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.

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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
  • £20-£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
Taking THE ROC into the Lake District, this is an opportunity to test your resolve and focus in one of the most inspiring locations in Europe. Face up to the mountain.
  • Sat 6 Sep
  • £240-£260
Ulverston, Cumbria, UK

THE ROC ENGLAND

Taking THE ROC into the Lake District, this is an opportunity to test your resolve and focus in one of the most inspiring locations in Europe. Face up to the mountain.

  • 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
Join thousands of other riders taking on miles of technical terrain with superb views, conquering Europe's biggest charity mountain bike event to fund lifesaving research.
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • £45-£60
  • 20% off
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, UK

London to Brighton Off-Road Bike Ride

Join thousands of other riders taking on miles of technical terrain with superb views, conquering Europe's biggest charity mountain bike event to fund lifesaving research.

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

Events coming up

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

Ride Cornwall’s stunning coastline and celebrate with a proper pint! Scenic routes along the stunning West Coast of Cornwall plus free St Ives Brewery beer at the finish line!
  • Sun 11 May
  • £30-£37.50
Saint Ives, Cornwall, UK

St Ives Brewery Sportive

Ride Cornwall’s stunning coastline and celebrate with a proper pint! Scenic routes along the stunning West Coast of Cornwall plus free St Ives Brewery beer at the finish line!

  • Sportive 2
King of the castle, or dirty rascal? Expect some tough climbs after departing the imposing Tonbridge Castle with 800 other riders and experience some amazing views across the Kent countryside.
  • Sun 11 May
  • £36.50-£58.50
Tonbridge, Kent, UK

RIDE Castle

King of the castle, or dirty rascal? Expect some tough climbs after departing the imposing Tonbridge Castle with 800 other riders and experience some amazing views across the Kent countryside.

  • Short sportive
  • Medium sportive
  • Long sportive 2
This is a great race for all standards, from the absolute beginner right through to the seasoned triathlete. The course is fast, flat and has great PB potential.
  • Sun 11 May
  • £44-£49
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK

HSV Sprint Triathlon & Aquabike

This is a great race for all standards, from the absolute beginner right through to the seasoned triathlete. The course is fast, flat and has great PB potential.

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Sprint aquabike
MacTuff Kids is a challenging obstacle course event for children of all ages as well as the adults that accompany them.
  • Sun 11 May
  • £21.90
Fife, UK

MacTuff Kids Fife

MacTuff Kids is a challenging obstacle course event for children of all ages as well as the adults that accompany them.

  • 3 km multi terrain running
This is race one of an exhilarating 5K summer series at Gosport offering five perfect races to make your own.
  • Tue 13 May
  • FREE-£20
Gosport, Hampshire, UK

Gosport 5K Summer Series | Race Two

This is race one of an exhilarating 5K summer series at Gosport offering five perfect races to make your own.

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
  • Fri 16 - Sun 18 May
  • £30
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival

The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.

  • 5K run 2
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • Fell run
  • + 12 more races
The ultimate coast path challenge! Walk 60 miles of the South West Coast Path over 3 days and take in the breathtaking sights and soak up the camaraderie for Children’s Hospice South West.
  • Fri 16 - Sun 18 May
  • £350
Westward Ho!, Devon, UK

Incredible Hike

The ultimate coast path challenge! Walk 60 miles of the South West Coast Path over 3 days and take in the breathtaking sights and soak up the camaraderie for Children’s Hospice South West.

  • 60 miles hiking
A trekking challenge along the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with sea views, glades, tall ridges and wild walking in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust. You are in for a treat!
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
  • £20-£30
Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK

Follow the Seagulls | Isle of Wight

A trekking challenge along the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with sea views, glades, tall ridges and wild walking in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust. You are in for a treat!

  • Charity walk 2
Take the opportunity to swim in a superb lake swimming venue where you’re not normally allowed to swim! Come and make a weekend of it with lakeside camping too.
  • Sat 17 May
  • £29-£55
Lifton, Devon, UK

Roadford Lake Swim

Take the opportunity to swim in a superb lake swimming venue where you’re not normally allowed to swim! Come and make a weekend of it with lakeside camping too.

  • Lake swim 5
Venture to the exquisite landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, through Callander and past stunning Lochs and waterfalls to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 17 May
  • £20-£25
Callander, Stirling, UK

Big Hike | The Trossachs

Venture to the exquisite landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, through Callander and past stunning Lochs and waterfalls to help beat cancer step by step.

  • Hike 3
A choice of multi-sports events including triathlon, relay triathlon and aquabike at a stunning watersports venue with immaculate water quality, scenic routes, a custom designed medal and much more.
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
  • £68-£140
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

ATW Box End Triathlon

A choice of multi-sports events including triathlon, relay triathlon and aquabike at a stunning watersports venue with immaculate water quality, scenic routes, a custom designed medal and much more.

