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- Chase the Moon Olympic Park 5k & 10k – February10FEB2021
Chase the Moon Olympic Park 5k & 10k – February
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22(25) - Worcester City Run - Half Marathon & 10K4SEP2021
Worcester City Run - Half Marathon & 10K
Running ‧ Worcester13.7 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.9 mi • 1.0 mi£8 – £40C-19 Plan(3) - Wimbledon Christmas Run 20DEC
Wimbledon Christmas Run
5k ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 - Running Grand Prix Oulton Park- March 7MAR2021
Running Grand Prix Oulton Park- March
Running ‧ Little Budworth26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £32(39) - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 10k - Early January2JAN2021
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 10k - Early January
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£20 – £22C-19 Plan - Olympic Park 5k and 10k - March 20MAR2021
Olympic Park 5k and 10k - March
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 - The Oundle New Year 10K & 5K10JAN2021
The Oundle New Year 10K & 5K
Running ‧ Oundle6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£12 – £28C-19 Plan(18) - Colchester Stampede Half Marathon9OCT2021
Colchester Stampede Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Colchester13.1 mi£34(2) - Oxford Half Marathon9OCT2021
Oxford Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Oxford13.1 miFreeC-19 Plan(21) - Running GP Bedford Autodrome - March28MAR2021
Running GP Bedford Autodrome - March
Running ‧ Bedford26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £32(2) - Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit - April3APR2021
Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit - April
Running ‧ Chichester26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 – £34(5) - Windsor Lakeside Half Marathon28FEB2021
Windsor Lakeside Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Dorney13.1 mi£28 – £30C-19 Plan - RunUK Wimbledon Half Marathon7MAR2021
RunUK Wimbledon Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi£28 – £30C-19 Plan(48) - The Brett Lydd 20 Mile & Half Marathon7MAR2021
The Brett Lydd 20 Mile & Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Lydd20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 1.0 mi£22 – £36C-19 Plan(36) - Sheffield Santa Ho Ho Glow! Fun Run/Walk19DEC
Sheffield Santa Ho Ho Glow! Fun Run/Walk
Running ‧ Sheffield6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£18 – £22(2) - Spartan Stadion - Twickenham Stadium11DEC2021
Spartan Stadion - Twickenham Stadium
Obstacle ‧ Twickenham3.1 mi • 1.9 mi • 0.9 mi • 0.6 mi£15 – £75 - Canterbury Half Marathon29AUG2021
Canterbury Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Canterbury13.1 mi • 2.0 mi • 1.0 mi£4 – £26C-19 Plan(20) - Gateshead Half Marathon3APR2021
Gateshead Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Gateshead13.1 mi£28 - Cheshire Half Marathon11SEP2021
Cheshire Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Siddington13.1 mi£28 - The Tonbridge Half Marathon9OCT2021
The Tonbridge Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Tonbridge13.1 mi£24 – £26C-19 Plan(18) - Run4Colour - East Anglia10APR2021
Run4Colour - East Anglia
5k ‧ Hockwold cum Wilton3.1 mi£13 – £19(7) - The PodPlus Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon10APR2021
The PodPlus Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Charing26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£22 – £32C-19 Plan(45) - Wokingham Half Marathon18SEP2021
Wokingham Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Wokingham13.1 mi • 1.0 mi£10 – £34C-19 Plan(85) - Dixons Carphone Race to the Stones9JUL2021
Dixons Carphone Race to the Stones
Ultramarathon ‧ Lewknor62.1 mi • 31.1 mi£69 – £199C-19 Plan(114)
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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.