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Welcome to the 6-hour Boxing Day Challenge, where you can run the distance of your choice on an out-and-back route along the River Thames, with fuel stations, bespoke medal and goody bag.
  • Fri 26 Dec
  • £16-£35
Egham, Surrey, UK

Boxing Day Challenge

Welcome to the 6-hour Boxing Day Challenge, where you can run the distance of your choice on an out-and-back route along the River Thames, with fuel stations, bespoke medal and goody bag.

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • + 1 more race
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 3K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic pick and mix medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sat 27 Dec
  • £16-£18
Staines, Surrey, UK

Year End Time Turner | 3K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 3K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic pick and mix medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • All ages
  • 3 km trail running
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on an out-and-back route along an old railway line (quite flat) then receive a Rhino medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sat 3 Jan 2026
  • £16-£18
Egham, Surrey, UK

Rhino Run | 5K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on an out-and-back route along an old railway line (quite flat) then receive a Rhino medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter on your choice of distance, along the flat towpath for runners of all abilities, from novices to PB chasers!
  • Sun 11 Jan 2026
  • £15-£58
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter on your choice of distance, along the flat towpath for runners of all abilities, from novices to PB chasers!

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Marathon
  • + 2 more races
The route is exactly 5K, multi-terrain in nature, with a nice mix of minor road and trail to make for an interesting run in lovely surroundings, with fantastic views. Chip timing, prizes and medal!
  • Sun 11 Jan 2026
  • £17
Ruthin, Clwyd, UK

Vale of Clwyd 5K

The route is exactly 5K, multi-terrain in nature, with a nice mix of minor road and trail to make for an interesting run in lovely surroundings, with fantastic views. Chip timing, prizes and medal!

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running
Happy New Year Run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with a choice of distances, all along the flat, even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities from novices to PB chasers!
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £15-£56
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus Pie n Pickle Plod

Happy New Year Run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with a choice of distances, all along the flat, even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities from novices to PB chasers!

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • + 2 more races
A great venue tucked away in the Warwickshire countryside. The ground is runnable all year and the views great too. Run as many 3.3-mile laps as you wish in the time limit, then receive your goodies!
  • Fri 23 Jan 2026
  • £33.30-£39
Coventry, Warwickshire, UK

Crocodile Challenge & Canicross

A great venue tucked away in the Warwickshire countryside. The ground is runnable all year and the views great too. Run as many 3.3-mile laps as you wish in the time limit, then receive your goodies!

  • Trees not tees
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 16 & over
  • Fixed time runs
  • CaniCross
The Kirkstall Bridge 10K is a fast, flat, out-and-back canal run suitable for all runners, with a cosy, warm atmosphere at the pub afterwards.
  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
  • £20
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Kirkstall Bridge 10K

The Kirkstall Bridge 10K is a fast, flat, out-and-back canal run suitable for all runners, with a cosy, warm atmosphere at the pub afterwards.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 18 & over
  • 10 km trail running + 57 ft ascent
A 48-mile route through historical Suffolk and Norfolk, starting from Knettishall Heath Nature reserve and running north to Holme-next-the-Sea on the Norfolk Coast.
  • Sun 1 Feb 2026
  • £60
Thetford, Suffolk, UK

Peddars Way Ultra

A 48-mile route through historical Suffolk and Norfolk, starting from Knettishall Heath Nature reserve and running north to Holme-next-the-Sea on the Norfolk Coast.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Flat
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • 48 miles trail running + 1923 ft ascent
The Moonlit Meadow Run is a double Gold award-winning night trail running event and the original inspiration for the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of three night trail running events across Somerset.
  • Sat 7 Feb 2026
  • £20
Taunton, Somerset, UK

Dark Skies Series | Moonlit Meadow Run

The Moonlit Meadow Run is a double Gold award-winning night trail running event and the original inspiration for the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of three night trail running events across Somerset.

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Age 8 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
Come and join The Racoon Rocket Run and earn yourself a beautiful medal with an adorable picture of a fluffy raccoon on it! What more could you ask for?
  • Sat 14 Feb 2026
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Racoon Rocket Run

Come and join The Racoon Rocket Run and earn yourself a beautiful medal with an adorable picture of a fluffy raccoon on it! What more could you ask for?

