Running Events in Reading

This series back for the EIGHTH year has become a firm favourite with runners of all abilities.

Follow one lap of a lovely off-road, traffic-free route around Dinton Pastures Country Park, near Hurst, Reading, to clock up 5km, or go round twice for 10km. Either way, its pancake flat and if you enter more than one race youve a great chance of seeing that PB come down month by month!

The course follows a lovely off-road, traffic-free route around Dinton Pastures Country Park, near Hurst, Reading, to clock up 5km, or go round twice for 10km. Either way, its pancake flat and if you enter more than one race youve a great chance of seeing that PB come down month by month!

The last Maverick x TRIBE Run Free was chosen as one of the top ten races of 2018 by Coach Magazine and sold out six weeks before the race. In 2019 were going even bigger and better!

We're heading to the beautiful Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to explore the trails surrounding Wormsley Park. The routes we have mapped are intended to test you. With a half or Full marathon route to choose from, there's something for everyone. The trails will lead you through the Chilterns up and over undulating hills with panoramic views across the escarpment. Trail running doesn't get better than this.

In true Maverick x TRIBE style, there will be a huge post-race celebration to look forward to! Expect: an epic variety of delicious food and drink to kick back and enjoy; dreamy summer festival vibes; cosy firepit chill-out zones; an awesome selection of live music acts and inspiring speakers. The TRIBE shake shack will be in full operation and the limited edition TRIBE x Maverick Trail Ales ready and waiting when you cross the finish!

Round up your friends and family to explore the stunning Wormsley Park and surrounding area, take a walk around the course and enjoy the full festival village experience. Together, we go further and faster.

After our inagurual year last year, we are pleased to have this event firmly back on the calendar with headline sponsors, Macbeths Insurance supporting us and you every step of the way.

Beale Park and the surrounding area really is a stunning location for an evening run - with parts of the course near the Thames and others through the woods. One not to miss.

This series back for the EIGHTH year organised in partnership with Wokingham Borough Council has become a firm favourite with runners of all abilities.

Follow one lap of a lovely off-road, traffic-free route around Dinton Pastures Country Park, near Hurst, Reading, to clock up 5km, or go round twice for 10km. Either way, its pancake flat and if you enter more than one race youve a great chance of seeing that PB come down month by month!

The course follow a lovely off-road, traffic-free route around Dinton Pastures Country Park, near Hurst, Reading, to clock up 5km, or go round twice for 10km. Either way, its pancake flat and if you enter more than one race youve a great chance of seeing that PB come down month by month!

We are excited to announce the return of Dorney Triathlon in 2019. Join us at Dorney Lake; home to London 2012s rowing and canoeing events for a sprint or standard distance triathlon. The purpose built lake is perfect for the swim and the flat grounds lend themselves to a totally flat bike and run course, ideal for chasing down a new personal best!

This series back for the EIGHTH year has become a firm favourite with runners of all abilities.

Follow one lap of a lovely off-road, traffic-free route around Dinton Pastures Country Park, near Hurst, Reading, to clock up 5km, or go round twice for 10km. Either way, its pancake flat and if you enter more than one race youve a great chance of seeing that PB come down month by month!

The course follow a lovely off-road, traffic-free route around Dinton Pastures Country Park, near Hurst, Reading, to clock up 5km, or go round twice for 10km. Either way, its pancake flat and if you enter more than one race youve a great chance of seeing that PB come down month by month!

Thousands of participants start the day off with a plain white t-shirt at registration, then whilst completing the 5KM course getting covered head to toe in rainbows of coloured powder.

Coming to a city near you!

#FunColourRush

Exciting news! From 2019 the Wycombe Half Marathon will be known as The Hell-Fire Half and 10k

To better reflect the history of the magnificent West Wycombe Park we are privileged to run through and its association with the rather scandalous Hell-Fire Club we have decided on the name change.

Take on the challenge of the beautiful undulating Ridgeway recognised as the oldest path in Britain. The inaugural 2019 Ridgeway Run Festival is set in the Chilterns around the Oxfordshire village of Lewknor.

The Ridgeway Run Family Festival -

The Ridgeway Run Family Festival will take place in the grounds of Field Farm, Shirburn Road, Lewknor in Oxfordshire where the Ridgeway Trail Run starts and finishes. With activities throughout the day for the whole family and free entry for spectators, the day is set to be fun for all.

