Top running events
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12 April 2026 - One of the world’s largest marathons, the Paris Marathon blends personal achievement with iconic sightseeing. Runners start at the Arc de Triomphe and finish with views of Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower, passing through the city’s most famous streets. With over 23,000 international participants - 40% of the field - it’s a truly global event.
19 April 2026 - One of Europe’s flattest marathons, this Welsh favourite offers a fast, scenic route past landmarks like the Transporter Bridge and the Gwent Levels. Over 70% of runners earn a PB, and Runner’s World ranks it among the world’s 10 fastest marathons.
26 April 2026 - This fast, flat course features one lap for the half marathon and two for the full. Most of the route runs on closed town roads, with a stretch along the hard-packed Stratford Greenway - perfect for chasing PBs.
10 May 2026 - Yorkshire’s largest half marathon draws over 7,500 runners each year and the electric crowd makes it unforgettable - cheering rain or shine, lifting every runner’s spirits. Open to all ages and abilities, it’s a celebration of community, energy, and endurance.
10 May 2026 - Yorkshire’s largest half marathon draws over 7,500 runners each year and the electric crowd makes it unforgettable - cheering rain or shine, lifting every runner’s spirits. Open to all ages and abilities, it’s a celebration of community, energy, and endurance.
10 May 2026 - Run yourself into the history books with the return of The Hampton Court Palace 10K! Starting and finishing inside the palace grounds - this iconic course takes you out along The Barge Walk and back through Home Park.
12 July 2026 - Join thousands of runners for the capital’s most iconic 10K event. Feel the energy of live bands, DJs, and roaring crowds as you race past London’s most celebrated sights - from Westminster Bridge and Big Ben to The London Eye, Regent Street, and Piccadilly Circus.
30 August 2026 - Set at the historic Nottingham Racecourse - one of the UK’s oldest - the festival offers a unique run through a venue famed for horse and greyhound racing. The route winds through Colwick Country Park’s wide trails and circles its beautiful lakes, blending sport with nature.
4 October 2026 - This marathon is one of Europe’s biggest and most thrilling road races. As Wales’ largest mass-participation and charity event - it features a fast, flat course through Cardiff’s iconic landmarks like Cardiff Castle, the Principality Stadium, and Cardiff Bay. Thousands of passionate spectators line the streets to cheer runners on.
11 October 2026 - This spectacular central London half marathon offers a truly inspiring experience. Runners weave through four Royal Parks - Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, St James’s Park and The Green Park - on a 13.1‑mile route that passes iconic landmarks like the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, all on closed roads.
11 October 2026 - This fast, flat course winds through Oxford’s historic streets, starting in the city centre and passing Old Marston, the River Cherwell, and Lady Margaret Hall before finishing on Parks Road. Charity runners will stay energised with live music, local bands, and DJ's lining the route.
London Marathon 2026
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