Logo for the Essar Chester Half Marathon featuring a red silhouette of a runner in front of a tower, with a swoosh and the event name in bold black text.
Running

Chester Half Marathon

The Essar Chester Half Marathon is one of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in the historic Roman/Medieval international destination city of Chester.

17 May 2026

Running

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge

The ‘original Ultra Challenge’, you can take it on and fundraise for the Fire Fighters Charity. The Capital to Coast route will test your grit and determination. Richmond-Upon-Thames is the start, and it’s over the North Downs with Surrey and Sussex countryside to halfway at Turners Hill. The full 100km route heads over the South Downs before the welcome sight of the Brighton coastline comes into view.

23 May 2026 until 24 May 2026

Logo for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, featuring the initials
Running

Edinburgh Marathon 2026

Voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runner's World, the Edinburgh Marathon has sold out every year since 2008. Run in Edinburgh on Sunday 24th May 2026.

24 May 2026

Running

Great North Run

The AJ Bell Great North Run is the world’s biggest and best half marathon, with 60,000 runners taking on the route from Newcastle to South Shields each year. It’s famous for its inclusive atmosphere, unbeatable route-side entertainment and warm Geordie welcome, not to mention the millions of pounds raised each year for worthy causes.

13 Sep 2026