Running Events

We are pleased to bring you the Beat The Sunset 5K Road Race, a great social event for a Sunday evening, in 2025 we welcomed representatives from 26 clubs as well as 130 unaffiliated runners! A super fast (maybe PB ?) 5K closed roads race through the Northamptonshire countryside. The event was originally created by Desborough Races and taken over by Go Beyond in 2023. Please note that the event has no connection with Sarah Davis and/or Desborough Races 4U

Get ready to lace up and take on one of Scotland’s most scenic running routes! Join us at Strathclyde Park for a day of racing, community spirit, and fresh air as runners of all levels come together around the iconic loch. ✨ Race Options: 5K – Perfect for beginners or those chasing speed 10K – A classic distance to push your limits Half Marathon (21.1K) – A challenging route for seasoned runners Expect a fast, flat course with stunning lochside views, chip timing, fully marked routes, and support along the way. Whether you’re aiming for a PB or just soaking up the atmosphere, this event is for you. 🎽 All runners receive: Finisher’s medal Race bib & timing chip On-course hydration stations Post Race Goodies Free Race Pictures Bring your friends, family, and running crew for a memorable day out in a beautiful setting. Register now to secure your place.

Come join us for our evening event at the amazing Piglove By The River. A lovely beer garden in the heart of Citu’s Climate Innovation District, where you can grab a picnic bench and admire the views with a pint of Piglove Brewing Co’s creative craft brews after you’ve run the race of course. It’s the perfect spot for sunny evenings. RACE DETAILS Race HQ Piglove By The River, Clarence Rd, Leeds LS10 1EE Distance 10km / 5km Elevation 193m / 633ft Terrain public footpaths / riverside trails / tarmac paths Registration From 18:00 Race Start 19:00 Entry Limit 150 Minimum Age 18 THE COURSE 5km - The race starts at Piglove and follows the Trans Pennine Trail for 2.5km and turns around just before Thwaite Mills. This is a very fast and flat course with very good quality footpath conditions. 10km (BST) - This Follows the same path as the 5km but continues past Thwaite Mills and then gets ever so slightly more rugged but is still very good fast running conditions. As it follows the river it is incredibly flat, however, there is one small bridge with steps that must be crossed. 10km (GMT) - The night 10km route will be double the 5km route, turning round at 2.5km just before Thwaite Mills. Both turnaround points will be clearly marked and marshalled. FACILITIES Race HQ Toilets Bag Storage WHAT’S INCLUDED All finishers will receive a drink courtesy of Piglove Brewery. All medals and tees are sold as optional extras upon entry. This is to reduce our impact on the environment, and to make our races more affordable for everyone. MANDATORY KIT Headtorches are required for our Autumn "By Night" event. Depending on whether we might make some gear mandatory, however, this is unlikely. PARKING CitiPark Leeds Dock, Armouries Drive LS10 1LE. Piglove is a stone’s throw from Granary Wharf, Royal Armouries and Leeds Station. We always like to encourage all local runners to come via foot, bicycle or public transport. Please plan your journey to allow time to get to race HQ.

BATTERSEA PARK CHASE THE SUN 5K & 10K – WEDNESDAY 29TH JULY 2026 Battersea Park is one of London’s most picturesque parks and has been a favourite course for those wanting to run a PB! The course is totally flat, offering the perfect opportunity to push yourself to a personal best. Starting and finishing at the Parks Bandstand this course laps the park making it easy to follow and great for any spectators to catch you flying around the course. COURSE = Flat tarmac terrain, 2 laps (5k) or 4 laps (10k) of the park As always with RunThrough, you will each get a themed medal, water and post race snacks on the day. Each kilometre is accurately marked out with signposts and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you on your way to the finish. Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there! CHIP TIMING USED FOR AN ACCURATE START TO FINISH TIME!

Good Running Events looks forward to welcoming runners of all abilities and ages to the iconic Norfolk Race Track, to run a 10K or 5K around this fast, flat tarmac course. Taking place on Wednesday 29th July 2026 and organised by Good Running Events, Loop around the iconic Snetterton Race Track in this quick, flat 5k & 10k. Perfect for runners of all stripes, the course takes place on the tarmac roads of the race circuit and is ideal for a quick time. Come for a great atmosphere and this PB opportunity on a flat tarmac based course. Don't miss it! Entries are now open!

CELEBRATE THE RETURN TO WALLINGTON! We are pleased to be able to return to the venue of our first ever race in September 2010 at Wallington, near Morpeth. This race starts in the village of Cambo (1km from Wallington Hall) and finishing under the clocktower of Wallington Hall. The race is a certified 10k loop on undulating rural roads with some challenging hills and some steady downhill sections. This run is a great mid-week event and provides an alternative to racing on weekends.

