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- Sidmouth 10km7NOV
Sidmouth 10km
10k ‧ Sidmouth6.2 mi£17.50C-19 Plan(9) - The Lundy Island Race - July17JUL
The Lundy Island Race - July
Running ‧ England14.0 miC-19 Plan(3) - Race the Light - Tamar Valley13FEB
Race the Light - Tamar Valley
Running ‧ Calstock6.5 mi£28 – £30C-19 Plan - Dartmoor Way 50 & 10013NOV
Dartmoor Way 50 & 100
Ultramarathon ‧ Newton Abbot100.0 mi • 50.0 mi£100 – £170C-19 Plan - Discover Run the Wild Half9APR
Discover Run the Wild Half
Half Marathon ‧ Tring13.1 mi£49C-19 Plan - Bradleys Exmouth 10km25SEP
Bradleys Exmouth 10km
10k ‧ Exmouth6.2 mi£17.50C-19 Plan - Coleridge Way Ultra 23APR
Coleridge Way Ultra
Ultramarathon ‧ Nether Stowey51.0 miC-19 Plan - Technical Series - Night Run4FEB
Technical Series - Night Run
10k ‧ Berkhamsted6.2 mi£17.50C-19 Plan - Hurtleberry Off-Road Duathlon & 10km Trail Run31JAN
Hurtleberry Off-Road Duathlon & 10km Trail Run
Multi-Sport ‧ Holmbury Saint Mary19.3 mi • 11.2 mi • 6.2 mi£25 – £60C-19 Plan - Trail Run for Women7MAR
Trail Run for Women
Running ‧ Berkhamsted5.0 mi£17.50C-19 Plan - Chilterns Trail Marathon27MAR
Chilterns Trail Marathon
Marathon ‧ Tring26.2 mi£69C-19 Plan - The Dirt Run Irchester Country Park Forest Trail24JAN
The Dirt Run Irchester Country Park Forest Trail
Running ‧ Little Irchester12.4 mi • 9.3 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi(5) - Brewery Trail Run 10K6NOV
Brewery Trail Run 10K
10k ‧ Tring6.2 mi£30C-19 Plan(2) - Langsett Trail 1327MAR
Langsett Trail 13
Half Marathon ‧ Stocksbridge10.1 mi(3) - Intro to Trail Running: Cotswold Hills7MAY
Intro to Trail Running: Cotswold Hills
Running ‧ England8.1 mi£65C-19 Plan - Chiltern Hills Challenge14MAY
Chiltern Hills Challenge
Running ‧ Tring36.0 mi£100C-19 Plan - North to South: Crossing the Golden Way2JUN
North to South: Crossing the Golden Way
Running ‧ Cheltenham49.7 mi£100C-19 Plan - Mountain Trails: Running the Lake District4AUG
Mountain Trails: Running the Lake District
Running ‧ Cumbria44.7 mi£100C-19 Plan - Chilterns 3014MAY
Chilterns 30
Running ‧ Tring Station18.6 mi£75 - Bluebell 13K24APR
Bluebell 13K
Running ‧ Berkhamsted8.1 mi - Ancient Trails: Running the Ridgeway20MAY
Ancient Trails: Running the Ridgeway
Running ‧ Avebury39.8 mi£100C-19 Plan - Virtual New Year Run31JAN
Virtual New Year Run
5k ‧3.1 miCharity places - The Great Scottish Summer 10k & 5K26JUN
The Great Scottish Summer 10k & 5K
Running ‧ Scotland6.2 mi • 3.1 mi - Shlads 5k fun run16JUL
Shlads 5k fun run
5k ‧ Bolton3.1 mi • 0.1 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.