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Running is the world's most accessible sport: all you need is a pair of trainers and you're off. There are thousands of running events in the UK throughout the year, with an endless variety of options available. If you want to mix your running with fun, family, and friends, there are a range of 5k fun runs, charity events, and more to get involved with. These always have a great atmosphere, and are an amazing way to get started with running. There are longer distances available as well, so you can choose what challenge to sign up for next. 10k runs and half-marathons are hugely popular, and marathons are an amazing goal to aim for. The London Marathon is one of the most famous running events in the world, with over 40,000 participants each year. Ultramarathons are for those seeking a massive test of mental and physical resilience, and often take you off-road onto trails and rural paths.
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View on map- Reading Half Marathon5APR2020
Reading Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Reading13.1 mi • 1.9 mi£16 - £116 - Virgin Money London Marathon26APR2020
Virgin Money London Marathon
Marathon ‧ London26.2 mi£39 - Edinburgh Marathon Festival23MAY2020
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Running ‧ Edinburgh26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£10 - £40 - Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run24MAY2020
Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run
Running ‧ Manchester13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.6 mi • 0.9 mi£14 - £45 - Cancer Research UK London Winter Run9FEB2020
Cancer Research UK London Winter Run
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£45 - Hackney Half Marathon17MAY2020
Hackney Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi£45 - £89 - Manchester Marathon5APR2020
Manchester Marathon
Marathon ‧ Stretford26.2 mi£63 - £65 - Brighton Marathon Weekend19APR2020
Brighton Marathon Weekend
Multi-Sport ‧ Brighton31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.0 miFree - London Landmarks Half Marathon29MAR2020
London Landmarks Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi£55 - Bath Half Marathon15MAR2020
Bath Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Bath13.1 mi • 4.0 miFree - £46 - Mizuno Endure24 – Reading13JUN2020
Mizuno Endure24 – Reading
Ultramarathon ‧ Reading£72 - £576 - St Albans Half Marathon14JUN2020
St Albans Half Marathon
Running ‧ St Albans13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.5 miFree - £32 - Brighton Half Marathon23FEB2020
Brighton Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Brighton13.1 mi • 1.0 mi£9 - £40 - Mizuno Endure24 – Leeds4JUL2020
Mizuno Endure24 – Leeds
Ultramarathon ‧ Wetherby£72 - £576 - The Vitality Big Half1MAR2020
The Vitality Big Half
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi • 2.4 mi • 1.0 miFree - £46 - Surrey Half Marathon8MAR2020
Surrey Half Marathon
Running ‧ Woking13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.2 mi£12 - £41 - Saucony Cambridge Half Marathon8MAR2020
Saucony Cambridge Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Cambridge13.1 mi£34 - adidas City Run: Fulham 10K17NOV
adidas City Run: Fulham 10K
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£40 - Blackburn 10K - November17NOV
Blackburn 10K - November
10k ‧ Blackburn6.2 mi • 1.0 mi£5 - £20 - Hertfordshire Half Marathon24NOV
Hertfordshire Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Stevenage13.1 mi£32 - JCP Swansea Half Marathon14JUN2020
JCP Swansea Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Swansea13.1 mi£39 - £41 - RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - December8DEC
RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - December
Running ‧ Chichester26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£21 - Quicksilver Hampton Court Half Marathon23FEB2020
Quicksilver Hampton Court Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Thames Ditton13.1 mi£33 - £41 - The Wigley Group Warwick Half Marathon1MAR2020
The Wigley Group Warwick Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Warwick13.1 mi£24 - £30
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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.