Road runs in UK in October 2026

• Sun 4 Oct 2026
• £35-£48

AJ Bell 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.

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

• Half marathon
• 10K run

• Sun 4 Oct 2026
• FREE-£35
• Early bird

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.

Early bird on now

• Families
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Park
• Sustainability policy
• All ages

• Fun run
• Half marathon
• 10K run

• Sun 4 Oct 2026
• £10-£98
• 3 charities

Manchester Half Marathon

Round off your season with a flat, fast half on closed roads, roaring crowd support, and a well-earned chunky medal near Old Trafford.

• Trees not tees
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Entertainment
• Chip timing
• Flat
• PB
• Traffic free
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Urban
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running

• Sun 4 Oct 2026
• £34-£46
• Early bird

Lincoln Half Marathon

From the Lincolnshire Showground into the heart of the city, past the historic castle and cathedral, to cross the finish line to a roaring crowd, exclusive medal and finisher's goody bag!

Early bird on now

• Venue accessible
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Traffic free
• Event village
• Urban
• Sustainability policy
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running

• Sun 4 Oct 2026
• £5-£60
• 15 charities

Oysho Cardiff Half

An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage!

• Families
• Carbon offset
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Entertainment
• Music
• Chip timing
• Flat
• PB
• Traffic free
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Urban
• Coast
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running

• Sun 4 Oct 2026
• £23-£30
• Early bird

The Isle of Wight Marathon

The Isle of Wight Marathon celebrates its 70th Anniversary in 2026! It has been run continuously since 1957, making it the longest-running (and one of the first to be held) in the UK.

Early bird on now

• Beginner-friendly
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Event village
• Rural
• Age 18 & over

• 26.2 miles road running

• Sat 10 Oct 2026
• £10-£270
• Early bird

William Wallace Running Festival

"Follow in the Footsteps of Legends". Step onto Scotland’s most storied battlefields, where warriors once fought for freedom, and take on your own epic challenge. Are you ready to take the field?

Early bird on now

• Families
• Venue accessible
• Beginner-friendly
• Music
• Event village
• Public transport links
• All ages

• Ultra run
• 50K ultra run
• 10K run
• Fun run

• Sun 11 Oct 2026
• £19.90-£40

AEPG Great Eastern Run

Race through historic streets and vibrant crowds, chasing your personal best on a fast, flat course and experience electrifying support and unforgettable moments in this celebrated running challenge.

• Families
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Entertainment
• Music
• Event village
• Urban
• Park
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 4 & over

• 5K run
• Half marathon

• Sun 11 Oct 2026
• £36-£69

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.

• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Plastic bottle free
• Event village
• Park
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 17 & over

• Half marathon
• Marathon

• Sun 11 Oct 2026
• £25-£35
• 10 charities

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Run through four of London’s most beautiful Royal Parks, past iconic landmarks and tree-lined avenues, on a stunning autumn route that combines city energy with natural splendour.

• Families
• Trees not tees
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Plastic bottle free
• Entertainment
• Music
• Chip timing
• GPS tracking
• Flat
• PB
• Traffic free
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Urban
• Park
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running

• Sun 11 Oct 2026
• £38.50-£44.25
• 2 charities

Bournemouth Supersonic 10K

A flat, fast and scenic 10K along Bournemouth’s stunning coastline — race between two iconic piers and soak up the festival atmosphere from start to finish.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• Traffic free
• Age 15 & over

• 10 km road running

• Sun 11 Oct 2026
• £15-£117
• 7 charities

Oxford Half Marathon

Runners will enjoy the fast, flat and beautiful route through University Parks and the historic Oxford City Centre whilst celebrating running and movement with entertainment and cheering fans!

• Carbon neutral
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Entertainment
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• PB
• Traffic free
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Urban
• Park
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 16 & over

• 13.1 miles road running

• Sun 18 Oct 2026
• £39

ASICS LDNX 10K

From the team behind the UK's largest 10K, this closed road run from Wembley Stadium for 12,000 runners finishes on the Olympic Way with an awesome spinning finisher medal and an after-party!

• Beginner-friendly
• Entertainment
• Music
• Traffic free
• Event village
• Event expo
• Urban
• Free venue entry
• Age 15 & over

• 10 km road running

• Sun 18 Oct 2026
• £45-£53
• 3 charities

Great South Run

Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed! Local supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way.

• Families
• Trees not tees
• Venue accessible
• Beginner-friendly
• Entertainment
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• PB
• Traffic free
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Urban
• Coast
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 16 & over

• 10 miles road running