Fun runs are a brilliant option for people new to running or for families to run together. With shorter distances and a focus on fun rather than finishing time, there's no pressure. Select your location for fun runs in your area or scroll down to see what's coming up.
Featured events are listed below - select a month/region or the map view to see all events.
A fantastic race for kids over a substantial 2.62K route with an encouraging finish inside the BT Murrayfield Stadium, as part of the Kilomathon event day.
This race is part of an exhilarating summer series at Gosport offering five perfect races to make your own.
Treat yourself to these Easter races around the beautiful Chasewater Reservoir! With a range of races on offer, there's something for everyone!
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...?
A free 400m Children’s Fun Run will take place on the running track 30 mins before the half-marathon start - no need to book, just turn up. Parents are welcome to run with their kids and warm up!
A fantastic event for runners (or walkers) of all ages and abilities. Experience what being a superhero is all about as you cross the finish line cheered by thousands of admiring spectators!
This race is part of an exhilarating summer series at Gosport offering five perfect races to make your own.
Graded ‘easy’ this scenic 5K trail run is for ages 12-17 and can be fast and furious or run for fun - it’s your enjoyment that counts. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
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!
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!
A challenging 5K ‘fun’ run as part of the Lake District Running Festival an iconic location with a grandstand finish, wooden medal, free event photos and, more importantly, cake...
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.
A community focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.
This race is part of an exhilarating summer series at Gosport offering five perfect races to make your own.
Take on Exmoor’s toughest challenge and battle the elements in a most exclusive and challenging event combining running, scrambling, tunneling and optional swimming!
The Bright Skies are thrilling daytime trail races following an undulating yomp through Surrey's rolling hills and the Denbies Estate in the Surrey Hills.
All ages and abilities are welcome to join the Mini Kids Race for free which is exclusively for youngsters and spectators of the main 24-hour event.
This popular racing gem returns to sparkle for another year; prepare to be captivated by racing joy! The junior race includes 1-2 laps around the cricket pitch (the runner chooses how many laps).
It's the crash of waves and the sea-salt that lingers in the cool coastal air. It's your moment to fly along the promenade in this cracking mile event. It's part of a seaside racing extravaganza!
Kids kick off the 'run day' of the Long Course Weekend Yorkshire with 1, 2 or 3 laps of the run course around Masham Market Place! They'll get a t-shirt and be awarded their medal on the red carpet!
Don’t let the grown-ups have all the fun. Join the fun run for all the family as part of Bedford's Running Festival with kids zone and fun fair too!
The final event of Bacchus is a fun run aimed at children. It is untimed, free to enter and all entrants will receive a medal at the finish.
A great opportunity to be part of the day's events but over a shorter distance. Run the start and finish of the half marathon route with an exclusive link section through the beautiful Beckets Park.
A memorable day out at the fun Reigate Priory Park for runners (and walkers) of all abilities with separate races for each age group plus free kids activities in the Event Village and medal for all!
A fun 400m run around the sports track just before the half marathon itself - the kids will love it! The parents will love it as a warm up and because it's free.
The Fun Run after the Chatsworth 10K gives families and those wanting a shorter distance a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the Chatsworth Estate! Why not run both?
Calling all young champions! Join the Final Mile challenge at RUN Barnstaple this year. Run or walk 12 miles with your school friends in the run-up to event day then run the final mile on the big day!
Run Bournemouth provides the perfect opportunity to escape from it all and run along the beautiful and scenic South Coast during a weekend festival of running.
2025 details tbc. Open to all the family from serious athletes wanting a shorter race to complete beginners wanting to have fun, get fit and raise money for Anna's Hope, or a different charity cause.
A 1-mile Halloween-themed fun run for ages 4 and up where fancy dress is encouraged and there are tasty Halloween treats!
A fun 1K race for younger runners where all children who finish receive a medal! A wonderful, traffic-free event to inspire our younger people.
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!
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!
The event gives youngsters of all abilities a unique opportunity to experience the buzz of a big race day with a 1-mile run along Hove Promenade, as part of the Brighton Half Marathon.
Returning once again is the hugely popular Dragon’s Dash/Ras y Ddraig junior race where 100+ young people from across North Wales will take part in this 1 mile run through the Menai Bridge.
A brand new fun run part of the highly anticipated Taunton Half Marathon for the running community with the theatre of a traffic-free, town centre start and finish for that great race-day buzz!
A family-friendly fun run as part of an awesome day of running on the streets of Sunderland! This 3K run takes place on closed roads and is perfect for getting families active together and having fun.
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!
The Fun Run is open to anyone wanting to take part, and is aimed primarily at children. Taking place within the racecourse, finishers will receive a medal, t-shirt, race number, drink and treat.
Join the one-lap Fun Run and enjoy the safe and speedy roads of Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit.
Join the one-lap Fun Run and enjoy the safe and speedy roads of Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit.
Run Miles. Drink cider. A 5K where you sample different ciders along the way. Set amidst the beautiful Thames Valley where fitness and fun go together. It's a party from start to finish.
Join the one-lap Fun Run and enjoy the safe and speedy roads of Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit.
Now in its 11th year! Run along the River Severn and through the heart of this leafy city on closed roads as part of a full weekend of running featuring Paula Radcliffe's family event.
The main event! A 10K fun run with gourmet food and drink stops. Entrants are encouraged to pace themselves, enjoy the speciality pitstops and the party atmosphere!
The Mini Marathon is open to anyone wanting to take part, and is aimed primarily at children. Taking place within the racecourse, finishers will receive a medal, t-shirt, race number, drink and treat!
Run beautiful trails of the Bolton Abbey Estate not usually accessible to the public! Run for fun and help Sue Ryder raise crucial funds for expert care.
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