Marathon Running Events 2026–2027

Phoenix Running is inviting you to our brand new 'Duck n Run "" Totally Quackers' Run series and this is the single day entry for day 8 - quack, quack. Each day has brand new giant spinning duck medal with up to 10 colours to collect and as if that wasn't enough to get your wings flapping, you'll also receive an actual rubber ducky, themed for each day - bath times will never be the same again! You can enter any of the days individually or any combination of days, or, why not try our 5in5, 7in7 or perhaps even the complete Ten in Ten (TiT) Summer race series 2026. Go on Ducky - you know you wanna go quackers with us! 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 along the beautiful river Thames. 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 time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal. 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. That's a big 10-4 Good Buddy! Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter. Not sure? Well the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide on 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. Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath. The overall course has no elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route.

Come and join Saturn Running for our annual GNR & Time Turner event 2026 - whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you! Date & time: Sunday 30th of August 2026 Official start time: 9.30am Location: Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU Distance & Time This is a 7 hour Time Challenge event which allows you full control over the distance you want to run. The minimum distance is 5km, which is part of a full lap. A full lap is 4.37 miles (7km) and you can run as many or as few of these laps as you wish in the 7 hour time limit. Please note, we may use the 3.28 mile course at this venue and we will advise closer to the time. Course The course is along a beautiful stretch of the River Wear with views of the Cathedral and is classified as a trail run. It is fully signed so no navigational experience is required. All abilities are welcome at our super-inclusive events and we also welcome walkers too. Medals & Pins As long as you complete one lap, you will be an official finisher and you will receive one of our fantastic themed medals! We also have distance pins available for anyone who runs a half-marathon distance or more. Pins available to collect are our Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50km and Ultra pins. You will receive one pin on the ribbon of your medal to reflect your achievement. Goody Bag Absolutely! You earned the calories after all, so all our finishers get a goody bag. As well as our standard goody bag, with a selection of various goodies to choose from, we also have a fabulous vegan goody bag for our vegan runners. Aid Table We have a fantastic aid table and drinks table at the start / finish of each lap. There is an incredible selection of drinks and savoury or sweet snacks such as crisps, cheese, fruit and cookies with vegan options also available. Special Event If our event is a special event for you, for instance your 50th, 99th, 100th, 150th, 200th, 250th etc. marathon or half marathon then please let us know. We will provide you with a great number with your name and the event date on it. Also, if it is your birthday, again let us know and we will get you a special number for your birthday! Venue Facilities Toilets and changing facilities are available at the race HQ. Bag drop is near the start and finish area. Runners should be aware the bag drop is not staffed and items are left at the sole responsibility of the participant. No liability for lost items will be accepted by the Organiser. Car Parking There is nearby free on-street parking or pay and display city centre parking. Race Day Instructions & Number Pick Up Final race day instructions will be sent out via email 7-10 days prior to the event with full race day information. Number pick up is on the day at race registration before the start of the event. Other Information There will be somewhere to leave a bag at the start / finish area. However, this is not a secure bag and the items cannot be watched at all times so please do not leave anything valuable. Headphones are allowed. Our running events are held on public footpaths so we would be grateful if all runners were considerate of other path users.

Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and run with us.                                  At our new venue, the Steam Challenge event is being held on the Sunday 30th August 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.                         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.                                  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. If looking for somewhere local to stay we can highly recommend the Fox & Hounds, they have rooms available as well as their bunk house and camping, the food is also highly recommended; check out their website here, foxandhoundshotel.com

Phoenix Running is inviting you to our brand new 'Duck n Run "" Totally Quackers' Run series and this is the single day entry for day 9 - quack, quack. Each day has brand new giant spinning duck medal with up to 10 colours to collect and as if that wasn't enough to get your wings flapping, you'll also receive an actual rubber ducky, themed for each day - bath times will never be the same again! You can enter any of the days individually or any combination of days, or, why not try our 5in5, 7in7 or perhaps even the complete Ten in Ten (TiT) Summer race series 2026. Go on Ducky - you know you wanna go quackers with us! 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 along the beautiful river Thames. 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 time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal. 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. That's a big 10-4 Good Buddy! Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter. Not sure? Well the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide on 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. Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath. The overall course has no elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route.

Phoenix Running is inviting you to our brand new 'Duck n Run "" Totally Quackers' Run series and this is the single day entry for day 10 - quack, quack. Each day has brand new giant spinning duck medal with up to 10 colours to collect and as if that wasn't enough to get your wings flapping, you'll also receive an actual rubber ducky, themed for each day - bath times will never be the same again! You can enter any of the days individually or any combination of days, or, why not try our 5in5, 7in7 or perhaps even the complete Ten in Ten (TiT) Summer race series 2026. Go on Ducky - you know you wanna go quackers with us! 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 along the beautiful river Thames. 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 time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal. 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. That's a big 10-4 Good Buddy! Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter. Not sure? Well the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide on 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. Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath. The overall course has no elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route.

Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and run with us.                                  At our new venue, the Choo-Choo Challenge event is being held on the Monday 31st August 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.                         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.                                  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. If looking for somewhere local to stay we can highly recommend the Fox & Hounds, they have rooms available as well as their bunk house and camping, the food is also highly recommended; check out their website here, foxandhoundshotel.com

Join us for our mystery medal marathon & half marathon event on Milton Keynes Stunning lake views will accompany you on your run, traffic free course. We have chunky (80mm) bespoke medals for all which will remain a mystery & wanted to offer the event at a specially discounted price.

Low key scenic traffic free limited edition marathon Limited to 35 runners. Chuinky bespoke medals for all finishers.

Run the stunning trails of the Italian Dolomites, famous for its mountain scenery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way sample the Italian coffee and local apple strudel and explore the network of tunnels and Via Ferrata. This is an incredible opportunity to run on some of the best trails the Dolomites have to offer. On this 7 day trip to Italy you will be running for 5 days, led by qualified alpine trail running guides in a world famous UNESCO World heritage site. Along the way you will be sampling the best of the Dolomites hospitality with village hotels, an exquisite mountain refuge, Italian coffee and of course the local apple strudel! We will take in sunrise summits, alpine meadows, ridge line runs, cable cars, views that stretch to the Austrian Alps and so much more! Creating memories that last a lifetime and experiencing trails that tick every box. So join us for a trail running trip of a lifetime to the Italian Dolomites. All you need to do is sign-up and turn-up to the start, we will look after the rest! Spaces are limited. Deposit is £900. Full ticket price is £2,595 per person.

We all love to be beside the seaside so why not enjoy a trail run from the coast at Hornsea in East Yorkshire. You can grab yourself fish and chips and an ice cream from the front after the race. This race follows an out and back route along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail with a variety of distances to choose from. Elevation: Flat Terrain: Good Trail Feed/drink stations every 3 miles Marshalled and signed course. Toilets available in Leisure Centre Bespoke medal and lots of treats for all finishers. A day out at the seaside. Getting to us: Registration: https://w3w.co/drape.mysteries.keepers By Car: Parking close by - Council charges may apply. Car sharing is a great idea. Distances and times: Registration Opens from 8am – please allow yourself 1 hour to park, register and use the loos. Our races are licenced from the Trail Running Association 5k (8:30 start) 10k 09:00 start) 10 Miler (8:30 start) 20 Miler (8:30 start) Half Marathon (10:00 start) Marathon (2 x ½ marathon) (8:30 start)   During the race and important things to note: We try to be cup-less: Our feed stations are normally around every three miles and offer drinks and a range of food but please bring your own re-usable cup or bottle.   Headphones: Most of our courses are off road but we still prefer you not to wear earphones and due to oncourse incidents, we have taken the decision to ask you not to wear large over ear headphones. These block out any other sounds and don't allow runners to hear marshals, vehicles or other users of the route. If you do need to wear earphones, then please use bone conducting earphones or "one in one out" in ear pieces. Please note, there may will be unmarshalled road crossings.   Transfers/Deferrals: You can self-serve your transfer or deferral either on this website or “Let’s Do This” depending on where you booked. Please try not to change your event or details on the day as it causes delays and queues at registration.   We no longer mail out a race brief as most of the information is here on the website however we advise you to visit our FAQ section and join the “Grim Up North Chat” group on Facebook which will help with any other questions you have.

Join us for an awesome day of running, fun, and frolic at Alexandra Park, Oldham, as we celebrate what would have been Freddie Mercury's 80th birthday! Freddie Mercury famously adored cats and was a proud parent to 10 feline companions. He even wrote the song Delilah for one of them on Queen's Innuendo album and dedicated his solo album Mr. Bad Guy to his beloved cats. This event is our tribute to Freddie's legendary music, personality, and love of all things feline. About Alexandra Park Dating back to the 1860s, this stunning green space in North Manchester offers a challenging yet rewarding course that will test both your legs and your lungs. Fear not though - you'll get the full Phoenix Running experience, with fantastic support, plenty of laughs, and a well-stocked aid station to keep you fuelled and hydrated every step of the way. Course & Venue Predominantly tarmac route within Alexandra Park Road shoes suitable in all weather Approx. 246 ft elevation per lap (spicy after a few laps!) 1 lap = 3.28 miles Public toilets and cafe on site Distances (run as many laps as you like) Plot a Route GPS: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3166409 Minimum distance: 1 lap is 3.28 miles 2 laps: Just over 10K - 492 ft elevation 4 laps: Half Marathon (13.1 miles) - 984 ft elevation 8 laps: Marathon (26.2 miles) - 1,968 ft elevation 9+ laps: Ultra distance Complete as many laps as you fancy within the time limit. Event Timings Registration opens: 7:30am Earliest start: 8:00am (Rock Up & Run option) Official 7-hour window: 8:30am - 3:30pm All runners must finish by 3:30pm Bibs collected on the day Parking Free public car parks around Alexandra Park On-road parking available on Queens Road and nearby streets Approx. 20-30 free spaces at Alexandra Park Car Park (off Kings Road) Please check parking restrictions to avoid fines Toilets Two sets of public toilets inside the park Open approximately 8:00am - 4:00pm Rules & Eligibility Event held under TRA and UKA rules Participants must be 18 years or over Chosen charity: TBC

The Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel 2026 SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2026 KIELDER CASTLE Celebrating a century of Kielder Forest, this is your chance to run through history. Join us for a unique trail running event on September 5th, 2026, starting from Kielder Castle. Experience the beauty of Northumberland's ancient woodlands with distances on offer for every level: 5k & 10k: A scenic run on forest trails. 21k: Test yourself on a challenging mix of terrain. Marathon: A course of fast trails and steady inclines. 50k: A celebration of the best of Kielder Forest's trails, fell running, and stunning viewpoints. With camping on offer in the heart of the forest, allowing you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself over the weekend in what Kielder Forest has to offer. Stay right at the start line and book your accommodation with Kielder Campsite, so you can fully immerse yourself in what Kielder Forest has to offer. The campsite has a range of options from camping and campervan pitches to family pods and caravans. Follow the link below to find out more information and book: kieldercampsite.co.uk/events

Trail running at its best in the Shropshire Hills Choice of Half Marathon or Marathon distance The weekend of the 7th September will see the return of one of the most epic half and full trail marathons to hit Shropshire, with runners tackling 13.1 or 26.2 miles on the beautiful Shropshire Hills and The Long Mynd. This is a single lap marathon so no loops or out and backs. The route covers a National Trust haven and the start and finish will be in Carding Mill Valley near the National Trust tea rooms. The course will be fully marked but runners should carry a map of the area. Runners will also be expected to carry a rucksack and a minimum of 500ml of water and a basic 1st aid kit. The race will start at 9am, and there will be a cut off of 7 hours for the full marathon. You must complete your first lap by 12.30PM to go out on a 2nd lap. Carding Mill Valley is just a stone’s throw from the beautiful town of Church Stretton which has a train station within a mile of the start. Price includes a blingtastic medal and well stocked aid stations out on the course. Friendly marshals included. Race HQ -Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6JG

A very popular Marathon and Half Marathon back offering you everything North Hampshire has to offer. Thigh burning climbs with a maximum elevation of 280 m. Long fast down hill sections taking in the views of the beautiful meadows and valleys.  This event also has the Military cup. An oportunity for military units to compete for the silverware. Open to serving military personel only. Enter a team of 4 runners max per team from your unit (As many teams as you want.). Compete in the half or the marathon as a team agaisnt other teams entered. the unit with the fasted acumilated time wins the silverwear. ​TIMES. Car park opens at 0630 hrs. Marathon race briefing at 0745 hrs. Marathon starts at 0800 hrs. 7 hr cut off. Half Marathon Race briefing at 0815 hrs. Half marathon starts at 0830 hrs. 3.5 hr cut off. ​ROUTE. Marathon. 26.2 miles following the Testway up to Coombe Gibbet, the highest point in Hampshire then following the stunning tracks back to Enham through the beautiful Conholt estate and picturesque villages. Half Marathon. 13.1 mile loop following the Testway up to Hurstbourne Tarrant, then follow the stunning tracks back down to Enham. The team will be out the day before fully marking the course. ​WHAT YOU GET. Marathon. Three amazing aid stations fully stacked with all the goodies you could possibly need. Half Marathon. An amazing half way aid station fully stocked with all the goodies you could possibly need, marshalled major road crossings. full medical support along the whole route you will be looked after all the way. A perfect race for those more seasoned runners looking for a Pb and great for those looking for a challenge with generous cut offs and a chilled out family atmosphere to ensure you have a fantastic running experience. Finisher medals for all that complete the event with winner prizes for first, second and third male and female.  This event will be chip timed for instant results.