Children's Activity Course

Food Festival

Music and Entertainment

A rare opportunity to run a tough 10k multi-terrain course set in the magnificent grounds of the iconic Englefield House. This private estate is often used in films and the looped circuit including tracks, grass paths, woods, lakes, a short road section and two small hills passes in front of the main house with spectacular views, if you've got time to look.

100% of the money raised goes to charity (this year the Ufton Court educational trust for disadvantaged children) so running numbers won't be sent out beforehand and should be collected from registration on the day.

Unique medal for all finishers plus category medals, chip timing, km markers, water stations, ample free parking, race village, water and refreshments all on site.

Run Wexham, supported again this year by our headline sponsor N2O, returns on Sunday 30th June 2019 on the back of its record breaking success in 2018 at its new home of Black Park Country Park. Sign up today and get it booked in your diary to support your local hospital and help us make Run Wexham the best running event that youll do in 2019!

After a very successful 2018 event, which saw record funds being raised for the villagers, 2019 sees the return of the Whiteley Village Fun Races. Set in the beautiful and tranquil 230 acre grounds of the Whiteley Village in Surrey, there are fun events for all the family The courses for each event are well signed and marshalled and totally free of traffic.

This year sees the return of the Whiteley 5k and 10k. Set in the beautiful and tranquil 230 acre grounds of the Whiteley Village in Surrey, the 5k is a one lap race along undulating trails, and the 10k covers 2 laps. Why not come along, take part, have loads of fun and, in the process, help Whiteley Village Races to beat last year's donation for Whiteley Homes Trust.

Run this gloriously scenic, flat, multi-terrain, point-to-point half marathon along the Thames towpath. You can park at the finish in Windsor and take the coach provided to the start - once you've finished the race your car will be there waiting for you. Spectator friendly route and finish area with refreshments in a stunning part of the British countryside, so bring the family!

Celebrate Summer in style at the Bushy Summer 10k & 5k

Taking place within the iconic surroundings of Bushy Park this is the perfect setting for a fast, flat and traffic-free Sunday morning 10k. If you prefer, why not take on the 5k option? The course covers the tracks, trails and footpaths within the park and is suitable for runners of all abilities. Beginners welcome.

This flat 10km race route embraces Reading's waterways for much of the distance, offering a wonderful, multi-surfaced course that takes in rural, modern and historical areas of the town and surrounding countryside. Friendly atmosphere for beginners, yet a fast course for those who want to try for a 10km PB!

Superb spectator-friendly start and finish by the river, with refreshments available. As well as the 10km main race, there will be 1km & 3km fun runs covering all age groups, so bring the family! Plenty of free car parking

Hard as Snails is a 15k, 10k or 5k plus a 2k route for kids. This epic course takes in the Pilgrims' Way over the North Downs in central Surrey. You'll encounter rolling hills, lofty summits and low off-road tracks weaving through the woodland.

We are unfortunately not able to offer canicross entry in 2019.

This great event is back for its second year in Collingbourne woods in Wiltshire gives you great woodland running with no roads and traffic to contend with. A nice hilly route with stunning views.

The Collingbourne half Marathon is a purely off road run with absolutely stunning views of the Collingbourne woods in Ludgershall.

This not so hilly run gives you bridle track, woodland tracks and great single track running. suitable for all level of runners.

A great opportunity to run on closed roads on a fast, flat course! Voted 3rd in the 'Pb Potential' category in Runners World Races of the Year 2013 Awards. Suitable for beginners, PB-Hunters and competitive athletes alike.

Now in its 9th year, the Maidenhead Half Marathon is an established favourite in the local race calendar: it is known for its enthusiastic spectator support, impeccable organisation, and most of all its undisputed PB-potential. Held on closed roads around urban Maidenhead and scenic Cookham, this is a fast race on a flat course, and will delight everyone whether you want to improve your race time or embark on your very first half marathon.

This Brand New Colour Run 5k is coming to Weybridge, July 2019. Colour Me Krazy is an exciting Race that brings together the Challenge of a 5k Race with a Splash of Colour, ideal for all the Family!

Organised by the Team behind the Weybridge 10k, we have brought over 2500 Runners to the Streets of Weybridge over the last 2 years and we can't wait to introduce this Brand New Event.

The Goal is to have a Good Time and Achieve a 5k Run that you can Walk, run, jog and if youre feeling brave cartwheel the whole way!! And for those who want to achieve even more they can try for their Personal Best. Create a team or go solo and totally work it! Bring your Friends and Family to cheer you on and add some colour to your white tees. Start and Finish by the River Thames and Enjoy a Route that takes you along the Famous 10k Tow Path that is talked about by our very own 10K finishers.

