Running events calendar

Running events calendar

Runs for every type of runner - from small club runs to the biggest mass participation events in the world.

Running events in the UK

From parkruns to ultra runs in the mountains, there is no activity with such a huge variety of events as running and we've got 1000's listed here. Select your location for runs in your area, choose your distance or terrain below or scroll down for the UK's biggest events.

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Choose your distance or terrain

From short fun runs to ultra marathons, on or off-road.

5K runs

5K runs

Perfect events for parkrunners or first-timers as well as speed demons looking for a PB.

Find a local 5K
10K runs

10K runs

One of the most popular distances for runs and a great step towards a half marathon.

10K runs
10 mile runs

10 mile runs

10 mile runs have a legacy going back decades as a classic middle distance race.

10 milers
Half marathons

Half marathons

At half the ultimate running distance, 13.1-miles is a classic milestone for most runners.

Half marathons
Marathons

Marathons

The marathon is well established as the ultimate running distance. Find your 26.2-mile race here!

Marathons
Ultra runs

Ultra runs

Running anything longer than a marathon, an ultra is an endurance event like no other.

Ultra runs
Fun runs

Fun runs

Explore fun runs in the UK, including kids running races and free fun runs!

Run for fun
Charity runs

Charity runs

Find a local charity run or secure a charity place in the biggest runs in the UK.

Run for charity
Road races

Road races

From scenic 5K's, fast-paced 10K's to marathons through historic cities.

Find a road run
Trail runs

Trail runs

Escaping to the trails has never been so popular - find your next off-road run right here.

Run the trails
Mud runs

Mud runs

Combine a serious endurance challenge with getting filthy just for the fun of it!

Mud runs
Obstacle races

Obstacle races

Combine running with obstacles and mud across distances from 3-15K.

Obstacles
Multi-terrain runs

Multi-terrain runs

Runs with a varied mix of road and off-road terrain over a range of distances.

Multi-terrain runs
Fixed time runs

Fixed time runs

Enjoy running without the pressure of a specific distance but for a set time, featuring 24-hour solo or relay events.

Fixed time runs
CaniCross

CaniCross

Enter an event with your four-legged friend and share the race experience!

Dog runs

Featured running events

What's hot in the world of running events.

A major event in the UK's running calendar, the Sheffield Half Marathon is South Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind and boasts a stunningly scenic route with majestic views of the Peak District.
  • Sun 23 Mar 2025
  • £33.50-£45.50
  • 3 charities
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK

Sheffield Half Marathon

A major event in the UK's running calendar, the Sheffield Half Marathon is South Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind and boasts a stunningly scenic route with majestic views of the Peak District.

  • 13.1 miles road running
One of the capital's favourite running events thanks to its fusion of running, music and culture and part of a weekend-long festival taking over the borough. Charity places now available for 2025.
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • FREE-£40
  • 33 charities
London, UK

Hackney Half Marathon

One of the capital's favourite running events thanks to its fusion of running, music and culture and part of a weekend-long festival taking over the borough. Charity places now available for 2025.

  • 13.1 miles road running
The second-largest marathon on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop. Charity places now available for 2025.
  • Sun 13 Apr 2025
  • FREE-£230
  • 20 charities
Paris, France

Schneider Electric Paris Marathon

The second-largest marathon on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop. Charity places now available for 2025.

  • 26.2 miles road running
Epic UK endurance challenge: The Forces March is a recreation of a 138-mile WW2 training march over 5 days from Ilfracombe to Bulford with great historical significance in aid of The Veterans Charity.
  • Wed 30 Apr - Sun 4 May 2025
  • £150
Ilfracombe, Devon, UK

The Forces March

Epic UK endurance challenge: The Forces March is a recreation of a 138-mile WW2 training march over 5 days from Ilfracombe to Bulford with great historical significance in aid of The Veterans Charity.

  • 5 days trekking
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.
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • £41-£52
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

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
A team of 5. A half marathon every day for 4 days. You have just Run2Paris! This is your next great running adventure where you'll camp under the stars on a road trip like no other.
  • Thu 22 - Sun 25 May 2025
  • £250-£1,200
London, UK

Run2Paris

A team of 5. A half marathon every day for 4 days. You have just Run2Paris! This is your next great running adventure where you'll camp under the stars on a road trip like no other.

  • 4 days multi terrain running
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!
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May 2025
  • £14-£176
Edinburgh, UK

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
Man vs Coast is a 25-mile adventure run in Cornwall featuring natural obstacle challenges such as sea wades and coasteering for the adventurer who wants to make a weekend of it.
  • Sat 5 Jul 2025
  • £119-£129
Marazion, Cornwall, UK

Rat Race | Man Vs Coast

Man vs Coast is a 25-mile adventure run in Cornwall featuring natural obstacle challenges such as sea wades and coasteering for the adventurer who wants to make a weekend of it.

  • 25 miles trail running

Running events coming up

Featured events are listed below - select your region to see all events.

