Road races in the UK
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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Road runs in 2025
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- Sun 27 Apr
- £23-£37.50
The Other Run
On the same day as the famous marathon in London, why not come along to The "Other" Run? Use this event to earn your Virtual London Marathon medal and a Zig Zag medal too.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sat 3 May
- £57-£77
ATW Mallory Race Circuit 50K/100K - Incorporating The British and BMAF 50K/100K Championships
Get ready for the challenge of a lifetime at the Mallory Park 50K or 100K race! A unique and thrilling chance to race on the same legendary motor racing circuit that once hosted a Formula 1 event!
- 50K ultra run
- 100K ultra run
- Sat 3 May
- £24-£32
The Livingston Relays
The Livingston Relays is a prominent road relay event in the Midlands over a 3-mile loop of the racing circuit. Mens, Womens, U15 Boys and U15 Girls categories and prizes.
- 3 miles road running
- Sat 3 May
- £25-£27
ATW Mallory Race Circuit 10 Mile Road Race
Incorporating the British Masters, English Masters and Road Runners Club 10 Mile Championships. Ready to take your running to the next level?
- 10 miles road running
- Sun 4 May
- £33-£45
Great Birmingham Run
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.
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 4 - Mon 5 May
- £12-£150
MK Marathon Weekend
The multi award-winning MK Marathon Weekend is Buckinghamshire’s most popular weekend of running and features a choice of races, extra medal for running both days and stunning Stadium MK finish!
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 5K run
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Sun 11 May
- £36-£48
Great Bristol Run
Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic routes.
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 11 May
- £30-£37.50
Zig Zag Marathon and Half
The marathon takes on the officially measured Kirtling Road route and the half marathon follows the Windmill route - both are mildly undulating and very scenic.
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Tue 13 May
- FREE-£20
Gosport 5K Summer Series | Race Two
This is race one of an exhilarating 5K summer series at Gosport offering five perfect races to make your own.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- Sun 18 May
- £45-£52
Great Manchester Run
The city’s original and best-loved running event! With a 10K or a half marathon distance to choose from, over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 18 May
- £21-£30
Rye 10 & 5 Mile
If you want to treat yourself or a loved one to some fun and self care with a local race, then look no further; the Rye 10 & 5 Mile is a joy to race.
- Road run
- 10 miler
- Sun 18 May
- £44-£49
- Entries close soon
Essar Chester Half Marathon
One of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in this historic Roman/Medieval city. Come and celebrate over 40 years of running in Chester!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
- £14-£176
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, previously voted UK's fastest!
- Marathon 2
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Fun run 4
- Sat 31 May
- £8-£24
Burrator 10K and Kids Races
A fast, flat 10K route that is almost all on tarmac and is one of the most beautiful 10Ks in the country. The kids races make the event even more exciting, especially as all finishers get a medal!
- 10K run
- Fun run 2
- Sun 1 Jun
- £12-£27
Green Park Reading 10K
Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed to Green Park in Reading to run a traffic-free, super-flat route as part of a family-friendly event day.
- Fun run 2
- 10K run
- Sun 8 Jun
- £23-£37.50
The Valley of the Owls Run
This routes takes in the village of Ousden which is known as the Valley of the Owls in Suffolk, with some of the oldest roads in England and very beautiful countryside.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sun 8 Jun
- £10-£39
ATW St Albans Half Marathon, 5K & 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.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- Half marathon
- Challenge walk
- Sun 8 Jun
- £25-£30
The High Easter 10K
A cracking countryside 10K bursting with heart and community spirit in the picturesque little village of High Easter.
- 10 km road running
- Tue 10 Jun
- FREE-£20
Gosport 5K Summer Series | Race Three
This is race one of an exhilarating 5K summer series at Gosport offering five perfect races to make your own.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- Sun 15 Jun
- £16-£26
Run Sandringham 10K & 5K
A major event in the East Anglian running calendar, the Run Sandringham 10K & 5K will attract a large field of runners of all abilities.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 15 Jun
- £26.50-£36.50
Men's 10K Glasgow
If you need a goal to motivate you, the Men’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 15 Jun
- £26.50-£36.50
Women's 10K Glasgow
If you need a goal to motivate you, the Women’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.
