Road runs & fun runs across the UK
Some of the UK's best running events, over a wide range of distances, with the fun of night-running plus races for kids - often part of an exciting weekend festival.
Marathons
These 26.2-mile events are renowned for their brilliant courses and superb organisation.
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May 2026
- £18.50-£176
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, previously voted UK's fastest!
- Marathon 2
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Fun run 4
Half marathons
Discover 13.1-mile races across the UK!
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £46.25
Edinburgh Half Marathon
Just before the Marathon, the Half follows the same fast and flat route from the iconic castle and city sights to the coast for an explosive finish and offers genuine PB potential.
- 13.1 miles road running + 76 m ascent
- Sun 16 Aug 2026
- £46.75
Scottish Half Marathon
A seriously flat and rapid point-to-point course with a downhill profile along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse plus grandstand finish. Come and be part of it!
- 13.1 miles road running + 57 m ascent
- Sun 11 Oct 2026
- £43.25-£51.50
Bournemouth Half Marathon
Sun, sea and 13.1 miles of stunning coastline — a spectacular half marathon taking you across both Bournemouth piers, as the headline event of the Run Bournemouth running festival!
- 13.1 miles road running + 101 m ascent
10K runs
These middle distance races are brilliant for beginners and experienced runners alike.
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £42
Edinburgh 10K
This event kicks off the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend in style, in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park on a route with striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
- 10 km road running + 155 m ascent
- Sun 21 Jun 2026
- £25-£37.75
Men's 10K Glasgow
On the go since 2004, this event has firmly set itself as THE run for men in the west. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life, or someone else’s and be part of something special.
- 10 km road running + 131 ft ascent
- Sun 21 Jun 2026
- £25-£30.25
Women's 10K Glasgow
If you need a goal to motivate you, the Women’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.
- 10 km road running + 41 m ascent
- Sun 16 Aug 2026
- £37.75
Scottish 10K
A seriously flat and rapid course with downhill sections along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse with a grandstand finish. Come and be a part of it!
- 10 km road running + 33 m ascent
- Sun 20 Sep 2026
- £25-£37.75
Men's 10K Edinburgh
A stunning 10K run through the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life or someone else’s and be part of something special.
- 10 km road running + 100 m ascent
- Sun 20 Sep 2026
- £25-£37.75
Women's 10K Edinburgh
A stunning 10K run through the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life and/or someone else’s and be part of something special.
- 10 km road running + 115 m ascent
- Sun 11 Oct 2026
- £35.25-£44.25
Bournemouth Supersonic 10K
A flat, fast and scenic 10K along Bournemouth’s stunning coastline — race between two iconic piers and soak up the festival atmosphere from start to finish.
- 10 km road running + 19 m ascent
- Sun 29 Mar 2026
- £29.25-£36
Kilomathon Scotland 13.1K
If you've ticked off a few 10Ks and you're ready to step it up - this one's for you. Set against the backdrop of Scotland's capital, this run blends scenery with the thrill of a stadium finish!
- 13.1 km road running + 110 m ascent
5K runs
From virtual events to night runs, there's a race for everyone!
- Sat 22 Nov
- £24.75-£33
Supernova London 5K
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and grace the grounds of World Athletics Champions.
- 5 km road running + 46 m ascent
- Fri 13 - Sat 14 Mar 2026
- £26
Supernova Run Kelpies 5K
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.
- 5K run 2
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £32
Edinburgh 5K
The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
- 5 km road running + 116 m ascent
- Sat 10 Oct 2026
- £23-£34
Bournemouth Supernova 5K
A magical dusk 5K along Bournemouth’s seafront — walk, jog or run beneath the glow of the setting sun and the sparkle of the pier lights.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 1 Nov
- £39.75
Supernova Forth Road Bridge 5K
Walking, jogging, or running a 5K route on the iconic Forth Road Bridge, enjoying a series of spectacular light and colour features all the way.
- 5 km road running + 113 m ascent
Fun runs
Discover family-friendly fun runs across the UK.
- Sat 22 Nov
- £24.75-£33
Supernova London 5K
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and grace the grounds of World Athletics Champions.
- 5 km road running + 46 m ascent
- Fri 13 - Sat 14 Mar 2026
- £26
Supernova Run Kelpies 5K
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.
- 5K run 2
- Sun 29 Mar 2026
- £12.50-£15
Mini Kilomathon Scotland
The 2.62K Mini Kilomathon is a fun race and a fantastic opportunity for young runners to step out on their own, and be part of an exciting race experience, with the added bonus of a grandstand finish!
- 2.62 km road running
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May 2026
- £18.50-£176
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, previously voted UK's fastest!
- Marathon 2
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Fun run 4
- Sat 10 - Sun 11 Oct 2026
- £13.50-£51.50
Run Bournemouth
Sun, sea and running as it should be! From kids’ dashes to a coastal half marathon, enjoy sun, sea and smiles at Bournemouth’s ultimate running festival.
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Fun run 3