Fun runs

Fun runs

Runs for kids and families with a focus on fun, not finishing time! Search by date, location or map to find a fun run near you or browse to discover your perfect event.

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Fun runs in the UK

Fun runs are a brilliant option for people new to running or for families to run together. With shorter distances and a focus on fun rather than finishing time, there's no pressure. Select your location for fun runs in your area or scroll down to see what's coming up.

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Fun runs in 2024/2025

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Calling all Green Santas and racing Elves! Get involved in this brand new eco festive, sustainable, inclusive and accessible race at the stunning Alice Holt Forest this year and explore forest trails.
  • Sun 1 Dec
  • £6
Farnham, Hampshire, UK

Green Santa Run | Junior Run

Calling all Green Santas and racing Elves! Get involved in this brand new eco festive, sustainable, inclusive and accessible race at the stunning Alice Holt Forest this year and explore forest trails.

  • 1 km trail running
Festive cheer for runners and walkers alike featuring reusable plush Santa Hats, fabulous medals, goody bags and delicious mince pies at the finish! ​A true community event supporting local causes.
  • Sun 1 Dec
  • £8.50
Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

Boston Santa Run | 3K

Festive cheer for runners and walkers alike featuring reusable plush Santa Hats, fabulous medals, goody bags and delicious mince pies at the finish! ​A true community event supporting local causes.

  • 3 km road running
Festive cheer for runners and walkers alike featuring reusable plush Santa Hats, fabulous medals, goody bags and delicious mince pies at the finish! ​A true community event supporting local causes.
  • Sun 1 Dec
  • £8.50
Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

Boston Santa Run | 5K

Festive cheer for runners and walkers alike featuring reusable plush Santa Hats, fabulous medals, goody bags and delicious mince pies at the finish! ​A true community event supporting local causes.

  • 5 km road running
A free 400m children's fun run for children of runners in the 10K or half marathon events taking place in the morning on the athletics track.
  • Sun 8 Dec
  • FREE
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW Stevenage Winter Family Fun Run

A free 400m children's fun run for children of runners in the 10K or half marathon events taking place in the morning on the athletics track.

  • 400 m track and field
Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!
  • Sun 8 Dec
  • FREE-£7
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Salcey Forest Christmas Junior Fun Run

Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!

  • 1.2 km multi terrain running
Grab those elf shoes and get festive! Put your legs to the test in this beautifully scenic, but challenging Christmas run. You'll enjoy running in fancy dress!
  • Sat 14 Dec
  • £7
Rugeley, Staffordshire, UK

Cannock Chase Forest Christmas Junior Fun Run

Grab those elf shoes and get festive! Put your legs to the test in this beautifully scenic, but challenging Christmas run. You'll enjoy running in fancy dress!

  • 1.2 km trail running
A Christmas cracker of a race - and you won't want to miss it! Grab those running shoes and your best festive game-face... it's the Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash!
  • Sun 15 Dec
  • £7
Brownhills, Staffordshire, UK

Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash | Junior Run

A Christmas cracker of a race - and you won't want to miss it! Grab those running shoes and your best festive game-face... it's the Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash!

  • 1 km multi terrain running
Kick off your festive celebrations with this cracking race... The Southend Rudolf Run is filled with seasonal delights and racing fun designed to delight with every step!
  • Sun 15 Dec
  • £7
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK

Southend Rudolph Run | Rudolph Scurry

Kick off your festive celebrations with this cracking race... The Southend Rudolf Run is filled with seasonal delights and racing fun designed to delight with every step!

  • 1 mile road running
Kick off your festive celebrations with this cracking race... The Southend Rudolf Run is filled with seasonal delights and racing fun designed to delight with every step!
  • Sun 15 Dec
  • £20-£25
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK

Southend Rudolph Run | 5 Mile

Kick off your festive celebrations with this cracking race... The Southend Rudolf Run is filled with seasonal delights and racing fun designed to delight with every step!

  • 5 miles road running
This cracking racing extravaganza would have Santa ditching his sleigh for running shoes! Prepare to take on this multi-terrain festive event, which returns to Pett for its 19th year.
  • Sat 21 Dec
  • £6-£7
Hastings, East Sussex, UK

Christmas Pudding Dash | Children's Turkey Drumsticks Scurry

This cracking racing extravaganza would have Santa ditching his sleigh for running shoes! Prepare to take on this multi-terrain festive event, which returns to Pett for its 19th year.

