Outdoor events calendar 2026 - 2027
Explore 5,000+ runs, rides, swims, walks, triathlons and multi-activity events across the UK and overseas. Filter by date, distance, location and terrain to find the perfect challenge - from fast city 10Ks and iconic marathons to scenic trail runs, sportives, open-water swims and adventure races. Enter online and start planning your next goal.
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- Sun 1 - Sat 28 Feb
- FREE
Walk for Hearts
Take on a walking challenge this February and keep us beating. Walk for Hearts is for everyone and you can take part anywhere!
- 1 month walking
- Sat 20 Jun
- £60-£185
Race to the King
Take on a challenge fit for royalty in this epic ultramarathon taking in the South coast, South Downs Way, and Monarch’s Way over your choice of distance from a 30km loop up to a non-stop 100km!
- 100K ultra run
- 50K ultra run 2
- Trail run
- Charity ultra
- Sat 11 - Sun 12 Jul
- £90-£275
Race to the Stones
Travel across the Ridgeway, the UK’s oldest footpath, pass through ancient landscapes, and end at the iconic Avebury Standing Stones. This is a journey on foot through 5,000 years of history.
- 50K ultra run 2
- 100K ultra run 3
- Sun 13 Sep
- £15-£50
AJ Bell Great North Run
Join 60,000 runners at the world’s biggest and best half marathon with a ballot entry. Get the low-down on key dates, the route and race-day logistics, then secure your place on the iconic start line.
- 13.1 miles road running + 404 ft ascent
Events this weekend
Runs, rides, swims, walks, triathlons & other outdoor events coming up this weekend.
- Sat 31 Jan
- £27-£31
Fitstuff G3 Run Series | Race 2
Take on a tough, award-winning trail run in the Surrey Hills and North Downs with a cracking sunrise, stop-in-your-tracks views and five-star reviews! No nonsense trail running.
- 10K run
- Trail run
- Sat 31 Jan
- £23-£29
Starburster
Blast through the trails on a brilliant, lapped course at sunset and take in the twilight sights and sounds of the wonderful Hurn Forest.
- Trail run
- 10 miler
- Sun 1 Feb
- £7-£29
Bedgebury Forest 10 and 5 Mile
A superb and stunning race using the trails that twist and turn beneath the majestic forest canopy of Bedgebury National Forest. With a brand new junior race offering, it's one for the family too!
- Fun run
- Trail run
- 10 miler
- Sun 1 Feb
- £12-£38
ATW Watford Half Marathon, 10K & Fun Run
This popular event has a strong history within the running community and has been taking place for over 40 years! Join a day of running, community spirit and exciting experiences.
- Fun run
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 1 Feb
- £15-£58
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!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- Sun 1 - Sat 28 Feb
- FREE
Heart Month 10,000 Step Challenge
Step up this February and walk 10,000 steps a day to protect more hearts. Turn your daily walk into something life-changing. Together, we can help stop one of the UK’s biggest killers in its tracks.
- 1 month walking
- Sun 1 - Sat 28 Feb
- FREE
Walk for Hearts
Take on a walking challenge this February and keep us beating. Walk for Hearts is for everyone and you can take part anywhere!
- 1 month walking
- Sun 1 Feb
- £60
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.
- 48 miles trail running + 1923 ft ascent
- Sun 1 Feb
- £18-£21
The Ryde 10 Mile Race
Take on a rewarding 10-mile road race around Ryde’s picturesque countryside and coastal roads, featuring steady climbs, stunning sea views, and a friendly, well-supported atmosphere.
- 10 miles road running + 601 ft ascent
Events in February
Runs, rides, swims, walks, triathlons & other outdoor events coming up in January.
- Sun 1 Feb
- £7-£29
Bedgebury Forest 10 and 5 Mile
A superb and stunning race using the trails that twist and turn beneath the majestic forest canopy of Bedgebury National Forest. With a brand new junior race offering, it's one for the family too!
- Fun run
- Trail run
- 10 miler
- Sun 1 Feb
- £12-£38
ATW Watford Half Marathon, 10K & Fun Run
This popular event has a strong history within the running community and has been taking place for over 40 years! Join a day of running, community spirit and exciting experiences.
- Fun run
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 1 Feb
- £15-£58
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!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- Sun 1 - Sat 28 Feb
- FREE
Heart Month 10,000 Step Challenge
Step up this February and walk 10,000 steps a day to protect more hearts. Turn your daily walk into something life-changing. Together, we can help stop one of the UK’s biggest killers in its tracks.
- 1 month walking
- Sun 1 - Sat 28 Feb
- FREE
Walk for Hearts
Take on a walking challenge this February and keep us beating. Walk for Hearts is for everyone and you can take part anywhere!
- 1 month walking
- Sun 1 Feb
- £60
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.
