Running Fun Run Running Events 2026–2027

ABBATHON brings together the fun of an ABBA tribute show with the buzz of a 5K or 10K run. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a complete beginner, or simply a devoted ABBA fan, ABBATHON is designed to be welcoming, accessible and full of feel-good energy from start to finish. Run, jog, walk or dance your way around the course through one of the city’s most iconic parks, with ABBA hits keeping the atmosphere high every step of the way. Whether you’re chasing a PB, running your first 5K, or just here for the ABBA vibes, ABBATHON is all about enjoying every step. We’re taking the tribute act out of the pub and into the park for the whole family to enjoy, combining live music, a DJ, on-course music guides, professional photography and finisher’s medals to create a fully immersive themed race experience.

Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and run with us. This event is being held on the 26th September 2026. We are operating our 'TUGG' system as in Turn Up Get Going, you can turn up any time between 7:30 and 14:30 BUT you have to be finished by 15:30. Absolutely all abilities of runners / walkers can take part in our events as you have 7 hours to get to the finish of your final lap, each lap is 5.3k out and back, of our scenic route on an old disused train line. It is an accurately measured course so therefore it is classified as Road, it is run entirely on tarmac. Everyone is welcome whether you are planning to walk or run, whether you finish 1 lap, 4 laps or even 14 laps in the permitted time, we would class you as finisher and a winner, and you can collect your Medal for the event. 1 lap is 5.3k so 4 laps will give you a half marathon, 8 laps will give you full marathon distance, 9 or more laps for an Ultra. Please come and have a try and see how far you can go. Places are strictly limited so please do not leave it too late to enter.

Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and run with us. This event is being held on the 27th September 2026. We are operating our 'TUGG' system as in Turn Up Get Going, you can turn up any time between 7:30 and 14:30 BUT you have to be finished by 15:30. Absolutely all abilities of runners / walkers can take part in our events as you have 7 hours to get to the finish of your final lap, each lap is 5.3k out and back, of our scenic route on an old disused train line. It is an accurately measured course so therefore it is classified as Road, it is run entirely on tarmac. Everyone is welcome whether you are planning to walk or run, whether you finish 1 lap, 4 laps or even 14 laps in the permitted time, we would class you as finisher and a winner, and you can collect your Medal for the event. 1 lap is 5.3k so 4 laps will give you a half marathon, 8 laps will give you full marathon distance, 9 or more laps for an Ultra. Please come and have a try and see how far you can go. Places are strictly limited so please do not leave it too late to enter.

Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and run with us. This event is being held on the 11th October 2026. We are operating our 'TUGG' system as in Turn Up Get Going, you can turn up any time between 7:30 and 14:30 BUT you have to be finished by 15:30. Absolutely all abilities of runners / walkers can take part in our events as you have 7 hours to get to the finish of your final lap, each lap is 5.3k out and back, of our scenic route on an old disused train line. It is an accurately measured course so therefore it is classified as Road, it is run entirely on tarmac. Everyone is welcome whether you are planning to walk or run, whether you finish 1 lap, 4 laps or even 14 laps in the permitted time, we would class you as finisher and a winner, and you can collect your Medal for the event. 1 lap is 5.3k so 4 laps will give you a half marathon, 8 laps will give you full marathon distance, 9 or more laps for an Ultra. Please come and have a try and see how far you can go. Places are strictly limited so please do not leave it too late to enter, if and when we reach capacity anyone entering after, will get a bespoke medal of their choice of the ones that we have with us on that day. Permit Number - ARC To keep up to date with our events and any information please join us on our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/runningeventsdevon

The Bath & Bristol Railway Races follow the route of the original train line from Green Park Station in Bath to Bristol Temple Meads and this route is the flattest of all the races in our calendar! The route is 100% tarmac, offering a road race like experience through the green countryside and into the heart of Bristol. The trainline was in use from 1869 - 1971 and between 1979 and 1986, Sustrans converted the railway path into whatwould become the first route on the National Cycle Network. Along the route you will find historic and active nods to the routes heritage. The Half Marathon runs out and back to Bitton Train Station, with 2.5km in each direction running alongside the Avon Valley Railway, an active heritage line that still runs on the original route today. The 25km, Marathon and 50km run alongside the Avon Valley Railway station at Bitton and onwards to Bristol, passing restored signal boxes, picturesque stations at Warmley and Mangotsfield. The 450m long Staple Hill Tunnel is on the route of the 25km, Marathon and 50km race. It is significantly larger than the tunnels at the Two Tunnels and Wye Valley Tunnel Run as the route had two railway lines running through the tunnel. The Staple Hill Tunnel is well lit.

