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.
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…
3 / London 1.5k, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon MoRun
2026 EARLYBIRD ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN. TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO GET YOUR ENTRY AT OUR VERY BEST RATES AS WELL AS ENSURING YOU HAVE YOUR MORUN PLACE FOR NOVEMBER!
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…
4 / The Cardiff Triathlon & Duathlon
Situated in the renowned Cardiff Bay, this triathlon & duathlon stands out as a truly memorable city race on the calendar. The event village and transition area are located on Roald Dahl Plass, right in front of the Wales Millennium Centre.
Securing your spot in the Cardiff Triathlon & Duathlon not only grants you…
5 / Railway Run 5km
Join us for our fun & social Railway 5km with bespoke medals featuring not just one classic iconic steam Locomotive but 2 as we showcase both the Mallard & Coronation Scot
Race numbers can be collected from 10.35am with a walk to the start at 10.55am for a 11am start. One hour time limit welcoming everyone…
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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