  • 1 mile multi terrain running
This cracking racing extravaganza would have Santa ditching his sleigh for running shoes! Prepare to take on this multi-terrain festive event, which returns to Pett for its 19th year.
  • Sat 21 Dec
  • £9
Hastings, East Sussex, UK

Christmas Pudding Dash | 2 Mile Fun Run

This cracking racing extravaganza would have Santa ditching his sleigh for running shoes! Prepare to take on this multi-terrain festive event, which returns to Pett for its 19th year.

  • 2 miles multi terrain running
Grab your running shoes and put on your Santa hat - it's time for this cracking Christmas race! Come and enjoy the spirit of Christmas and superb racing on this flat and fast course.
  • Sun 22 Dec
  • £7
Deal, Kent, UK

Kent Christmas Cracker | Children's Race

Grab your running shoes and put on your Santa hat - it's time for this cracking Christmas race! Come and enjoy the spirit of Christmas and superb racing on this flat and fast course.

  • 1 mile road running
Grab your running shoes and put on your Santa hat - it's time for this cracking Christmas race! Come and enjoy the spirit of Christmas and superb racing on this flat and fast course.
  • Sun 22 Dec
  • £9
Deal, Kent, UK

Kent Christmas Cracker | 2 Mile Fun Run

Grab your running shoes and put on your Santa hat - it's time for this cracking Christmas race! Come and enjoy the spirit of Christmas and superb racing on this flat and fast course.

  • 2 miles road running
Grab your running shoes and put on your Santa hat - it's time for this cracking Christmas race! Come and enjoy the spirit of Christmas and superb racing on this flat and fast course.
  • Sun 22 Dec
  • £20-£25
Deal, Kent, UK

Kent Christmas Cracker | 5 Mile

Grab your running shoes and put on your Santa hat - it's time for this cracking Christmas race! Come and enjoy the spirit of Christmas and superb racing on this flat and fast course.

  • 5 miles road running
Fun for the family at the popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with prizes for the best fancy dress and medals for all finishers!
  • Sat 18 Jan 2025
  • £9
Exeter, Devon, UK

Haldon Night | 2K

Fun for the family at the popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with prizes for the best fancy dress and medals for all finishers!

  • 2 km trail running
Fun for the family at the popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with prizes for the best fancy dress and medals for all finishers!
  • Sat 18 Jan 2025
  • £9
Exeter, Devon, UK

Haldon Night | 1K

Fun for the family at the popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with prizes for the best fancy dress and medals for all finishers!

  • 1 km trail running
This race will give aspiring junior racers a chance to take part in their very own, dedicated event where they will receive a medal and can look forward to being cheered across the finish line!
  • Sun 19 Jan 2025
  • £7
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Sherwood New Year Junior Run

This race will give aspiring junior racers a chance to take part in their very own, dedicated event where they will receive a medal and can look forward to being cheered across the finish line!

  • 1 km trail running
This flat, fast, traffic-free and chip timed event is a sure-fire guaranteed way to give you the best chance of a PB over the 5 mile distance.
  • Sun 26 Jan 2025
  • £24-£26
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

ATW Bedford 5

This flat, fast, traffic-free and chip timed event is a sure-fire guaranteed way to give you the best chance of a PB over the 5 mile distance.

  • 5 miles road running
A superb and stunning race using the trails that twist and turn beneath the majestic forest canopy of Bedgebury National Forest. With a brand new junior race offering, it's one for the family too!
  • Sun 2 Feb 2025
  • FREE-£7
Goudhurst, Kent, UK

Bedgebury Forest Junior Race

A superb and stunning race using the trails that twist and turn beneath the majestic forest canopy of Bedgebury National Forest. With a brand new junior race offering, it's one for the family too!

  • 2 km trail running
This popular event has a strong history within the running community and has been taking place for over 40 years. Join a day of running, community spirit and exciting experiences!
  • Sun 2 Feb 2025
  • £10-£12
Watford, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW Watford Family Fun Run

This popular event has a strong history within the running community and has been taking place for over 40 years. Join a day of running, community spirit and exciting experiences!

