Runs in UK in May 2025
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- Fri 2 May
- £90-£102
- 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?
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Event village
- Rural
- Coast
- Plastic-free event
- Age 18 & over
- 1 day multi terrain running

- Sat 3 May
- £57-£77
- 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!
- Newcomers
- Music
- Event village
- Park
- Free venue entry
- Age 20 & over
- 50K ultra run
- 100K ultra run

- Sat 3 - Sun 4 May
- £39-£199
- 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!
- Families
- Newcomers
- Entertainment
- Music
- Event village
- Age 14 & over
- Trail run 3
- 50K ultra run 3
- 100K ultra run 2
- Ultra run

- Sat 3 - Mon 5 May
- £250-£300
- 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.
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Mountainous
- Event village
- Rural
- Mountains
- Sustainability policy
- Age 14 & over
- 3 days fell running

- Sat 3 May
- £24-£32
- 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.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Event village
- Park
- Free venue entry
- Age 11 & over
- 3 miles road running

- Sat 3 May
- £25-£27
- 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?
- Newcomers
- Music
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Event village
- Park
- Age 17 & over
- 10 miles road running

- Sun 4 May
- £15-£42
- 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.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 11 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon

- Sun 4 - Mon 5 May
- £12-£150
- 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!
- Families
- Wheelchair users
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Entertainment
- Music
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Park
- All ages
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 5K run
- Fun run
- 10K run

- Sun 4 May
- £33-£45
- 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.
- 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

- Sat 10 May
- £30-£60
- 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.
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 16 & over
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 50K ultra run

- Sat 10 - Sun 11 May
- £92.50-£145
- 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.
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 18 & over
- 24 hrs trail running

- Sun 11 May
- £30-£37.50
- 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.
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Park
- Age 18 & over
- Half marathon
- Marathon

- Sun 11 May
- £36-£48
- 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.
- 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

- Tue 13 May
- FREE-£20
- 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.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- All ages
- Fun run
- 5K run

- Fri 16 - Sun 18 May
- £30
- 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.
- 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

- Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
- £39-£199
- 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!
- 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

- Sat 17 May
- £10-£24
- 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.
- Families
- Trees not tees
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed
- Event village
- Sustainability policy
- Age 3 & over
- Fun run 2
- 5K run
- CaniCross 2
- 10K run

- Sun 18 May
- £21-£30
- Sun 18 May
- £21-£30
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

- Sun 18 May
- £43-£52
- Sun 18 May
- £43-£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.
- 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

- Sun 18 May
- £23-£41
- 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.
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 16 & over
- Trail run 3
- 10 miler
- Marathon

- Sun 18 May
- £31-£36
- 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!
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed
- Event village
- Park
- Age 18 & over
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
Outlaw Half Nottingham Weekend
- Fun run 2
- Sprint triathlon
- Middle aquabike
- Half Ironman
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