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- Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running2OCT
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running
Running ‧ Inverness25.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.2 miFree – £56 - Great Bristol Run18SEP
Great Bristol Run
Running ‧ Bristol13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.0 miFreeC-19 Plan - Cheltenham Half Marathon & 10k4SEP
Cheltenham Half Marathon & 10k
Running ‧ Cheltenham13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.0 mi£5 – £39C-19 Plan - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Half Marathon4SEP
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London£36 - Hertfordshire Half Marathon & 10k - June5JUN
Hertfordshire Half Marathon & 10k - June
Running ‧ Stevenage13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£28 – £34 - BHF Health-on-Line Bournemouth Bay Run28MAR
BHF Health-on-Line Bournemouth Bay Run
Running ‧ Pier Approach13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.6 mi£5 – £24C-19 Plan - Oxford Half Marathon16OCT
Oxford Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Oxford13.1 miFreeC-19 Plan - Blackpool Music Run17JUL
Blackpool Music Run
Running ‧ Blackpool6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£8 – £20C-19 Plan - Hever Castle Triathlon and Sport Festival24SEP
Hever Castle Triathlon and Sport Festival
Multi-Sport ‧ Hever70.2 mi • 35.0 mi • 32.0 mi • 30.3 mi • 26.2 mi • 25.8 mi • 18.6 mi • 16.0 mi • 15.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 12.9 mi • 10.7 mi • 7.1 mi • 7.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.9 mi • 3.6 mi • 3.5 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.6 mi • 1.0 mi£23 – £203C-19 Plan - Bath Half Marathon4SEP
Bath Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Bath13.1 mi • 4.0 miC-19 Plan - Trail Pursuit Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k28MAY
Trail Pursuit Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
Running ‧ Clappersgate26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi£10 – £49C-19 Plan - The Yorkshire Marathon & 10 Mile16OCT
The Yorkshire Marathon & 10 Mile
Running ‧ York26.2 mi • 10.0 mi£35 – £58C-19 Plan - Thorpe & Egham 10k & Half Marathon21AUG
Thorpe & Egham 10k & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Egham13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£26 – £30 - Altrincham 10k4SEP
Altrincham 10k
10k ‧ Altrincham6.2 mi£26 - Royal Borough of Kingston Spring Raceday28MAR
Royal Borough of Kingston Spring Raceday
Running ‧ Kingston upon Thames20.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 8.0 mi£25.40 – £36.40C-19 Plan - Asda Foundation City of Lincoln 10k and Fun Run26JUN
Asda Foundation City of Lincoln 10k and Fun Run
10k ‧ Lincoln6.2 mi • 2.1 mi£5.50 – £30.90C-19 Plan - Liverpool Half Marathon & 10 Mile11SEP
Liverpool Half Marathon & 10 Mile
Running ‧ Liverpool13.1 mi • 10.0 mi£26 – £32C-19 Plan - Snowdonia Trail Marathon10JUL
Snowdonia Trail Marathon
Running ‧ Caernarfon37.2 mi • 27.3 mi • 12.9 mi • 6.2 mi£28 – £81.95C-19 Plan - Warrington Running Festival25SEP
Warrington Running Festival
Running ‧ Warrington13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.6 mi£2 – £28 - Great Birmingham Run9OCT
Great Birmingham Run
Running ‧ Birmingham13.1 mi • 6.2 mi - Blackburn 10k - October9OCT
Blackburn 10k - October
10k ‧ Blackburn6.2 mi • 1.0 mi£5 – £24 - Asda Foundation York 10k & Fun Run31JUL
Asda Foundation York 10k & Fun Run
10k ‧ York6.2 mi • 1.5 mi£5.50 – £31C-19 Plan - Weston Super Half16OCT
Weston Super Half
Half Marathon ‧ Weston-super-Mare13.1 mi • 1.0 mi£5 – £39C-19 Plan - Colchester Stampede 10k15MAY
Colchester Stampede 10k
10k ‧ Colchester6.2 mi£32
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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.