  • 1.8 km road running
The event gives youngsters of all abilities a unique opportunity to experience the buzz of a big race day with a 1-mile run along Hove Promenade, as part of the Brighton Half Marathon.
  • Sun 2 Mar 2025
  • £13
Hove, East Sussex, UK

Rubix VT Brighton Half Marathon | Youth Races

The event gives youngsters of all abilities a unique opportunity to experience the buzz of a big race day with a 1-mile run along Hove Promenade, as part of the Brighton Half Marathon.

  • 1 mile road running
Returning once again is the hugely popular Dragon’s Dash/Ras y Ddraig junior race where 100+ young people from across North Wales will take part in this 1 mile run through the Menai Bridge.
  • Sun 2 Mar 2025
  • £9.49
Anglesey, Isle of Anglesey, UK

Jones o Gymru Anglesey Dragons Dash

Returning once again is the hugely popular Dragon’s Dash/Ras y Ddraig junior race where 100+ young people from across North Wales will take part in this 1 mile run through the Menai Bridge.

  • 1.2 miles road running
Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons by Runners World! Stunningly scenic riverside routes along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great runner support.
  • Sun 9 Mar 2025
  • £53-£55
Richmond, UK

Thames Meander Spring | Marathon

Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons by Runners World! Stunningly scenic riverside routes along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great runner support.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
Stunningly scenic riverside route along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great runner support. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons.
  • Sun 9 Mar 2025
  • £28-£30
Richmond, UK

Thames Meander Spring | 10K

Stunningly scenic riverside route along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great runner support. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons.

  • 10 km trail running
Stunningly scenic riverside route along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great runner support. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons.
  • Sun 9 Mar 2025
  • £43-£45
Richmond, UK

Thames Meander Spring | Half Marathon

Stunningly scenic riverside route along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great runner support. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons.

  • 13.1 miles trail running
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.
  • Fri 14 Mar 2025
  • £26
Grangemouth, Falkirk, UK

Supernova Run Kelpies 5K | Friday

Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.

  • 5 km road running
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.
  • Sat 15 Mar 2025
  • £26
Grangemouth, Falkirk, UK

Supernova Run Kelpies 5K | Saturday

Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.

  • 5 km road running
Taking place on the trails and paths around Sherwood and fully marshalled with medals for all finishers and raucous cheers over the finish line to inspire younger runners in a wonderful environment.
  • Sun 16 Mar 2025
  • £7
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Sherwood Pines Junior Run

Taking place on the trails and paths around Sherwood and fully marshalled with medals for all finishers and raucous cheers over the finish line to inspire younger runners in a wonderful environment.

  • 1 km trail running
A fantastic race for kids over a substantial 2.62K route with an encouraging finish inside the BT Murrayfield Stadium, as part of the Kilomathon event day.
  • Sun 6 Apr 2025
  • £14.50-£15.50
Edinburgh, UK

Mini Kilomathon Scotland

A fantastic race for kids over a substantial 2.62K route with an encouraging finish inside the BT Murrayfield Stadium, as part of the Kilomathon event day.

  • 2.62 km road running
A 1-mile race for club athletes and competitive runners aged between 8-17 years looking to race. There will be awards for Under 11s, 13s, 15s and 17s.
  • Sun 13 Apr 2025
  • £8.48
Newport, Gwent, UK

ABP Newport Wales Future Challengers

A 1-mile race for club athletes and competitive runners aged between 8-17 years looking to race. There will be awards for Under 11s, 13s, 15s and 17s.

  • 1 mile road running
A fun 50m dash aimed at children aged 3 and under as part of the Newport Wales Marathon weekend.
  • Sun 13 Apr 2025
  • £2
Newport, Gwent, UK

ABP Newport Wales Toddler Dash

A fun 50m dash aimed at children aged 3 and under as part of the Newport Wales Marathon weekend.

  • 50 m road running
A fun 1-mile race for all the family, with no pressure on setting fast times or running all the way around. Accompanying adults welcome! Part of the Newport Wales Marathon weekend.
  • Sun 13 Apr 2025
  • £3-£8.48
Newport, Gwent, UK

ABP Newport Wales Fun Run

A fun 1-mile race for all the family, with no pressure on setting fast times or running all the way around. Accompanying adults welcome! Part of the Newport Wales Marathon weekend.

