Road runs in UK in May 2026

• Sun 3 May 2026
• £33-£48
• Early bird

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.

Early bird on now

• Families
• Trees not tees
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Entertainment
• Music
• Event village
• Urban
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 15 & over

• 10K run
• Half marathon

• Sun 3 May 2026
• £8-£42

Worthing RUNFEST

Race along flat, fully closed roads to a seafront finish, with Half Marathon, 10K and Family Runs, catering for all ages and abilities, with chip timing, bespoke medal and a tech t-shirt.

• Families
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Entertainment
• Music
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Event expo
• Urban
• Coast
• Free venue entry
• Public transport links
• Age 5 & over

• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Fun run

• Sun 3 - Mon 4 May 2026
• £12-£150
• Get low fees now

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!

Price rise coming

• Families
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Entertainment
• Music
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Park
• Free venue entry
• All ages

• Marathon
• Half marathon
• 5K run
• Fun run
• 10K run

• Sun 10 May 2026
• £37-£52
• Early bird

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.

Early bird on now

• Families
• Trees not tees
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Entertainment
• Music
• Event village
• Urban
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 15 & over

• Half marathon
• 10K run

• Sun 10 May 2026
• £29-£38

Zig Zag Marathon and Half

Come and join in at this exclusive venue! The marathon takes on the officially measured Kirtling Road route and the half marathon follows the Windmill route. Both are undulating and very scenic.

• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Park
• Age 18 & over

• Half marathon
• Marathon

• Sun 10 May 2026
• £24

Shires and Spires | 10K

The 10K is a popular but challenging road race on open roads over an undulating course, downhill into the valley below and uphill to the finish for your hard-earned medal to wear with pride!

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Age 18 & over

• 10 km road running

• Sun 10 May 2026
• £39-£53
• 6 charities

Leeds Half Marathon

The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind and features an exhilarating city centre finish in Millenium Square with great atmosphere throughout!

• Beginner-friendly
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Traffic free
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Urban
• Public transport links
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running

• Sat 16 May 2026
• £16-£35

Rocky at 50 Run

Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run?

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• All ages

• Road run
• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• + 3 more races

• Sun 17 May 2026
• £24-£28

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.

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Sustainability policy
• Age 15 & over

• Road run
• 10 miler

• Sun 17 May 2026
• FREE-£50
• 37 charities

Hackney Half

Dash through 13.1 miles of East London, with vibrant street art, live music, and unbeatable crowd support cheering you on every step of the way. Think handmade banners, high fives, and fun!

• Chip timing
• GPS tracking
• Undulating
• PB
• Traffic free
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running

• Sun 17 May 2026
• £37-£39

Wimbledon Half Marathon

From the glorious and famous Wimbledon Common near Rushmere Pond, through the streets of Wimbledon, with a great vibe, medal, goodies and team warm-up to start!

• Beginner-friendly
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Event village
• Public transport links
• Age 18 & over

• 13.1 miles road running

• Sun 17 May 2026
• £38.40-£52
• 3 charities

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!

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Undulating
• PB
• Traffic free
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running

• Sun 17 May 2026
• £25-£27

Wimbledon 10K

From the glorious and famous Wimbledon Common near Rushmere Pond, through the streets of Wimbledon, with a great vibe, medal, goodies and team warm-up to start!

• Beginner-friendly
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Event village
• Public transport links
• Age 18 & over

• 10 km road running

• Sat 23 - Sun 24 May 2026
• FREE-£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!

• Families
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Urban
• Park
• Rural
• Coast
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 3 & over

• Marathon 2
• Half marathon
• 10K run
• 5K run
• Fun run 4

• Sat 30 May 2026
• £9-£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!

• Families
• Trees not tees
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Plastic bottle free
• Rural
• Sustainability policy
• Plastic-free event
• Age 3 & over

• 10K run
• Fun run 2

• Sat 30 May 2026
• £14-£30

Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley

“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?

• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Age 16 & over

• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon

• Sat 30 May 2026
• £18-£35

Rocky at 50 Run | Wales

Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run?

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Park
• All ages

• Road run
• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• + 3 more races

• Sun 31 May 2026
• £43-£55
• Early bird

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.

Early bird on now

• Families
• Trees not tees
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Entertainment
• Music
• Event village
• Urban
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 15 & over

• Half marathon
• 10K run

• Sun 31 May 2026
• £13-£28

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.

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Entertainment
• Music
• Event village
• Urban
• Park
• Free venue entry
• Public transport links
• Age 4 & over

• Fun run 2
• 10K run

• Sun 31 May 2026
• £15-£21

Brading 10K

Kicking off the Isle of Wight Festival of Running, take on a fast, friendly 10K on scenic lanes, with gentle hills, coastal views and a welcoming atmosphere for runners of all abilities.

• Beginner-friendly
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Event village
• Age 15 & over

• 10 km road running