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Organising some of the biggest events in the world, let alone the UK, Great Run are creating brilliant opportunities to get active outdoors and make unforgettable memories at the same time. Discover their range of events and races below!

Half marathons, 10K runs & junior runs

The Great Run Company organises a series of popular running events across the UK, including:

  • Great North Run - the world's largest half marathon with 60,000+ runners
  • Great Manchester Run - enjoy the Mancunian spirit of this city centre event
  • Great Birmingham Run - a half marathon
  • Great Bristol Run - the biggest running event in the South West
  • Great Scottish Run - 10K and half marathon races in Glasgow
  • Great South Run - the most popular 10-mile run in the world
  • NEW! 13 Valleys Ultra - an epic event in the Lake District National Park

These events cater to runners of all abilities and ages, from beginners to experienced athletes. The Great Run Company focuses on creating inclusive, challenging, and inspiring experiences for participants, often supporting charity fundraisers. Their events typically feature scenic routes, enthusiastic crowd support and the Great North Run is even televised.

Discover the headline events that have made Great Run one of the most popular event organisers in the UK!

Great Run events in 2025

From toddler dashes to some of the world's biggest events.

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 2025
  • £29-£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.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? These events see the younger Brummie runners tackle a supercharged run in the city centre with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.
  • Sun 4 May 2025
  • £14
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Junior & Mini Great Birmingham Run

Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? These events see the younger Brummie runners tackle a supercharged run in the city centre with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.

  • Fun run 2
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 2025
  • £32-£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.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
It's fun to run, and running with your friends and family is even better! Runners of all ages (3+) can get involved in the Great Bristol Family Run, part of the Great Bristol Run weekend.
  • Sun 11 May 2025
  • £12
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Great Bristol Family Run

It's fun to run, and running with your friends and family is even better! Runners of all ages (3+) can get involved in the Great Bristol Family Run, part of the Great Bristol Run weekend.

  • 1 mile road running
Make some noise for the biggest kids’ run in the North West! It’s an incredible event, all part of the iconic Great Manchester Run weekend of running where juniors have their own day on centre stage.
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £20
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Junior & Mini Great Manchester Run

Make some noise for the biggest kids’ run in the North West! It’s an incredible event, all part of the iconic Great Manchester Run weekend of running where juniors have their own day on centre stage.

  • Fun run 2
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 2025
  • £41-£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.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
This 10K transforms ordinary people into local heroes along a city centre route that shares the same iconic start line as it's famous big sister. Expect a party atmosphere and some brilliant bling!
  • Sun 6 Jul 2025
  • £31-£37
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK

Great North 10K

This 10K transforms ordinary people into local heroes along a city centre route that shares the same iconic start line as it's famous big sister. Expect a party atmosphere and some brilliant bling!

  • 10 km road running
Calling all young runners to the start line! Bring your crazy costumes and your wicked sense of humour along to George Square for the atmosphere, the tunes and the high fives!
  • Sat 4 Oct 2025
  • FREE-£15
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run

Calling all young runners to the start line! Bring your crazy costumes and your wicked sense of humour along to George Square for the atmosphere, the tunes and the high fives!

  • Fun run 3
With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.
  • Sun 5 Oct 2025
  • £29-£44
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Great Scottish Run

With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
It’s not just our grown-up runners who love to be by the seaside – the mini and junior runners love it, too! With crazy costumes, music and so much more, you’re guaranteed a fantastic day out,
  • Sat 18 Oct 2025
  • £20
Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

Junior & Mini Great South Run

It’s not just our grown-up runners who love to be by the seaside – the mini and junior runners love it, too! With crazy costumes, music and so much more, you’re guaranteed a fantastic day out,

  • Fun run 2
Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed! Local supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way.
  • Sun 19 Oct 2025
  • £50
Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

Great South Run

Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed! Local supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way.

  • 10 miles road running

New! 13 Valleys Ultra

An epic event in the Lake District National Park.

Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!
  • Sat 27 Sep 2025
  • £45-£65
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

2 Valleys Trail

Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!

  • 22.4 km trail running + 477 m ascent
Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!
  • Sat 27 Sep 2025
  • £85-£120
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

5 Valleys Ultra

Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!

  • 56.5 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!
  • Sat 27 Sep 2025
  • £120-£170
Ambleside, Lake District National Park, UK

7 Valleys Ultra

Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!

  • 110 km trail running + 3981 m ascent
Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!
  • Fri 26 Sep 2025
  • £150-£210
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

13 Valleys Ultra

Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!

  • 184.77 km trail running + 7018 m ascent