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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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- Virtual Winter Run7FEB
Virtual Winter Run
10k ‧ London6.2 miFreeC-19 Plan(115) - Thorpe & Egham 10k & Half Marathon7FEB
Thorpe & Egham 10k & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Egham13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£26 – £30(80) - Leicestershire Half Marathon28FEB
Leicestershire Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Prestwold13.1 mi£30(10) - RunUK Richmond Half Marathon – February21FEB
RunUK Richmond Half Marathon – February
Half Marathon ‧ Richmond13.1 mi£28 – £30C-19 Plan(64) - Chase the Moon Olympic Park 5k & 10k – February10FEB
Chase the Moon Olympic Park 5k & 10k – February
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22(25) - Quicksilver Hampton Court Half Marathon21FEB
Quicksilver Hampton Court Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Thames Ditton13.1 miC-19 Plan(76) - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Half Marathon - December20DEC
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Half Marathon - December
Half Marathon ‧ London(18) - Wimbledon Half Marathon - January31JAN
Wimbledon Half Marathon - January
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi£30 - Run Dorney Lake: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - February21FEB
Run Dorney Lake: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - February
Running ‧ Windsor13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£18 – £35C-19 Plan - Farnborough Winter Half Marathon24JAN
Farnborough Winter Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Farnborough13.1 miC-19 Plan - Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon13DEC
Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Milton Keynes13.1 mi(5) - Run Dorney 5k & 10k - February7FEB
Run Dorney 5k & 10k - February
Running ‧ Windsor6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £25 - Exeter City 10k28FEB
Exeter City 10k
10k ‧ Exeter6.2 mi£15C-19 Plan(6) - Run Tatton 10k - February6FEB
Run Tatton 10k - February
10k ‧ Knutsford6.2 mi£26 - The Winter Warmer Virtual Half Marathon, 10k & 5k6FEB
The Winter Warmer Virtual Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
Running ‧3.1 mi£15 – £19.50C-19 Plan - Run Tatton Half Marathon - February7FEB
Run Tatton Half Marathon - February
Half Marathon ‧ Knutsford13.1 mi£32 - The Valentines Virtual Half Marathon, 10k, 5k & 1k13FEB
The Valentines Virtual Half Marathon, 10k, 5k & 1k
Half Marathon ‧13.1 mi • 0.6 mi£7.50 – £19.50C-19 Plan - Alexandra Palace 5K & 10K14FEB
Alexandra Palace 5K & 10K
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 - Dymchurch 10K21FEB
Dymchurch 10K
10k ‧ Dymchurch6.2 mi£15C-19 Plan(10) - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 10k - Late February21FEB
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 10k - Late February
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£20 – £22C-19 Plan - Newbury Racecourse 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon - February21FEB
Newbury Racecourse 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon - February
Running ‧ Newbury13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 – £26 - Chase the Moon Olympic Park 5k & 10k - Late February24FEB
Chase the Moon Olympic Park 5k & 10k - Late February
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 - The Gravesend Floodlit 10K and 5K Series – Race 525FEB
The Gravesend Floodlit 10K and 5K Series – Race 5
Running ‧ Gravesend6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£12 – £14C-19 Plan(2) - Weybridge 10k6DEC
Weybridge 10k
10k ‧ Shepperton6.2 mi • 1.2 miC-19 Plan(193)
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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.