100 BEST RACES

Find your next challenge right here! We’ve got every distance covered, from 5K to 10K, halfmarathons, marathons – and beyond!

SUPERNOVA RUN, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE

10-12 November

Light up your life with this glow-rious event. Wear your brightest neon, grab your glowsticks and get ready to for a very fun 5K. Helix Park is home to the Kelpies, 30-metre horses which are the largest equine sculptures in the world, so you’re in for a visual treat.

SUPERNOVARUN.COM

CANCER RESEARCH UK RACE FOR LIFE, NATIONWIDE

Various dates

One for the girls, this ever-popular 5K race series needs no introduction. Sign up, don your prettiest pink attire, then go and kick cancer’s butt. There’s nothing like the in-ittogether feeling of these events.

RACEFORLIFE.CANCERRESEARCHUK.ORG

THE COLOR RUN, NATIONWIDE

Various dates

The concept is fun and simple: wear white to the start line and get doused in coloured powder as you run. The race is untimed, so if you’d like a 5K with a big splash of colour and no pressure, this is it.

THECOLORRUN.CO.UK

STANDARD CHARTERED GREAT CITY RACE, LONDON

13 July

A corporate challenge and a unique closed-roads 5K, which takes you past St Paul’s Cathedral, the Bank of England and Tower 42. Enter through your company as a team of four or more.

CITYRACE.CO.UK

THE CITYWHARF 5K RUN CHALLENGE, LONDON

21 September

This event puts two London business districts head to head to see which will get the most runners, and raise the most money for charity. Results are based on individual placings combined with City and Wharf average times to find the fastest location.

THEFIXEVENTS.COM/EVENTS

BAXTERS RIVER NESS 5K FUN RUN, INVERNESS

24 September

This flat route runs alongside the River Ness. It’s open to all ages and abilities, including wheelchair entrants. The race organisers “guarantee you’ll finish this race with a smile on your face”!

LOCHNESSMARATHON.COM

MORUN, NATIONWIDE

November

Choose from any of the many MoRuns taking place across the country this Movember to raise funds and awareness for men’s health. To really get into the spirit of things, a ‘tache is a must. Don’t worry though ladies, stick-on is fine!

MO-RUNNING.COM/LOCATIONS

VIRGIN SPORT BRITISH 10K, LONDON

9 July

Run through the heart of central London, passing many of the capital’s historical landmarks along the way including Trafalgar Square, the London Eye, Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge.

UK.VIRGINSPORT.COM/EVENT/WESTMINSTER-2017/BRITISH-10K

SALOMON SUNSET SERIES, BRISTOL

8 July

This new series will tour the UK with four nationwide trail running events. Entrants will run a scenic 10K at sunset before celebrating from dusk at the event village.

SALOMONSUNSETSERIES.CO.UK

ASDA FOUNDATION YORK 10K

6 August

A quick sightseeing run round a stunning city. The highlight? Being cheered through St Helen’s Square and on to Duncombe Place with views of York Minster.

RUNFORALL.COM

BHF BLENHEIM PALACE 10K, WOODSTOCK, OXFORDSHIRE

1 October

The organisers claim that this is one of the UK’s most beautiful running events… And we’re not going to disagree. The historic Blenheim estate is stunning and this event, with three race distances, is engineered to take in the very best of the famous grounds.

BHF.ORG.UK/GET-INVOLVED/EVENTS

PRIDE RUN 10K, LONDON

12 August

Pride Run, held in London’s leafy Victoria Park, follows a flat route of paths that are wheelchair accessible. All money raised will go towards supporting the charity Opening Doors London, which helps older LGBT communities.

PRIDE10K.ORG

RICHMOND AUTUMN RIVERSIDE 10K, RICHMOND, SURREY

7 October

This fun and friendly race is well known for its great atmosphere. Follow the River Thames for a fast and flat route, which takes you from Richmond to Ham House.

THEFIXEVENTS.COM/EVENTS

PETTS WOOD 10K, PETTS WOOD, LONDON

8 October

This sell-out 10K, organised by Petts Wood Runners, is set on a mixture of roads and trails (expect lots of mud!). The undulating route takes you though beautiful National Trust woodlands.

PETTSWOODRUNNERS.ORG

LAKELAND TRAILS IN ULLSWATER, GLENRIDDING, CUMBRIA

15 October

This 10K follows well-marked paths and bridleways along the lake shore. Expect views of Helvellyn and the surrounding peaks, before the course dips into ancient woodland – gorgeous with autumn colour.

LAKELANDTRAILS.ORG

LEEDS ABBEY DASH, WEST YORKS

5 November

Organised by Age UK, this 10K takes in the city centre and Kirkstall Abbey. The out-and-back route follows flat roads and has a reputation as a PB buster. It’s a well-established race, so expect a bustling atmosphere and good local support.