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- The Snowman Triathlon31JUL
The Snowman Triathlon
Multi-Sport ‧ Betws-y-Coed1469.5 mi • 70.8 mi • 52.8 mi • 50.6 mi • 23.9 mi • 22.2 mi • 2.4 mi • 1.2 mi • 0.6 mi£26 – £165(1) - Conquer Crystal Palace 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon11SEP
Conquer Crystal Palace 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 9.3 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£16 – £22(1) - RunThrough Bedford Autodrome Grand Prix – October17OCT
RunThrough Bedford Autodrome Grand Prix – October
Running ‧ Bedford26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 – £32(1) - Burnham Beeches Half marathon and 10K - August8AUG
Burnham Beeches Half marathon and 10K - August
Running ‧ Slough13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£18 – £26(2) - The EDF Energy Lydd 10K15AUG
The EDF Energy Lydd 10K
10k ‧ Lydd6.2 mi • 0.3 mi£3 – £18(2) - Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon13DEC
Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Milton Keynes13.1 mi£28 – £32(5) - Alcester 10K3OCT
Alcester 10K
10k ‧ Alcester6.2 mi • 0.6 mi£22 – £24(1) - Gateshead Half Marathon29AUG
Gateshead Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Gateshead13.1 mi£28 - Canterbury Half Marathon30AUG
Canterbury Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Canterbury13.1 mi • 2.0 mi • 1.0 mi£4 – £25(20) - Dorney Lake Autumn Duathlon & Run4SEP
Dorney Lake Autumn Duathlon & Run
Multi-Sport ‧ Dorney34.2 mi • 18.6 mi • 13.1 mi • 10.6 mi • 9.3 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 – £60(8) - Wye Valley Trail Race4SEP
Wye Valley Trail Race
Running ‧ Chepstow15.0 mi£42.50 - Glencoe Marathon Gathering5SEP
Glencoe Marathon Gathering
Running ‧ Glencoe26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£45 – £55(2) - Folkestone Coastal 10K5SEP
Folkestone Coastal 10K
10k ‧ Folkestone6.2 mi£17 – £19 - Cheltenham Half Marathon19SEP
Cheltenham Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Cheltenham13.1 mi • 1.0 mi£5 – £43(3) - Winchester Half Marathon19SEP
Winchester Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Winchester13.1 mi • 1.0 mi£5 – £34.99 - RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - December6DEC
RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - December
Running ‧ Chichester26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£21 – £32(1) - Running Grand Prix Oulton Park – December6DEC
Running Grand Prix Oulton Park – December
Running ‧ Tarporley26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 – £32(5) - Causeway Coast Marathon25SEP
Causeway Coast Marathon
Multi-Sport ‧ Portballintrae40.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£27.50 – £62(7) - Frome Half Marathon, 5K, 10K & Junior Race - July26SEP
Frome Half Marathon, 5K, 10K & Junior Race - July
Running ‧ Frome13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.6 mi£4.50 – £22.50(14) - The Folkestone Rotary Half Marathon26SEP
The Folkestone Rotary Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Folkestone13.1 mi£21 – £23(7) - Olympic Park 5k & 10k - December12DEC
Olympic Park 5k & 10k - December
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24(2) - Wimbledon Common Half Marathon – August1AUG
Wimbledon Common Half Marathon – August
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi£30(4) - Run Heaton 5k, 10k & Half - August1AUG
Run Heaton 5k, 10k & Half - August
Running ‧ Manchester13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£21 – £26(3) - Edinburgh Christmas 10K & 5K Run5DEC
Edinburgh Christmas 10K & 5K Run
Running ‧ Edinburgh6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.6 mi£5 – £22(5)
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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.