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Running Events

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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Sun, 5th Sep
London Summer Run

London, Greater London

10k
5
(114 reviews)
£32 – £65
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 12th Sep
Brighton Marathon Weekend

Brighton, Brighton and Hove

marathon, 10k
4.5
(34 reviews)
£30 – £35
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 26th Sep
Great Manchester Run

Manchester, Greater Manchester

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

Portsmouth, Portsmouth

5k, 10 miles and more
5
(50 reviews)
£25 – £46
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 5th Sep
Plymouth 10k

Plymouth, Plymouth

10k
£23 – £25
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 5th Sep
MK Festival of Running

Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

half marathon, 10k, 5k and more
4.5
(3 reviews)
£8 – £31
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 5th Sep
ABP Southampton Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k

Southampton, Southampton

marathon, half marathon, 10k and more
4
(5 reviews)
£7 – £60
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Trail
Sat, 11th Sep
Thames Path Challenge

London, Greater London

ultramarathon and more
5
(1 reviews)
£10 – £198
Booking perksGreat atmosphereGreat scenery
Road
Sun, 19th Sep
Great Bristol Run

Bristol, City of Bristol

10k, half marathon and more
5
(23 reviews)
£12 – £44
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 26th Sep
Surrey Half Marathon

Woking, Surrey

half marathon, 5k and more
4.5
(58 reviews)
£12 – £38
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 26th Sep
Ealing Half Marathon

London, Greater London

half marathon
5
(7 reviews)
£48 – £50
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Sat, 2nd Oct
Glow in the Park - Kent

Maidstone, Kent

5k
£15 – £320
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 17th Oct
TTP Cambridge Half Marathon

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

half marathon
4.5
(5 reviews)
£42 – £44
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 31st Oct
Coventry Festival of Running

Coventry, West Midlands

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

Alton, Staffordshire

half marathon, 10k, 5k
£36 – £40
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 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
Sun, 15th Aug
Haydock Park Racecourse 10k

Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside

10k and more
£5 – £19
Booking perks
Road
Sun, 22nd Aug
Thorpe & Egham 10k & Half Marathon

Egham, Surrey

half marathon, 10k
4.5
(80 reviews)
£26 – £32
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Trail
Sat, 4th Sep
South Coast Challenge

Eastbourne, East Sussex

ultramarathon and more
5
(1 reviews)
£5 – £198
Booking perksGreat atmosphereGreat scenery
Road
Sun, 5th Sep
Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital 10k

Leigh, Greater Manchester

10k and more
£22 – £24
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Sun, 5th Sep
Altrincham 10k

Altrincham, Greater Manchester

10k
£30
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 5th Sep
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Half Marathon

London, Greater London

half marathon
4.5
(18 reviews)
£36
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 5th Sep
Britain's Ocean City Running Series - Half Marathon

Plymouth, Plymouth

half marathon, 10k, 5k
5
(3 reviews)
£33 – £35
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 5th Sep
Bridgwater Half Marathon

Bridgwater, Somerset

half marathon, 10k, 5k
£8 – £27.29
Booking perks

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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.