  • 1 mile road running
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? These events see the younger Brummie runners tackle a supercharged run in the city centre with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.
  • Sun 4 May 2025
  • £14
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Junior Great Birmingham Run

Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? These events see the younger Brummie runners tackle a supercharged run in the city centre with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.

  • 2.5 km road running
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? These events see the younger Brummie runners tackle a supercharged run in the city centre with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.
  • Sun 4 May 2025
  • £14
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Mini Great Birmingham Run

Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? These events see the younger Brummie runners tackle a supercharged run in the city centre with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.

  • 1.5 km road running
Get the family together and get active with this exciting challenge - part of the Recipharm GEAR 10K in King's Lynn.
  • Sun 4 May 2025
  • £6-£20
King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK

Bespak Mini GEAR

Get the family together and get active with this exciting challenge - part of the Recipharm GEAR 10K in King's Lynn.

  • 1.9 km road running
A fantastic event for runners (or walkers) of all ages and abilities. Experience what being a superhero is all about as you cross the finish line cheered by thousands of admiring spectators!
  • Mon 5 May 2025
  • £12
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

MK Marathon Weekend | Superhero Fun Run

A fantastic event for runners (or walkers) of all ages and abilities. Experience what being a superhero is all about as you cross the finish line cheered by thousands of admiring spectators!

  • 1 mile road running
The City of Lincoln Mini and Junior sponsored by Xerox Business Solutions is a great way for anyone and everyone aged 9 to 15 to get active this year!
  • Mon 5 May 2025
  • £8
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

City of Lincoln Junior Run

The City of Lincoln Mini and Junior sponsored by Xerox Business Solutions is a great way for anyone and everyone aged 9 to 15 to get active this year!

  • 2.5 km road running
The City of Lincoln Mini and Junior sponsored by Xerox Business Solutions is a great way for anyone and everyone aged 3 to 8 to get active this year!
  • Mon 5 May 2025
  • £10-£15
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

City of Lincoln Mini Run

The City of Lincoln Mini and Junior sponsored by Xerox Business Solutions is a great way for anyone and everyone aged 3 to 8 to get active this year!

  • 1.5 km road running
It's fun to run, and running with your friends and family is even better! Runners of all ages (3+) can get involved in the Great Bristol Family Run, part of the Great Bristol Run weekend.
  • Sun 11 May 2025
  • £12
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Great Bristol Family Run

It's fun to run, and running with your friends and family is even better! Runners of all ages (3+) can get involved in the Great Bristol Family Run, part of the Great Bristol Run weekend.

  • 1 mile road running
A family-friendly fun run as part of an awesome day of running on the streets of Sunderland! This 3K run takes place on closed roads and is perfect for getting families active together and having fun.
  • Sun 11 May 2025
  • £5-£20
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK

Sunderland City Runs | Big 3K

A family-friendly fun run as part of an awesome day of running on the streets of Sunderland! This 3K run takes place on closed roads and is perfect for getting families active together and having fun.

  • 3 km road running
Make some noise for the biggest kids’ run in the North West! It’s an incredible event, all part of the iconic Great Manchester Run weekend of running where juniors have their own day on centre stage.
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £20
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Junior Great Manchester Run

Make some noise for the biggest kids’ run in the North West! It’s an incredible event, all part of the iconic Great Manchester Run weekend of running where juniors have their own day on centre stage.

  • 2.5 km road running
Make some noise for the biggest kids’ run in the North West! It’s an incredible event, all part of the iconic Great Manchester Run weekend of running where juniors have their own day on centre stage.
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £20
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Mini Great Manchester Run

Make some noise for the biggest kids’ run in the North West! It’s an incredible event, all part of the iconic Great Manchester Run weekend of running where juniors have their own day on centre stage.

  • 1.5 km road running
Graded ‘easy’ this scenic 5K trail run is for ages 12-17 and can be fast and furious or run for fun - it’s your enjoyment that counts. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £25-£30
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival | adidas TERREX Junior 5K Trail Run

Graded ‘easy’ this scenic 5K trail run is for ages 12-17 and can be fast and furious or run for fun - it’s your enjoyment that counts. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!

