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 Plan - Edinburgh Marathon Festival28MAY
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Running ‧ Edinburgh26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.2 mi • 0.9 mi • 0.6 mi£12 – £129.75C-19 Plan - Hackney Moves14MAY
Hackney Moves
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 3.1 miFree – £54C-19 Plan - Reading Half Marathon10APR
Reading Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Reading13.1 mi • 1.9 mi£16 – £70C-19 Plan - The Great North Run11SEP
The Great North Run
Half Marathon ‧ Newcastle upon Tyne13.1 miC-19 Plan - The Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle2JUL
The Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle
Multi-Sport ‧ Hever Castle140.6 mi • 111.8 mi • 76.9 mi • 75.6 mi • 70.2 mi • 55.9 mi • 50.0 mi • 38.5 mi • 37.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 15.4 mi • 13.1 mi • 7.4 mi£30 – £338C-19 Plan - Virgin Money London Marathon2OCT
Virgin Money London Marathon
Marathon ‧ London26.2 mi - Manchester Marathon9OCT
Manchester Marathon
Marathon ‧ Stretford26.2 miFree - Brighton Marathon Weekend11SEP
Brighton Marathon Weekend
Multi-Sport ‧ Brighton31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 6.2 mi£25 – £35 - Brighton Half Marathon26JUN
Brighton Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Brighton13.1 mi • 1.0 mi£35C-19 Plan - Great Manchester Run25SEP
Great Manchester Run
Running ‧ Manchester13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.6 mi • 0.9 miC-19 Plan - ABP Southampton Marathon, Half, 10k & Mile24APR
ABP Southampton Marathon, Half, 10k & Mile
Running ‧ Southampton26.2 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.0 mi£7 – £44.99 - 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 – £40 - Coventry Festival of Running21MAR
Coventry Festival of Running
Running ‧ Coventry13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.6 mi£15 – £38C-19 Plan - Cardiff Half Marathon2OCT
Cardiff Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Cardiff13.1 miC-19 Plan - Royal Parks Half Marathon10APR
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 miFree - ASICS London 10K24JUL
ASICS London 10K
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£45C-19 Plan - 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 - Leeds Half Marathon & Fun Run8MAY
Leeds Half Marathon & Fun Run
Half Marathon ‧ Leeds13.1 mi • 0.8 mi£38.40 – £40.50C-19 Plan - St Albans Half Marathon12JUN
St Albans Half Marathon
Running ‧ St Albans13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.5 mi£10 – £35C-19 Plan - London Landmarks Half Marathon22MAY
London Landmarks Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 miC-19 Plan - Great Scottish Run2OCT
Great Scottish Run
Running ‧ Glasgow13.1 mi • 6.2 mi - The Vitality Big Half24APR
The Vitality Big Half
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi • 2.4 mi • 1.0 miC-19 Plan - Great South Run15OCT
Great South Run
Running ‧ Portsmouth10.0 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.6 mi
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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.