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- Essar Chester Half Marathon17MAY
Essar Chester Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Chester13.1 mi£36.50(4) - Levens 10k27MAY
Levens 10k
10k ‧ Kendal6.2 mi - Fun Colour Rush Reading23AUG
Fun Colour Rush Reading
5k ‧ Reading3.1 mi£12 – £48 - ASDA Foundation City of Lincoln 10K14JUN
ASDA Foundation City of Lincoln 10K
10k ‧ Lincoln6.2 miCharity places(3) - Age UK Leeds Abbey Dash25OCT
Age UK Leeds Abbey Dash
10k ‧ Leeds6.2 mi£20(1) - Warrington Running Festival20SEP
Warrington Running Festival
Running ‧ Warrington13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.6 mi£2 – £28 - Windsor Half Marathon27SEP
Windsor Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Windsor13.1 mi£40 – £50(7) - Exeter’s Great West Run11OCT
Exeter’s Great West Run
Half Marathon ‧ Exeter13.1 mi£5 – £43(2) - Blackpool Music Run18OCT
Blackpool Music Run
Running ‧ Blackpool6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£10 – £26(7) - The Great Scottish Walk and Run Festival16AUG
The Great Scottish Walk and Run Festival
Running ‧ Edinburgh6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi • 0.6 mi£5 – £22 - The UK Emergency Services Games29AUG
The UK Emergency Services Games
Multi-Sport ‧ Milton Keynes6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£15 – £125 - Cheltenham Running Festival - June7JUN
Cheltenham Running Festival - June
Running ‧ Cheltenham13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 – £26 - Blackburn 10K - November15NOV
Blackburn 10K - November
10k ‧ Blackburn6.2 mi • 1.0 mi£5 – £20(25) - Mizuno Endure24 – Reading13JUN
Mizuno Endure24 – Reading
Ultramarathon ‧ Reading(84) - Two Castles Run14JUN
Two Castles Run
10k ‧ Warwick6.2 mi£25(14) - St Albans Half Marathon14JUN
St Albans Half Marathon
Running ‧ St Albans13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.5 mi£9 – £34(11) - Hertfordshire Half Marathon22NOV
Hertfordshire Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Stevenage13.1 mi£34(7) - RunThrough Beat Box Hill 5k & 10k20JUN
RunThrough Beat Box Hill 5k & 10k
Running ‧ Tadworth6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£26 – £28 - Wakefield Hospice 10k20SEP
Wakefield Hospice 10k
10k ‧ Wakefield6.2 mi£22 – £24(25) - BHF Blenheim Palace Half Marathon27SEP
BHF Blenheim Palace Half Marathon
Running ‧ Woodstock13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.2 mi£5 – £35 - Leamington Spa Half Marathon5JUL
Leamington Spa Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Leamington Spa13.1 mi • 0.6 miFree – £34(56) - Pizza Run - Southampton19JUL
Pizza Run - Southampton
Running ‧ Southampton6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi£10.99 – £20.99 - Snowdonia Trail Marathon18OCT
Snowdonia Trail Marathon
Running ‧ Caernarfon37.3 mi • 27.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£28 – £80(4) - Run Aintree 5K, 10K & Half – July26JUL
Run Aintree 5K, 10K & Half – July
Running ‧ Liverpool13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 – £26(8)
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Running EventsRunning 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.