Our selection of the best, fastest, toughest, quirkiest and most enjoyable UK races this month

SOUTHAMPTON MARATHON FESTIVAL This is not just about the marathon, it’s a festival with a running race for everybody, including a mile fun run, a 5K, 10K and a half – there’s even a team option. Expec

Brendan Maton heads to Church Stretton to meet its thriving fell-running community

Let your running loose

18-19 April Goodwood Circuit, Westhampnett, UK Besides the popular SF Edge Trophy for Edwardian racers such as these, new for 2026 is the Phil Hill Cup for GTs and sports-racers built 1964-66, inspire

26-27 September Range of distances including starter sprint (200m swim / 13km bike / 2km run) and super-sprint (400m swim / 20km bike / 4km run) Since 2009, the Hever Castle Triathlon has established