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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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- Reading Half Marathon5APR
Reading Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Reading13.1 mi • 1.9 mi£38 - £116(4) - The SimplyHealth Great North Run13SEP
The SimplyHealth Great North Run
Half Marathon ‧ Newcastle upon Tyne13.1 mi£55(50) - Edinburgh Marathon Festival23MAY
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Running ‧ Edinburgh26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£10(13) - Great Manchester Run24MAY
Great Manchester Run
Running ‧ Manchester13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.6 mi • 0.9 mi£14(48) - Hackney Half Marathon17MAY
Hackney Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi£45 - £89(48) - Manchester Marathon5APR
Manchester Marathon
Marathon ‧ Stretford26.2 mi£63 - £65(20) - Virgin Money London Marathon26APR
Virgin Money London Marathon
Marathon ‧ London26.2 mi£39(48) - Brighton Marathon Weekend19APR
Brighton Marathon Weekend
Multi-Sport ‧ Brighton31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.0 miFree(34) - Cardiff Half Marathon4OCT
Cardiff Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Cardiff13.1 mi£40 - £42(16) - The Vitality Big Half1MAR
The Vitality Big Half
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi • 2.4 mi • 1.0 miFree(1) - Mizuno Endure24 – Reading13JUN
Mizuno Endure24 – Reading
Ultramarathon ‧ Reading£72 - £576(84) - St Albans Half Marathon14JUN
St Albans Half Marathon
Running ‧ St Albans13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.5 mi£9 - £34(11) - Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run4OCT
Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run
Running ‧ Glasgow13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.9 mi • 1.0 mi£9(35) - Mizuno Endure24 – Leeds4JUL
Mizuno Endure24 – Leeds
Ultramarathon ‧ Wetherby£72 - £576(166) - Great South Run17OCT
Great South Run
Running ‧ Portsmouth10.0 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.6 mi • 0.9 mi£15(50) - Milton Keynes Festival of Running15MAR
Milton Keynes Festival of Running
Running ‧ Milton Keynes20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£8 - £30(1) - Surrey Half Marathon8MAR
Surrey Half Marathon
Running ‧ Woking13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.2 mi£12 - £45(56) - The Official 5K Rev Run12APR
The Official 5K Rev Run
5k ‧ London3.1 mi£19.99 - Saucony Cambridge Half Marathon8MAR
Saucony Cambridge Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Cambridge13.1 mi£34(4) - Cambridgeshire Summer Run6JUN
Cambridgeshire Summer Run
10 Miles ‧ Peterborough10.0 mi£31.50 - £75.50 - Great Bristol 10K3MAY
Great Bristol 10K
10k ‧ Bristol6.2 mi • 1.0 mi£8(23) - JCP Swansea Half Marathon14JUN
JCP Swansea Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Swansea13.1 mi£39 - £41(6) - ASICS London 10K5JUL
ASICS London 10K
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£45(39) - The Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle5JUL
The Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle
Multi-Sport ‧ Hever Castle26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 1.2 mi£32 - £306(1)
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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.