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- Marlow 510MAY
Marlow 5
Running ‧ Marlow5.0 mi£16 – £18 - Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon13DEC
Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Milton Keynes13.1 mi£28 – £32(5) - Maidenhead Half Marathon & Fun Run - September6SEP
Maidenhead Half Marathon & Fun Run - September
Half Marathon ‧ Maidenhead13.1 mi • 1.5 mi£32 – £34(11) - Bridgwater Half Marathon6SEP
Bridgwater Half Marathon
Running ‧ Bridgwater13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£8 – £27.29 - Britain’s Ocean City Half Marathon17MAY
Britain’s Ocean City Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Plymouth13.1 mi£33 – £41(1) - Boston Marathon UK13SEP
Boston Marathon UK
Running ‧ Boston26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.0 mi£5 – £20(15) - Kenilworth Half Marathon13SEP
Kenilworth Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Kenilworth13.1 mi • 0.6 mi£29 – £31(3) - RunThrough Colchester Stampede Half Marathon4OCT
RunThrough Colchester Stampede Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Colchester13.1 mi£34(2) - London Lightning 5k & 10k Run - Olympic Park11OCT
London Lightning 5k & 10k Run - Olympic Park
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£15 – £19(10) - The Official 5K Rev Run12APR
The Official 5K Rev Run
5k ‧ London3.1 mi£19.99 - Holme Pierrepont Half Marathon18OCT
Holme Pierrepont Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Holme Pierrepont13.1 mi£25 - The Asda Foundation Hull Running Festival19APR
The Asda Foundation Hull Running Festival
Running ‧ Hull13.1 mi • 6.2 mi(11) - RunThrough - Leicestershire 10K25OCT
RunThrough - Leicestershire 10K
10k ‧ Prestwold6.2 mi£21(1) - Virtual RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - April19APR
Virtual RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - April
Running ‧ Chichester26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20(5) - Reading 10K10MAY
Reading 10K
10k ‧ Reading6.2 mi • 1.9 mi • 1.0 mi£12 – £23(6) - 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) - Cambridgeshire Summer Run6JUN
Cambridgeshire Summer Run
10 Miles ‧ Peterborough10.0 mi£31.50 – £75.50 - Asda Foundation Derby Half Marathon7JUN
Asda Foundation Derby Half Marathon
10k ‧ Derby6.2 mi£30(5) - Virtual Olympic Park 5K & 10K - May23MAY
Virtual Olympic Park 5K & 10K - May
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 - The Yorkshire Marathon18OCT
The Yorkshire Marathon
Marathon ‧ York26.2 miCharity places(32) - Porsche Brooklands Colour Me Krazy 5k5SEP
Porsche Brooklands Colour Me Krazy 5k
5k ‧ Shepperton3.1 mi£10 – £27(46) - Mourne Way Marathon13JUN
Mourne Way Marathon
Running ‧ Rostrevor52.0 mi • 26.0 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi£27.50 – £62 - Cheshire Half Marathon12SEP
Cheshire Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Siddington13.1 mi£26
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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.