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Sprint aquabike
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Standard aquabike
  • Half Ironman
  • + 1 more race
Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
  • £39-£199
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge

Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!

  • Trail run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • + 1 more race
By popular demand Sportiva Events have added an extra Roadford Lake trail race to our schedule.
  • Sat 17 May
  • £10-£24
Lifton, Devon, UK

Roadford Lake Trail Races

By popular demand Sportiva Events have added an extra Roadford Lake trail race to our schedule.

  • Fun run 2
  • 5K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
A day of gravel riding in the heart of Kent, discovering the North Downs and back alleys of Medieval Canterbury on car-free trails, bridleways, byways and quiet lanes.
  • Sat 17 May
  • £30
Ashford, Kent, UK

Activ Gravel Canterbury Trails

A day of gravel riding in the heart of Kent, discovering the North Downs and back alleys of Medieval Canterbury on car-free trails, bridleways, byways and quiet lanes.

  • 80 km gravel riding + 900 m ascent
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
  • £45-£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
One of the biggest charity sportives in the East, where experienced riders cover a fast and furious sportive or newer riders tackle their first long-distance on flat and forgiving terrain.
  • Sun 18 May
  • £36.50-£48.50
Woodbridge, UK

RIDE Suffolk Sunrise

One of the biggest charity sportives in the East, where experienced riders cover a fast and furious sportive or newer riders tackle their first long-distance on flat and forgiving terrain.

  • Sportive 3
Triathlon and swim events at Roadford Lake, offering a range of distances to suit all ability levels in a safe environment, with camping options to enjoy the area after your event.
  • Sun 18 May
  • £58-£135
Lifton, Devon, UK

Roadford Lake Triathlon

Triathlon and swim events at Roadford Lake, offering a range of distances to suit all ability levels in a safe environment, with camping options to enjoy the area after your event.

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Half Ironman
Race in Bronte Country on the spectacular Moors surrounding Haworth, West Yorkshire with a bespoke medal, goodies and treats for all finishers.
  • Sun 18 May
  • £24-£42
Keighley, West Yorkshire, UK

Wuthering Heights

Race in Bronte Country on the spectacular Moors surrounding Haworth, West Yorkshire with a bespoke medal, goodies and treats for all finishers.

  • Trail run 3
  • 10 miler
  • Marathon
Now into its second year! It’s a superb swimming venue and the quiet rolling roads make such a good bike course that it was used for the 2023 Masters National Road Race champs. Lakeside camping too!
  • Sun 18 May
  • £51-£69
Lifton, Devon, UK

Roadford Lake Aquabike

Now into its second year! It’s a superb swimming venue and the quiet rolling roads make such a good bike course that it was used for the 2023 Masters National Road Race champs. Lakeside camping too!

  • Standard aquabike
  • Sprint aquabike
Challenge yourself to a hike in the beautiful Surrey Hills and support the Armed Forces community, featuring Centenary Wood which commemorates the sacrifices made in WW1.
  • Sun 18 May
  • £25
Epsom, Surrey, UK

Poppy Hike

Challenge yourself to a hike in the beautiful Surrey Hills and support the Armed Forces community, featuring Centenary Wood which commemorates the sacrifices made in WW1.

  • Charity walk 3
Zig Zag Running is 5 years old this month so why not come along and celebrate?! You are promised lots of cake!
  • Sun 18 May
  • £31-£36
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK

The Birthday Run

Zig Zag Running is 5 years old this month so why not come along and celebrate?! You are promised lots of cake!

  • Multi-terrain run 2
If you want to treat yourself or a loved one to some fun and self care with a local race, then look no further; the Rye 10 & 5 Mile is a joy to race.
  • Sun 18 May
  • £21-£30
Rye, East Sussex, UK

Rye 10 & 5 Mile

If you want to treat yourself or a loved one to some fun and self care with a local race, then look no further; the Rye 10 & 5 Mile is a joy to race.

  • Road run
  • 10 miler
Gravel and single track south of the Thames on trails you simply didn't know existed!
  • Sun 18 May
  • £40
London, UK

Southern Grit

Gravel and single track south of the Thames on trails you simply didn't know existed!

  • Gravel events 2
Really Muddy Aberdeen is a challenging mud based run with natural terrain forming obstacles The 3km event is suitable for children of all ages as well as the adults that accompany them.
  • Sun 18 May
  • £21.90-£32.90
Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, UK

MacTuff Really Muddy Aberdeen

Really Muddy Aberdeen is a challenging mud based run with natural terrain forming obstacles The 3km event is suitable for children of all ages as well as the adults that accompany them.

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 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
  • £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
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
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
  • £12-£260
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Outlaw Half Nottingham Weekend

This popular weekend of multisport welcomes everyone to a wide range of activities, lively event village, grandstand seating, youth events plus some exciting new additions!

  • Fun run 2
  • Sprint triathlon
  • Middle aquabike
  • Half Ironman
  • 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