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!
  • Sat 16 Nov
  • £12-£35
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK

Sheffield MoRun

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Postponed
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and grace the grounds of World Athletics Champions.
  • Sat 16 Nov
  • £22-£32
  • Postponed
London, UK

Supernova London 5K

Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and grace the grounds of World Athletics Champions.

  • 5 km road running
Multi terrain trail running through the glorious trails surrounding Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds including the beautiful River Aire and Bramley Fall Park for runners of all stripes with a bespoke medal.
  • Sun 17 Nov
  • £24-£55
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Kudos its Kirkstall Abbey

Multi terrain trail running through the glorious trails surrounding Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds including the beautiful River Aire and Bramley Fall Park for runners of all stripes with a bespoke medal.

  • Trail run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
Embark on your journey along bridleways and trails that wind through ancient woodlands, farmlands, and wildlife conservation areas.
  • Sun 17 Nov
  • £10-£35
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

The One in the Woods | Henley

Embark on your journey along bridleways and trails that wind through ancient woodlands, farmlands, and wildlife conservation areas.

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!
  • Sun 17 Nov
  • £12-£35
Derby, Derbyshire, UK

Derby MoRun

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through the lovely Hinchingbrooke Country Park on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
  • Sun 24 Nov
  • £30-£35
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK

Turkey Trot

Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through the lovely Hinchingbrooke Country Park on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
Irresistable festive fun and racing joy within the iconic surroundings of Bushy Park! The perfect setting for a fast, flat and traffic-free Sunday morning run with like-minded festive folk.
  • Sun 24 Nov
  • £20-£30
London, UK

Bushy Christmas 10K & 5K

Irresistable festive fun and racing joy within the iconic surroundings of Bushy Park! The perfect setting for a fast, flat and traffic-free Sunday morning run with like-minded festive folk.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
Celebrate Christmas with this dazzling and festive racing gem in the picturesque forest of Sherwood Pines - perfect for the whole family!
  • Sun 24 Nov
  • FREE-£30
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Sherwood Christmas 10K & 5K

Celebrate Christmas with this dazzling and festive racing gem in the picturesque forest of Sherwood Pines - perfect for the whole family!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
Join the inaugural Silverstone Run Fest, where you'll step onto the revered tarmac of one of the world's premier F1 circuits to run your distance.
  • Sun 24 Nov
  • £15-£38
Towcester, Northamptonshire, UK

Silverstone Run Fest

Join the inaugural Silverstone Run Fest, where you'll step onto the revered tarmac of one of the world's premier F1 circuits to run your distance.

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!
  • Sun 24 Nov
  • £12-£35
York, North Yorkshire, UK

York MoRun

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!
  • Sun 24 Nov
  • £12-£35
Carlisle, Cumbria, UK

Carlisle MoRun

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Get involved in this 10th anniversary event of Hatfield 5! Featuring the Herts Seniors County Champsionships. It's the fastest 5 miler around.
  • Sun 24 Nov
  • £21-£23
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW Hatfield 5

Get involved in this 10th anniversary event of Hatfield 5! Featuring the Herts Seniors County Champsionships. It's the fastest 5 miler around.

  • 5 miles road running
Entries close soon
Join the return of this much-loved half marathon in the heart of Norfolk, taking place this autumn on flat, fast, closed roads and complete with an awesome Event Village and medal!
  • Sun 24 Nov
  • £34-£36
  • Entries close soon
Norwich, Norfolk, UK

Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon

Join the return of this much-loved half marathon in the heart of Norfolk, taking place this autumn on flat, fast, closed roads and complete with an awesome Event Village and medal!

  • 13.1 miles road running
Top class trail races on challenging and scenic trails around Llyn Elsi that are friendly, inclusive, sustainable, runner-focused, fun, rewarding and - quite simply - legendary.
  • Fri 29 - Sat 30 Nov
  • £16-£33
Betws-y-Coed, Clwyd, UK

Betws-y-coed Trail Challenge

Top class trail races on challenging and scenic trails around Llyn Elsi that are friendly, inclusive, sustainable, runner-focused, fun, rewarding and - quite simply - legendary.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • CaniCross
  • Half marathon
A new and unique concept where you decide how many 10km loops you feel capable of on the day - whether it's 10km, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or an Ultra Marathon! Push yourself further or go easy.
  • Sat 30 Nov
  • £52
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, UK

Running Tribe Races | Nov

A new and unique concept where you decide how many 10km loops you feel capable of on the day - whether it's 10km, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or an Ultra Marathon! Push yourself further or go easy.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Multi-terrain run
A wonderfully themed Christmas event finishing and starting just outside Bingley. A challenging and scenic run over towpath, woodland, and fields with joyous distances from 5K to a full marathon.
  • Sun 1 Dec
  • £14-£41
Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK

Do you like my Bingley Baubles

A wonderfully themed Christmas event finishing and starting just outside Bingley. A challenging and scenic run over towpath, woodland, and fields with joyous distances from 5K to a full marathon.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Trail run
It's December, so what better way to start the month than with a Christmas event? Follow the Windmill Way route on a distance of your choice - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra within 7 hours.
  • Sun 1 Dec
  • £23-£37.50
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

The Christmas Canter

It's December, so what better way to start the month than with a Christmas event? Follow the Windmill Way route on a distance of your choice - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra within 7 hours.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
Explore Richmond Park whilst completing your favourite distance. The route will guide you through different terrain of this mesmerising park - join this park run turned trail run!
  • Sun 1 Dec
  • £23-£35
Richmond, UK

The One in the Park | Richmond

Explore Richmond Park whilst completing your favourite distance. The route will guide you through different terrain of this mesmerising park - join this park run turned trail run!