Come and join us Run Media City 5k & 10k on Thursday 30th July 2026 Come and join us on Thursday, 30th July 2026 for the next event in the 2026 Run Media City 5k & 10k Series. Starting and finishing in the centre of Media City you will head out around a 2.5km loop that runs over the canal and runs past the imperial war museum along with the ITV and BBC television studios. The race involves laps, the course is flat and quick. There will be 2 lap for the 5k, 4 laps for the 10k. The course follows the paths and pavements inside the centre of media city. This is not a closed road race. Each kilometre will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of helpers to encourage you on your way to the finish line. Included in your entry Unique Themed Medal Free official race photos Chip-timed results Post Race Goodies Come and enjoy the day with us we hope to see you there!

NO NEED TO BOOK ONLINE JUST TURN UP ON THE EVENING   Come and join us at Skipton for our brilliant pop up Summer Series. 5k - £10.00 - 6pm registration for 7pm race. 10k - £15.00 - 6pm registration for 6.45 pm race Jumble medal, hot food, beer or soft drink for all runners Pay on the day or pay online now, either way just Rock up n Run.   PAY ON THE DAY PLACES AVAILABLE

The Wessex 10k Friday 31st July | Start 19:00 Starting from Somerton Recreation Ground the ROUTE  drops down onto some of the most gorgeous scenery the Somerset Levels has to offer. Enjoy running on the old country droves and admire the stunning views as far as the eye can see before re-joining the road and heading back up to where you started.  Oh and the Sports Club bar will be open after the event, an opportunity to catch up with your running buddies and compare your speeds and talk all things running over a well deserved cool pint of Somerset cider! AWESOME BESPOKE METAL FINISHERS MEDAL  HEADPHONES  For the Wessex 10k Bone Conducting Headphones are permitted, we do NOT allow the use of in ear headphones or those that are not bone conducting. The Event Organisers will have no responsibility should this rule be ignored.  Runners seen to be wearing in-ear / non bone conducting headphones will be disqualified by the Event Organisers.

The Great Barrow Challenge - Hosted by Zig Zag Running Come and join us at our exclusive venue at Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX Its 10 days of opportunity to challenge yourself! - This is an INDIVIDUAL DAY ENTRY. Whether it be 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon.   Your race, your pace, your distance! Over the 10 days there will be different routes: * THIS ENTRY IS FOR DAY NINE AND THE ROUTE WILL BE CLOVER HALF ROUTE Other days in the Series will be available: Day 1 - Denham Flats - 10km out and back* Day 2 - Windmill - (half route)* Day 3 - Kirtling (full route) , Windmill (half route)* Day 4 - Gallops (full route)* Day 5 - Dalham Kiln (half route)* Day 6 - Golding Hills - 10km out and back* Day 7 - Chevington Chase - (half route)* Day 8 - Mill Wind - (half route)* Day 10 - Hargrave (half route)*   Those completing the 5k and 10k option will be using Golding Hills on most days* * routes are subject to change. Parking is also included in your entry price.  The Race HQ/Base Camp is located at the start and Lap point and at the base camp we will have our water/aid station. We have designed Bespoke medals for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race each day.  Please note the event has gone cupless - so please bring your own bottles or cups for refilling.

Get ready to jump, bounce, slide and swing through the World's BIGGEST and CRAZIEST Inflatable 5k Obstacle Course! The Inflatable 5k Obstacle Course is coming to Bournemouth on Saturday 1st August 2026 and it's going to be Epic! The obstacles are BIGGER, BOUNCIER and BETTER than ever before! You'll be jumping, sliding and laughing all the way to the finish line. Grab your friends, family or tackle it on your own. Lace up your trainers and get ready for the ultimate day out! DISTANCES 2.5KM | 5KM | 10KM | 15KM

EY UP! Fix Events is chuffed to bits to come to Leeds to celebrate Yorkshire Day on 1st August 2026. Join us for a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon run and get your mini Yorkshire runners involved with our 1.5k kids race. You will run around the stunning Roundhay Park, so why not get your friends/family/colleagues to join you in what promises to be a cracking morning to kick start the Yorkshire Day celebrations. Dressing up in Yorkshire attire is highly encouraged, though of course not obligatory!