- 10 km road running
- Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
- £20-£75
Long Course Weekend Wales
Welcome to the biggest multisport festival in Europe! It's a huge multi-sport festival in stunning Pembrokeshire featuring runs and rides of a range of distances.
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Medium sportive
- + 2 more races
- Sat 5 Jul
- £25-£60
FixAddiction Triathlon, 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
A superb summer's day of running and triathlon at the stunning Olympic venue which boasts fast, flat courses with closed roads and ideal swimming conditions. A must for your schedule this year.
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 6 Jul
- £35-£37
Great North 10K
This 10K transforms ordinary people into local heroes along a city centre route that shares the same iconic start line as it's famous big sister. Expect a party atmosphere and some brilliant bling!
- 10 km road running
- Sun 20 Jul
- £27-£29
ATW St Albans Summer 10K
ATW brings you the St Albans Summer 10K with a twist! Flat, fast and chip-timed with pacers to help you achieve a PB, plus buzzing event village for all the family with music, play zone and ice cream.
- 10 km road running
- Sat 9 Aug
- £40-£42
Dorney Triathlon | August | Marathon
Take on this marathon distance event as part of the day of multi-sports and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue on flat, scenic grounds with PB potential.
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 10 Aug
- £33-£38
Altenar Isle of Man Marathon and Half Marathon
A competitor-friendly event taking place on a picturesque course in the North of the Island, nestled between England and Ireland. The Half Marathon has been voted as one of the top 10 races in the UK!
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 10 Aug
- £7-£25
Mount Ephraim 10K
This popular racing gem returns to sparkle for another year; prepare to be captivated by racing joy! A beautiful 10K course taking runners on the quiet country lanes around the stunning estate.
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Sun 17 Aug
- £7-£35
Clacton Half Marathon & 10K
It's the crash of waves and the sea-salt that lingers in the cool coastal air. It's your moment to fly along the promenade in this cracking 10K or half marathon. It's a seaside racing extravaganza!
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 17 Aug
- £34-£36.50
Scottish 10K
A seriously flat and rapid course with downhill sections along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse with a grandstand finish. Come and be a part of it!
- 10 km road running
- Sun 17 Aug
- £42.75-£45.25
Scottish Half Marathon
A seriously flat and rapid point-to-point course with a downhill profile along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse plus grandstand finish. Come and be part of it!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Fri 29 - Sun 31 Aug
- £10-£279
Long Course Weekend Yorkshire
The Long Course Weekend Yorkshire is back for a second year! A huge multi-sport festival in stunning Nidderdale featuring runs, rides, triple-style challenges and junior events too.
- Ironman
- Half Ironman
- Kids triathlon
- Lake swim 2
- Long sportive
- + 6 more races
- Sat 30 Aug
- £23-£37.50
The Lucky Clover
Your race, your pace, your distance! Choose your ideal distance then explore the Clover Half route or Goldling Hills on a multi-terrain loop with aid station each loop and bespoke medal too.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £10-£40
ATW Bedford Running Festival
More than just a running race! Join thousands at Bedfordshire’s most popular weekend of running with festival magic, live music, bar, yoga, kids zone, street food, outdoor cinema and fun fair!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon 2
- Sun 7 Sep
- £65
Great North Run
The Great North Run is the world's biggest and best half marathon, attracting 60,000 runners each year to its iconic 13.1 mile route, jam-packed with entertainment, music and finish line party!
- 13.1 miles road running + 404 ft ascent
- Sun 14 Sep
- £16-£75
The Amazing Northampton Run
Come to Britain’s largest town for the Amazing Northampton Run and take on a grand tour of everything great in Northampton including parks, riverside, sporting venues and amazing architecture!
- Fun run
- Half marathon 2
- Thu 18 Sep
- £25-£40
The City v Wharf Corporate Run Challenge
The challenge is back for 2025! Who will reign supreme - City or Wharf? It's time to get competitive and bring the victory to your team in the relay of the year.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 20 - Sun 21 Sep
- FREE-£37
Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend
A breathtaking half marathon in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside... it's how racing was meant to be! Take on the Tissington Trail and enjoy something magical!
