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- Kempton Park 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - February28FEB
Kempton Park 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - February
Running ‧ Sunbury-on-Thames13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi - Lee Valley Velopark – February27FEB
Lee Valley Velopark – February
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 10.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi - Green Lantern Trail Half Marathon6MAR
Green Lantern Trail Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Exeter13.1 miC-19 Plan - Coleridge Way Ultra 23APR
Coleridge Way Ultra
Ultramarathon ‧ Nether Stowey51.0 miC-19 Plan - The World's Steepest Street Run16APR
The World's Steepest Street Run
Running ‧ Harlech3.9 miC-19 Plan - The Great Scottish Summer 10k & 5K26JUN
The Great Scottish Summer 10k & 5K
Running ‧ Scotland6.2 mi • 3.1 mi - Clumber Park Training Camp Nov20NOV
Clumber Park Training Camp Nov
Running ‧ Worksop3.1 mi - Lichfield Half Marathon16OCT
Lichfield Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Lichfield13.1 mi£27 - Vitality London 10,00030MAY
Vitality London 10,000
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£19 – £39 - Brentwood Half Marathon14MAR
Brentwood Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Brentwood13.1 mi • 2.9 mi - The Surrey Hills Challenge25SEP
The Surrey Hills Challenge
Running ‧ Woking37.3 mi • 26.2 mi • 26.1 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi - Shlads 5k fun run16JUL
Shlads 5k fun run
5k ‧ Bolton3.1 mi • 0.1 mi - Great Perthshire Tattie Run6AUG
Great Perthshire Tattie Run
Running ‧ Perth1.0 mi • 0.1 miFree - The LDT Fall Endurance Challenge31JUL
The LDT Fall Endurance Challenge
Multi-Sport ‧ London600.0 mi • 200.0 mi • 31.0 mi - Sunrise City 5K Coventry6MAY
Sunrise City 5K Coventry
5k ‧ Coventry3.1 mi - The Virtual March Hare19MAR
The Virtual March Hare
Multi-Sport ‧75.5 mi • 70.2 mi • 55.9 mi • 34.2 mi • 32.0 mi • 28.0 mi • 25.8 mi • 17.1 mi • 16.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 12.9 mi • 12.4 mi • 8.5 mi • 7.9 mi • 7.1 mi • 6.8 mi • 6.5 mi • 6.2 mi • 5.1 mi • 4.8 mi • 3.6 mi • 3.4 mi • 3.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi • 0.5 mi • 0.2 mi£10 – £25 - Sussex Hilly Half Marathon & 10k8OCT
Sussex Hilly Half Marathon & 10k
Running ‧ Heathfield13.1 mi • 6.2 mi - Stirling Scottish Marathon23OCT
Stirling Scottish Marathon
Running ‧ Stirling26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi - RunDerby Derby 10 Mile14NOV
RunDerby Derby 10 Mile
10 Miles ‧ Derby10.0 mi - Ultra-Trail Snowdonia3JUN
Ultra-Trail Snowdonia
Ultramarathon ‧ Llanberis102.5 mi • 62.1 mi • 31.1 mi£99 – £179
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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.