Event type

Charity Runs & Marathons

5K runs, marathons, and sponsored races across the UK.

What to expect

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Upcoming Charity Runs & Marathons

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Cancer Research UK London Winter Run

Cancer Research UK London Winter Run

Winter-themed 10K through heart of London. Passes St Paul's Cathedral and Trafalgar Square. Live music, winter entertainment.

15th February 2026
GetPRO Bath Half Marathon

GetPRO Bath Half Marathon

Official British Athletics trial race for World Athletics Championships. Fast, flat two-lap course in World Heritage City. Since 2000, raised over £30 million for charity.

15th March 2026
Brighton Marathon

Brighton Marathon

UK's third-largest marathon. Course starts at Preston Park, weaves through the city and along the famous coastline before finishing near the iconic beach.

12th April 2026
London Landmarks Half Marathon

London Landmarks Half Marathon

London's only half marathon through both Westminster and City of London. Closed road, central London run owned by pregnancy and baby charity Tommy's.

12th April 2026
The Wolf Run

The Wolf Run

10K natural obstacle course through forests, rivers, and mud. Spring, Summer, and Autumn editions.

18th April 2026
adidas Manchester Marathon

adidas Manchester Marathon

UK's second-largest marathon with over 40,000 runners. Features one of the UK's flattest and fastest courses with only 55m elevation gain. Ideal for personal bests.

19th April 2026
TCS London Marathon

TCS London Marathon

The world's largest annual fundraising event with over 50,000 runners participating in this iconic race through central London passing landmarks including Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, and Buckingham Palace.

26th April 2026
Pretty Muddy

Pretty Muddy

Cancer Research UK's fun 5K obstacle course where you walk, jog, run, and scramble through mud pits and obstacles.

2nd May 2026
Nuclear Races

Nuclear Races

Obstacle course racing at the Secret Nuclear Bunker in Brentwood, Essex. Multiple events throughout the year.

2nd May 2026
Race for Life

Race for Life

Cancer Research UK's flagship mass participation event series with events at locations across the UK. Walk, jog or run to help beat cancer.

3rd May 2026
Belfast City Marathon

Belfast City Marathon

Northern Ireland's premier marathon. Route starts at Stormont Estate and finishes in Ormeau Park, passing through the heart of the city.

3rd May 2026
Women V Cancer - Ride the Night

Women V Cancer - Ride the Night

UK's biggest women-only cycle challenge through London's streets at night, passing Buckingham Palace and The London Eye. Entertainment, food stalls, and bike decorations at Windsor Racecourse.

9th May 2026
Women V Cancer - Ride the Night

Women V Cancer - Ride the Night

UK's biggest women-only cycle challenge through London's streets at night, passing Buckingham Palace and The London Eye. Entertainment, food stalls, and bike decorations at Windsor Racecourse.

9th May 2026
Macmillan Mighty Hikes

Macmillan Mighty Hikes

Half marathon or full marathon distance hikes through stunning UK landscapes. 12 UK locations with full support.

9th May 2026
Rob Burrow Leeds Half Marathon

Rob Burrow Leeds Half Marathon

Named after rugby league legend Rob Burrow. One of Yorkshire's biggest running events attracting 7,500+ runners. Scenic route through Leeds and Yorkshire countryside.

10th May 2026
Spartan Race UK

Spartan Race UK

World's largest obstacle course race series. Multiple distances from Sprint (5K/20 obstacles) to Ultra (50K/60+ obstacles).

16th May 2026
Race for Life

Race for Life

Cancer Research UK's flagship mass participation event series with events at locations across the UK. Walk, jog or run to help beat cancer.

17th May 2026
Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Part of Edinburgh Marathon Festival. UK's fastest marathon with overall elevation drop of 50+ meters. Scotland's largest running event with 35,000 runners and 100,000 spectators.

23rd May 2026
Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Part of Edinburgh Marathon Festival. UK's fastest marathon with overall elevation drop of 50+ meters. Scotland's largest running event with 35,000 runners and 100,000 spectators.

23rd May 2026
Race for Life

Race for Life

Cancer Research UK's flagship mass participation event series with events at locations across the UK. Walk, jog or run to help beat cancer.

23rd May 2026
Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Part of Edinburgh Marathon Festival. UK's fastest marathon with overall elevation drop of 50+ meters. Scotland's largest running event with 35,000 runners and 100,000 spectators.

24th May 2026
Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Part of Edinburgh Marathon Festival. UK's fastest marathon with overall elevation drop of 50+ meters. Scotland's largest running event with 35,000 runners and 100,000 spectators.

24th May 2026
Great Manchester Run

Great Manchester Run

Europe's largest 10K run. Tens of thousands of runners take to Manchester streets annually.

31st May 2026
Great Manchester Run

Great Manchester Run

Europe's largest 10K run. Tens of thousands of runners take to Manchester streets annually.

31st May 2026

Plan your fundraising

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