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this Valentines. Perfect for runners of all abilities, from novices to Ultra PB chasers, this is one to warm the depths of your heart.
  • Sat 14 Feb 2026
  • £15-£56
Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK

Besotted at Bingley

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this Valentines. Perfect for runners of all abilities, from novices to Ultra PB chasers, this is one to warm the depths of your heart.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Marathon
  • + 2 more races
For this run, not only will you earn a super cute rubber duck themed medal, but also your very own rubber ducky to take home with you!
  • Sat 21 Feb 2026
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Rubber Ducky Dash

For this run, not only will you earn a super cute rubber duck themed medal, but also your very own rubber ducky to take home with you!

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
The Magna Carta events are based in scenic Runnymede right near the historic site where the treaty of Magna Carta was agreed by King John of England and signed on 15th June 1215.
  • Sat 21 Feb 2026
  • £33-£55
Egham, Surrey, UK

Magna Carta Winter

The Magna Carta events are based in scenic Runnymede right near the historic site where the treaty of Magna Carta was agreed by King John of England and signed on 15th June 1215.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Age 17-80
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
Come and join The Doughnut Dash! At this event you can earn yourself a super fun medal along with some doughnuts at the finish line to celebrate your achievement!
  • Sun 22 Feb 2026
  • £15-£34
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

The Doughnut Dash | Northampton

Come and join The Doughnut Dash! At this event you can earn yourself a super fun medal along with some doughnuts at the finish line to celebrate your achievement!

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
The perfect race to add to your calendar as a challenge in its own right, and ideal preparation for the spring marathon season.
  • Sun 22 Feb 2026
  • £24-£26
Stockport, UK

Stockport Trail Half Marathon

The perfect race to add to your calendar as a challenge in its own right, and ideal preparation for the spring marathon season.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Event village
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles trail running
Here's another animal-inspired event for you. The featured animal this time is a panda! The medal, as always, is incredible and definitely one to add to your collection!
  • Sat 7 Mar 2026
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Panda Plod

Here's another animal-inspired event for you. The featured animal this time is a panda! The medal, as always, is incredible and definitely one to add to your collection!

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Flat, fast and friendly at Lillyroo’s near Deal, one of Europe's flattest backyard courses. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.
  • Sat 7 Mar 2026
  • £73-£115
Deal, Kent, UK

Kent Backyard Ultra | Round Three: Sholden

Flat, fast and friendly at Lillyroo’s near Deal, one of Europe's flattest backyard courses. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 16 & over
  • Fixed time runs
  • Ultra run
Build marathon confidence on a fully supported long run, choosing your distance, fuelling every lap and training smart in a relaxed, friendly environment with likeminded runners.
  • Sat 7 Mar 2026
  • £33-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

London Marathon Long Training Run | Day 1

Build marathon confidence on a fully supported long run, choosing your distance, fuelling every lap and training smart in a relaxed, friendly environment with likeminded runners.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Age 17 & over
  • 7 hrs trail running
Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons by Runners World! Stunningly scenic riverside routes along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great support, medal and photo.
  • Sun 8 Mar 2026
  • £33-£55
London, UK

Thames Meander Spring

Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons by Runners World! Stunningly scenic riverside routes along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great support, medal and photo.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Age 17 & over
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on good trail and canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. A range of distances to suit every level of runner.
  • Sat 14 Mar 2026
  • £24-£56
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Spring Time Canal Canter

Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on good trail and canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. A range of distances to suit every level of runner.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Age 17 & over
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Marathon
  • + 1 more race
Come and join in The Sloth Scamper, slow is the new fast and you can earn yourself a medal with an adorable sloth on to boot - anyone know what a group of sloths is called?
  • Sat 14 Mar 2026
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Sloth Scamper

Come and join in The Sloth Scamper, slow is the new fast and you can earn yourself a medal with an adorable sloth on to boot - anyone know what a group of sloths is called?

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Come and join The Flying Fox event! Are you as cunning and as quick as a fox and fancy showcasing your running skills?
  • Sat 21 Mar 2026
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Flying Fox

Come and join The Flying Fox event! Are you as cunning and as quick as a fox and fancy showcasing your running skills?

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Come and join in for The Flying Fox event! Are you as cunning and as quick as a fox and fancy showcasing your running skills?
  • Sat 21 Mar 2026
  • £15-£34
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

The Flying Fox | Northampton

Come and join in for The Flying Fox event! Are you as cunning and as quick as a fox and fancy showcasing your running skills?

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Build marathon confidence on a fully supported long run, choosing your distance, fuelling every lap and training smart in a relaxed, friendly environment with like-minded runners.
  • Sat 21 Mar 2026
  • £33-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

London Marathon Long Training Run | Day 3

Build marathon confidence on a fully supported long run, choosing your distance, fuelling every lap and training smart in a relaxed, friendly environment with like-minded runners.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Age 17 & over
  • 7 hrs trail running

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