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- Bridgwater Half Marathon5SEP
Bridgwater Half Marathon
Running ‧ Bridgwater13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£8 – £27.29 - Boston Marathon UK12SEP
Boston Marathon UK
Running ‧ Boston26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.0 mi£5 – £20(15) - RunThrough Colchester Stampede Half Marathon3OCT
RunThrough Colchester Stampede Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Colchester13.1 mi£34(2) - Virgin Sport Oxford Half Marathon10OCT
Virgin Sport Oxford Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Oxford13.1 mi(21) - Liverpool Half Marathon & 10 Mile21MAR2021
Liverpool Half Marathon & 10 Mile
Running ‧ Liverpool13.1 mi • 10.0 mi£26 – £32(3) - Leamington Spa Half Marathon17OCT
Leamington Spa Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Leamington Spa13.1 mi • 0.6 miFree – £34(56) - RunThrough - Leicestershire 10K24OCT
RunThrough - Leicestershire 10K
10k ‧ Prestwold6.2 mi£21(1) - Colchester Stampede 10K29NOV
Colchester Stampede 10K
10k ‧ Colchester6.2 mi£30(4) - Weybridge 10k6DEC
Weybridge 10k
10k ‧ Shepperton6.2 mi • 1.2 mi£12 – £30(193) - The Yorkshire Marathon17OCT
The Yorkshire Marathon
Marathon ‧ York26.2 miCharity places(32) - Age UK Leeds Abbey Dash24OCT
Age UK Leeds Abbey Dash
10k ‧ Leeds6.2 mi£20(1) - Cheshire Half Marathon11SEP
Cheshire Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Siddington13.1 mi£26 - Thames Path Challenge11SEP
Thames Path Challenge
Ultramarathon ‧ London62.1 mi • 31.1 mi • 17.4 mi • 13.7 mi£79 – £198(1) - The Tonbridge Half Marathon10OCT
The Tonbridge Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Tonbridge13.1 mi£24 – £26(18) - Run Bournemouth Festival2OCT
Run Bournemouth Festival
Running ‧ Bournemouth13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.2 mi • 0.9 mi • 0.6 mi(46) - ABP Southampton Marathon, Half, 10k & Mile24APR2021
ABP Southampton Marathon, Half, 10k & Mile
Running ‧ Southampton26.2 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.0 mi(5) - Northampton Half Marathon & Size 626SEP
Northampton Half Marathon & Size 6
Half Marathon ‧ Northampton13.1 mi • 6.9 mi£23 – £32 - New Forest Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k12SEP
New Forest Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
Running ‧ Brockenhurst26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.9 mi£12 – £49(5) - Abersoch 10K & 3K Beach Race11SEP
Abersoch 10K & 3K Beach Race
10k ‧ Abersoch6.2 mi • 1.9 mi£12 – £25(2) - Olympic Park 5k & 10k – September18SEP
Olympic Park 5k & 10k – September
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 - RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - September26SEP
RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - September
Running ‧ Chichester26.1 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£21 – £32(2) - Zeus Races – Summer OCR Runs17JUL
Zeus Races – Summer OCR Runs
Multi-Sport ‧ Ancaster13.0 mi • 4.3 mi£12.50 – £30(28) - Caterham Rotary Half Marathon & 10K18JUL
Caterham Rotary Half Marathon & 10K
Running ‧ Redhill13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£15 – £24(6) - The Royal Borough of Kingston Half Marathon10OCT
The Royal Borough of Kingston Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Kingston upon Thames13.1 mi£35.40 – £37.40(4)
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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.