About Race Calendar
Meet the founder
Ryan McLeod · RyanDesign
Race Calendar was built in 2026 by Ryan McLeod of RyanDesign. Ryan has spent his life designing websites, and in the sport. A former GB international and twice British Half Marathon Champion, in 2014 and 2015. After stepping away for health reasons, having heart surgery and nearly a decade out of competitive running, he returned to the sport and finished London 2026 in 2:19:41 as first V40. If you'd like to follow the comeback, he documents the training on Instagram and YouTube.
Race Calendar was created out of frustration with how difficult it was find running events in the UK. Ryan wanted a simple, comprehensive resource that makes it easy for runners of all abilities to discover their next race.
🎯 Our mission
To be the most comprehensive and user-friendly running events calendar in the UK. Our goals are simple:
- Comprehensive coverage - list every running event we can find, from local races to mass participation events
- Easy to use - powerful filters that help you find exactly what you're looking for
- Always up to date - regular updates to ensure accurate event information
- Free for everyone - no registration required, no paywalls, just find your next race
📊 How it works
We aggregate event information from various sources across the web, including event organisers, running clubs, and entry platforms. Our system regularly checks for new events and updates to existing listings.
Important: Race Calendar is an independent listing service. We are not an events organiser or entry platform. Always verify event details directly with the organiser before entering.
Event organisers can also submit their events directly through our submission form to ensure their race is listed.
🔍 Features
- Distance filters - find 5K, 10K, half marathons, marathons, trail runs, and ultras
- Location search - search by postcode to find events near you
- Date filters - browse by specific months or time periods
- Region filtering - focus on events in your part of the UK
- Direct links - quick access to event websites and online entry
Got an event to list?
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