Phoenix Running is inviting you to join us along The Itchen Way in Winchester for our Phoenix Running Hampshire event 'Halloween Runificent Run' to kick off Halloween Weekend. This course has been professionally measured and has a Road Permit for this event. So, whether you're going for a GFA, a 'Road Marathon', or simply want to run on a beautiful smooth course without getting your trainers all muddy, then please join us. It's always a party with Phoenix. This is one of our timed events where you choose from one 2.62 mile out/back, to as many as you wish in 7 hours. Five out/backs for a Half Marathon, ten for a Marathon, and eleven or more for an Ultra. The course is an out/back along the beautiful Itchen Way, crossing over the Hockley Viaduct, and back. We welcome all abilities of runner - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 7 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finisher's medal. Our aid station is also famous for all its sweet and savoury goodies and signature POTATOES, we will always provide plenty of Vegan options too, so you won't go hungry! We operate our uniquely flexible rock up and run start times, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. The official start time is at 0800, but you are welcome to start anytime up till 1300. Give yourself plenty of time to complete the distance of your choice, as the course will close at 1500. The event will be based in the Garnier Road Car Park, with ample parking available a short 3 minute walk away at the St. Catherine's Park & Ride. If you have any special start time requirements then just get in touch because depending on the distance you are planning to run, we can pretty much accommodate all start time requests. Not sure? Well, the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance. Simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right. Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter. The postcode for your sat nav for parking is SO23 9NP which is the East Winchester Park & Ride (St. Catherine's). Look for 'Area 5' which is the closest to Park & Ride toilets and the start. Parking charges apply on Saturdays (Sundays are free) which is £3.50 for the day, or £1.80 for up to 3 hours. Payment can be made via Ringo (location code is 2547) or pay with via contactless.

The Maverick Dark Hampshire Gravel 2026 SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER 2026 ALICE HOLT FOREST Ready to get loopy? Take on 5km laps - 1, 2 or 3 laps around the beautiful Alice Holt forest. This ancient woodland, which used to supply wood during the 18th Century to build Royal Navy ships, forms part of the South Downs National Park and straddles the Hampshire/Surrey county boundary. There are 3 distances to choose from (5km / 10km / 15km), with something for everyone from seasoned trail runner to complete novice. This is the ideal event for taking on your first Dark race or running with a buggy. Wide open tracks and tree-lined avenues, with owls swooping above, you wind your way through the forest following the light of your head torch. You'll be greeted back at the finish line with the smell of freshly cooked pizza and crackling fire pits to warm your tired legs. Situated 4 miles from Farnham and 2 miles from Bentley train station, with direct trains from London, it's an evening not to miss! Please note this is NOT a dog-friendly event; we are unable to have dogs taking part in this event.

Circuit running welcomes you to our Halloween Run event. We are pleased to have another event here in Northampton, it'll be a 6 hour challenge where you can complete 5k all the way up to ultra marathon within the time limit you can start a last lap up to 5:59:59 hrs even if you finish over 6 hours. everyone is welcome weather you run or walk. The course is will be laps of either 4.37 miles, there'll be a 5k turn point and a 10k will be 2 laps of the 5k lap, a half marathon will be 3 laps, a marathon 6 laps and an ultra marathon 7 laps and above. The regular course is subject to some change near the time of the event depending on our health and safety review of the planned route. Start time is 9:00am, registration will open at 8:30am. What do I get for taking part: After finishing you'll get an Halloween Run medal and Also you'll receive our standard 5 piece goody bag for your efforts. Aid table: At the end of each lap there'll be a aid table with water, squash, fizzy drinks and a variety of different food. Please be considerate to other path users with our event being held on a public footpath. Follow or like us on Facebook if you'd like to keep up to date with anything events related: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CCxHYCuah/ Toilet facilities: The venue has toilets available for runners. but there are no separate changing facilities or showers. Parking: There is plenty of parking at the venue, please car share where possible. Event instructions and Numbers: Event instructions will be sent out to participants 7 days before the event via email. Number pick up will be from registration on the morning of event day. There will be somewhere to leave a bag at the start / finish area. However, this is not a secure bag area and the items cannot be watched at all times so please do not leave anything valuable. Our running events are held on public footpaths so we would be very grateful if all runners are considerate of all other path users. The run is licensed by the TRA and run under UKA Athletics rules Maximum distances permitted under rules are as follows: Age 12-13 years. 5,000m Age 14-15 years. 6,000m Age 16 10,000m Age 17 25,000m Age 18-19 45,000m Age 20 and over. No maximum distance For anyone information have a look at our FAQ'S or get in touch with us via email on circuitrunning@outlook.com

