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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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- The SimplyHealth Great North Run12SEP
The SimplyHealth Great North Run
Half Marathon ‧ Newcastle upon Tyne13.1 mi£55(50) - Cardiff Half Marathon3OCT
Cardiff Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Cardiff13.1 mi£40 – £42(16) - Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run3OCT
Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run
Running ‧ Glasgow13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.9 mi • 1.0 mi£9 – £35(35) - Virgin Money London Marathon3OCT
Virgin Money London Marathon
Marathon ‧ London26.2 mi(48) - Great South Run16OCT
Great South Run
Running ‧ Portsmouth10.0 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.6 mi • 0.9 mi£15 – £43(50) - JCP Swansea Half Marathon13JUN
JCP Swansea Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Swansea13.1 mi£39 – £41(6) - ASICS London 10K4JUL
ASICS London 10K
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£45(39) - The Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle4JUL
The Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle
Multi-Sport ‧ Hever Castle26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 1.2 mi(1) - Great Birmingham Run10OCT
Great Birmingham Run
Half Marathon ‧ Birmingham13.1 mi£36(7) - Nationwide Building Society New Swindon Half Marathon19SEP
Nationwide Building Society New Swindon Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Swindon12.5 mi£37 – £39(1) - Mizuno Endure24 – Leeds3JUL
Mizuno Endure24 – Leeds
Ultramarathon ‧ Wetherby£72 – £576(166) - Richmond Runfest Half Marathon, Marathon, and 10K11SEP
Richmond Runfest Half Marathon, Marathon, and 10K
Running ‧ London26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi£48.50(4) - Cheltenham Half Marathon19SEP
Cheltenham Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Cheltenham13.1 mi • 1.0 mi£5 – £43(3) - Royal Parks Half Marathon10OCT
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 miCharity places(23) - Fun Colour Rush Nottingham20JUN
Fun Colour Rush Nottingham
5k ‧ Nottingham3.1 mi£12 – £48(1) - Fun Colour Rush Northampton 25JUL
Fun Colour Rush Northampton
5k ‧ Northampton3.1 mi£12 – £48(2) - adidas City Run: Fulham 10K5SEP
adidas City Run: Fulham 10K
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£35(19) - Levens 10k26MAY
Levens 10k
10k ‧ Kendal6.2 mi - Fun Colour Rush Reading22AUG
Fun Colour Rush Reading
5k ‧ Reading3.1 mi£12 – £48 - Age UK Leeds Abbey Dash24OCT
Age UK Leeds Abbey Dash
10k ‧ Leeds6.2 mi£20(1) - ABP Southampton Marathon, Half, 10k & Mile20JUN
ABP Southampton Marathon, Half, 10k & Mile
Running ‧ Southampton26.2 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.0 mi£7 – £54.99(5) - Warrington Running Festival19SEP
Warrington Running Festival
Running ‧ Warrington13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.6 mi£2 – £28 - Exeter’s Great West Run10OCT
Exeter’s Great West Run
Half Marathon ‧ Exeter13.1 mi£5 – £43(2) - Blackpool Music Run17OCT
Blackpool Music Run
Running ‧ Blackpool6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£10 – £26(7)
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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.