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Great events for everyone who runs!

Welcome to Sporting Events UK, the home of the best running events and multi-award winning organiser. We are passionate about sport, are athletes ourselves and believe in delivering the best event experiences for everyone taking part. We create a great atmosphere and make sure everyone feels welcome - it's just what we do! If you want to run...we have an event for you.

All our events are fully accredited and licensed by RunEvents at England Athletics and all are chip timed and have bespoke finishers medals.

Have a look at the latest event info on the site, which we update regularly - it's exciting times here at Sporting Events UK. We look forward to seeing you on the start line!

Upcoming Events

7th December 2025

Thanet Coastal 10 & 5 Mile

Back again in 2025 Thanet Coastal 10 & 5 Mile. Using the majority of the Alan Green Thanet 10 Mile race route organised by Thanet Roadrunners for many years, but with some changes to make it even better than ever! This event offers you the choice of a quality 10 mile or 5 mile run....

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14th December 2025

Chatham Maritime Christmas Dash

This is going to be such great fun!! Our annual 5k run at Chatham Maritime is back. Bring the whole family for festive fun. Once again this event is taking place with kind permission of the Chatham Maritime Trust. It will be based at Dock Square at Chatham Maritime. Music (yes Christmas music)...

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15th March 2026

Smugglers Run

Shiver Me Timbers - Yo-Ho-Ho, The Smugglers Are Back in 2026!! It's back and for 2026. The 10k and 5k routes follow the the seafront from Minnis Bay to Reculver, infamous for its smuggling in days gone by. Every finisher will also get a special medal commiss...

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29th March 2026

Kent Coastal Half Marathon & 10k

THIS GREAT EVENT IS BACK IN 2026 WITH A CHOICE OF A 10K OR HALF MARATHON! This events returns to the Kent running calendar. We have once again teamed up with Thanet Roadrunners AC!! Some great touches with a 10k option. It's going to be great. ...

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31st May 2026

Macknade

THIS GREAT EVENT IS BACK WITH A CHOICE OF A 10K OR HALF MARATHON! This event based at the fabulous Macknade in Faversham gives you the choice of a multi-terrain 10k or half marathon. Macknade creates spaces and experiences that bring communities together ar...

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13th September 2026

The Wingham Run

The only race in the world with medals handmade by Canterbury Pottery! This ever popular event has reached its 39th year!! This is the only race in the world with clay medals made by Canterbury Pottery!! The piggy pottery medals are a must-have souvenir of the event and a much talked...

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All our events are fully accredited and licensed by RunEvents at England Athletics and all are chip timed and have bespoke finishers medals.

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