- Half marathon 2
- Sun 21 Sep
- £24.25-£36.50
Men's 10K Edinburgh
A stunning 10K run through the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life or someone else’s and be part of something special.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 21 Sep
- £24.25-£36.50
Women's 10K Edinburgh
A stunning 10K run through the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life Come along andor someone else’s and be part of something special.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 28 Sep
- £29-£34
Pembrokeshire Half Marathon & 10K
The 10K and Half Marathon both start and finish in the beautiful village of Dale and are run on undulating quiet country lanes with spectacular views from St Ann's Head and featuring two lighthouses!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 28 Sep
- FREE-£36
ATW Welwyn Half Marathon & Fun Run
The popular Welwyn Half Marathon starts and finishes on the impressive 400m athletics track at Gosling Sports Park with an ideal, traffic-free, disused railway line in between.
- Fun run
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 28 Sep
- FREE-£37
RUN Barnstaple
Go the distance for your local children's hospice with a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K or Junior Challenge! Take on this flat and fast course and get your PB.
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Fun run
- Sun 28 Sep
- £4-£28
Folkestone Rotary Half Marathon
This ever popular race promises amazing coastal views and a relatively flat coastal promenade run with real PB potential.
- Fun run
- Half marathon
- Sun 5 Oct
- £33-£44
Great Scottish Run
With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 5 Oct
- £7-£45
Hastings Half Marathon
The HHM returns! It's the race you'll want to keep racing, year after year. Explore the delights of the Hastings Half Marathon as it twists & turns through the historic town of Hastings and beyond.
- Fun run
- Half marathon
- Sun 12 Oct
- £11.90-£39
AEPG Great Eastern Run
Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed back to the streets of Peterborough City Centre, for the return of the Great Eastern Run!
- 5K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 12 Oct
- £30-£62.50
Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon
Don't miss out on one of the biggest running events in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 12 Oct
- £17-£24
Love Luton RunFest
Love Luton is delighted to host the 12th running event for the town. The races will start and finish in Luton town centre and head through award-winning parks on traffic-free, closed roads.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 12 Oct
- £37.25-£42.75
Bournemouth Supersonic 10K
The flat and fast Supersonic 10K takes in both Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers! Perfect for seasoned runners and newcomers looking to embrace the vibrant atmosphere and beautiful scenery.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 12 Oct
- £47-£79
Manchester Half Marathon
Round off the season with a flat and fast half on fully closed roads with some of the best crowd support around and receive your chunky medal near Old Trafford.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 11 May
- £5-£38.50
Sunderland City Runs
Join thousands of runners on the streets of Sunderland, enjoying fabulous coastal views and superbly organised races across a range of distances. There is something for everyone!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Fun run
- Tue 20 May
- £7.50-£25
Thruxton 10K Series Race 1 & Fun Run
Experience the thrill of running on the UK’s fastest race track, the iconic Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit! Closed roads and super safe for both the 10K and 3.8k Fun Run!
- 10K run
- Fun run
- Tue 17 Jun
- £7.50-£25
Thruxton 10K Series Race 2 & Fun Run
Experience the thrill of running on the UK’s fastest race track, the iconic Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit, over a fast-paced, flat and completely safe 10K distance on summer evenings.
- 10K run
- Fun run
- Sun 29 Jun
- £18-£42
Sport in Action Festival of Running
Possibly the flattest marathon in the country. All distances are fast, officially measured, PB courses on quiet country roads through pretty local villages.
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- Road run
- Tue 22 Jul
- £7.50-£25
Thruxton 10K Series Race 3 & Fun Run
Experience the thrill of running on the UK’s fastest race track, the iconic Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit! Closed roads and super safe for both the 10K and 3.8k Fun Run!
- 10K run
- Fun run
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
- £8-£45
Worcester City Runs
Now in its 11th year! Run along the River Severn and through the heart of this leafy city on closed roads as part of a full weekend of running featuring Paula Radcliffe's family event.
- Fun run 3
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 27 Sep
- £25.92-£32.50
Windsor Womens 10K
'It’s more than a race – it’s a community!' Start and finish on the Long Walk and enjoy an undulating course passing through some of the most beautiful countryside, by royal residences and statues.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 5 Oct
- £10-£66
MBNA Chester Marathon and Metric Marathon
A multi-award winning event, three-time winner of the 'UK's Best Marathon Up to 5,000 Runners' and the UK’s only marathon from the City of Chester, plus a rare Metric Marathon on race day too!
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- Fun run
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