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. Use the quick links below to find your next run or scroll down to discover some of the best events coming up.
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- Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
- £85-£120
Endure24 | Reading
The UK’s favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
- 24 hrs multi terrain running
- Sat 21 Jun
- £80-£180
Race to the King
Conquer a challenge fit for royalty through the heart of Sussex in this epic ultramarathon along the South Downs Way and Monarch’s Way. Choose from two unique 50km loops – or tackle both in a 100km!
- 100K ultra run
- 50K ultra run 2
- Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
- £85-£120
Endure24 | Leeds
The north's favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
- 24 hrs multi terrain running
- Sat 12 - Sun 13 Jul
- £85-£270
Race to the Stones
Conquer Britain's oldest trail, the ancient Ridgeway, at the UK's biggest ultramarathon as you race towards the 5000-year-old Avebury Standing Stones. Back for the 12th Year Running!
- 50K ultra run 2
- 100K ultra run 3
- Sun 13 Jul
- £39.95-£49.95
Rasselbock Marathon and Half Marathon
Welcome to the stunning Sherwood Pines for an incredible day of running in the forest - whether it's your first event, you're going for a PB or if you just want a day in the forest with friends!
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 12 Oct
- £44.75-£50
Bournemouth Half Marathon
Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. Run along both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers on a stunning coastal route as part of the Run Bournemouth weekend running festival.
- 13.1 miles road running
Running events coming up
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- Sat 12 Apr
- £24-£42
Summat's a'foot at Swinsty & Fewston | Day 1
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 12 Apr
- FREE-£18
Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race
A great chance to stretch your legs with this event at the start of the Easter holidays, with a canicross race going off before the main pack. You'll find out distance and route as you run!
- Trail run
- CaniCross
- Sat 12 Apr
- £39-£139
Easter 50 Ultra Challenge
Make it an active Easter on a challenge from Windsor Racecourse on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of the castle, to Runnymede along the Thames Path.
- 50K ultra run
- Trail run
- 10K run
- Sun 13 Apr
- FREE-£45
Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon
A superbly crafted spring marathon and half through some of Kent's prettiest countryside for your racing pleasure... Will you accept the challenge?
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 13 Apr
- £24-£42
Sling yer hook at Swinsty & Fewston | Day 2
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 13 Apr
- £28.95
Summit 2 Sea - The Offa's Dyke Half Marathon
Gather on the summit of Moel y Parc at over 1300ft and follow the Offa's Dyke National Trail to the coast to finish line on the beach at Prestatyn.
- 13.8 miles trail running + 2450 ft ascent
- Mon 14 Apr
- £24-£42
Sod it its Swinsty & Fewston Again Day 3
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Tue 15 Apr
- £24-£42
Shut thee cake oyle at Swinsty & Fewston | Day 4
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Wed 16 Apr
- £24-£42
Nowt as Queer as Folk at Swinsty & Fewston | Day 5
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales, with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Thu 17 Apr
- £24-£42
Ow's it Goin at Swinsty & Fewston | Day 6
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales, with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Fri 18 Apr
- £24-£42
Thanos it's Good Friday at Swinsty & Fewston | Day 7
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales, with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Fri 18 Apr
- £31-£36
Easter Challenge
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, then head out for more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Fri 18 Apr
- £27-£29
ATW St Albans Easter 10K
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.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 20 Apr
- FREE-£35
Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge
Treat yourself to these Easter races around the beautiful Chasewater Reservoir! With a range of races on offer, there's something for everyone!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Mon 21 Apr
- FREE-£30
London Easter 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...?
- Fun run 2
- 10K run
- Mon 21 Apr
- FREE-£35
ATW Stevenage Spring Half Marathon & 10K
From the fantastic Ridlins Stadium athletics track, wind your way around superb traffic-free tarmac routes and enjoy the beautiful Fairlands Valley Park the return to a vibrant event village!
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 26 Apr
- £48.50-£84.50
North Wales 50K & 100K
This event gives participants the opportunity to take in a runnable, beautiful route which follows the North Walian coastline between Prestatyn and Bangor.
- 50K ultra run
- 100K ultra run
- Sat 26 Apr
- £33-£55
Magna Carta Spring
The Magna Carta events are based in scenic Runnymede right near the historic site where the treaty of Magna Carta was agreed by King John of England and signed on 15th June 1215.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 26 Apr
- £64.95-£74.95
Born Survivor | Cheshire
The UK's toughest 10km with Military escape routes! Shorten the course to 8km or 6km via escape routes should the day get too tough!
- Obstacle race 2
- 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
- Sun 27 Apr
- £24-£42
not done LONDON MARATHON
A 6.7 mile circular run around the majestic grounds of Temple Newsam, Leeds, Yorkshire over your chosen distance with a bespoke medal and lots of goodies at the finish line.
- Trail run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 27 Apr
- FREE-£45
Tissington Trail Marathon
Come and join this slice of racing joy through the picturesque Derbyshire countryside. With a slightly downhill second half - you've got gravity on your side and a truly beautiful route.
- 26.2 miles trail running
- Wed 30 Apr
- £22-£40
Cardiff MidWeeker 5K, 10K & team relay
If you fancy a mid-week run challenge then come and take on the Cardiff MidWeeker in the stunning Bute Park. You could get a corporate team together and get your company running!
- 5K run
- 10K run 2
- Fri 2 May
- £90-£102
The Portland Pig BackYard Ultra
4.167 miles on the hour, every hour, until the there is only one left standing. Have you got what it takes for just one more loop?
- 1 day multi terrain running
- Sat 3 - Sun 4 May
- £39-£199
Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further this year!
- Trail run 3
- 50K ultra run 3
- 100K ultra run 2
- 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 - Mon 5 May
- £250-£300
SCARPA Great Lakeland 3Day
Enjoy three days of glorious Lake District fell routes, a truly chilled-out weekend and all logistics taken care of as you hike, run, camp and socialise.
- 3 days fell running
- 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
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