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- Milton Keynes 1.5k, 5k & 10k MoRun22NOV
Milton Keynes 1.5k, 5k & 10k MoRun
Running ‧ Milton Keynes6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.9 mi£10 – £20C-19 Plan(3) - York 1.5k, 5k & 10k MoRun22NOV
York 1.5k, 5k & 10k MoRun
Running ‧ York6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.9 mi£10 – £20C-19 Plan(1) - Warwick Reindeer Run29NOV
Warwick Reindeer Run
Running ‧ Warwick4.3 mi • 1.6 mi • 0.6 mi£5 – £20 - Spartan Stadion - Twickenham Stadium5DEC
Spartan Stadion - Twickenham Stadium
Multi-Sport ‧ Twickenham3.1 mi • 1.2 mi • 0.6 mi£15 – £75 - St Neots Half Marathon15NOV
St Neots Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Eynesbury13.1 mi • 1.9 mi(5) - Oxford Half Marathon9OCT2021
Oxford Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Oxford13.1 mi(21) - Royal Windsor Half Marathon & 10k River Trail Run3OCT
Royal Windsor Half Marathon & 10k River Trail Run
Running ‧ Windsor13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£25 – £35(54) - Run Heaton 5k, 10k & Half Marathon – November1NOV
Run Heaton 5k, 10k & Half Marathon – November
Running ‧ Manchester13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £26(6) - Exeter’s Great West Run10OCT
Exeter’s Great West Run
Half Marathon ‧ Exeter13.1 mi£5 – £43(2) - Cheshire 10k - October17OCT
Cheshire 10k - October
10k ‧ Northwich6.2 mi£23 – £25 - Sheffield Santa Ho Ho Glow! Fun Run/Walk19DEC
Sheffield Santa Ho Ho Glow! Fun Run/Walk
Running ‧ Sheffield6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£18 – £22(2) - Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Winter7NOV
Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Winter
Running ‧ Kingston upon Thames26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£32 – £42(31) - Abersoch 10K & 3K Beach Race4JUN2021
Abersoch 10K & 3K Beach Race
10k ‧ Abersoch6.2 mi • 1.9 mi£12 – £25C-19 Plan(2) - Nottingham Christmas Marathon, Half, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run5DEC
Nottingham Christmas Marathon, Half, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Running ‧ Nottingham26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi£6 – £38C-19 Plan(9) - Run4Colour - East Anglia10APR2021
Run4Colour - East Anglia
5k ‧ Hockwold cum Wilton3.1 mi£13 – £19(7) - Snowdonia Trail Marathon17OCT
Snowdonia Trail Marathon
Running ‧ Caernarfon37.3 mi • 27.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi(4) - The Richmond Autumn Riverside 10k Run16OCT
The Richmond Autumn Riverside 10k Run
10k ‧ Richmond6.2 mi£20(1) - The Woodchurch 10 & 5 Mile17OCT
The Woodchurch 10 & 5 Mile
10 Miles ‧ Woodchurch10.0 mi • 5.0 mi • 1.0 mi£4 – £20(4) - Tewkesbury Half Marathon15MAY2021
Tewkesbury Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Tewkesbury13.1 mi£30 – £32C-19 Plan(8) - Coventry 10k15NOV
Coventry 10k
10k ‧ Coventry6.2 mi£15(30) - The Henley Trail Run11JUN2021
The Henley Trail Run
Running ‧ Henley-on-Thames6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£6 – £15 - Wokingham Half Marathon21FEB2021
Wokingham Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Wokingham13.1 mi(85) - Quicksilver Hampton Court Half Marathon21FEB2021
Quicksilver Hampton Court Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Thames Ditton13.1 mi(76) - Northampton Half Marathon & Size 625SEP2021
Northampton Half Marathon & Size 6
Half Marathon ‧ Northampton13.1 mi • 6.9 mi£30 – £32
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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.