Running races in the United Kingdom
Find running races in the United Kingdom. Compare 1,770 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include 10K races, half marathons, 5K races, 10 mile races, marathons and 5 mile races.
Events to explore include Dunkertons 5K Night Trail, Merseyside Senior Schools Cross Country League supported by Liverpool Harriers & AC and Dave Jones Prom 5M Race 2 of 9.
Narrow your search to England, Scotland and Wales, or browse the other locations below.
3,730 listed events · 1,770 with upcoming dates · 20 upcoming featured races
Upcoming running races
1770 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Dunkertons 5K Night Trail
ENGCheltenham, Midlands
Dunkertons 5K Night Trail — Dowdeswell Park Street, Cheltenham. Listed on runABC (Midlands).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Merseyside Senior Schools Cross Country League supported by Liverpool Harriers & AC
ENGSefton Park, England
Merseyside Senior Schools Cross Country League supported by Liverpool Harriers & AC — England.
· Cross Country · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Dave Jones Prom 5M Race 2 of 9
ENGWeston-Super-Mare, Somerset
5mi, 1mi road running in Weston-Super-Mare.
· 1mi / 5mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Weston Junior Prom 1 Mile Series
ENGWESTON-SUPER-MARE, Somerset
Weston Junior Prom 1 Mile Series — WESTON-SUPER-MARE, Somerset.
· 1 Mile
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Original Mountain Marathon
SCOGalloway Forest Park, Scotland
Original Mountain Marathon — Talnotry, Galloway Forest Park. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Power of 5K
ENGMorecambe, North of England
A graded 5K race series at Salt Ayre, organised by Lancaster & Morecambe AC. Confirm the specific race date and entry availability with the club.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Punk Panther Nidderdale Way
ENGNorth Yorkshire, North of England
Punk Panther Nidderdale Way — Pateley Bridge CC, Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire. Listed on runABC (North of England).
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Scottish National XC Relay Championships
SCOCumbernauld, Scotland
Scottish National XC Relay Championships — Cumbernauld House, Cumbernauld. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Among The Pines Backyard Ultra
ENGSlaidburn, North of England
Among The Pines Backyard Ultra — Gisburn Forest and Stocks, Slaidburn. Listed on runABC (North of England).
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Balloch Castle Country Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
SCOBalloch, Scotland
Balloch Castle Country Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — Balloch Castle Country Park, Balloch. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· 10K / 5K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Battersea Park Running Festival
ENGLondon, Greater London
Battersea Park Running Festival — Battersea Park, London.
· 5K / Half marathon / Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Beachy Head Marathon, Ultra, Half & 10K
ENGEastbourne, East Sussex
Beachy Head races — challenging coastal trails over the South Downs from Eastbourne.
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗British Masters AF Cross Country Relays
ENGShotover Country Park, England
British Masters AF Cross Country Relays — Shotover Country Park, Horspath, Oxfordshire.
· Cross Country · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Cambridge Harriers 5 Mile Open
ENGJoydens Wood, England
Cambridge Harriers 5 Mile Open — Joydens Wood.
· Cross Country · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Cockbain Track 100
ENGSt Ives, Cambridgeshire
A 100-mile track race over the weekend when the clocks go back.
· 100mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Craggrunner Sprint 5K
ENGNelson, North of England
Craggrunner Sprint 5K — Steven Burke Sports Hub, Nelson. Listed on runABC (North of England).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Endurancelife North York Moors
ENGRavenscar, North Yorkshire
Endurancelife North York Moors Marathon — Ravenscar, North Yorkshire.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Illuminator Night Run 2026
ENGAboyne, England
Illuminator Night Run 2026 — Aboyne. Listed on Results Base (Trail run).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Illuminator Night Trail Race
SCOAboyne, Scotland
Illuminator Night Trail Race — Glen Tanar Estate, Aboyne. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultramarathon & Relay
SCOJedburgh, Scotland
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultramarathon & Relay — Jed Thistle Pavilion, Jedburgh. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Joydens Wood Cross Country Races 1
ENGBexley, London
5mi xc running in Bexley.
· 5mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Lindsays National Cross Country Relay Championships
SCOCumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
Lindsays National Cross Country Relay Championships — Cumbernauld.
· Cross Country · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Marathon Eryri
WALLlanberis, Gwynedd
Marathon Eryri — Llanberis, Gwynedd, Wales.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10K — Saturday
ENGBakewell, Derbyshire
Monsal Trail Saturday races — traffic-free autumn running through Peak District tunnels.
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Newton Road Races 3K & 10K
SCOCambuslang, South Lanarkshire
Newton Road Races — a measured memorial event beside the Clyde, with its next date TBC.
· 10K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Nidderdale Way Ultra
ENGNorth Yorkshire, North of England
Nidderdale Way Ultra — Nidderdale Showground, Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire. Listed on runABC (North of England).
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Path of Condie Half Marathon
SCOMilnathort, Scotland
Path of Condie Half Marathon — Orwell Church Hall, Ba' Hill, Milnathort. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗RNLI Tower Run
ENGLondon, South of England
RNLI Tower Run — 22 Bishopsgate, London. Listed on runABC (South of England).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Røve
ENGEpsom, South of England
Røve — Headley Heath, Epsom. Listed on runABC (South of England).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Start Fitness North Eastern Harrier League
ENGAlnwick Pastures, England
Start Fitness North Eastern Harrier League — England.
· Cross Country · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Featured races in United Kingdom
AthRecs editorial selections and events recorded in major or final series. These are also included by date in the calendar above.
Lindsays National Cross Country Relay Championships
SCOCumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
Lindsays National Cross Country Relay Championships — Cumbernauld.
· Cross Country · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Lindsays National Short Course Cross Country Championships
SCOKirkcaldy, Fife
Lindsays National Short Course Cross Country Championships — Kirkcaldy High School, Kirkcaldy.
· Cross Country · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Run Henham 10K
ENGWangford, Suffolk
10K (and 1K fun run) in the grounds of Henham Park, near Southwold.
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗EAMA 10K
ENGWymondham, Norfolk
East Anglian multi-sport / EAMA 10K.
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
10 Peaks Brecon Beacons — LONG COURSE
GBR
Historical results collected from the UTMB Index.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →10 Peaks The Lakes — Long Course
GBR
Historical results collected from the UTMB Index.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →100 Marathon Club AGM Challenge 2024
ENG
Running event.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →100 Marathon Club AGM Run
ENGNewbury, Berkshire
100 Marathon Club AGM Run — Newbury, Berkshire.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →10K
ENGBrighton
10K
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →10K
ENGSalford, Greater Manchester
10K
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →
Choosing a race in United Kingdom
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in London (88), Leeds (32), Edinburgh (25). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about running races in United Kingdom
Which running races are coming up in the United Kingdom?
Dunkertons 5K Night Trail is listed for 21 October 2026. Merseyside Senior Schools Cross Country League supported by Liverpool Harriers & AC is listed for 21 October 2026 (status to be confirmed). Dave Jones Prom 5M Race 2 of 9 is listed for 22 October 2026 (status to be confirmed). Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in the United Kingdom?
Look for 10K races, half marathons, 5K races, 10 mile races, marathons and 5 mile races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for the United Kingdom?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.