- 48 miles trail running + 1923 ft ascent
- Sun 1 Feb
- £18-£21
The Ryde 10 Mile Race
Take on a rewarding 10-mile road race around Ryde’s picturesque countryside and coastal roads, featuring steady climbs, stunning sea views, and a friendly, well-supported atmosphere.
- 10 miles road running + 601 ft ascent
- Wed 4 Feb
- £37.80-£44
Squirrel Challenge & Canicross
The reservoir has it all. The tranquillity of the woods, open grassland and calming waters, it’s a beauty! Run as many 3.3-mile loops as you like within 6 hours.
- Fixed time runs
- CaniCross
- Sat 7 Feb
- £16-£35
The Highland Hotfoot
Come and join in The Highland Hotfoot because who doesn't love those furry Highland Cows and therefore want a medal of them!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 7 Feb
- £20
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.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 7 Feb
- £45-£85
Dorney Duathlon | Feb
Take on a Super Sprint, Sprint or Standard distance and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue!
- Super sprint duathlon
- Sprint duathlon
- Standard duathlon
- Sat 7 Feb
- £26-£28
Lincoln Culture Run I
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- + 1 more race
- Sun 8 Feb
- £23-£33
Cannock Chase Forest 20, 15, 10 & 5 Mile
Join this spellbinding trail race through dappled sunlight at Cannock Chase Forest. And, with two additional distances to choose from... It's going to be a corker!
- Trail run 3
- 10 miler
- Sun 8 Feb
- £25-£44
Portland Coastal Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
Taking place from the iconic Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, all abilities can take part in this festival of running in what is possibly the most stunning of coastal trail locations.
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 8 Feb
- £24-£42
Grim Leodis
An undulating 6.5 mile loop with a mixture of canal tow path, river bank, trail and a road – a little bit of everything with beautiful sections of the Leeds Liverpool canal and River Aire.
- Trail run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 8 Feb
- £33-£38
Run for Cake
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for another 4 or 6-hour running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 8 Feb
- £7-£27
Wokingham 5K & 10K & Kids Fun Run
Race through Wokingham town centre on fast, closed roads, with a choice of distances and a brilliant community race-day atmosphere.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Fun run
- Sun 8 Feb
- £33-£35
RUN Battersea Park Half Marathon Winter
Take on a flat and fast challenge through one of London’s most iconic green spaces — the perfect opportunity to chase a half marathon personal best this winter.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 8 Feb
- £24-£26
RUN Battersea Park 10K Winter
Race through one of London’s most scenic parks on a flat, fast course that’s perfect for chasing personal bests and kicking off your winter running season in style.
- 10 km road running
- Sat 14 Feb
- £23-£28
Wild & Mild Night Run
This is a toughish race on Dartmoor but it's a big old moon so visibility will be good and the weather looks mild. Grab your head torch and let's get wild.
- Trail run 2
- Sat 14 Feb
- £15-£56
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.
- 10K run
- Trail run
- 5K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- Sat 14 Feb
- £14-£28
Hull Culture Run I
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- + 1 more race
- Sat 14 Feb
- £16-£35
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?
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 14 Feb
- £33-£38
Valentines Challenge
In 2026 Valentines Day falls on a Saturday, so why not come along and earn some Valentine-themed bling! Run as far as you can during six hours, whether 5K or 50K, you'll love it!
- 6 hrs trail running
- Sat 14 Feb
- £18
The Billing
Come and join the celebration of the general awfulness of running in the middle of a British winter in trail shoes.
- 14 km trail running + 277 m ascent
- Sun 15 Feb
- £14-£32
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Rodley
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend”. Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 15 Feb
- £16-£29
Smurf Run | North
Come and join in Smurf Run, who doesn't love those little blue characters and therefore a medal reflecting how adorable they are!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 15 Feb
- £37.50-£39.50
SoBo Series | Volume 2 | My Funny Valentine
Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.
- 7 hrs road running
- Sun 15 Feb
- £35-£37
Hampton Court Half Marathon
This is the original Hampton Court Half Marathon and is run over a fast, flat and interesting course that borders the river-side grounds of the magnificent palace with King Henry VIII cheering on!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 15 Feb
- £39
Richmond Half Marathon Winter
Run in one of the most scenic half marathons in London from the Old Deer Park with a scenic backdrop of the River Thames, great vibe, top runner reviews, medal and goodies!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 15 Feb
- £28-£30
ATW Love Welwyn Garden City 10K
11th anniversary! Welcome to the Love Welwyn Garden City 10K — historically held around Valentine's Day this is the event that encourages you to fall in love with running.
