Running Events in Reading, South East

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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 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!

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

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.

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!

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

Sign up for the 3rd of this 10k summer series in Aldbury. This event will see you running through woods and picturesque film locations, all the while being provided trail running tips by your experienced guide. Come along if you want running, coaching and sightseeing all rolled into one.

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.

Round out the year with the Mapledurham 10 mile and 10k trail races. These challenging events will have you face water, mud and several hills. Come for a tough but rewarding run and the finisher's medal.

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.

The Windsor Autumn 5km, 10km & 15km Run is perfect for anyone looking to get fit or take part in their first event.

Dorney Lake is the perfect venue for running events, made iconic after hosting the 2012 London Olympic Games rowing and canoe disciplines. The race takes place on very flat, smooth tarmac roads and paths, which are completely traffic-free.

Join us for a unique opportunity to run at this Surrey Half Marathon, 10k or 5k around the incredible Mercedes-Benz World Circuit, organised by RunThrough Events. Enjoy the thrill of running a brand new course and racing your way to a new chip timed personal best on this smooth, traffic-free tarmac motor circuit!

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 280m, to fast downhill sections taking in the the views of the beautiful meadows and valleys.

This is a perfect race for those more seasoned runners looking for a PB, and great for those looking for a challenge with generous cutoffs and a friendly, family atmosphere.

Join us for this lovely 10K that caters to runners of all abilities, hosted by Andover Trail Runners!

Love Running! Get all your friends and come and join us for this superb 10k run. A stunning flat and fast 10k at one of the loveliest locations in London.

So get ready for this event. We will make sure your experience from start to finish is one to remember and don't forget to tell friends, family and colleagues to come along and be part of the day. Kew Green is ideal for spectating, enjoying a picnic and soaking up the atmosphere! We hope to see you there.

Our Run Richmond Park race series is back and will be running on a regular basis over the course of the year. They will take you around the superb parkland. Theres a few hills but they make it more fun! There's the option of 5k or 10k. Super fun, friendly and beautiful surroundings!

The Cotswold Classic is a firmly established event in the local running calendar and is once again part of the Oxfordshire County 10 Mile Road Race Championship. Its a beautiful meandering route through a number of Cotswold stone villages. It's undulating with one particularly long climb known locally as the hillzakilla (total elevation gain is 518ft). There is however, a very fast finish with the last mile and a half being more or less downhill from New Yatt. Finishers will receive a long-sleeve technical shirt and a beer at the finish!

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.

Join us for this amazing run, which follows the Wayfarer's Way from Coombe Gibbet in the north of Hampshire to Emsworth in the south.

The rose between two thorns, the Mapledurham 10 is back for a 5th year, at the great Wellington College. Time to take a beather with a choice of either a 10km & 5km both of which will take you through a variety of muddy paths, woodland trails, private estate roads and across fields.

The legendary Gut Buster is back again for 2019! With a choice of either a 10km or 10 mile trail run in the Berkshire countryside, taking place between Christmas & New Year each year.

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.

Our Run Richmond Park race series is back and will be running on a regular basis over the course of this year. They will take you around the superb parkland. Theres a few hills but they make it more fun! There's the option of 5k or 10k. Super fun, friendly and beautiful surroundings!

Encourage friends, family or work colleagues to join you as places are limited and these events sell out quickly. We hope to see you there!

This half day running adventure based in the Chiltern Hills is all about you discovering what Run the Wild is all about! Along the way you will experience our famous hospitality and enjoy a well stocked refreshment point. As with all Run the Wild events, it's a team event so you will be grouped with similar ability runners and led by one of our Run Leaders who will route find and set the pace for you. We walk anything steep and it's a good opportunity to get some trail running tips from our leaders along the way. This is a great event for you to run in the beautiful Chilterns, meet the RtW team and experience a running adventure that gives you a taster of our multiday routes.

We hope to see you there!

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.

Love Running! Get all your friends and come and join us for our Richmond Autumn Riverside 10k Run. A stunning flat and fast 10k run.

We are very pleased to be supporting the Brain Tumour Charity at our Riverside Runs this year.

Following the success of our inaugural March Festival of Running we return to Buckinginhamshire for an Autumn edition.

The festival includes a variety of events across the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd November including canicross events on the Saturday and 10 and 5 mile on the Sunday. There will also be a range of children's events covering 3k & 1k events across the weekend.

Trail running and beer. What more could you want?! Join us for a fun and instructive 10km trail run around the beautiful Chiltern Hills followed by a brewery tour at the world famous Tring Brewery. After a private tour of the brewery you're invited for a free tasting and not only that, we will include a bottle of beer! Are you a Colley's Dog or more of a Death or Glory kind of trail runner? There's only one way to find out and that's by signing up to this awesome running adventure! If you can run along the Ridgeway then you can drink a Ridgeway!

