The United Kingdom

The United Kingdom

Craggy rocks, dense forests, sweeping coastline and rolling green countryside - the UK is a haven for exploring the great outdoors.

Events in the UK

Explore thousands of outdoor events

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further this year!
  • Sat 2 - Sun 3 May
  • £39-£199
Ventnor, Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further this year!

  • Trail run 3
  • 50K ultra run 3
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Ultra run
Join Scotland’s biggest ultramarathon! Take on a true wilderness running adventure through the Scottish Highlands, with flexible distances and an unforgettable expedition feel.
  • Sat 2 - Sun 3 May
  • FREE-£290
Inverness, Highland

Ultra X Scotland

Join Scotland’s biggest ultramarathon! Take on a true wilderness running adventure through the Scottish Highlands, with flexible distances and an unforgettable expedition feel.

  • Ultra run 4
  • Trail run 3
Entries closed
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.
  • Sun 3 May
  • £35-£48
Birmingham, West Midlands

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
Entries closed
The multi award-winning MK Marathon Weekend is Buckinghamshire’s most popular weekend of running and features a choice of races, extra medal for running both days and stunning Stadium MK finish!
  • Sun 3 - Mon 4 May
  • £15-£150
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

MK Marathon Weekend

The multi award-winning MK Marathon Weekend is Buckinghamshire’s most popular weekend of running and features a choice of races, extra medal for running both days and stunning Stadium MK finish!

  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 5K run
  • Fun run
  • 10K run
Be one of 15,000 Mudders to prove you're tough enough to conquer the most technically difficult obstacle course of the series. Expect hills, forest trails, muddy ditches, hills and a finisher beer.
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
  • £20-£189.53
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire

Tough Mudder London West

Be one of 15,000 Mudders to prove you're tough enough to conquer the most technically difficult obstacle course of the series. Expect hills, forest trails, muddy ditches, hills and a finisher beer.

  • Obstacle race 5
Starting in Cromer, this scenic coastal hike follows beautiful beaches and picturesque villages along the coast, combining breathtaking views with the chance to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
  • £20-£25
Cromer, Norfolk

Mighty Hikes | Norfolk Coast

Starting in Cromer, this scenic coastal hike follows beautiful beaches and picturesque villages along the coast, combining breathtaking views with the chance to support people living with cancer.

  • Charity hike 2
The totally unique ROC format, from Abersoch Bay to the top of Wales’ highest mountain and back. Swim, Bike, Mountain, Bike, Run; THE ROC WALES is triathlon - tough and redefined.
  • Sat 9 May
  • £225-£650
Pwllheli, Gwynedd

THE ROC WALES

The totally unique ROC format, from Abersoch Bay to the top of Wales’ highest mountain and back. Swim, Bike, Mountain, Bike, Run; THE ROC WALES is triathlon - tough and redefined.

  • 1.5 km sea swimming
  • 100 km road cycling
  • 13 km multi terrain running + 3330 ft ascent
Entries closed
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.
  • Sun 10 May
  • £39-£52
Bristol, Somerset

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
Entries closed
Experience a unique atmosphere as you walk between the two Royal Marsden hospitals. Hear from hospital heroes, walk alongside thousands of supporters and enjoy the fun-filled finish line celebration!
  • Sun 10 May
  • FREE-£20
  • 50% off 6+ adults
London

The Banham Marsden March

Experience a unique atmosphere as you walk between the two Royal Marsden hospitals. Hear from hospital heroes, walk alongside thousands of supporters and enjoy the fun-filled finish line celebration!

  • Charity walk 3
Entries closed
Take on the Leeds Marathon – a spectacular, fully supported city-to-countryside challenge with incredible atmosphere, scenic views and unforgettable race-day energy.
  • Sun 10 May
  • £66-£80
Leeds, West Yorkshire

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Take on the Leeds Marathon – a spectacular, fully supported city-to-countryside challenge with incredible atmosphere, scenic views and unforgettable race-day energy.

  • 26.2 miles road running
The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
  • Fri 15 - Sun 17 May
  • £30
Keswick, Cumbria

Keswick Mountain Festival

The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.

  • 5K run 2
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • Fell run
  • + 14 more races
Your chance to combine the beauty of the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with its sea views, glades and tall ridges, with your love of wild walking, and support those with brain cancer in each step.
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
  • £20-£30
Cowes, Isle of Wight

Follow the Seagulls | Isle of Wight

Your chance to combine the beauty of the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with its sea views, glades and tall ridges, with your love of wild walking, and support those with brain cancer in each step.

  • Charity walk 2
Entries close today
Escape to nature and take on a Big Hike in the Trossachs. You’ll explore stunning lochs, waterfalls, and forests whilst supporting life-saving research.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £20-£25
  • 20% off
Callander, Stirling

Big Hike | The Trossachs

Escape to nature and take on a Big Hike in the Trossachs. You’ll explore stunning lochs, waterfalls, and forests whilst supporting life-saving research.

  • Charity hike 3
Entries close soon
Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
  • £39-£199
Wareham, Dorset

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge

Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!

  • Trail run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • + 1 more race
Celebrate 30 years of Walk the Walk  at The MoonWalk London - a powerful night-time walk uniting thousands against breast and other cancers.
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
  • £19.99-£49.95
London

The MoonWalk London

Celebrate 30 years of Walk the Walk at The MoonWalk London - a powerful night-time walk uniting thousands against breast and other cancers.

  • Charity walk 4
Taking place at Sherwood Forest, Smash Sherwood is set to be a banger of a race! Expect mixed terrain, hills, loose surfaces and exposed tree roots as you experience the forest. Medal and T-shirt too!
  • Sun 17 May
  • FREE-£40
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Smash Sherwood

Taking place at Sherwood Forest, Smash Sherwood is set to be a banger of a race! Expect mixed terrain, hills, loose surfaces and exposed tree roots as you experience the forest. Medal and T-shirt too!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Trail run
Dash through 13.1 miles of East London, with vibrant street art, live music, and unbeatable crowd support cheering you on every step of the way. Think handmade banners, high fives, and fun!
  • Sun 17 May
  • £20-£30
London

Hackney Half

Dash through 13.1 miles of East London, with vibrant street art, live music, and unbeatable crowd support cheering you on every step of the way. Think handmade banners, high fives, and fun!

  • 13.1 miles road running
Entries closed
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!
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
  • FREE-£176
Edinburgh

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
Walk, jog or run the capital-to-coast route with 2,000 other adventurers over a range of distance options available and superb support all the way, for all abilities and experience levels.
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
  • £89-£199
Brighton, East Sussex

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge

Walk, jog or run the capital-to-coast route with 2,000 other adventurers over a range of distance options available and superb support all the way, for all abilities and experience levels.

  • Trail run 3
  • Ultra run 2
  • Marathon
  • 100K ultra run 2
Experience a choice of multi-sport events — triathlon, relay triathlon and aquabike — at a stunning watersports venue with pristine water, scenic routes, a custom medal and more.
  • Sun 24 May
  • £69-£145
Bedford, Bedfordshire

ATW Box End Triathlon

Experience a choice of multi-sport events — triathlon, relay triathlon and aquabike — at a stunning watersports venue with pristine water, scenic routes, a custom medal and more.

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Sprint aquabike
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Standard aquabike
  • Half Ironman
  • + 1 more race
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