These events are perfect for families, children and beginner runners!

Quayside Junior 3K

Date: 07th Aug 2024

Deadline: 28th Jul 2024

Baltic Square, South Shore Road, Gateshead, NE8 3BA

Run around the flat, out-back course along the Newcastle-Gateshead Quayside and take the opportunity to go for a personal best.

This event is hosted In partnership with Gateshead Harriers & AC. With over 800 entries in previous years, this is definitely an event to get involved in!

As always with RunThrough, you will each get water & post race goodies on the day. Each kilometre is accurately marked out with distance flags and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you on your way to the finish!

Solihull Kids Race

Date: 11th Aug 2024

Deadline: 01st Aug 2024

North Solihull Sports Centre, B37 5LA

Come and join us for the Solihull Kids Race.

Starting and finishing in Malvern Park, in Solihull town centre, take the unique opportunity to run a half marathon around the closed roads of Solihull.

The event village and start line will be easily accessible for all by public transport.

Brought to you by RunThrough Events, organisers of the Birmingham Running Festival, Cheshire 10k and Blackburn 10k.

Guildford 10K – Junior Race

Date: 11th Aug 2024

Guildford High Street, Surrey

Come and join us for the road closed Guildford 10k & fun Run. This out and back route will take you towards Clandon, along the Epsom Road and back again. With a 2k Fun Run on offer as well, the whole family can enjoy this fun-for-all autumn event.

Run Thorpe Park 10K & 5k

Date: 01st Sep 2024

Deadline: 29th Jul 2024

Thorpe Park, Staines Road, Chertsey, KT16 8PN

Join us for the Run Thorpe Park series. Run a 5k or 10k around the rides and rollercoasters inside the fantastic THORPE PARK Resort and be first in line to enjoy everything the Resort has to offer. Following the race, you will be able to make full use of the rides within the park with Theme Park access included in your race entry!

Surrey Kids Race

Date: 08th Sep 2024

Woking Leisure Centre, Kingfield Road, Woking, GU22 9BA

You’ll enjoy an award-winning atmosphere in an accessible, central location, glorious scenery, and closed road routes.

The Half Marathon boasts unparalleled PB potential and follows a professionally marked and measured single loop from central Woking into the surrounding countryside. The 5K features some of the Half Marathon’s best bits – including starting and finishing under the main event gantry.

This picturesque race is made even more popular by live performances from local bands, aid stations and communities of cheering spectators, and boasts one of the fastest half marathon finish times on record!

Cannock Chase Running Festival Junior Race – October

Date: 13th Oct 2024

Cannock Chase Forest – Forestry England, Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ

This undulating course takes you running through the stunning Cannock Chase Forest. Each mile is accurately marked out with sign posts and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you on your way to the finish.

This event will be held at Cannock Chase Forest which is within the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

With this event being only 20 miles from central Birmingham and just outside Stafford, it is easily accessible by car.

Run Alton Towers 10K, 5k & Kids Race

Date: 16th Nov 2024

Deadline: 06th Nov 2024

Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UK

Come and join us at the UK’s biggest Theme Park, Alton Towers, on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November 2024 for the 5k, 10k & Half Marathon event around the park.

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!