Best Races in Europe for Summer 2025

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If you’re a runner traveling to Europe this summer, this could be the most important thing you read all day. I know how fun running on vacation is, but I also know that sometimes in the hot summer months you don’t want to train for a big race. So I’ve created a list of 10k to half marathon races across Europe for you to quickly add to your Eurosummer itinerary

The goal of this list was to include races in some of the most popular Eurosummer destinations: France, Italy, the UK, Spain, and Portugal. I’ve also scattered the races across each country so that you can find your perfect race no matter where your travels take you.

If you’re interested in traveling for any of these races, and would like help planning the rest of your Eurosummer, explore my full range of services such as tailored travel itinerariesend-to-end trip planning, and runcation consultations. Now let’s get into the races!

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Hi, I’m Sadie. I once spent a year running a half marathon every single month in a new country. And when that year ended I had found a new and deeper connection with running that I never thought possible. Now I’ve run 17 half and full marathons in 13 countries.

My new goal in life is to help other people unlock that same love of running through travel. Through free guides, helping runners plan international marathons, and sharing reviews of various races around Europe. I’m not just talking, I’m doing.