Every 1k mark there is a Colour Station that you Pass through but we ensure you, you wont be coming out with a white tee anymore. Here, our Race Team Shower with our Special 100% Safe Colour Powder. As you go, the Colours build, until by the end of the course where youll be covered in all the colours of the rainbow.

At the Finish Line we have a Huge Colour Party, where you get to Throw Coloured powder and light up the sky and make it rain colour. To make it even more fun we challenge you to cover your friends and family in all the colour so they have no white showing.

#ColourMeKrazy #RunWeybridge

Sttarting and finishing at Rivermead Leisure Complex this is a course with some great scenery and a great chance to go for a PB on a flat course!

Join us and celebrate Summer in 2018 at The Richmond Park Summer 10K and 5K. Taking place within the picturesque Richmond Park, it's a perfect setting for a pacy, traffic-free Sunday morning 10k. If you prefer, why not take on the 5k option? The undulating course covers the tracks, trails and footpaths within the park and is suitable for runners of all abilities. Beginners welcome.

This great little race is now in its 34th year. The 5k & 10k both wind their way around the leafy Hertfordshire town of Bushey itself, whilst the Junior Races take place at Race HQ - Queens' School. Chip-timed, with a great route, good organisation and fantastic marshaling these events will be perfect for everyone from novice runners to competitive athletes.

100% Closed roads course

The course is held entirely within the grounds of Kempton Park, so there will be no pedestrians or vehicles to negotiate.

Very fast course

The 5Km loop has a total of 9 metres of elevation gain. There are no climbs on the course at all.

You get a really cool medal!

We hire professional graphic designers to create a custom and unique medal every year for this race.

Well come along to the Gunnersbury Park 10K which will take place at Gunnersbury Park Museum, Popes Lane, London and meet fellow runners and beat your personal best! It's a Fast and accurately measured course. So, join us for a spectacular 10k race & enjoy with your friends, family & loved one.

After a year's break, it's back.....with the super help of the Harwell Harriers Running Club

A slightly different start/finish area from past years, but still based within the futuristic site of Harwell Campus.

A mixed terrain route with some gentle undulations along footpaths, bridleways, and tracks meandering up onto the Ridgeway National Path from where you can enjoy some stunning views of the rolling Oxfordshire countryside.

We are pleased to be supporting BE FREE YC charity this year, who support young carers in Oxfordshire and are based at Harwell Campus.

Enjoy a superb scenic multi-terrain 10k or half marathon route starting and finishing in the prestigious Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre

Make sure you dont miss this opportunity of running a Half Marathon in one of The London 2012 olympic venues. The Windsor Lakeside Half Marathon is traffic free and run inside this most scenic and historic grounds.

A choice of two Summer runs starting and finishing at the YMCA Hawker Centre (Kingston), proceeding towards the Thames Path on an out and back flat and fast scenic riverside route that is very well marked and marshalled all the way along. Both the half marathon and the marathon courses are both at and fast so were expecting some great PBs.

Join us on an epic voyage through our 6 Glow Zones

Electrifying light shows and energising beats will carry you around the course as you get your glow on in the Foam Zone, powder up in the UV Paint Blast Zone and get grooving in the Time Tunnel. Open to all abilities, young or old - whether you dance / walk / jog or run - Glow in the Park is your time to shine.

Our friends at the Bovingdon Parish Council are organising the 3rd annual Bovingdon 10k and 3k Fun Run on Sunday 1st September 2019. The 10k is an undulating road race which starts and finishes at the Memorial Hall in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire. Also 3k fun run.

A 10K run through the picturesque village of Bovingdon and surrounding villages and countryside. The terrain is undulating but the scenery is beautiful. The majority of the race is run on roads although there is a footpath just after the start.

26.2 miles of everything North Hampshire has to offer from thigh burning climbs with a maximum elevation of 280 m to long fast down hill section taking in the the views of the beautiful meadows and valleys.

13.1 miles full marked course with all the stunning views North Hampshire has to offer.

This event will be chip timed with instant results.

A very chilled out event for all level of runner with a great family atmosphere

This is a lovely 10km run for all abilities Starting in Enham Alamein with a stunning forest loop through Doles wood and Rag copse.

This is a fairly flat course with some great PB potential.

Lace up get ready for this full range of races in the exclusive Kew Gardens. Friends and family can enjoy free entry to the Gardens and you will love the food on offer and live music of the 2-day festival. Come for the Nike tech t-shirt and finisher's medal.

