Running Events
Running is the world's most accessible sport: all you need is a pair of trainers and you're off. There are thousands of running events in the UK throughout the year, with an endless variety of options available. If you want to mix your running with fun, family, and friends, there are a range of 5k fun runs, charity events, and more to get involved with. These always have a great atmosphere, and are an amazing way to get started with running. There are longer distances available as well, so you can choose what challenge to sign up for next. 10k runs and half-marathons are hugely popular, and marathons are an amazing goal to aim for. The London Marathon is one of the most famous running events in the world, with over 40,000 participants each year. Ultramarathons are for those seeking a massive test of mental and physical resilience, and often take you off-road onto trails and rural paths.
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- The Doddington Place Gardens 5k & 10k30APR
The Doddington Place Gardens 5k & 10k
Running ‧ Sittingbourne6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£14 – £20C-19 PlanPartnered - Run Tatton 10k - April23APR
Run Tatton 10k - April
10k ‧ Knutsford6.2 mi£28 - Exeter Live Better Marathon24APR
Exeter Live Better Marathon
Running ‧ Exeter26.2 mi£37.50 – £39 - Salcey Spring Challenge26APR
Salcey Spring Challenge
Running ‧ Northamptonshire£31 – £33C-19 PlanPartnered - Chase the Sun Brixton 5k & 10k - April27APR
Chase the Sun Brixton 5k & 10k - April
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22Partnered - Chase the Sun Tatton 10k - April27APR
Chase the Sun Tatton 10k - April
10k ‧ Mere6.2 mi£21 - The Gravesend Floodlit 10k and 5k Series – Race 128APR
The Gravesend Floodlit 10k and 5k Series – Race 1
Running ‧ Gravesend6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£12 – £14C-19 PlanPartnered - The May Day Virtual Half Marathon, 10k, 5k and 1k Challenge30APR
The May Day Virtual Half Marathon, 10k, 5k and 1k Challenge
Half Marathon ‧13.1 mi • 0.6 mi£7.50 – £19.50C-19 PlanPartnered - The Renegade30APR
The Renegade
Running ‧ Huddersfield£35 – £55C-19 PlanPartnered - Newbury Racecourse 5k, 10k, & Half Marathon - May30APR
Newbury Racecourse 5k, 10k, & Half Marathon - May
Running ‧ Newbury13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 – £26Partnered - Virtual Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend30APR
Virtual Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend
Running ‧26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£35C-19 PlanPartnered - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 10k - May30APR
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 10k - May
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£22 – £24C-19 PlanPartnered - 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 - Beach Race - May1MAY
Beach Race - May
Running ‧ Bournemouth6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£25.25 – £100.36C-19 PlanPartnered - Tugby Half Marathon1MAY
Tugby Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Tugby13.1 mi£23 - Henley River Trail Run - May1MAY
Henley River Trail Run - May
Running ‧ Henley-on-Thames13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£23 – £35C-19 PlanPartnered - Peckham 10k1MAY
Peckham 10k
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£15C-19 PlanPartnered - Big Way Round2MAY
Big Way Round
Running ‧ Winchester31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 19.0 mi • 14.0 miC-19 Plan - The Bedgebury Pinetum Summer 10k & 5k Series - Race 14MAY
The Bedgebury Pinetum Summer 10k & 5k Series - Race 1
Running ‧ Goudhurst6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£12 – £14C-19 PlanPartnered - Bluebell Challenge4MAY
Bluebell Challenge
Running ‧ Nuneaton£33C-19 PlanPartnered - Clapham Common 5k & 10k - May7MAY
Clapham Common 5k & 10k - May
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24Partnered - The All Nations 5k & 10k7MAY
The All Nations 5k & 10k
Running ‧ Windsor6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£17C-19 PlanPartnered - Burrator Noir 10 Mile & 10k7MAY
Burrator Noir 10 Mile & 10k
Running ‧ Princetown12.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.2 mi • 0.6 mi£7 – £24Partnered - Tatton 10k – May7MAY
Tatton 10k – May
10k ‧ Knutsford6.2 mi£21
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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.