  • 5 km trail running
Focusing on fun and participation to get the next generation of Outlaws involved in the fun of the weekend! An easy-to-navigate lap finishing on the orange carpet in front of the grandstand.
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £12
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Future Outlaw Half Nottingham Mini

Focusing on fun and participation to get the next generation of Outlaws involved in the fun of the weekend! An easy-to-navigate lap finishing on the orange carpet in front of the grandstand.

  • 1.2 miles trail running
Focusing on fun and participation to get the next generation of Outlaws involved in the fun of the weekend! Two easy-to-navigate laps finishing on the orange carpet in front of the grandstand.
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £12
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Future Outlaw Half Nottingham Junior

Focusing on fun and participation to get the next generation of Outlaws involved in the fun of the weekend! Two easy-to-navigate laps finishing on the orange carpet in front of the grandstand.

  • 2.4 miles trail running
The Fun Run is open to anyone wanting to take part, and is aimed primarily at children. Taking place within the racecourse, finishers will receive a medal, t-shirt, race number, drink and treat.
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • £10
Chester, Cheshire, UK

Essar Chester Fun Run

The Fun Run is open to anyone wanting to take part, and is aimed primarily at children. Taking place within the racecourse, finishers will receive a medal, t-shirt, race number, drink and treat.

  • 1 mile road running
Join the one-lap Fun Run and enjoy the safe and speedy roads of Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit.
  • Tue 20 May 2025
  • £7.50-£12
Andover, Hampshire, UK

Thruxton 10K | Race 1 | Fun Run

Join the one-lap Fun Run and enjoy the safe and speedy roads of Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit.

  • 3.8 km road running
The perfect way for teenagers to get involved in EMF Weekend! The event offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle plus a medal and t-shirt!
  • Sat 24 May 2025
  • £21.50-£32
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon Festival | 5K Junior

The perfect way for teenagers to get involved in EMF Weekend! The event offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle plus a medal and t-shirt!

  • 5 km road running
One of the junior events of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for ages 9-12 in the beautiful Holyrood Park with the fun of a medal, t-shirt and goodies at the end!
  • Sat 24 May 2025
  • £14-£18.50
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon Festival | 2K Junior

One of the junior events of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for ages 9-12 in the beautiful Holyrood Park with the fun of a medal, t-shirt and goodies at the end!

  • 2 km road running
One of the junior events of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for ages 6-8 in the beautiful Holyrood Park with the fun of a medal, t-shirt and goodies at the end!
  • Sat 24 May 2025
  • £14-£18.50
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon Festival | 1.5K Junior

One of the junior events of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for ages 6-8 in the beautiful Holyrood Park with the fun of a medal, t-shirt and goodies at the end!

  • 1.5 km road running
One of the junior events of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for ages 3-6 in the beautiful Holyrood Park with the fun of a medal, t-shirt and goodies at the end!
  • Sat 24 May 2025
  • £14-£18.50
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon Festival | Kids Kilometre

One of the junior events of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for ages 3-6 in the beautiful Holyrood Park with the fun of a medal, t-shirt and goodies at the end!

  • 1 km road running
Kids race for children aged 8-14 at the stunning Burrator Reservoir with medals for all finishers!
  • Sat 31 May 2025
  • £8
Devon, UK

Burrator 2K Kids Race

Kids race for children aged 8-14 at the stunning Burrator Reservoir with medals for all finishers!

  • 2 km road running
Kids race for children aged 3-7 at the stunning Burrator Reservoir with medals for all finishers!
  • Sat 31 May 2025
  • £8
Devon, UK

Burrator 1K Kids Race

Kids race for children aged 3-7 at the stunning Burrator Reservoir with medals for all finishers!

  • 1 km road running
A perfect introduction to the world of trail running, on a rolling route that winds through magical forests before reaching the return leg down the tail-end of Glen Tilt.
  • Sun 1 Jun 2025
  • £27
Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, UK

Blair Castle Trail Weekender | Diana's Grove

A perfect introduction to the world of trail running, on a rolling route that winds through magical forests before reaching the return leg down the tail-end of Glen Tilt.

