Explore Reading
Reading is a great place to begin any foray into Berkshire to escape the hustle and bustle of the Thames Valley. Here, you can discover runs, rides, swims, walks, triathlons, challenges and other outdoor activities in and around Reading.
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- Wed 22 - Sun 26 Apr
- £125-£350
- Early bird
Thames Ring Series
Take on this legendary 250-mile ultra following rivers and canals in a gruelling anti-clockwise loop through stunning countryside and historic towns within 100 hours.
- Ultra run 3
- Sat 2 May
- £58-£120
Dorney Triathlon | May
Take on this multi-activity event as an individual or as a relay, and enjoy the opportunity to race around the unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Sprint aquabike
- Standard aquabike
- Sat 2 May
- £28-£34
Run Dorney Lake | May
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed course at London 2012's iconic Olympic venue; all abilities welcome.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 9 May
- £25-£60
The All Nations Triathlon, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Run
Delve into an action-packed day of multisport racing, featuring an inclusive Super Sprint Triathlon, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon distances for all abilities at the stunning Olympic venue!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sun 10 May
- £25
Odyssey 10K
Join the Odyssey 10km — a scenic multi-terrain race along the River Thames with instant app timing, medals, goody bags, awards and friendly marshals. Unforgettable running vibes!
- 10 km multi terrain running + 39 ft ascent
- Wed 27 May
- £58-£78
Midweek Dorney Triathlon | May
Take on this multi-activity event and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Sprint aquabike
- Wed 27 May
- £28-£30
Midweek Run Dorney Lake | May
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed course at London 2012's iconic Olympic venue; all abilities welcome.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 31 May
- £13-£28
Green Park Reading 10K
Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed to Green Park in Reading to run a traffic-free, super-flat route as part of a family-friendly event day.
- Fun run 2
- 10K run
- Sat 6 Jun
- £58-£120
Dorney Triathlon | June
Take on this multi-activity event as an individual or as a relay, and enjoy the opportunity to race around the unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Sprint aquabike
- Standard aquabike
- Sat 6 Jun
- £28-£34
Run Dorney Lake | June
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed course at London 2012's iconic Olympic venue; all abilities welcome.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
- £95-£105
- Team places only
Endure24 | Reading
The UK’s biggest 24-hour relay! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the stunning 8km course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
- 24 hrs multi terrain running
- Sat 13 Jun
- £20-£25
Mighty Hikes | Thames Path
Hike from Windsor along the peaceful Thames Path, following England’s most iconic river through beautiful countryside to support Macmillan’s vital work for people living with cancer.
- Charity hike 2
- Fri 19 Jun
- £12-£55
Dinton SUPathlon
What is a SUPathlon....? It is the most fun you can have on and off water; a Stand Up Paddleboard followed by a run.
- Sprint adventure race 3
- Wed 1 Jul
- £58-£78
Midweek Dorney Triathlon | July
Take on this multi-activity event as an individual or as a relay, and enjoy the opportunity to race around the unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Sprint aquabike
- Wed 1 Jul
- £28-£30
Midweek Run Dorney Lake | July
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed course at London 2012's iconic Olympic venue; all abilities welcome.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 4 Jul
- £25-£60
FixAddiction Triathlon, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon
A superb summer's day of running and triathlon at the stunning Olympic venue which boasts fast, flat courses with closed roads and ideal swimming conditions. A must for your schedule this year.
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 5 Jul
- £43.50-£58.50
- 10% off
RIDE Wessex Downs
An early season ride in the heart of Berkshire featuring some of the very best of the North Wessex Downs AONB with three road routes offering something to suit all abilities.
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Sun 12 Jul
- £58-£120
Dorney Triathlon | July
Take on this multi-activity event as an individual or as a relay, and enjoy the opportunity to race around the unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Sprint aquabike
- Standard aquabike
- Sun 12 Jul
- £28-£34
Run Dorney Lake | July
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed course at London 2012's iconic Olympic venue; all abilities welcome.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 18 Jul
- £270-£295
- Early bird
Castle To Coast Triathlon
A one-of-a-kind triathlon adventure from castle to coast – swim, bike, run and soak up the best of the North and South Downs, fully supported all the way, no navigation needed!
