Running Events
We have running events to suit all abilities and a range of ages, from local fun runs to overseas marathons.
Virtual Easter Run
This is a 5K Virtual run which can be done on or before Easter Day. You will have access to the Virtual Marathon Series runners portal where you can submit your evidence before or on the big day.
The Virtual Easter Run also has a special challenge attached and asks that you run 5K on Easter day with a fetching pair of bunny ears! Upload a picture of you at the end of your run in Easter fancy dress and you will receive a special challenge virtual medal.
Paris Marathon
The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is one of the biggest marathons in the world and perfectly combines a personal challenge with the chance to discover one of the world's greatest cities.
Shakespeare Marathon
This flat and fast route follows follows closed roads and footpaths around Shakespeare's hometown, Stratford-Upon-Avon.
Click on the distance of your choice to sign up
Great Birmingham Run
Be a part of the Midlands’ biggest and best running event, and complete a half marathon or 10k run around Birmingham City Centre and beyond.
Birmingham Running Festival
Join us for a unique opportunity to run a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon around the beautiful Sutton Park, a 2,400 acre National Nature Reserve in Birmingham. Included in your entry fee is a themed medal, water and post race goodies.
Run Sydney Virtual
Compete the Run Sydney Virtual 10 day Challenge by completing 2.62 miles every day for 10 days. Record all of your times on each of the 10 days through the online runner’s console, and you will receive your marathon time, which will be added to the Run Sydney leaderboard. You will then be rewarded with a Run Sydney bronze medal.
There's also a Special Challenge to beat Adrianne Beames of Australia, who is often accredited as the first female to break the 3 hour marathon time in 1971. If you complete your 10 runs in less than 3 hours, you will be placed above Beames on the leader board for the Sydney Virtual Marathon Major (you don't have to do this to receive your medal!).
Run Solihull
Run Alton Towers
Starting and finishing within Alton Towers Theme Park this is an event for the entire family. Open to all abilities, you can take on a chip timed 5k, 10k or Half Marathon to earn yourself a unique themed medal before enjoying the incredible rides at the park. FREE ride access after the race is included in your entry!