  • 7 km trail running + 100 m ascent
For the first time, the festival weekend will have kids trail races of varying lengths - perfect for kids looking to dip their toe into the world of trail running.
  • Sun 1 Jun 2025
  • £10
Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, UK

Blair Castle Trail Weekender | Kids Fun Run

For the first time, the festival weekend will have kids trail races of varying lengths - perfect for kids looking to dip their toe into the world of trail running.

  • 1 km trail running + 50 m ascent
If you like great beer and running on amazing riverside trails then this event is for you! Routes through the beautiful valley of the North Esk River and finish at the brewery for a free beer.
  • Sat 7 Jun 2025
  • £42
Roslin, Midlothian, UK

Hop Run | 10K

If you like great beer and running on amazing riverside trails then this event is for you! Routes through the beautiful valley of the North Esk River and finish at the brewery for a free beer.

  • 10 km trail running
A community focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.
  • Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • £10
St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW St Albans 1.5 Mile Fun Run

A community focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.

  • 1.5 miles road running
Join the one-lap Fun Run and enjoy the safe and speedy roads of Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit.
  • Tue 17 Jun 2025
  • £7.50-£12
Andover, Hampshire, UK

Thruxton 10K | Race 1 | Fun Run

Join the one-lap Fun Run and enjoy the safe and speedy roads of Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit.

  • 3.8 km road running
Join the one-lap Fun Run and enjoy the safe and speedy roads of Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit.
  • Tue 22 Jul 2025
  • £7.50-£12
Andover, Hampshire, UK

Thruxton 10K | Race 3 | Fun Run

Join the one-lap Fun Run and enjoy the safe and speedy roads of Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit.

  • 3.8 km road running
2025 details tbc. A great way to get active! Open to ages 9-15 this popular local run is a fantastic day out for all the family, as part of the much-loved and lively York 10K.
  • Sun 3 Aug 2025
  • £8
York, North Yorkshire, UK

York Junior Fun Run

2025 details tbc. A great way to get active! Open to ages 9-15 this popular local run is a fantastic day out for all the family, as part of the much-loved and lively York 10K.

  • 2.5 km road running
2025 details tbc. A great way to get active! Open to ages 3-8 this popular local fun run is a fantastic day out for all the family, as part of the much-loved and lively York 10K.
  • Sun 3 Aug 2025
  • £10-£30
York, North Yorkshire, UK

York Mini Fun Run

2025 details tbc. A great way to get active! Open to ages 3-8 this popular local fun run is a fantastic day out for all the family, as part of the much-loved and lively York 10K.

  • 1.5 km road running
All ages and abilities are welcome to join the Mini Kids Race for free which is exclusively for youngsters and spectators of the main 24-hour event.
  • Sat 9 Aug 2025
  • FREE
Sandringham, Norfolk, UK

Run Sandringham Mini Kid's Race

All ages and abilities are welcome to join the Mini Kids Race for free which is exclusively for youngsters and spectators of the main 24-hour event.

  • 1 mile multi terrain running
This popular racing gem returns to sparkle for another year; prepare to be captivated by racing joy! The junior race includes 1-2 laps around the cricket pitch (the runner chooses how many laps).
  • Sun 10 Aug 2025
  • £7
Faversham, Kent, UK

Mount Ephraim Junior Race

This popular racing gem returns to sparkle for another year; prepare to be captivated by racing joy! The junior race includes 1-2 laps around the cricket pitch (the runner chooses how many laps).

  • 1 km road running
The opening event for the new Long Course Weekend sees kids take part in their very own amazing event tackling a run to the applause of huge crowds at the finish line!
  • Sun 31 Aug 2025
  • £10
Masham, North Yorkshire, UK

Long Course Kinder

The opening event for the new Long Course Weekend sees kids take part in their very own amazing event tackling a run to the applause of huge crowds at the finish line!

  • 1 day road running
Don’t let the grown-ups have all the fun. Join the fun run for all the family as part of Bedford's Running Festival with kids zone and fun fair too!
  • Sat 6 Sep 2025
  • £10
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

ATW Bedford Running Festival | Fun Run

Don’t let the grown-ups have all the fun. Join the fun run for all the family as part of Bedford's Running Festival with kids zone and fun fair too!

