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Q: 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 .

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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Sunday, 26th Sep 2021
Great Manchester Run

Manchester, Greater Manchester

half marathon, 10k and more
5
(48 reviews)
£18 – £49
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sunday, 17th Oct 2021
Great South Run

Portsmouth, Portsmouth

5k, 10 miles and more
5
(50 reviews)
£19 – £46
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sunday, 7th Nov 2021
Reading Half Marathon

Reading, Reading

half marathon and more
4.5
(4 reviews)
£16 – £71
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sunday, 26th Sep 2021
Surrey Half Marathon

Woking, Surrey

half marathon, 5k and more
4.5
(58 reviews)
£12 – £38
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Trail
Saturday, 2nd Oct 2021
Glow in the Park - Kent

Maidstone, Kent

5k
£15 – £410
Booking perksGreat atmosphereGreat scenery
Road
Sunday, 31st Oct 2021
Coventry Festival of Running

Coventry, West Midlands

half marathon, 5k and more
4.5
(1 reviews)
£15 – £38
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Saturday, 13th Nov 2021
Run Alton Towers 5k & 10k

Alton, Staffordshire

10k, 5k, half marathon and more
£18 – £38
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sunday, 14th Nov 2021
Run Alton Towers - Half Marathon

Alton, Staffordshire

half marathon and more
£18 – £40
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sunday, 24th Apr 2022
ABP Southampton Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k 2022

Southampton, Southampton

marathon, half marathon, 10k and more
£7 – £54.99
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sunday, 1st May 2022
Rightmove Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend

Bletchley, Milton Keynes

marathon, half marathon, 5k, 10k and more
£10 – £50
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sunday, 26th Sep 2021
SPAR City of Preston 10k

Preston, Lancashire

10k and more
£5 – £28
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Trail
Sunday, 26th Sep 2021
Run Sandringham 10k

Sandringham, Norfolk

10k
£21.90 – £23.90
Booking perks
Road
Sunday, 26th Sep 2021
Warrington Running Festival

Warrington, Warrington

5k, 10k, half marathon and more
£5 – £32
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Trail
Saturday, 2nd Oct 2021
Run Aintree 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - October

Liverpool, Merseyside

half marathon, 10k, 5k
£22 – £28
Booking perks
Road
Sunday, 3rd Oct 2021
Haydock Park Racecourse 10k

Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside

10k and more
£5 – £19
Booking perks
Road
Sunday, 10th Oct 2021
adidas City Runs: Islington 1 Hour

London, Greater London
£35
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sunday, 10th Oct 2021
Run Silverstone

Towcester

half marathon, 10k, 5k and more
5
(3 reviews)
£22 – £37
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Sunday, 10th Oct 2021
Blenheim 7k Fun Run

Woodstock, Oxfordshire
£10 – £25
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sunday, 10th Oct 2021
Colchester Stampede Half Marathon

Colchester, Essex

half marathon
4.5
(2 reviews)
£36
Booking perks
Sunday, 17th Oct 2021
The Duxford Dash

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

5k, 10k and more
£5 – £26
Booking perks
Trail
Saturday, 23rd Oct 2021
Bucks Epic Trail 10k

Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire

10k
£26
Booking perksGreat scenery
Road
Sunday, 31st Oct 2021
Run Chester Zoo

Chester, Cheshire West and Chester

10k
£36
Booking perks
Sunday, 31st Oct 2021
We Love Our NHS Manchester 10k

Middleton, Greater Manchester

10k
£17 – £19
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sunday, 31st Oct 2021
Winchester 10k

Winchester, Hampshire

10k
£19 – £22.78
Booking perksGreat atmosphere

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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.

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