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Runs in UK in May 2025

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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?
  • Fri 2 May
  • £90-£102
  • Fri 2 May
  • £90-£102
Portland, Dorset, UK

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?

  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 18 & over
  • 1 day multi terrain running
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!
  • Sat 3 - Sun 4 May
  • £39-£199
  • Sat 3 - Sun 4 May
  • £39-£199
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

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!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Age 14 & over
  • Trail run 3
  • 50K ultra run 3
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Ultra run
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.
  • Sun 4 May
  • £15-£42
  • Sun 4 May
  • £15-£42
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

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.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
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.
  • Sun 4 May
  • £33-£45
  • Sun 4 May
  • £33-£45
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

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.

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Wheelchair users
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 15 & over
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
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!
  • Sun 4 - Mon 5 May
  • £12-£150
  • Sun 4 - Mon 5 May
  • £12-£150
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

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!

  • Families
  • Wheelchair users
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Park
  • All ages
  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 5K run
  • Fun run
  • 10K run
If you’re after a fun fitness challenge in the picturesque setting of King's Lynn, a historic Norfolk market town, then this one’s for you with a fantastic medal and goody bag at the finish line.
  • Sun 4 May
  • Sun 4 May
King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK

Bespak GEAR 10K charity places

If you’re after a fun fitness challenge in the picturesque setting of King's Lynn, a historic Norfolk market town, then this one’s for you with a fantastic medal and goody bag at the finish line.

  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Public transport links
  • Age 15 & over
  • 10 km road running
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.
  • Sat 10 May
  • £30-£60
  • Sat 10 May
  • £30-£60
Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK

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.

  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 16 & over
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • 50K ultra run
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.
  • Sat 10 - Sun 11 May
  • £92.50-£145
  • Sat 10 - Sun 11 May
  • £92.50-£145
Prestatyn, Clwyd, UK

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.

  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • 24 hrs trail running
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.
  • Sun 11 May
  • £30-£37.50
  • Sun 11 May
  • £30-£37.50
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

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.

  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
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.
  • Sun 11 May
  • £36-£48
  • Sun 11 May
  • £36-£48
Bristol, Somerset, UK

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.

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Wheelchair users
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 15 & over
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
Welcome to the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon which has become hugely popular, with thousands of runners of all abilities taking to the streets the city's most scenic countryside and outer suburbs.
  • Sun 11 May
  • 7 charities
  • Sun 11 May
  • 7 charities
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon charity places

Welcome to the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon which has become hugely popular, with thousands of runners of all abilities taking to the streets the city's most scenic countryside and outer suburbs.

  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Rural
  • Public transport links
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running
The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind and features an exhilarating city centre finish in Millenium Square with great atmosphere throughout!
  • Sun 11 May
  • 9 charities
  • Sun 11 May
  • 9 charities
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Leeds Half Marathon charity places

The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind and features an exhilarating city centre finish in Millenium Square with great atmosphere throughout!

  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Public transport links
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
  • Fri 16 - Sun 18 May
  • £30
  • Fri 16 - Sun 18 May
  • £30
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

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.

  • Families
  • Wheelchair users
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Mountains
  • All ages
  • 5K run 2
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • Fell run
  • + 12 more races
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!
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
  • £39-£199
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
  • £39-£199
Wareham, Dorset, UK

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!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Age 14 & over
  • Trail run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • + 1 more race
If you want to treat yourself or a loved one to some fun and self care with a local race, then look no further; the Rye 10 & 5 Mile is a joy to race.
  • Sun 18 May
  • £21-£30
  • Sun 18 May
  • £21-£30
Rye, East Sussex, UK

Rye 10 & 5 Mile

If you want to treat yourself or a loved one to some fun and self care with a local race, then look no further; the Rye 10 & 5 Mile is a joy to race.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 15 & over
  • Road run
  • 10 miler
Zig Zag Running is 5 years old this month so why not come along and celebrate?! You are promised lots of cake!
  • Sun 18 May
  • £31-£36
  • Sun 18 May
  • £31-£36
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK

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!

  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
Race in Bronte Country on the spectacular Moors surrounding Haworth, West Yorkshire with a bespoke medal, goodies and treats for all finishers.
  • Sun 18 May
  • £23-£41
  • Sun 18 May
  • £23-£41
Keighley, West Yorkshire, UK

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.

  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 16 & over
  • Trail run 3
  • 10 miler
  • Marathon
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
  • £43-£52
  • Sun 18 May
  • £43-£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.

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Wheelchair users
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 15 & over
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
Experience the thrill of running on the UK’s fastest race track, the iconic Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit! Closed roads and super safe for both the 10K and 3.8k Fun Run!
  • Tue 20 May
  • £7.50-£25
  • Tue 20 May
  • £7.50-£25
Andover, Hampshire, UK

Thruxton 10K Series Race 1 & Fun Run

Experience the thrill of running on the UK’s fastest race track, the iconic Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit! Closed roads and super safe for both the 10K and 3.8k Fun Run!

  • Families
  • Wheelchair users
  • Newcomers
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Event village
  • Free venue entry
  • Age 13 & over
  • 10K run
  • Fun 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
  • £250-£1,200
  • Thu 22 - Sun 25 May
  • £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.

  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Fundraising required
  • Hilly
  • Urban
  • Rural
  • Public transport links
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 days multi terrain running
  • Sun 4 May
King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK

Bespak Mini GEAR

  • 1.9 km road running
  • Sun 11 May
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK

Sunderland City Runs

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Fun run
  • Tue 13 May
Gosport, Hampshire, UK

Gosport 5K Summer Series | Race Two

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Outlaw Half Nottingham Weekend

  • Fun run 2
  • Sprint triathlon
  • Middle aquabike
  • Half Ironman
  • Sun 18 May
Chester, Cheshire, UK

Essar Chester Half Marathon and Fun Run

  • Half marathon
  • Fun run

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