This week is Love Parks Week, an opportunity to celebrate your local green areas and the activities that go on in them!
We’ve got lots of events this summer taking place across the UK. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a beginner, or a family looking for a fun afternoon out that makes a difference, we have the event for you!
Below are just some of our upcoming events, view the full list of all of our challenge events.
CHASE THE SUN BATTERSEA 5K – AUGUST
Date: 28th Aug 2024
Minimum Age: 17
Deadline: 18th Aug 2024
Battersea Park London SW11 4NJ
Battersea Park is one of London’s most picturesque parks and has been a favourite course for those wanting to run a PB! Starting and finishing at the Parks Bandstand this course laps the park making it easy to follow and great for any spectators to catch you flying around the course. Sign up to get involved.
CARSINGTON WATER 10K – OCTOBER
Date: 26th Oct 2024
Minimum Age: 15
Deadline: 16th Oct 2024
Carsington Water, Derbyshire
Join us for this Half Marathon & 10k event at the stunning Carsington Water. You will run an undulating route on trail paths around Carsington Water and soak up the epic views of the surrounding countryside.
Included in your entry fee is a themed medal, water and post race goodies. Are you ready? Sign up now!
BIRMINGHAM RUNNING FESTIVAL HALF – SEPTEMBER
Date: 15th Sep 2024
Minimum Age: 17
Deadline: 05th Sep 2024
Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6BT
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.
Each Mile will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of helpers to keep you quite literally on track and encourage you on your way to the finish. Included in your entry fee is a themed medal, water and post race goodies. Dust off your running trainers and sign up today.
CANNOCK CHASE RUNNING FESTIVAL JUNIOR RACE – OCTOBER
Date: 13th Oct 2024
Minimum Age: 4
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. Sign up here.