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Calling all Green Santas and racing Elves! Get involved in this brand new eco festive, sustainable, inclusive and accessible race at the stunning Alice Holt Forest this year and explore forest trails.
  • Sun 1 Dec
  • £6-£30
Farnham, Hampshire, UK

Green Santa Run

Calling all Green Santas and racing Elves! Get involved in this brand new eco festive, sustainable, inclusive and accessible race at the stunning Alice Holt Forest this year and explore forest trails.

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
The most scenic running event in Cambridgeshire! You are invited to the beautiful Grafham Water to tackle a scenic 10-mile trail run that circumnavigates the reservoir.
  • Sun 1 Dec
  • £30-£35
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK

Grafham Water Hoohaah Trail & Canicross

The most scenic running event in Cambridgeshire! You are invited to the beautiful Grafham Water to tackle a scenic 10-mile trail run that circumnavigates the reservoir.

  • 10 miler
  • CaniCross
Festive cheer for runners and walkers alike featuring reusable plush Santa Hats, fabulous medals, goody bags and delicious mince pies at the finish! ​A true community event supporting local causes.
  • Sun 1 Dec
  • £8.50
Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

Boston Santa Run

Festive cheer for runners and walkers alike featuring reusable plush Santa Hats, fabulous medals, goody bags and delicious mince pies at the finish! ​A true community event supporting local causes.

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
Entries close soon
The Mornington Chaser's Regent's Park 10K series is back with a fantastic 6-race series from October 2024 through to March 2025, with the addition of a Team Relay competition.
  • Sun 1 Dec
  • £24-£31
  • Entries close soon
London, UK

Mornington Chasers Regents Park 10K | Race 3

The Mornington Chaser's Regent's Park 10K series is back with a fantastic 6-race series from October 2024 through to March 2025, with the addition of a Team Relay competition.

  • 10 km road running
Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!
  • Sun 8 Dec
  • FREE-£30
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Salcey Forest Christmas 10K, 5K & Junior Fun Run

Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
It will soon be time for stockings, roasted chestnuts and fairy lights... But first, it's the Nice Work Richmond Christmas 10K & 5K! One, Two Three... Get ready to race, Santa-style!
  • Sun 8 Dec
  • £20-£30
Richmond, UK

Nice Work Richmond Christmas 10K & 5K

It will soon be time for stockings, roasted chestnuts and fairy lights... But first, it's the Nice Work Richmond Christmas 10K & 5K! One, Two Three... Get ready to race, Santa-style!

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, head out for more and enjoy some festive fun!
  • Sun 8 Dec
  • £30-£35
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

Twas The Run Before Christmas

Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, head out for more and enjoy some festive fun!

  • Multi-terrain run 2
Get involved in this exhilarating race in one of the hidden gems of London.
  • Sun 8 Dec
  • £23-£25
London, UK

The One in the Park | Battersea

Get involved in this exhilarating race in one of the hidden gems of London.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
Starting and finishing on the fantastic Ridlins Stadium athletics track, the route winds its way around the superb traffic-free tarmac routes that cover the town of Stevenage.
  • Sun 8 Dec
  • FREE-£34
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW Stevenage Winter Half Marathon & 10K

Starting and finishing on the fantastic Ridlins Stadium athletics track, the route winds its way around the superb traffic-free tarmac routes that cover the town of Stevenage.

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!
  • Sat 14 Dec
  • £14-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 1

Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Marathon
Grab those elf shoes and get festive! Put your legs to the test in this beautifully scenic, but challenging Christmas run. You'll enjoy looping around the lakes with your Santa hat on.
  • Sat 14 Dec
  • £7-£30
Rugeley, Staffordshire, UK

Cannock Chase Forest Christmas 10K, 5K & Junior Fun

Grab those elf shoes and get festive! Put your legs to the test in this beautifully scenic, but challenging Christmas run. You'll enjoy looping around the lakes with your Santa hat on.

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
A new and unique concept where you decide how many 10km loops you feel capable of on the day - whether it's 10km, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or an Ultra Marathon! Push yourself further or go easy.
  • Sat 14 Dec
  • £52
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, UK

Running Tribe Races | Dec

A new and unique concept where you decide how many 10km loops you feel capable of on the day - whether it's 10km, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or an Ultra Marathon! Push yourself further or go easy.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Multi-terrain run