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
- NEW! Beyond Trails series - Bristol, Newcastle, London and Manchester
- 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 2025/2026
From toddler dashes to some of the world's biggest events.
- Sun 3 May 2026
- £33-£48
- Early bird
Great Birmingham Run
Take on a thrilling run at 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.
Early bird on now
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £37-£52
- Early bird
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.
Early bird on now
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 31 May 2026
- £43-£55
- Early bird
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.
Early bird on now
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun 2026
- £20-£105
- Early bird
Arla 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.
Early bird on now
- Lake swim 6
- Sun 5 Jul 2026
- £35-£40
- Early bird
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!
Early bird on now
- 10 km road running + 291 ft ascent
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- £15-£50
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
- Sun 4 Oct 2026
- £35-£48
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.
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 18 Oct 2026
- £45-£53
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
13 Valleys Ultra
An epic event in the Lake District National Park.
- Sun 27 Sep 2026
- £57.50
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 2026
- £105
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 2026
- £150
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 2026
- £185
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
Beyond Trails
A series of welcoming and inclusive trail runs from some of England's greatest cities.
- Sat 28 Mar 2026
- £55-£90
Beyond Bristol
Beyond Bristol takes you off the beaten track, beyond your usual route, beyond the tarmac and on a running adventure like nothing you’ve ever experienced before.
- Trail run
- Ultra run
- Sat 25 Apr 2026
- £55-£90
Beyond Newcastle
Ready to go beyond your usual route? Tackle a running adventure off the beaten track, beyond the tarmac, with much-loved views, outstanding support and incomparable finish line feels.
- Trail run
- Ultra run
- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- £50-£85
Beyond London
Think you know London? Go beyond your usual route to see a different side of the nation’s capital on an inclusive and welcoming trail route or ultra with outstanding support, views and landmarks.
- Trail run
- Ultra run
- Sat 18 Jul 2026
- £50-£85
Beyond Manchester
See a little of Manchester’s wild side on an inclusive and welcoming trail route or ultra with a trademark Manchester welcome, outstanding support, views and landmarks. You're going to love it.
- Trail run
- Ultra run