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
Featured events are listed below - select your region to see all events.
- 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
Have you, like most of us, missed out on the famous Marathon? Join the gang for 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
- Entries close soon
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
- 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 4 May
- £15-£42
May the Fourth be with you
Starting off in Skipton Market Town, the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, before heading out on the canal to Saltaire over a flat, fast, good course with marshals, signs, feed stations, medal, goodies.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 10 May
- £30-£60
Bewl Water Spring
Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons! Scenic mixed-terrain routes following Bewl Water around the reservoir route on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 50K ultra run
- Sat 10 - Sun 11 May
- £92.50-£145
24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra
The finish line is unique to you: 24 hours after the mass start, the race shall stop and the Solo Runners and Teams furthest South on the National Trail, shall be declared winners.
- 24 hrs trail running
- 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
- Fri 16 - Sun 18 May
- £30
Keswick Mountain Festival
The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
- 5K run 2
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 50K ultra run
- Fell run
- + 12 more races
- Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
- £39-£199
Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge
Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!
- Trail run 2
- 50K ultra run 2
- 100K ultra run 2
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- + 1 more race
- Sat 17 May
- £10-£24
Roadford Lake Trail Races
By popular demand Sportiva Events have added an extra Roadford Lake trail race to our schedule.
- Fun run 2
- 5K run
- CaniCross 2
- 10K run
- Sun 18 May
- £23-£41
Wuthering Heights Wander Haworth
Race in Bronte Country on the spectacular Moors surrounding Haworth, West Yorkshire with a bespoke medal, goodies and treats for all finishers.
- Trail run 3
- 10 miler
- Marathon
- 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
- £31-£36
The Birthday Run
Zig Zag Running is 5 years old this month so why not come along and celebrate?! You are promised lots of cake!
- Multi-terrain run 2
- 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
- Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
- £12-£260
Outlaw Half Nottingham Weekend
This popular weekend of multisport welcomes everyone to a wide range of activities, lively event village, grandstand seating, youth events plus some exciting new additions!
- Fun run 2
- Sprint triathlon
- Middle aquabike
- Half Ironman
- Sun 18 May
- £10-£49
Essar Chester Half Marathon and Fun Run
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!
- Half marathon
- Fun run
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