Beginner friendly races

Beginner friendly races

All the talk of marathons at this time of year can be a little intimidating. The truth is whether you're running around the park or running across a country it's all about our own goals. Here's 6 beginner friendly races for anyone nearer the start of their racing journey.

1 / Race for Life London - Regent's Park 5k

The 5k is an achievable distance and a good first challenge for most people. At just over 3 miles it can take about an hour to walk on average, but there's no pressure to finish in a certain time. Go at your own pace to help fund life-saving cancer research.
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2 / PHOENIX Fridays - Summer Fun Friday

Continuing the 'PHOENIX Fridays' - a series of Friday running events with flexible 'rock up and run' start times to suit you, here's our 'Summer Fun Friday' - Thank Phoenix it's Friday!. These events are a little smaller than our weekend events and the entry fee a little less than our standard themed entry, but with…
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3 / London 1.5k, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon MoRun

ENTRIES FOR THE LONDON MORUN ARE NOW OPEN. SECURE YOUR EARLYBIRD PLACE TODAY. MoRunning brings everyday people together with our focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! When you MoRun you will be inspired to acheive your goals, you will run with a smile on…
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4 / The Cardiff Triathlon & Duathlon

Located in the iconic Cardiff Bay, this triathlon is one of the most unforgettable city races on the calendar with the event village and transition (one of the most beautiful and striking in the sport) positioned on Roald Dahl Plass in front of the Wales Millennium Centre. Signing up for the Cardiff Triathlon is your…
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5 / Railway Run 5km

Scenic, social & fun traffic free 5km in Milton Keynes.
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6 / Run for Ice Cream - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, Ultra Marathon

Back for its 2nd year but at another venue! Come take in the beautiful surroundings of Thetford Forest and be rewarded with a medal and ice cream at the finish. LOCATION: Brandon Country Park, Bury Road, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0SU Brandon Country Park is in the very heart of Thetford Forest. It's a six hour event,…
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