- 10 km road running + 246 ft ascent
- Sat 21 Feb
- £33-£55
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.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 21 Feb
- £25-£34
Any Kind of Weather Runner
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- + 1 more race
- Sat 21 Feb
- £26-£37.50
Running Tribe Races | Feb
A new and unique concept where you decide how many loops you feel capable of on the day - whether it's 7km, 14km, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or an Ultra Marathon! Push yourself further or go easy.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sat 21 Feb
- £16-£35
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!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 22 Feb
- £24-£26
Seriously it's Settle Road Race
Choice of three brilliant scenic courses set in the Yorkshire village of Settle in the Yorkshire Dales and an absolute favourite in the running community.
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Sun 22 Feb
- £25-£30
Dunham Massey Duathlon
A fun and accesible event, suitable for all levels of athlete to enjoy their Sunday morning. Perfect if you are looking to step into a new sport.
- Super sprint duathlon
- Sprint duathlon
- Sun 22 Feb
- £28-£38
ATW Bedford Half Marathon & 10K
This chip timed event is a sure-fire guarantee to give you the best chance of a PB in the Half Marathon or 10K.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 22 Feb
- £15-£34
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!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 22 Feb
- £27-£35
Thetford Festival of Running
New venue! Come and enjoy the paths, trails and woodland of Thetford Forest over the distance of your choice with fantastic support each lap and a medal at the finish!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Trail run
- Half marathon 2
- Marathon
- + 1 more race
- Sun 22 Feb
- £16-£35
The Wacky Run
Time to get nostalgic with the Wacky Run! I'm sure a lot of us can remember this fun cartoon and some of the crazy characters such as Dick Dastardly and Muttley, Penelope Pitstop and The Ant Hill Mob.
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 22 Feb
- £60
St Peters Way Ultra
42 miles of footpath meandering through the historic countryside of Essex in an easterly direction towards the coast, along an ancient pilgrimage route dating back to the 7th century!
- 42 miles trail running + 2117 ft ascent
- Sun 22 Feb
- £24-£26
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.
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Fri 27 Feb
- £33.30-£39
Badger Challenge & Canicross
A tough but rewarding day out with great views! Run as many 3.3-mile laps as you wish. If you like uphills, you’ll love the first half of the lap. If you love downhills, you’ll love the second half!
- Trail run
- CaniCross
- Sat 28 Feb
- £27-£31
Fitstuff G3 Run Series | Race 3
Take on a tough, award-winning trail run in the Surrey Hills and North Downs with a cracking sunrise, stop-in-your-tracks views and five-star reviews! No nonsense trail running.
- 10K run
- Trail run
- Sat 28 Feb - Sun 1 Mar
- £14-£30
ALTRA Brighton Half Marathon
Join the UK's Happiest Half - a fast, flat race with a buzzing Brighton atmosphere in the early season and one of the most popular races in the UK!
- Half marathon
- Road run
- Sat 28 Feb
- £16-£35
The Giraffe Gallop
There's another animal inspired event for you, the featured animal this time is a giraffe! The medal, as always, is incredible and definitely one to add to your animal collection!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 28 Feb
- £24-£56
Carry on in the Colliery
Take on lapped course through the stunning South Yorkshire Park country park of Rabbit Ings and reach the finish to hang your finisher's medal around your neck with pride.
- 10 miler
- Trail run 3
- Marathon
- CaniCross
- Ultra run
Remembrance events
Support the Armed Forces all year round by signing up to an active event.
- Sun 26 Apr
- £39-£44
Taunton Flyer
This popular early season sportive offers a mixture of open, flowing, flat roads combined with a couple of testing climbs in the Blackdown Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Fri 5 - Sat 6 Jun
- £40-£150
Tommy Trek
Join Tommy Trek, a nighttime challenge to commemorate the anniversary of D-Day. Trek 20K or 40K through Kent's countryside alongside fellow supporters and veterans, with a team breakfast on the route.
- Charity challenge walk 2
- Fri 26 - Sun 28 Jun
- £200-£1,500
Tommy Ride To Ypres
Join RBLI Tommy Ride, a two-day cycling challenge from RBLI’s village in Kent to the Menin Gate in Ypres. Ride 190km alongside veterans and take part in the Last Post Ceremony on Armed Forces Weekend.
- 190 km road cycling + 3704 ft ascent
- Sat 7 Nov
- £9-£34
ATW Remembrance Runs
Join ATW for the Remembrance Runs at The Carver Barracks, (Formerly Debden Airfield), in Essex to help honour our fallen heroes and raise money for this fantastic military charity.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 8 Nov
- £20-£37
Remembrance Day Run | South
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence and a run of your choice from 3K to ultra.
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 8 Nov
- £16-£34
Remembrance Run | North East
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence and a run of your choice from 3K to ultra.
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 8 Nov
- £33-£38
Remembrance Run
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a 4 or 6-hour remembrance running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
- Multi-terrain run 2