🐣 Pay less with early bird access - Click to see our full list of early bird event offers
HomeRunning

UK Running Events: 2023 - 2024

Image of people at Running Events in the United Kingdom
Lace up, warm up and get ready to run! Known as the world’s most accessible sport, all you need is a pair of trainers, a little bit of get-up-and-go and you’re off! You choose your distances and you set your own pace - whether that’s a gentle 5 minute run around the block, a quick 5k, a leisurely 10k trail run or a next-level, stamina-testing, multi-hour ultra marathon - it’s up to you. There’s something out there for all levels and abilities and absolutely everyone is welcome. So, type in your desired dates, location or distance, book your chosen event and prepare to get your endorphins pumping as you explore even more of the glorious outdoors (while working some magic for your physical and mental health too)!
Benefits of booking with Let’s Do This
Tick
Best price guarantee

Top Running Events in the UK

Events that our community are currently loving

AJ Bell Great Scottish Run 2023

Saturday, 30 Sept 2023

AJ Bell Great Scottish Run 2023

LocationIndicator

Glasgow, Glasgow City

Participants

half marathon, 10k and more

Star4.5

(38 reviews)

FilledTicket£13 – £39
Booking perksGreat atmosphereRoadIcon series
Heart
2023 Vitality London 10,000

Sunday, 24 Sept 2023

2023 Vitality London 10,000

LocationIndicator

London, Greater London

Participants

10k and more

Star4.5

(5 reviews)

FilledTicket£10 – £49
Booking perksGreat atmosphereRoad
Heart
Wizz Air Hackney Half 2024

Sunday, 19 May 2024

Wizz Air Hackney Half 2024

LocationIndicator

London, Greater London

Participants

half marathon

Star4.5

(701 reviews)

FilledTicket£49.50
Booking perksGreat atmosphereRoad
Heart

Last minute start lines

No weekend plans? Look no further.

Races this weekend

Races this weekend

Races next weekend

Races next weekend

Discover something a little different

Add a little spice to your start line

Need more inspiration?

Collections of events from our community

[object Object]

Top rated for Great Atmosphere

[object Object]

Top rated for Amazing Scenery

app left
app right
Train, Chat, Cheer,
Share, Remember
ldt together
app store
google play

Popular UK Running Events

AJ Bell Great Scottish Run 2023

Saturday, 30 Sept 2023

AJ Bell Great Scottish Run 2023

LocationIndicator

Glasgow, Glasgow City

Participants

half marathon, 10k and more

Star4.5

(38 reviews)

FilledTicket£13 – £39
Heart
2023 Vitality London 10,000

Sunday, 24 Sept 2023

2023 Vitality London 10,000

LocationIndicator

London, Greater London

Participants

10k and more

Star4.5

(5 reviews)

FilledTicket£10 – £49
Heart
Wizz Air Hackney Half 2024

Sunday, 19 May 2024

Wizz Air Hackney Half 2024

LocationIndicator

London, Greater London

Participants

half marathon

Star4.5

(701 reviews)

FilledTicket£49.50
Heart
AJ Bell Great Manchester Run 2024

Saturday, 25 May 2024

AJ Bell Great Manchester Run 2024

LocationIndicator

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Participants

half marathon, 10k, 5k and more

FilledTicket£36 – £41
Heart
Cancer Research UK London Winter Run

Thursday, 13 Feb 3000

Cancer Research UK London Winter Run

LocationIndicator

London, Greater London

Participants

10k

Star4.5

(60 reviews)

FilledTicket£32 – £200
Heart
Asics London 10k 2023

Sunday, 9 Jul 2023

Asics London 10k 2023

LocationIndicator

London, Greater London

Participants

10k

Star4.5

(1205 reviews)

FilledTicket£49
Heart
Standard Chartered Great City Race

Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023

Standard Chartered Great City Race

LocationIndicator

London, Greater London

Participants

5k

FilledTicket£15 – £30
Heart
2023 The Big Half

Sunday, 3 Sept 2023

2023 The Big Half

LocationIndicator

London, Greater London

Participants

half marathon and more

Star4.5

(4 reviews)

FilledTicket£56
Heart
AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run

Saturday, 9 Sept 2023

AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run

LocationIndicator

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Star5

(451 reviews)

FilledTicket£21.50 – £22.50
Heart
Warrington Running Festival 2023

Sunday, 24 Sept 2023

Warrington Running Festival 2023

LocationIndicator

Warrington, Warrington

FilledTicket£10 – £50
Heart
MBNA Chester Marathon

Sunday, 8 Oct 2023

MBNA Chester Marathon

LocationIndicator

Chester, Cheshire West and Chester

Participants

marathon

Star5

(12 reviews)

FilledTicket£52 – £54
Heart
AJ Bell Great South Run 2023

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023

AJ Bell Great South Run 2023

LocationIndicator

Portsmouth, Portsmouth

Participants

10 miles, 5k and more

FilledTicket£19 – £46
Heart

Find Running Events by month

When do you want to run?

About us

Let’s Do This is on a mission to help more people discover epic experiences than any other community on the planet. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly 5k fun run or an Ironman triathlon, we list more mass-participation sports events than any other website on the planet. Join the million plus people that have discovered their epic experiences through Let’s Do This.

The team

Other popular distances

The tried and true distances all runners love

Running in the UK

The United Kingdom has a busy running calendar with the biggest and most hotly anticipated running event being the London Marathon at the end of April. Events like the Cardiff Half, Brighton Marathon and Edinburgh Marathon also draw big crowds, ranging from 10,000 to 22,000 participants. Expect to meet amazing people from all over the world, and probably get overtaken by a giant foam beer bottle.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I start running?
Running is the most accessible sport, and London boasts infinite opportunities to get those running shoes on with parkruns, color runs, and numerous beginner-friendly 5ks to ease you into your running journey. To stay motivated, pick a training plan and find a friend to train and run with.
What types of running races are there?
There are running races for all levels, from beginners looking to complete their first race to advanced athletes looking to set a PR or pushing their mileage in an ultramarathon. For those looking for a fun experience with friends and family, there are a number of obstacle course races or fun runs. Normal road races usually come as 5ks, 10ks, half marathons, or marathons. Ultramarathons, anything above 26.2 miles, tend to be on trails.
What are the best running events in the UK?
The best running events in the UK are the London Marathon, the Great North Run, and the Hackney Half Marathon.
Are there trail races in the UK?
There are a number of trail races in the UK, from the 100-km Race to the Stones to the Coastal Trail Series Suffolk on the south coast.
What are the best UK running events for beginners?
There are plenty of parkruns all around the UK every Saturday which are free to enter. For crowds and atmosphere, two of the most popular 10ks in the UK are the Vitality London 10000 and the Asda Foundation Leeds 10k.
image
🇬🇧