All UK events by region
Top running events
Inflatable Series 2025
The world’s largest and best Inflatable 5K. The 2025 edition has got even Bigger, Bouncier and Better! Grab your friends & family, lace up your trainers, and get ready for the ultimate inflatable adventure.
Santa in the City (London)
4 December 2025 - Join us for the Santa Run, a festive 4.5km route starting in Paternoster Square beside the stunning St Paul’s Cathedral. You’ll enjoy scenic views along the North Bank, cross Southwark Bridge, pass Shakespeare’s Globe and Tate Modern, then return via the Millennium Bridge with a dazzling view of St Paul’s.
Heaton Park Half Marathon
7 December 2025 - Just north of Manchester, Heaton Park offers a scenic race route past its Grade 1 listed 18th-century house. Enjoy a chip-timed run, post-race refreshments, and a themed Heaton Park medal to celebrate your day out.
Chase the Moon 10K
17 December 2025 - Battersea Park offers a scenic, flat course ideal for chasing a personal best. Starting and ending at the Bandstand, the looped route is easy to follow and perfect for spectators to cheer you on.
Birmingham Running Festival
8 February 2026 - Join us at Sutton Park for the Birmingham Running Festival! Pick your distance - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon - and let the kids race too. It’s a great way to enjoy a fun, active morning with friends and family.
Bath Half Marathon
15 March 2026 - Take part in one of the UK's most established road races. Join 15,000 other runners on the flat, picturesque course and enjoy the electric atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a beginner - this event is perfect for everyone.
Barcelona Marathon
15 March 2026 - The Barcelona Marathon is a top European race, winding through the city’s heart past iconic spots like Camp Nou, Sagrada Familia, Parc de la Ciutadella, and ending near La Rambla. Its flat, fast course is ideal for beginners and personal bests.
Brighton Marathon
12 April 2026 - The Brighton Marathon is a top UK race, set against the scenic seaside in a lively city. Known for its buzzing atmosphere and crowd support, the course winds through Brighton and finishes on the iconic seafront. It’s part of the Brighton Marathon Weekend, which also includes the BM10k, Mini Mile Races, and an exhibition.
Cannock Chase Half Marathon
19 April 2026 - Race through the scenic Cannock Chase Forest on a mix of dirt, gravel, and tarmac trails. Each mile is clearly marked, with friendly marshals guiding and cheering you to the finish. The event takes place in the heart of the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Newport Marathon
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.
Shakespeare Marathon
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.
Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
10 May 2026 - Join 10,000 runners as they take to the streets of Leeds, winding through the city's stunning countryside and charming outer suburbs. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or lacing up your trainers for the first time, this inclusive event welcomes participants of all abilities.
Rob Burrow Leeds Half Marathon
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.
Hampton Court Palace 10K
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.
Saucony London 10K
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.
Nottingham Half Marathon
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.
Cardiff Half Marathon
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.
Oxford Half Marathon
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
If you have secured a place in the London Marathon Ballot and would like to run for APF, please contact our Fundraising Team who will be there to support you every step of the way! Fundraising@actionpf.org
Already signed up to another event?
Let us know if you have signed up for a run by completing the quick form below, we'd love to help you with your fundraising!
If you have any questions please get in touch with our Fundraising Team: Fundraising@actionpf.org