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Whether you’re looking for your first challenge or you’re a seasoned runner we’ve got an event for you.
We have places in the world’s greatest and best known events and races including the Virgin Money London Marathon, the London Landmarks Half Marathon and the Vitality Big Half. But that’s not all, we have places in runs across the country from 5ks and fun runs to Marathons abroad and all distances in between!
Make your miles count and join Team Action for your next running challenge.
Marathons
Ready to take on a 26.2 mile challenge?
Have a look at all of our marathon challenges, we’ve got places in London, Paris, Manchester and many more.
London Marathon
26 April 2020
Make it your personal goal to take on the Virgin Money London Marathon. One of the 6 world majors! Apply today for your place with Team Action to get VIP treatment at the most iconic marathon in the world.
Paris Marathon
14 April 2019
The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is now one of the biggest marathons in the world and perfectly combines a personal challenge with the chance to discover one of the world's greatest cities.
Manchester Marathon
7 April 2019
The ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon is famous for its fast, flat and friendly route. With 16,000 runners and incredible Mancunian support throughout the course the atmosphere is like no other!
Bournemouth Marathon
6 October 2019
Be part of the Action Team for one of the most stunning seaside marathons around. The Bournemouth Marathon is ’running as it should be.’ Beautiful coastal views, a chance to run the Boscombe and Bournemouth piers and a spectacular finish.
Half Marathons
We have places in some of the best half marathons in the country, including the London Landmarks Half Marathon and Vitality Big Half.
The Big Half
TBC 2020
See the iconic sights of London in this half marathon. Finish the run off with a festival with food and music
London Landmarks
29 March 2020
Join this spectacular half marathon, with closed roads and a flat route. The best way to see all of London's iconic landmarks
Hackney Half Marathon
19 May 2019
Join Team Action and explore the streets of Hackney for the Virgin Sport Hackney Half in May.
Manchester Half Marathon
13 October 2019
Join Team Action for the Manchester Half Marathon in 2019. This fast, flat course with a mere 41m elevation gain and a glorious 2 mile straight finish is the perfect place to get your PB.
Other Distances
Vitality London 10,000
27 May 2019
The London 10,000 is a 10-kilometre race which starts and finishes in St James’s Park with Buckingham Palace as the backdrop. See the iconic sights of London!
Asda Foundation Leeds 10k
7 July 2019
It starts in Vicar Lane, takes the runners out and back along Kirkstall Road and ends in front of cheering crowds outside the Town Hall.
Asda Foundation York 10k
4 August 2019
Join Team Action for one of the UK’s most beautiful city runs. The York 10K offers a rare chance to run through the heart of this wonderful city.
Asics London 10k
21 July 2019
Virgin Sport and ASICS are teaming up and returning to central London this summer with a brand-new look for the London 10k. It’s going to be the ultimate street party!
Obstacle and Mud Runs
Mudnificent 7
17 August 2019
A 7km OCR designed by 7 of the top Obstacle races in the UK, using their most exciting and challenge obstacles to test your strength and stamina through 1km zones.
Zombie Evacuation Race
15 September 2019
The Zombie Evacuation Race is a 5k fun run designed to give you a one-off experience you will never forget.
Mud Monster
9 June 2019
Prepare to get muddy when you run through the beautiful Sussex countryside, combining fields, woods, puddles, swamps and streams with lots of challenges and obstacles!
Rough Runner
Various dates and locations
Join Team Action for this game show inspired obstacle race. Expect sweeper arms, gym rings, big balls and the Travelator!
Don't see what you're looking for?
Got a different type of run in mind? You can still be a part of Team Action! Get in touch with the events team and we'll discuss your plans and make them a reality.
Contact the events team on: events@action.org.uk