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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- MK Festival of Running5Sep
MK Festival of Running
Running ‧ Milton Keynes20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£8 – £31C-19 PlanPartnered - Coventry Festival of Running31Oct
Coventry Festival of Running
Running ‧ Coventry13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.6 mi£15 – £38C-19 PlanPartnered - Run Alton Towers 5k, 10k & Half Marathon13Nov
Run Alton Towers 5k, 10k & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Alton13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£36 – £40Partnered - Kempton Park Renaissance Run30May
Kempton Park Renaissance Run
Running ‧ Sunbury-on-Thames3.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 13.0 mi£20.4 – £37.4C-19 PlanPartnered - Hertfordshire Half Marathon & 10k - June6Jun
Hertfordshire Half Marathon & 10k - June
Running ‧ Stevenage13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£28 – £34Partnered - Cheltenham Running Festival - June13Jun
Cheltenham Running Festival - June
Running ‧ Cheltenham13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 6.2 mi£22 – £28Partnered - Bubble Rush Walsall26Jun
Bubble Rush Walsall
5k ‧ Walsall3.1 mi£8 – £20C-19 PlanPartnered - Bubble Rush Umberslade4Jul
Bubble Rush Umberslade
5k ‧ Tanworth in Arden3.1 mi£8 – £20C-19 PlanPartnered - Leamington Spa Half Marathon11Jul
Leamington Spa Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Royal Leamington Spa13.1 mi • 0.6 mi£32 – £34C-19 PlanPartnered - Blackpool Music Run18Jul
Blackpool Music Run
Running ‧ Blackpool3.1 mi • 6.2 mi£8 – £20C-19 PlanPartnered - Run Cholmondeley21Aug
Run Cholmondeley
Running ‧ Cheshire13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi£8 – £31C-19 PlanPartnered - Thorpe & Egham 10k & Half Marathon22Aug
Thorpe & Egham 10k & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Egham13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£26 – £32Partnered - Altrincham 10k5Sep
Altrincham 10k
10k ‧ Altrincham6.2 mi£30Partnered - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Half Marathon5Sep
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London£36Partnered - Bridgwater Half Marathon5Sep
Bridgwater Half Marathon
Running ‧ Bridgwater13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£8 – £27.29C-19 PlanPartnered - Cheltenham Half Marathon & 10k5Sep
Cheltenham Half Marathon & 10k
Running ‧ Cheltenham13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.0 mi£5 – £39C-19 PlanPartnered - The Jones Crisps Anglesey Half Marathon & 10k5Sep
The Jones Crisps Anglesey Half Marathon & 10k
Running ‧ Bangor13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.0 mi£7 – £42.75C-19 PlanPartnered - Kenilworth Half Marathon12Sep
Kenilworth Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Kenilworth13.1 mi • 0.6 mi£30 – £32C-19 PlanPartnered - Warrington Running Festival26Sep
Warrington Running Festival
Running ‧ Warrington3.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 0.6 mi£2 – £32Partnered - Glow in the Park - Kent2Oct
Glow in the Park - Kent
5k ‧ Maidstone3.1 mi£15 – £30C-19 PlanPartnered - Blackburn 10k - October10Oct
Blackburn 10k - October
10k ‧ Blackburn6.2 mi • 1.0 mi£5 – £24Partnered - Colchester Stampede Half Marathon10Oct
Colchester Stampede Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Colchester13.1 mi£36Partnered - Weston Super Half17Oct
Weston Super Half
Half Marathon ‧ Weston-super-Mare13.1 mi • 1.0 mi£5 – £39C-19 PlanPartnered - Leicestershire 10k - October24Oct
Leicestershire 10k - October
10k ‧ Prestwold6.2 mi£24Partnered
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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.