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- ASICS London 10K5JUL
ASICS London 10K
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£45 - Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend3MAY
Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend
Running ‧ Milton Keynes26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.5 mi£9 - £52 - Simplyhealth Great Birmingham Run11OCT
Simplyhealth Great Birmingham Run
Half Marathon ‧ Birmingham13.1 mi£36 - London Landmarks Half Marathon29MAR
London Landmarks Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi£55 - Thorpe & Egham 10k & Half Marathon2FEB
Thorpe & Egham 10k & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Egham13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£24 - £30 - Bath Half Marathon15MAR
Bath Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Bath13.1 mi • 4.0 mi£6.80 - £46 - Leeds Half Marathon10MAY
Leeds Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Leeds13.1 mi£31 - £33 - Quicksilver Hampton Court Half Marathon23FEB
Quicksilver Hampton Court Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Thames Ditton13.1 mi£35.40 - £44.40 - Brighton Half Marathon23FEB
Brighton Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Brighton13.1 mi • 1.0 mi£9 - £40 - The Wigley Group Warwick Half Marathon1MAR
The Wigley Group Warwick Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Warwick13.1 mi£24 - £30 - Nationwide Building Society New Swindon Half Marathon20SEP
Nationwide Building Society New Swindon Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Swindon12.5 mi£37 - £39 - Liverpool Half Marathon & 10 Mile15MAR
Liverpool Half Marathon & 10 Mile
Running ‧ Liverpool13.1 mi • 10.0 mi£34 - £36 - Weston Super Half29MAR
Weston Super Half
Half Marathon ‧ Weston-super-Mare13.1 mi • 1.0 mi£3.75 - £32.25 - adidas City Runs - 1 Hour5APR
adidas City Runs - 1 Hour
Running ‧ London£35 - Hendy Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon16FEB
Hendy Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Tunbridge Wells13.1 mi£26 - £28 - The Jones Crisps Anglesey Half Marathon & 10K1MAR
The Jones Crisps Anglesey Half Marathon & 10K
Running ‧ Bangor13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.0 mi£26 - £38 - Richmond Runfest Half Marathon, Marathon, and 10K12SEP
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 - Wakefield Hospice 10k29MAR
Wakefield Hospice 10k
10k ‧ Wakefield6.2 mi£22 - £24 - Sheffield Half Marathon29MAR
Sheffield Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Sheffield13.1 mi£31 - £33 - Brecon Carreg Cardiff Bay Run29MAR
Brecon Carreg Cardiff Bay Run
10k ‧ Cardiff6.2 mi • 1.2 mi£5 - £26 - BHF Health-on-Line Bournemouth Bay Run5APR
BHF Health-on-Line Bournemouth Bay Run
Running ‧ Pier Approach13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 0.6 mi£8 - £24 - Royal Parks Half Marathon11OCT
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi£59 - Run Aintree 5k, 10k & Half Marathon – February1FEB
Run Aintree 5k, 10k & Half Marathon – February
Running ‧ Liverpool13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 - £26 - Blackpool Music Run26JUL
Blackpool Music Run
Running ‧ Blackpool6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£8 - £26
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Running EventsRunning 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.