Running Events UK - Find Your Next Race & Join Your Community
Discover 5K races, half marathons, fun runs and more. Connect with local runners. Start your running journey today.
What is JoinTheRun?
JoinTheRun is the UK's community-first running platform.
Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced runner, JoinTheRun connects you with the running events and community you need to achieve your goals.
Find Running Events Near You
Browse running events across the UK
Free Parkrun Every Saturday
Join thousands of runners at free Parkrun events every Saturday morning at 9:00 AM.
Upcoming Races
Discover upcoming races and join the excitement.
February 21, 2026
Telford, UK
The Winter Railway Ultra
February 28, 2026
Oswestry, UK
Castle 2 Castle Ultra
March 1, 2026
Anglesey, United Kingdom
Jones o Gymru Anglesey Half Marathon and 10k
March 1, 2026
Taunton, UK
Taunton Half Marathon
March 7, 2026
Rhayader, UK
Rhayader Round the Lakes
March 8, 2026
Chester, UK
MBNA Chester 10K
March 8, 2026
High Legh
High Legh 10K
Join Your Local Running Club
Connect with runners in your area. Local running clubs offer.
Start Your Running Journey
New to running? Start with one of our guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use our event finder to search by location, distance, event type, and date. You'll see all running events in your area with full details and registration links.
A 5K is 3.1 miles (usually 20-40 minutes), while a 10K is 6.2 miles (usually 45-70 minutes). 5K is better for beginners, 10K for intermediate runners.
Yes, Parkrun is completely free. It happens every Saturday morning at 500+ locations across the UK. You only need to register once.
Yes! All our events welcome walkers. You can walk the entire distance or mix walking and running. There's no pressure to run the whole way.
Browse our directory of running clubs, find one near you, and contact them directly. Most clubs welcome new members of all abilities.
Start with our Couch to 5K guide. It's designed for people who don't run currently. In 8 weeks, you'll be ready to run your first 5K race.
Most 5K races cost £10-20. Half marathons cost £20-40. Full marathons cost £50-150+. Some events (like Parkrun) are completely free.
Check out our blog for training guides, tips, and advice. We cover everything from Couch to 5K to half marathon training.
Yes! Contact us to learn how to list your event on JoinTheRun.
Use our contact form or email us at [email protected]. We're here to help!
JoinTheRun is a free community platform helping runners discover events, connect with clubs, and share the joy of running together.
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Disclaimer
This site lists running events and run clubs as a community resource. We are not affiliated with or endorsing any listings.
Details are gathered from official websites, social media, and organisers. While we try to keep info current, changes may occur without notice.
Always check the official source for the latest updates.
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