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Running Events

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INFLATABLE EVENTS SERIES
Various Dates & UK Locations

Search our full series of Obstacle Course events taking place throughout the year, right across the UK

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London Marathon 2026
Sun 26 April 2026

Join more than 45,000 people of all abilities on this iconic event that takes place on the streets of the Capital.

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TOUGH MUDDER EVENTS SERIES
Various Dates & UK Locations

Tough Mudder creates hardcore obstacle courses designed to test your all around strength, stamina, and mental grit 

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Great North Run
Sun 7 September 2025
WAITING LIST

The Great North Run is the largest half marathon in the world, taking place annually in North East England.

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Royal Parks Half Marathon
Sun 12 October 2025

Experience some of the capital's world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London's eight Royal Parks.

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Manchester Half Marathon
Sun 12 October 2025

Join over 15,000 people of all abilities on the UK's flattest and friendliest major half marathons.

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Manchester Marathon
2025 SOLD OUT 2026 COMING SOON

Join over 25,000 people of all abilities on the UK's fastest, flattest and friendliest major marathon.

Hampton Court Palace Half
2025 SOLD OUT 2026 COMING SOON

Sign up to this flat and picturesque course in only Half Marathon to start and finish at a Historic Royal Palace.

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Leeds Half Marathon
Sun 11 May 2025

Get involved with Yorkshire's biggest, loudest, and possibly proudest half marathon on this loop of Leeds' most iconic landmarks.

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London Landmarks Half Marathon
2025 SOLD OUT
2026 COMING SOON

From Nelson's Column to Big Ben, St Paul's to the Gherkin, the Tower of London to Tower Bridge, it's landmarks galore in this fab event.

London 10K
Sun 13 July 2025

Join this flat, fast-paced 10K route past iconic landmarks Big Ben, the London Eye and River Thames.

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Brighton Marathon
2025 SOLD OUT
2026 COMING SOON

Take to the roads and take in the seafront sights including Brighton's famous Royal Pavilion, Brighton Pier, West Pier and Marina.

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Bath Half Marathon
2025 SOLD OUT 2026 COMING SOON

Take to the roads and take in the sights of historic Bath in this popular (and surprisingly flat!) Half Marathon.

Hackney Half Marathon
2025 SOLD OUT
2026 COMING SOON

Cruise down Mare Street, through Broadway Market and take in Hackney Wick to the sound of live entertainment and DJs.

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Oxford Half Marathon
Sun 12 October 2025

The Oxford Half course takes runners through the pristine, winding streets of historic Oxford with live entertainment to keep you moving.

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Cardiff Half Marathon
Sun 5 October 2025

An amazing route taking in the Welsh capital’s most iconic landmarks, beautiful scenery and historic buildings.

With a city centre start and finish, the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run is a celebration of everything that makes Glasgow truly great.

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Stunning views, inspiring history, artistic murals and rocking music zones make the Great Bristol Run an unbeatable atmosphere.

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Great South Run Portsmouth
Sun 19 October 2025

The AJ Bell Great South Run is probably the world’s favourite 10-miler, with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed.

Whether you take on the Half Marathon or 10K, join the best in the west with a fabulously fun event to be rememebered.

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Alton Towers 5K 10K Kids & Half Marathon
Sat 15 & Sun 15 November 2025

Come and join us at the UK’s biggest theme park, Alton Towers for the 5k, 10k, Kids & Half Marathon events around the park.

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Personal walking, running and hiking challenges are a great way to have fun, keep fit and improve your state of mind.

Plus don't forget our March of the Elephants Sponsored Walk or Run for Kids! >>>>

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