, on the long-awaited return of the Garmin RIDEOUT.

  • 82.26 km road cycling + 648 m ascent
One of the country’s most popular middle distance swim-bike-run events, delivered by triathletes for triathletes, at the beautiful and iconic Grafham Water.
  • Sun 1 Jun
  • £145-£186
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK

ATW Grafman Middle Distance Triathlon & Aquabike

One of the country’s most popular middle distance swim-bike-run events, delivered by triathletes for triathletes, at the beautiful and iconic Grafham Water.

  • Half Ironman
  • Standard aquabike
Rothwell Cakeathon takes place within Rothwell Park - a race that ends with cake. Collect your cake, your finisher's medal and enjoy the beautiful Rothwell Park.
  • Sun 1 Jun
  • £24-£56
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

'Ruddy' Rothwell's Cakeathon

Rothwell Cakeathon takes place within Rothwell Park - a race that ends with cake. Collect your cake, your finisher's medal and enjoy the beautiful Rothwell Park.

  • Multi-terrain run 3
  • 10 miler
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
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.
  • Sun 1 Jun
  • £12-£27
Reading, Berkshire, UK

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.

  • Fun run 2
  • 10K run
Start and finish in style from the fantastic grounds of a multi award-winning spa with fantastic views throughout then return to a welcome party with medal, hot food, music, fun and family games!
  • Sun 1 Jun
  • £30-£48
Sleaford, Lincolnshire, UK

The Grange Spa Sportive

Start and finish in style from the fantastic grounds of a multi award-winning spa with fantastic views throughout then return to a welcome party with medal, hot food, music, fun and family games!

  • Short sportive
  • Medium sportive
  • Long sportive
Come join the Pendle Triathlon for this annual event! Set at West Craven Sports Centre in the beautiful Lancashire countryside.
  • Sun 1 Jun
  • £30-£40
Barnoldswick, Lancashire, UK

Pendle Pool Triathlon powered by Fort Vale

Come join the Pendle Triathlon for this annual event! Set at West Craven Sports Centre in the beautiful Lancashire countryside.

  • Super sprint triathlon
  • Sprint triathlon
In its fifth 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?
  • Sun 1 Jun
  • £23-£37.50
Ware, Hertfordshire, UK

Circuit Du Sore Legs | Part Cinq

In its fifth 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?

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • + 1 more race
A fantastic social and relaxed cycle through Oxfordshire countryside from one of the best breweries in the Cotswolds, taking you along the most scenic routes - to finish with a refreshing beer.
  • Sun 1 Jun
  • £30-£37.50
Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK

Hook Norton Brewery Sportive

A fantastic social and relaxed cycle through Oxfordshire countryside from one of the best breweries in the Cotswolds, taking you along the most scenic routes - to finish with a refreshing beer.

  • Sportive 2
Move a mile on Childhood Day - the NSPCC's national day of action to help keep children safe. How you move is up to you! Get the family involved, grab a friend, or get your workplace together.
  • Fri 6 Jun
  • FREE
Anywhere

The Childhood Day Mile

Move a mile on Childhood Day - the NSPCC's national day of action to help keep children safe. How you move is up to you! Get the family involved, grab a friend, or get your workplace together.

  • 1 mile walking
Decked out in glitter face paint and accessories, you'll conquer the 10km or 15km route to support seriously ill children.
  • Fri 6 Jun
  • £12
Essex, UK

Sparkle Walk

Decked out in glitter face paint and accessories, you'll conquer the 10km or 15km route to support seriously ill children.

  • 10 km walking
The majestic château hosts this epic multi-sport weekend for athletes of all levels, complete with a range of disciplines, festival village, friendly spectators and top reviews all-round!
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £35-£375
Chantilly, France

Chateau de Chantilly Triathlon and Multisport Festival

The majestic château hosts this epic multi-sport weekend for athletes of all levels, complete with a range of disciplines, festival village, friendly spectators and top reviews all-round!

  • Ironman
  • Half Ironman
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Sprint triathlon 2
  • Super sprint triathlon
  • + 11 more races
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the South Coast Mighty Hike - where you’ll explore the stunning South Downs Way and take in spectacular coastal views to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £20-£25
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Mighty Hikes | South Coast

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the South Coast Mighty Hike - where you’ll explore the stunning South Downs Way and take in spectacular coastal views to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
A much-loved favourite in the outdoors calendar, the Dartmouth Open Water Swims offer a choice of distances in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands Beach for a wide range of swimming abilities.
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £35-£54
Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Dartmouth Open Water Swim

A much-loved favourite in the outdoors calendar, the Dartmouth Open Water Swims offer a choice of distances in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands Beach for a wide range of swimming abilities.

  • Sea swim 3
  • Tue 20 May
  • £7.50-£25
Andover, Hampshire, UK

Thruxton 10K Series Race 1 & Fun Run

Experience the thrill of running on the UK’s fastest race track, the iconic Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit! Closed roads and super safe for both the 10K and 3.8k Fun Run!

  • 10K run
  • Fun run