- 1.2 miles lake swimming
- 66 miles road cycling + 3550 ft ascent
- 14 miles trail running + 1512 ft ascent
- Sun 19 Jul
- £38-£80
Eton Dorney Family Triathlon
Eton Dorney Family Triathlon sees the return of junior racing to Dorney Lake alongside the one and only sprint triathlon event at the venue.
- Novice triathlon
- Kids triathlon 5
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Sun 26 Jul
- £58-£120
Dorney Triathlon | July
Take on this multi-activity event as an individual or as a relay, and enjoy the opportunity to race around the unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Sprint aquabike
- Standard aquabike
- Sun 26 Jul
- £28-£34
Run Dorney Lake | July
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed course at London 2012's iconic Olympic venue; all abilities welcome.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 8 Aug
- £58-£120
Dorney Triathlon | August
Take on this multi-activity event as an individual or as a relay, and enjoy the opportunity to race around the unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Sprint aquabike
- Standard aquabike
- Sat 8 Aug
- £28-£34
Run Dorney Lake | August
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed course at London 2012's iconic Olympic venue; all abilities welcome.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 9 Aug
- £30-£37.50
Renegade Brewery Sportive
Cycle through the Berkshire countryside from one of the best breweries in the UK, taking you along the most scenic routes to finish with a refreshing, complimentary beer.
- Sportive 2
- Wed 26 Aug
- £58-£78
Midweek Dorney Triathlon | August
Take on this multi-activity event as an individual or as a relay, and enjoy the opportunity to race around the unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Sprint aquabike
- Wed 26 Aug
- £28-£30
Midweek Run Dorney Lake | August
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed course at London 2012's iconic Olympic venue; all abilities welcome.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 30 Aug
- £28-£34
Run Dorney Lake | August
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed course at London 2012's iconic Olympic venue; all abilities welcome.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Fri 11 - Sun 13 Sep
- £39-£199
Thames Path Ultra Challenge
England’s greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for an unforgettable 'festival' challenge weekend, with distances from 10km right up to 100km there’s a Thames Challenge for everyone!
- 100K ultra run 2
- 50K ultra run 2
- Trail run 4
- Charity walk 4
- Ultra run
- + 1 more race
- Sun 20 Sep
- £30-£97
Eton Dorney Triathlon & Swims
The Olympic venue, Eton Dorney, offers pan-flat, traffic-free roads and a beautiful clear lake for all levels of triathletes and swimmers to enjoy in an exclusive setting.
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Lake swim 4
- Sat 26 Sep
- £58-£120
Dorney Triathlon | September
Take on this multi-activity event as an individual or as a relay, and enjoy the opportunity to race around the unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Sprint aquabike
- Standard aquabike
- Sat 26 Sep
- £28-£34
Run Dorney Lake | September
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed course at London 2012's iconic Olympic venue; all abilities welcome.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 27 Sep
- £0.50-£48
Windsor Half Marathon & Sprite Sprint
An inspiring half marathon in Windsor Great Park, starting and finishing on the Long Walk with Windsor Castle as the backdrop - probably the most iconic of all road race finishes in the UK!
- Fun run
- Half marathon
- Sat 3 Oct
- £45-£120
Dorney Duathlon & Triathlon | October
Take on a Super Sprint, Sprint or Standard distance and embrace the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue!!This event is draft-illegal.
- Super sprint duathlon
- Sprint duathlon
- Standard duathlon
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 3 Oct
- £28-£34
Run Dorney Lake | October
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed course at London 2012's iconic Olympic venue; all abilities welcome.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 25 Oct
- £37-£39
Windsor Dorney Lakeside Marathon
Race a fast, flat and traffic-free marathon at Dorney Lake, the London 2012 Olympic rowing venue, with lakeside scenery, great atmosphere and excellent runner support throughout.
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 25 Oct
- £24-£26
Windsor Dorney Lakeside 10K
Race a fast, flat and traffic-free 10K at Dorney Lake, the London 2012 Olympic rowing venue, with lakeside scenery, great atmosphere and excellent runner support throughout.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 25 Oct
- £32-£34
Windsor Dorney Lakeside Half Marathon
Race a fast, flat and traffic-free half marathon at Dorney Lake, the London 2012 Olympic rowing venue, with lakeside scenery, great atmosphere and excellent runner support throughout.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 8 Nov
- £45-£85
Dorney Duathlon | November
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
- Sun 8 Nov
- £28-£34
Run Dorney Lake | November
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed course at London 2012's iconic Olympic venue; all abilities welcome.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 12 Dec
- £28-£34
Run Dorney Lake | December
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed course at London 2012's iconic Olympic venue; all abilities welcome.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 26 Apr
- £3-£19
The Chieveley Chase
The Chieveley Chase is a beautiful, multi-terrain single lap race over approximately 10k, set in the undulating West Berkshire countryside.