Choice of 5k, 10k, Half Marathon and Marathon distance at both events Entries are now open for “The Pumpkin Marathon” and “Spooky Halloween Challenge”. Start time for the Pumpkin Marathon will be 9AM (8am Marathon) and The Spooky will start at 4PM (2pm Marathon). Both races will be held on Burroughs Bank in Lightmoor, Telford. Places will be limited to 40 places for each race, so get in early! There is a 6 hour cut off for each race, but if you need longer please email us to discuss. These are multi-lap races and there will be a well-stocked aid station every mile with water, squash, coke, sweets and other treats to keep you going, as well as friendly marshals offering full support. Fancy dress is encouraged for both of these spooky events – get into the spirit and scare your fellow runners!! In the evening there will be plenty of opportunities to scare yourself on the lanes of Lightmoor – head torches are a MUST for the Spooky!! Race HQ Burroughs Bank, Lightmoor, Telford, TF4 3QS Parking is available within a 5 minute walk of the start

When darkness falls over Riverside Park, and the mist creeps across Regatta Meadow Something awakens. This Halloween marks our first ever evening run. A course where shadows move, and not everything is what it seems. Will you face the night? Only for the brave. Join us in Riverside Park St Neots on Saturday 31st October between 16:00 and 22:00. As it will be dark during this event, head torches or chest lights will be compulsory. If you do not bring a light, I'm afraid you will not be able to take part. This is one of our timed events where you choose - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile, out and back course around Regatta Meadow, Riverside Park and the River Great Ouse in St Neots.  We welcome all abilities of runner - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes, or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 6 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal. We also operate our uniquely flexible 'rock up and run' start times within a 1 hour start window, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. Not sure how far you wish to run?  Well the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance - simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right. Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter. Start anytime between 16:00 and 17:00 (registration open from 15:30). Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 6 hours. Footpaths and grass. The overall course has minimal elevation gain / loss making this a relatively flat and fast route. Please note, as per UK Athletics rules, distance restrictions apply to participants ages 20 or under, for more information please read our full terms & conditions available here - https://www.phoenixrunning.co.uk/tandc We provide a physical running service and by entering our events you are purchasing an actual run, either by attending our events or by running the event virtually yourself. All participants in our events, both attended and virtual, will receive a free giveaway medal / memento from your run.

Phoenix Running West Sussex are hosting a Firework Flash run at Southwater Park, Horsham, West Sussex.  This is one of our timed events where you choose - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5km, 3.28 mile, out and back, course in the along the Downs link. We welcome all abilities of runner - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes, or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 7 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finisher's medal. We also operate our uniquely flexible 'rock up and run' start times so that you can start when you like but you must be finished before 3pm You don't have to decide in advance what distance you will run, the beauty of this format is that you simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and then keep on going if it feels right. Not sure?  Well the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide your distance in advance - simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right. Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter. Minimum distance is 3.1 miles (5k) or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Off road, compact trail. Profile: Flat

Remembrance Run is back to Ferry Meadows       Ferry Meadows is one of the largest country parks in the region. Situated less than three miles from Peterborough City Centre, at the heart of Nene Park, its varied landscapes make it the favourite destination for thousands of visitors throughout the year. Remembrance Run is a 6-hour event (if you have a 9 am start) or a 4-hour event (if you 11 am start), run as far as you can during the six hours and a little bit more if you're lucky, as long as you are leaving the Base Camp by 5:59:59 you get to run another lap, we have a 5.3k lap throughout the forest consisting of gravel footpaths and some grass areas - a multi-terrain course. You can run as much or as little as you want to, you can rest between laps if you like and head out for some more. A heavy half marathon as standard will be 5 laps (but there is the option to change this on the day to 6 or 7).  An ultra marathon as standard will be 9 laps (but there is the option to increase this, according to time available e.g. upto 12 laps) You may be completing your first official 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or even ultra-marathon, or it may be your 100th or 1000th. This race is also ideal for those who want to try and achieve a Marathon distance and for those who also want the option to push a little further, possibly an ultra but without the complications of trail ultras, with next to no navigation, no kit required, an aid station every lap and straightforward logistics. Parking is chargeable at the park. From the toilets and the parking payment machines, you will see our start arch and gazebos.     On the day We will be based in the Lakeside Centre on the Watersports side of the park. You will see our Zig Zag Gazebos from the car park.  Head towards the gazebos and then you will see the Lakeside Centre where registration will be based. At registration you will collect your bib numbers.  The Race HQ/Base Camp is located at the start and Lap point we will have our water/aid station. The terrain consists of country park footpaths and grass areas. Our suggestion is to wear road trainers, but depending on the weather before the event you may want to bring trails if you have them but not essential. We have designed a Bespoke medal for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race. (Unless you have chosen the Finisher Medal Option. You will receive a medal but it will not be specific to the event) We will have virtual spaces available for anyone who wants the run for the medal but cannot make the event date. These are available direct from the shop on our Zig Zag Running website. If you are running at 11am there will be a 2-minute race freeze.  *** please note we are a cupless event - please bring your own bottles or cups for refilling **