Phoenix Running is delighted to invite you to our Summer Marathon and Half Marathon event. This is a beautiful low key jaunt along the River Thames from Walton on Thames towards Hampton Court and back. Runners complete either 4 or 8 laps for the half marathon or marathon distance. This is the second event in our 2025 Icebird four-race series. The final two events are the Riverside and Year End Half Marathons / Marathons. Those who complete all four races in the series will receive a MEGA-Firebird / Icebird medal at the Year End event. We 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. 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. Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter. This event takes place on an accurately Measured & UKA Certified Route. Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath. The overall course has no elevation gain / loss making this a fast and flat route.

Back for its 5th year but at a NEW VENUE for 2026 - High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Brandon IP27 0AF At our FEAR (Forget Everything And Run), you will join like-minded runners doing different distances. Options include 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, Heavy Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon. There is a six-hour event cut off, (if you start at 9am, and 4hour event cut off if you start at 11am) .   The route encompasses a 5.3km loop within the grounds of Thetford Forest. (ROUTE TBC) 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, the location is pretty self-contained, making this an intimate event with us having exclusive use of the main area and have plenty of open space. 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) There will be a water, aid station located at the lap point so no stress of having to carry lots of food, water or equipment. Parking on the day will be discounted to £5 for participants with a QR code   We will be based adjacent to Oak Lodge and will be utilising Oak Lodge for registration and for the provision of your complimentary teas, coffee and cake on completion. There will be a Bespoke medal for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race.   Or if you choose the lucky dip option (if an available option), you will choose from a selection of previous medals. The course will be mainly pathway with a small section of trails and woodland (final route TBC).  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. PLEASE NOTE THE EVENT IS CUPLESS - SO please bring cups and bottles for refreshment refilling 20% of your entry fee goes towards the upkeep of the forest and the caring of the woodlands.

ENTRY FOR ALL 4 ELEMENT EVENTS AT A DISCOUNT. IF YOU WANT TO ENTER LESS THAN ALL 4, INDIVIDUAL ENTRY PAGES ARE AVAILABLE. Phoenix Running Cambridgeshire would love you to join us for all 4 of our Elements events. Fire, Water, Air & Earth. Phoenix Running presents four events inspired by the power of the natural elements. Each day features its own themed event "" Fire, Water, Air, and Earth "" celebrating endurance, energy, freedom, and resilience. From the intensity of Fire to the grounded strength of Earth, runners can take on all four elemental challenges or choose individual events, making it a dynamic festival of trail running, community, and personal achievement. Collect all 4 medals and complete the set. All 4 are our classic 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 course around Grafham Water, St Neots and Thorpe Meadows. Specific locations for each event below.  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. Dates Fire - Sunday 6th September - Grafham Water. Water - Sunday 27th September - St Neots Air - Sunday 4th October - Thorpe Meadwos Earth - Sunday 15th November - Grafham Water Start anytime between 08:00am and 10:00am (registration open from 7.30am). 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. Address of Start for Fire & Earth Grafham Water Visitor Centre Grafham PE28 0BH The postcode for your sat nav for parking in Marlow Car Park is PE28 0BH Address of Start for Water Regatta Meadow Crosshall Road St Neots PE19 7AB The postcode for your sat nav for parking in Riverside Car Park is PE19 7SD Address of Start for Air Thorpe Meadows Peterborough PE3 6GA The postcode for your sat nav for parking is PE3 6LN

Make It a September to Remember at the Birmingham Running Festival In Support of Birmingham Children’s Hospital on Sunday 6th September 2026 Step into autumn with purpose at the Birmingham Running Festival on Sunday 6th September 2026. Support Birmingham Children’s Hospital as you race through scenic Sutton Park with options for a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Junior distance. Run along the historic roads once used by GB legends through one of the largest urban parks in Europe just minutes from Birmingham City Centre. Race Distances & Start Times 09:30 AM - Half Marathon 10:15 AM - 10K 10:25 AM - 5K 12:00 PM - Junior Race

Lulworth Cove 10k, 27k & 53k Ultra – Postponed: Saturday 28th February 2026 - NEW DATE Saturday 12th September Looking for a challenge? Join us for the Lulworth Cove trail event! Choose between 10K, 27K and 50k ultra distance trail routes. All three routes are quite different to our regular RunThrough courses. They all include some rugged trails, fun climbs, descents and maybe even a stile or two! Whether you are running your first trail race or stepping up to the ultra distance for the first time, we have you covered. All three routes start at the beautiful Daggers Gate, part of the Lulworth Castle Estate, offering stunning views of the Dorset coastline and surrounding countryside. The routes will be well flagged and we have plenty of helpers to encourage you on your way to the finish line. Both the 27k and 53K routes will pass by aid stations to allow you to refuel and fill your water bottles. Included in your entry fee is a themed medal, water and post race goodies. Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there! This race will be run under UK Athletics Rules Start Times: 8am – 53k (12hr Cut off) 9am – 27k 10am – 10k Come and enjoy the day with us we hope to see you there!