The UK offers a vibrant and diverse calendar of road races and runs, catering to runners of all abilities, from beginners taking their first steps to seasoned athletes seeking new challenges. Whether you're looking for a scenic 5K, a fast-paced 10K, or a marathon through historic cities, there’s something for everyone. Below is a list of upcoming races to inspire your next run.
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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!
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!
10th anniversary! Welcome to the Love Welwyn Garden City 10K — historically held around Valentine's Day this is the event that encourages you to fall in love with running.
Brilliant scenic course set in the Yorkshire village of Settle in the Yorkshire Dales and an absolute favourite in the running community. Enter early for your place, bacon buttie, t-shirt and medal.
Brilliant scenic course set in the Yorkshire village of Settle in the Yorkshire Dales and an absolute favourite in the running community. Enter early for your place, bacon buttie, t-shirt and medal.
Brilliant scenic course set in the Yorkshire village of Settle in the Yorkshire Dales and an absolute favourite in the running community. Enter early for your place, bacon buttie, t-shirt and medal.
This chip timed event is a sure-fire guarantee to give you the best chance of a PB in the 10K.
This chip timed event is a sure-fire guarantee to give you the best chance of a PB in the Half Marathon.
Pack your trainers alongside your bucket and spade for an event that seamlessly combines the thrill of running with the picturesque charm of Great Yarmouth over a fast-paced course.
The 'UK's most beautiful Half Marathon'! Fast run flanked by breathtaking views of Snowdonia National Park and the Menai Straits. It's no wonder this race has become a firm favourite.
Pack your trainers alongside your bucket and spade for an event that seamlessly combines the thrill of running with the picturesque charm of Great Yarmouth over a fast-paced course.
Come to the historic market town of Oundle for the return of the Oundle 20 Mile! Ideal training for spring marathons on a scenic course offering genuine PB potential.
The grand finale of the Mornington Chaser's Regent's Park 10K series and an ideal early-season opener for anyone looking to run a flat 10K. Come and enjoy the traffic-free parkland and themed medal!
Get involved in the historic market town of Oundle for the return of the 5K event on gently undulating roads around pretty Northamptonshire villages.
Get involved in the historic market town of Oundle for the return of the 10K event on gently undulating roads around pretty Northamptonshire villages.
Join the UK's Happiest Half - a fast, flat race with a buzzing Brighton atmosphere. An early season major half and one of the most popular races in the UK!
With breathtaking views of the Snowdonia National Park and the Menai Straits it's no wonder that this race has become a firm favourite. The flat/fast course attracts beginners and experienced runners.
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.
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.
A delectable racing experience perfect for those planning a spring marathon, over a pancake flat course using the wide, quiet country lanes surrounding the marsh town of Lydd in Kent.
A delectable racing experience perfect for those planning a spring marathon, over a pancake flat course using the wide, quiet country lanes surrounding the marsh town of Lydd in Kent.
Join this fantastic experience on a completely flat course – perfect for achieving your personal best over a certified, accurate route, with free race photo, custom medal and friendly support!
Join this fantastic experience on a completely flat course – perfect for achieving your personal best over a certified, accurate route, with free race photo, custom medal and friendly support!
Join this fantastic experience on a completely flat course – perfect for achieving your personal best over a certified, accurate route, with free race photo, custom medal and friendly support!
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.
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.
An exciting stadium base and a route which takes you past iconic landmarks of the UK's oldest town with thousands of people cheering you on as you run through the centre!
The Essex 20 is held annually and is an ideal 20-mile race for the build-up to Marathon season, set over a 5-lap, flat, fast, tarmac course. Also hosting the Essex County Road Running Championships.
This disused airfield has a fast, flat, tarmac course with no sharp corners, and the surrounding tree cover makes for relatively still conditions on most days - but your PB or run stress-free.
This disused airfield has a fast, flat, tarmac course with no sharp corners, and the surrounding tree cover makes for relatively still conditions on most days - but your PB or run stress-free.
Run a half marathon on the island of Jersey from St Ouen in the west to the capital, St Helier, in the south along a fantastically flat and scenic course with a 5K downhill into the finish!
The Hillingdon 20, (formerly the Finchley 20), is the longest-running 20-mile race in the UK. A hilly 20 mile road race, an ideal build-up to the London or other spring marathons.
The Kew 10K starts outside the famous Palm House in Kew Gardens and every runner will receive a fantastic medal, a technical running t-shirt (male & female cut) and free entry into the gardens!
The Kew Half Marathon starts inside Kew Gardens and every runner will receive a fantastic medal, a technical running t-shirt (male & female cut) and free entry into the gardens!
This race is part of an exhilarating summer series at Gosport offering five perfect races to make your own.
This is race one of an exhilarating 5K summer series at Gosport offering five perfect races to make your own.
One of the flattest marathon courses in the UK with over 70% of all finishers claiming a PB! The route features the city's Transporter Bridge, coastal wildlife and picturesque medieval villages.
This fast and fun race attracts some of the UK’s top athletes and gives runners of all abilities opportunity to get involved in the festival of running, without committing to the marathon distance.
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.
A flat, fast and chip timed event - it's a sure-fire guarantee to give you the best chance of a PB in the 10K.
Take to the tarmac and join us in London's beautiful Regent's Park for a spectacular Easter celebration race that never fails to disappoint! Did we mention that you get to race past London Zoo...?
Take to the tarmac and join us in London's beautiful Regent's Park for a spectacular Easter celebration race that never fails to disappoint! Did we mention that you get to race past London Zoo...?
Take to the tarmac and join us in London's beautiful Regent's Park for a spectacular Easter celebration race that never fails to disappoint! Did we mention that you get to race past London Zoo...?
On the same day as the London Marathon, why not come along to The "Other" Run? Complete the distance of your choice and earn a Zig Zag medal too.
On the same day as the London Marathon, why not come along to The "Other" Run? Complete the distance of your choice and earn a Zig Zag medal too.
On the same day as the London Marathon, why not come along to The "Other" Run? Complete the distance of your choice and earn a Zig Zag medal too.
On the same day as the London Marathon, why not come along to The "Other" Run? Complete the distance of your choice and earn a Zig Zag medal too.
On the same day as the London Marathon, why not come along to The "Other" Run? Complete the distance of your choice over 26.2 miles up to the 7-hour cut off and earn a Zig Zag medal too.
Take on a thrilling run at the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way.
Take on a thrilling run at the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way.
Shoot for the stars on the rapid Rocket Run! Join this fast rocket-fueled 5K with an 'out of this world' bling on a fast and flat point-to-point course from central Milton Keynes to Stadium MK.
A popular, fast, scenic AIMS-certified race, with BARR Gold accreditation for outstanding race management featuring beautiful lakes, parks, and picturesque villages with the highest level of support.
A multi award-winning marathon consistently ranked in the top 10 UK marathons with a stadium finish to give you goosebumps! AIMS-certified and BARR Gold accreditation for outstanding race management.
Teams of 4 runners will complete the marathon course as a relay with each running a leg of approximately 10K - ideal for businesses, charities, clubs, groups of friends and achieving a PB.
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!
The half marathon follows the beautiful Windmill route from the Suffolk Running Centre which is mildly undulating and very scenic with views over the local windmill.
Ideal for runners who want to get a marathon 'Good For Age' place as it is over an officially measured course on the Kirtling Road Route which is mildly undulating and very scenic.
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!
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!
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.
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