All our guides are local English Athletics qualified Run Leaders, and incidentally are fans of beer! It's an easily accessible event, just 40 minutes North West of London by rail or road. All abilities are catered for, so whether you are a new to trail running, just looking to get some miles in an inspiring location, or smash out trails like a pro, you're in good hands.

Spaces are limited so sign up quick!!

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.

One of the fastest and most scenic Half Marathon courses around suited to both the beginner and faster athletes, This is a great course to acheive that personal best time! The course scenery include Old Deer Park and River ThamesTowpath. Over 70% of the course runs along the tow path by the riverside! The run is open to all abilities. With the latest Chip timing,a 300 pot for cash prizes, lots of freebies, spot prizes, free massages, energy bars/drinks and that all important medal! Enter now to join in the fun and remember to bring your family and friends for support!

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!

Celebrate Christmas at The Bushy Christmas 10k & 5k. It is a 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. Dress to impress Santa with a special prize to the best dressed!

Welcome to the Richmond 10K. The race starts and finishes at Old Deer park adjacent to the A316 post code TW9 2SF Make sure you dont miss this opportunity of running in one of the most scenic half marathons in London. The majority of the Richmond Half Marathon is run against the backdrop of River Thames.

Your exclusive opportunity to race through the world famous Chessington World of Adventures. Starting at the Adventure Tree in the heart of the park, enjoy 2km, 5km or 10km of traffic-free running through the park's animal enclosures and past the theme park rides. The course is mostly on smooth tarmac, but there are some gravel sections and hills. Those wishing to run with buggies should enter the 2km.

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.

Our Run Richmond Park race series is back and will be running on a regular basis over the course of this year. They will take you around the superb parkland. Theres a few hills but they make it more fun! There's the option of 5k or 10k. Super fun, friendly and beautiful surroundings!

Encourage friends, family or work colleagues to join you as places are limited and these events sell out quickly. We hope to see you there!

Tighten those laces for this springtime half marathon through the streets of Reading. This mostly flat course (although watch for some sneaky inclines) is perfect for chasing those PBs. Come for the finisher's medal and stadium finish.

This popular series signs off for the year by kicking off the Festive Season.

This is the final race in the series, 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.

Special spot prize with a 20 voucher for one lucky runner.

The Round Reading Ultra Marathon (RRUM) takes place on Saturday July 28th 2018, taking in a fabulous multi terrain course that circumnavigates the town of Reading, Berkshire.

Youll have a choice of a 50km route or a 100km route. The course will include a variety of terrain, including flat river and canal towpaths, undulating woodland trails, country lanes and paths through Reading's many urban green spaces.

This is the first race in this popular London series and it's a 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.

Race features chip timing - plus finish line goodies and a medal for you at the finish.

Prizes are generously sponsored by Sporting Feet, who have stores in Putney and Richmond. There will be a special spot prize of a 20 voucher for two lucky runners.

This fantastic 100km circular route will showcase the best of the Chilterns and the surrounding countryside. You can Walk, Jog, or Run along 3 historic trails - The Ridgeway, Icknield Way and Chiltern Way - starting and finishing at our Base Camp in Henley-on-Thames.

Our Run Richmond Park race series is back and will be running on a regular basis over the course of this year. They will take you around the superb parkland. Theres a few hills but they make it more fun! There's the option of 5k or 10k. Super fun, friendly and beautiful surroundings!

Encourage friends, family or work colleagues to join you as places are limited and these events sell out quickly. We hope to see you there!

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!

Our Run Richmond Park race series is back and will be running on a regular basis over the course of the year. They will take you around the superb parkland. Theres a few hills but they make it more fun! There's the option of 5k or 10k. Super fun, friendly and beautiful surroundings!

Encourage friends, family or work colleagues to join you as places are limited and these events sell out quickly. We hope to see you there!

Come along and take part in Surrey's biggest half marathon. Taking place on fully closed roads around Woking and Guildford, this fast and flat course features some epic sights that you really won't want to miss. Regarded as being the perfect half marathon for getting your next PB, the course record is a staggering 62 minutes!

Working, Guildford and Surrey Councils have been supporting the race for the last 5 years, delivering a world class race that has attracted some of the world's best runners. The race starts at the Woking Leisure centre which offers ample indoor baggage as well plenty of entertainment and food stalls to top off an awesome race experience.

Perfect for pros, PB hunters or if you're just looking to complete the course, the Surrey Half is a friendly and local event. There are even kid's challenges so you can get the whole family involved!