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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
  • 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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Age 7-17
  • 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
  • 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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • PB
  • Age 5 & over
  • 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
  • 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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 18 & over
  • 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
  • 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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 17 & over
  • 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
  • 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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 18 & over
  • 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
  • 2 charities
  • Fri 14 Mar 2025
  • £26
  • 2 charities
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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 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
  • 1 charity
  • Sat 15 Mar 2025
  • £26
  • 1 charity
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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 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
  • Sun 16 Mar 2025
  • £7
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Sherwood Pines Half Marathon & 10K | 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.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 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
  • 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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Age 6-14
  • 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
  • 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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 8-17
  • 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
  • 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.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age up to 3
  • 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
  • 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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • All ages
  • 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
  • Sun 4 May 2025
  • £14
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Junior & Mini Great Birmingham Run | Junior

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.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Age 9-15
  • 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
  • Sun 4 May 2025
  • £14
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Junior & Mini Great Birmingham Run | Mini

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.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Age 3-8
  • 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
  • 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.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Age 6 & over
  • 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
  • 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!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • All ages
  • 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
  • Mon 5 May 2025
  • £8
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

City of Lincoln Mini and Junior Run | 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!

  • Enter online
  • Age 9-15
  • 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
  • Mon 5 May 2025
  • £10-£15
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

City of Lincoln Mini and Junior Run | 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!

  • Enter online
  • Age 3-8
  • 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
  • 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.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Urban
  • Age 3 & over
  • 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
  • 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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 5 & over
  • 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
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £20
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Junior & Mini Great Manchester Run | Junior

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.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Age 9-15
  • 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
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £20
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Junior & Mini Great Manchester Run | Mini

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.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Age 3-8
  • 1.5 km road 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
  • £12.84
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £12.84
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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 4-14
  • 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
  • £12.84
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £12.84
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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 8-15
  • 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
  • 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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • All ages
  • 1 mile road running

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