  • 1 mile road running
The final event of Bacchus is a fun run aimed at children. It is untimed, free to enter and all entrants will receive a medal at the finish.
  • Sun 7 Sep 2025
  • FREE
Dorking, Surrey, UK

Bacchus Fun Run

The final event of Bacchus is a fun run aimed at children. It is untimed, free to enter and all entrants will receive a medal at the finish.

  • 2 km trail running
Paula Radcliffe's exciting family event! Parents, children and grandparents race as a family in this team-orientated event. Take turns to complete laps of varying distances, completing 10K in total.
  • Sat 13 Sep 2025
  • £45
Worcester, Worcestershire, UK

Worcester City Runs | Families on Track

Paula Radcliffe's exciting family event! Parents, children and grandparents race as a family in this team-orientated event. Take turns to complete laps of varying distances, completing 10K in total.

  • 2 km multi terrain running
Fast, flat and held entirely on closed roads, this junior road run races from Worcester's historic centre across the River Severn and back, as part of the exciting weekend of running in Worcester!
  • Sun 14 Sep 2025
  • £8
Worcester, Worcestershire, UK

Worcester City Runs | U11 Race

Fast, flat and held entirely on closed roads, this junior road run races from Worcester's historic centre across the River Severn and back, as part of the exciting weekend of running in Worcester!

  • 1 mile road running
Fast, flat and held entirely on closed roads, this junior road run races from Worcester's historic centre across the River Severn and back, as part of the exciting weekend of running in Worcester!
  • Sun 14 Sep 2025
  • £8
Worcester, Worcestershire, UK

Worcester City Runs | U15 Race

Fast, flat and held entirely on closed roads, this junior road run races from Worcester's historic centre across the River Severn and back, as part of the exciting weekend of running in Worcester!

  • 3 km road running
The Fun Run after the Chatsworth 10K gives families and those wanting a shorter distance a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the Chatsworth Estate! Why not run both?
  • Sun 21 Sep 2025
  • £5-£7
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Chatsworth 10K and Fun Run | Fun Run

The Fun Run after the Chatsworth 10K gives families and those wanting a shorter distance a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the Chatsworth Estate! Why not run both?

  • 3 km multi terrain running
A memorable day out at the fun Reigate Priory Park for runners (and walkers) of all abilities with separate races for each age group plus free kids activities in the Event Village and medal for all!
  • Sun 21 Sep 2025
  • £16.99
Reigate, Surrey, UK

Run Reigate | Kids Race

A memorable day out at the fun Reigate Priory Park for runners (and walkers) of all abilities with separate races for each age group plus free kids activities in the Event Village and medal for all!

  • 1.1 miles road running
​The main event! A 10K fun run with gourmet food and drink stops. Entrants are encouraged to pace themselves, enjoy the speciality pitstops and the party atmosphere!
  • Sun 21 Sep 2025
  • £20-£30
Malton, North Yorkshire, UK

‘Le Classique’ 10K Fun Run

​The main event! A 10K fun run with gourmet food and drink stops. Entrants are encouraged to pace themselves, enjoy the speciality pitstops and the party atmosphere!

  • 10 km multi terrain running
A fun 400m run around the sports track just before the half marathon itself - the kids will love it! The parents will love it as a warm up and because it's free.
  • Sun 28 Sep 2025
  • FREE
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW Welwyn Children's Fun Run

A fun 400m run around the sports track just before the half marathon itself - the kids will love it! The parents will love it as a warm up and because it's free.

  • 400 m track and field
Calling all young champions! Join the Final Mile challenge at RUN Barnstaple this year. Run or walk 12 miles with your school friends in the run-up to event day then run the final mile on the big day!
  • Sun 28 Sep 2025
  • FREE
Barnstaple, Devon, UK

RUN Barnstaple | Final Mile Junior Challenge

Calling all young champions! Join the Final Mile challenge at RUN Barnstaple this year. Run or walk 12 miles with your school friends in the run-up to event day then run the final mile on the big day!

  • 1 mile road running
Calling all young runners to the start line! Bring your crazy costumes and your wicked sense of humour along to George Square for the atmosphere, the tunes and the high fives!
  • Sat 4 Oct 2025
  • £15
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Junior Great Scottish Run

Calling all young runners to the start line! Bring your crazy costumes and your wicked sense of humour along to George Square for the atmosphere, the tunes and the high fives!

  • 2.5 km road running