Road runs, trail runs, junior events & swims
The Great Run Company organises the UK's biggest and best run series, including:
- Great North Run - the world's biggest half marathon
- Great Manchester Run - enjoy the Mancunian spirit
- Great Birmingham Run - the Midland's biggest and best
- Great Bristol Run - the 'best in the South West'
- Great Scottish Run - Glasgow city centre vibes
- Great South Run - probably the world's favourite 10 miler
- 13 Valleys Ultra - 4 epic Lake District routes
- Great North Swim & SwimRun - UK's biggest open water swims
Inclusive, challenging and inspiring, these events cater for runners of all abilities and ages, from first-timers to experienced athletes, often with a focus on supporting charity fundraisers. Expect scenic routes, motivational entertainment and enthusiastic crowds. You might even be on the telly!
Discover the headline events that have made Great Run one of the most popular event organisers in the UK:
Great Run events in 2026
From toddler dashes to some of the world's biggest events.
- Sat 2 May
- £17
AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Birmingham Run
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? These events see the younger Brummie runners tackle a supercharged run in the city centre with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.
- Fun run 2
- Sun 3 May
- £35-£48
AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run
Take on the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 9 May
- £17
AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Bristol Run
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? These events see younger Bristol runners tackle a supercharged sprint with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.
- Fun run 2
- Sun 10 May
- £39-£52
AJ Bell Great Bristol Run
Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic routes.
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sat 30 May
- £22
AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Manchester Run
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.
- Fun run 2
- Sun 31 May
- £45-£55
AJ Bell 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
- Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun
- £22-£100
Coventry Building Society Great North Swim
The UK's biggest open water swimming event providing a fantastic opportunity for families, individuals, experienced and beginner swimmers to enjoy the open water.
- Charity swim
- Lake swim 5
- Sun 5 Jul
- £37-£40
AJ Bell Great North 10K
Get ready to see a side of Newcastle you’ve never seen before with unbeatable city views and the ultimate finish line feeling on the Great North Road with brilliant bling and t-shirt!
- 10 km road running + 291 ft ascent
- Fri 11 Sep
- £27-£30
AJ Bell Great North 5K
The AJ Bell Great North 5K is the curtain-raiser event for the North East’s biggest weekend of sport! It’s a fun, flat 5k dash around Newcastle and Gateshead’s vibrant Quayside.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 12 Sep
- £27
Junior & Mini Great North Run
Take on the course, feel the Great North atmosphere, and discover your superpower. Run for fun, charity or a personal best at the AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run.
- Fun run 2
- 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
- Sat 3 Oct
- FREE-£20
- Early bird
AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.
- Fun run 3
- Sun 4 Oct
- £36-£48
- Early bird
AJ Bell Great Scottish Run
With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 17 Oct
- £22
AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great South Run
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.
- Fun run 2
- Sat 17 Oct
- £27-£30
AJ Bell Great South 5K
Kicking off the famous weekend of running on a route with beautiful views across the Solent, an incredible atmosphere, lovely fresh sea air and a fast and flat route with PB potential.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 18 Oct
- £51-£53
AJ Bell Great South Run
Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed! Local supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way.
- 10 miles road running
Altra 13 Valleys Ultra
An epic event in the Lake District National Park.
- Sun 27 Sep
- £70
2 Valleys Trail
Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!
- 22.4 km trail running + 500 m ascent
- Sat 26 Sep
- £130
5 Valleys Ultra
Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!
- 58.4 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
- Sat 26 Sep
- £185
7 Valleys Ultra
Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!
- 110.3 km trail running + 3800 m ascent
- Fri 25 Sep
- £230
13 Valleys Ultra
Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!
- 184.3 km trail running + 7000 m ascent