This amazing run follows the Wayfarers Way from Coombe gibbet in the North of Hampshire to Emsworth in the South.

71 miles of lovely trail. The footpath approximates an ancient route that might have been used by drovers taking cattle for export. It passes through the towns of New Alresford, Droxford, Hambledon, Havant and Emsworth and the villages of North Oakley, Deane, Dummer, Brown Candover, Abbotstone, Cheriton, Hinton Ampner, Kilmeston, Soberton, and Denmead.

The Royal Borough of Kingston Half Marathon is fast, flat and scenic. It starts and finishes in the Ancient Market Place in Kingston town centre. The race starts at 08.30 on a closed road section and takes in Kingston Centre before heading out along the river and back through North Kingston. After 5 miles it follows the River to up to Hampton Court before returning to the historic market.

A Lovely point-to-point race from Cowley Recreation Ground, Uxbridge along the Grand Union Canal to Cassiobury Park, Watford.

A flat, scenic, unusual, multi-terrain course. Traffic-free apart from one minor road crossing.

This is a family-friendly event and our 5k and 10k routes both start at the BCSC clubhouse in Sonning Lane. These have been designed for participants to take in the beautiful village of Sonning and the Thames Path.

Welcome to Thames Meander Marathon & Half Marathon - November. A choice of two Winter runs through the scenic Richmond Park, meandering along the Thames Path on an out and back, well marked, mostly riverside route. Both runs are moderately undulating and start and finish at Marymount School in Kingston Upon Thames.

The course starts at the Wargrave Recreation Ground and follows a route from Wargrave to Crazies Hill and back. The race starts and finishes on the grass with the rest of country lanes and some residential roads within Wargrave.

New for Reading on Sunday 9th June is the BUBBLE RUSH, a 5k fun run with a difference thousands of multi-coloured bubbles!

Sign up and raise money for Helen & Douglas House, your local childrens hospice, by completing this frothy 5k and getting covered in colourful, light, foamy BUBBLES! With entry open to all ages*, its up to you whether you walk, run, or even toddle the family-friendly route. Whichever you choose, youll burst through colour stations with canons pumping bubbles up to four feet high, and receive a Bubble T-Shirt to wear on the day and a special Bubble Rush medal when you cross the finish line!

You'll be following in the footsteps of travellers, herdsmen and soldiers who have used the Ridgeway since prehistoric times. Be entranced by the ancient landscapes, hidden valleys, beautiful downland and woodland.

As with all of our events, everything is taken care of at the Druid's Challenge so you can focus on the experience!

Wargrave runners are involved in several local events including organizing and hosting a 5 mile race.

Once again we have a team category and encourage and welcome runners of all standards from beginners to experienced to enter. The event enjoys a real festival and family atmosphere and lends itself to bringing family and friends along to support. There is a play area on the recreation ground for children and there will be a tea & cake stall run by the local brownies.

Welcome to the Kingston 10K The race starts and finishes at the Kingston Hawker Centre situated in Lower Ham Road KT2 5BH. Make sure you dont miss this opportunity of running through the streets of Kingston and along the scenic river towpath. The race start is 09:15 and is very accessible by car and public transport.

This year in celebration of 70 years of the NHS and the contribution it has made to the health of the nation, we are encouraging runners to support Kingston Hospital Charity, the Kingston 10Ks official charity partner, which raises vital extra funds for Kingston Hospital. Further information is provided as part of the event registration process.

The race has a great vibe and well supported by some local organisations. All runners will receive a medal for finishing as well as loads of goodies at the finish including water, juices, fruit and a chocolate bar!

We use the latest Chip Timing technology so you will get an accurate finishing time. The results are posted as soon as you cross the finish line! We will have a free baggage drop facility for you to use. This area will be cordoned off but we do advise against storing any valuables as we cant be held responsible.

This race suitable for all abilities. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research.

The Yateley Road Race Series consists of three 10k road races, held every year on the first Wednesday of June, July and August at 7:30 pm from Yateley Centre.

The race is hugely popular and gained the sobriquet of "Best Mid-Week Series" from Runners World.

The races start and finish in the Yateley Centre - on the fields adjacent to Yateley Comprehensive School in School Lane, Yateley, Hampshire GU46 6NW.

In 2008 a fun run of approx 1.5Km around the fields of the school was started.

This race grew in popularity over the summer with more local children taking part in each race.

We are emensly proud that many of the earlier fun runners entrants have now gone on to represent thier schools, counties and even country.

The Fun Run takes place at 19:40, shortly after the 10k race has left the main field.