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- Exeter’s Great West Run22MAY
Exeter’s Great West Run
Running ‧ Exeter13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.0 mi£5 – £37C-19 Plan(2) - Hertfordshire Half Marathon & 10k - June5JUN
Hertfordshire Half Marathon & 10k - June
Running ‧ Stevenage13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£28 – £34 - Brighton Half Marathon26JUN
Brighton Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Brighton13.1 mi • 1.0 mi£35C-19 Plan(59) - Blackpool Music Run17JUL
Blackpool Music Run
Running ‧ Blackpool6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£8 – £20C-19 Plan(7) - Bath Half Marathon4SEP
Bath Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Bath13.1 mi • 4.0 miC-19 Plan(1) - Leicestershire Half Marathon28FEB
Leicestershire Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Prestwold13.1 mi£30(10) - Trail Pursuit Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K28MAY
Trail Pursuit Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Running ‧ Clappersgate26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi£10 – £49C-19 Plan - Royal Borough of Kingston Spring Raceday28MAR
Royal Borough of Kingston Spring Raceday
Running ‧ Kingston upon Thames20.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 8.0 mi£25.40 – £36.40C-19 Plan(2) - Liverpool Half Marathon & 10 Mile11SEP
Liverpool Half Marathon & 10 Mile
Running ‧ Liverpool13.1 mi • 10.0 mi£26 – £32C-19 Plan(3) - Snowdonia Trail Marathon10JUL
Snowdonia Trail Marathon
Running ‧ Caernarfon37.2 mi • 27.3 mi • 12.9 mi • 6.2 mi£28 – £81.95C-19 Plan(4) - Leicestershire 10k – April17APR
Leicestershire 10k – April
10k ‧ Prestwold6.2 mi£24 - Warrington Running Festival25SEP
Warrington Running Festival
Running ‧ Warrington13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.6 mi£2 – £28 - Rightmove Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend30APR
Rightmove Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend
Running ‧ Milton Keynes26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.5 mi£12 – £140 - Blackburn 10k - October9OCT
Blackburn 10k - October
10k ‧ Blackburn6.2 mi • 1.0 mi£5 – £24(25) - Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon21MAR
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Molesey13.1 mi£38(3) - Weston Super Half16OCT
Weston Super Half
Half Marathon ‧ Weston-super-Mare13.1 mi • 1.0 mi£5 – £35C-19 Plan(3) - Inverness Half Marathon15MAY
Inverness Half Marathon
Running ‧ Inverness13.1 mi • 3.1 mi£11 – £37 - Colchester Stampede 10k15MAY
Colchester Stampede 10k
10k ‧ Colchester6.2 mi£32(4) - Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon28MAY
Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon
Multi-Sport ‧ Gort73.9 mi • 34.2 mi • 32.0 mi • 30.3 mi • 26.2 mi • 25.8 mi • 17.1 mi • 16.0 mi • 15.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 12.9 mi • 10.6 mi • 9.8 mi • 6.8 mi • 6.2 mi • 4.2 mi • 3.6 mi • 3.1 mi • 3.0 mi • 1.6 mi • 1.0 mi£23 – £203C-19 Plan - Kempton Park Renaissance Run29MAY
Kempton Park Renaissance Run
Running ‧ Sunbury-on-Thames13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20.40 – £37.40C-19 Plan - Hertfordshire Half Marathon & 10k - November7NOV
Hertfordshire Half Marathon & 10k - November
Running ‧ Stevenage13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£28 – £34(7) - Leeds Half Marathon8MAY
Leeds Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Leeds13.1 mi£36.40 – £38.50C-19 Plan(8) - Cheltenham Running Festival - June12JUN
Cheltenham Running Festival - June
Running ‧ Cheltenham13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £28 - RunUK Richmond Half Marathon – February21FEB
RunUK Richmond Half Marathon – February
Half Marathon ‧ Richmond13.1 mi£28 – £30C-19 Plan(64)
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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.