- Fun run 2
- 10K run
- Mon 4 May
- £6-£27
Reading Roadrunners Shinfield 10K & Junior Cross Country Races
Popular Bank Holiday event comprising a 10K and cross-country races. A very enjoyable, well-organised event. Great atmosphere and support.
- 10K run 2
- XC run 4
- Sat 9 May
- £59
Women V Cancer | Ride the Night
Join hundreds of women for a night of remembrance and celebration and ride past iconic city landmarks then cross the finish line to receive your well-deserved finisher's medal!
- Charity bike ride 2
- Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
- £35-£80
Goring Gap Trails
Goring Gap Trails are back in 2026, bigger and even better! Whether it's a walk or an Ultra Run...
- Ultra run 2
- Long distance walk
- Short walk 2
- Half marathon
- Thu 14 May
- £8-£26
Dinton 5K & 10K Summer Series - Race 1
The summer really isn't complete at Barnes Fitness without our infamous 5km/10km & Kids 2km Summer Series and we are SO excited to bring it back for the 15th year.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 16 May
- £32.50-£40
Compton Challenge
Compton Harriers invite you to take part in The Twenty Sixth Compton Downland Challenge consisting of The Compton Marathon & 16 Mile Challenge.
- Trail run
- Marathon
- Sun 17 May
- £25-£27
The Binfield 10K
The Binfield 10k Road Race is an exciting running event set in the picturesque village of Binfield, Berkshire.
- 10 km road running
- Sat 30 May
- £63-£65
Beat The Sunset 50K
Welcome to the newly named Beat The Sunset 50km Ultra Marathon, starting in Maidenhead in 2026.
- 50 km multi terrain running
- Wed 3 Jun
- £5-£22
Yateley Road Race Series - Race 1
The Yateley Road Race Series consists of three 10k road races, held every year normally on the first Wednesday of June, July and August from Sean Devereux Park, Yateley.
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Thu 18 Jun
- £8-£26
Dinton 5K & 10K Summer Series - Race 2
The summer really isn't complete at Barnes Fitness without our infamous 5km/10km & Kids 2km Summer Series and we are SO excited to bring it back for the 15th year.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 20 Jun
- £24.10-£29
Cliveden Classic
Cliveden Classic 10K – In Association with The National Trust
- 10 km multi terrain running
- Wed 1 Jul
- £5-£22
Yateley Road Race Series - Race 2
The Yateley Road Race Series consists of three 10k road races, held every year normally on the first Wednesday of June, July and August from Sean Devereux Park, Yateley.
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Sun 5 Jul
- £5-£25
Wargrave 10K & Fun Run
The Wargrave 10k is a well-established race with a course starting and finishing on grass with the rest of the course on undulating country lanes and some residential streets within the village.
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Sun 12 Jul
- £30-£32
Renegade 10K
The 3rd Renegade 10km takes place in the beautiful surroundings of the stunning Yattendon Estate, home to the brilliant hosts, the Renegade Brewery.
- 10K run
- CaniCross
- Sun 12 Jul
- £7-£30
Beat the Boat 10K
Coming back to Windsor and Eton in 2026 is a completely unique 10km trail race for runners of all abilities brought to you by Runface.
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Thu 16 Jul
- £8-£26
Dinton 5K & 10K Summer Series - Race 3
The summer really isn't complete at Barnes Fitness without our infamous 5km/10km & Kids 2km Summer Series and we are SO excited to bring it back for the 15th year.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Wed 5 Aug
- £5-£22
Yateley Road Race Series - Race 3
The Yateley Road Race Series consists of three 10k road races, held every year normally on the first Wednesday of June, July and August from Sean Devereux Park, Yateley.
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Sun 9 Aug
- £19.60-£32
Burnham Beeches Half Marathon and 10K
The Burnham Beeches Half Marathon and 10K offers a choice of two distances, both on a mix of closed roads and hard-surfaced paths through the cool shade of the Burnham Beeches...
- 10K run
- Half marathon