Phoenix Running South Wales invites you to join us at Rosé Run on Saturday 1st August 2026. What more could you want? - Rosé and running!  This is one of our timed events where you choose how far to go - 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 through Parc Taf Bargoed, a Green Flag park offering visitors access to an area of exquisite beauty and spectacular views shaped by the area's industrial past and recent redevelopment. We welcome runners and walkers alike. 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 . Everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers medal. We operate our uniquely flexible rock up and run start times within a one-hour start window, so there is 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, get in touch, and depending on the distance you plan to run, we will try to 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. What 3 Words reference is ///magical.reference.sandwich Staggered starts from 8:30am (registration open from 7.30am) Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Multi-terrain. The majority is on tarmac paths with approximately 0.5 miles on riverside trail. The overall course has an elevation gain of 37m. Welsh Athletics race license applied for.

Welcome to "Run the Raid on Lindisfarne," a thrilling half marathon event that pays tribute to the daring Viking invasion of Lindisfarne in 793 AD. This unique race takes participants on a historical journey, allowing them to follow in the footsteps of these legendary Norse warriors who left an indelible mark on history. This multi-terrain half marathon takes you on a breathtaking journey through stunning landscapes, offering spectacular views that will leave you in awe. With an age limit of 17 and over, this event welcomes both seasoned runners and those looking to challenge themselves for the first time. Starting in the charming coastal town of Spittal, you'll embark on a thrilling adventure that culminates on the picturesque Holy Island, promising a race day you won't soon forget. Get ready to test your endurance, soak in the natural beauty, and create lasting memories on this remarkable course.

Join us for the Running GP at Bedford Autodrome on Sunday 2nd August 2026! Designed from scratch by former F1 driver Jonathan Palmer, there is nowhere else in the world like Bedford Autodrome. Join us for a unique opportunity to run a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon 16 mile, 20 mile or Full Marathon at the one and only Bedford Autodrome and enjoy the thrill of running a brand new course and racing your way to a new chip timed personal best on this smooth traffic free tarmac motor racing circuit! Please be aware that dogs are not allowed at the venue, except guide dogs. The entire course is inside the Bedford Autodrome on the roads/paths not on grass. Laps Marathon – 8 laps 20 Mile – 6 laps 16 Mile – 5 laps Half Marathon – 4 laps 10k – 2 laps 5k – 1 lap Race Start Times 9:00am – Marathon 9:15 am – 20 Miles 9:30am – 16 Miles 10:00am – Half Marathon 10:30am – 10k 10:45am – 5k Each mile will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of helpers to keep you quite literally on track and encourage you on your way to that chequered flag finish.

Regent's Park is the perfect setting for a fast and traffic-free Sunday morning 10k. The course covers an accurately measured 10k route wholly within the park and attracts runners of all abilities.

Join us for Edinburgh Running Festival on Sunday 2nd August 2026 Join us at the brand new Edinburgh Running Festival on 2nd August 2026! In view of the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the iconic Arthur's Seat, these undulating half marathon, 10k and 5k routes will take you on closed roads around Edinburgh's Holyrood Park. This is the perfect opportunity to take in some of the sights of Edinburgh, whilst bagging yourself a PB or tackling a new challenge. With RunThrough you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you around the course and cheer you on the finish, a lively and well serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options including excellent warm coffee and free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort. Race Start Times: 10:00 am - Half Marathon 10:45 am - 10k 10:55 am - 5k Laps Half Marathon (4 Laps) 10K (2 laps) 5K (1 Lap) Come and enjoy the day with us we hope to see you there!

Its just a jump to the left... Choice of 5k, 10K, Half Marathon or Marahton Distance Come and join us this summer for what has become one of the funniest days out in Shropshire – Fast times, Fancy dress, and a lot of laughs and support. The Rocky Horror Picture Show Tribute run is taking Shropshire by storm. Come and join us on this fast PB course in the heart of Shropshire. Runners will run multiple laps around Shrewsbury’s purpose-built cycle track. There will be music, and fancy dress for this very social event. Last year over 75% of the field achieved personal best times. The race is limited to 100 runners so come and join us for a half or full marathon with a difference. The race will start at 10am and there is access to cafes, changing and showers within the sports village.

Southport Seaside 10k on Sunday 2nd August 2026 In Support of MWL NHS Charity We are excited to bring to you the Southport Seaside 10k! This is an extremely fast, flat course that boasts real PB potential, whilst being accessible for beginners to run on a flat, partially closed road circuit. The course is predominantly along Marine Drive for an out and back with views of the seafront and Southport Pier, before returning via the Promenade to the finish in Princes Park. There is a 2 hours cut off  due to road closures Come and enjoy the day with us we hope to see you there!