Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Helping the hospital offer a better future to seriously ill children across the UK.

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Take on one of these events to help seriously ill children get life-changing treatments.

Join the UK's Happiest Half - a fast, flat race with a buzzing Brighton atmosphere. An early season major half and one of the most popular races in the UK!
  • Sun 1 Mar
  • Entries closed
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

ALTRA Brighton Half Marathon

Make-A-Wish UK

Join the UK's Happiest Half - a fast, flat race with a buzzing Brighton atmosphere. An early season major half and one of the most popular races in the UK!

  • 13.1 miles road running
2026 will be the 9th running of this multi-award winning, sell-out, must run race and the first race in the 2026 Chester Triple Medal series!
  • Sun 8 Mar
  • FREE + £125 fundraising
Chester, Cheshire, UK

MBNA Chester 10K

North West Air Ambulance

2026 will be the 9th running of this multi-award winning, sell-out, must run race and the first race in the 2026 Chester Triple Medal series!

  • 10K run
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.
  • Fri 13 Mar
  • Entries closed
Grangemouth, Falkirk, UK

Supernova Run Kelpies 5K | Friday

Macmillan Cancer Support

Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.

  • 5 km road running + 18 m ascent
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.
  • Sat 14 Mar
  • Entries closed
Grangemouth, Falkirk, UK

Supernova Run Kelpies 5K | Saturday

MS Society

Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.

  • 5 km road running + 18 m ascent
A firm favourite in the run-up to spring marathons and half marathons - come and be part of it!
  • Sun 15 Mar
  • Entries closed
Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

Liverpool Half Marathon & 10 Miler | 10 Mile

North West Air Ambulance

A firm favourite in the run-up to spring marathons and half marathons - come and be part of it!

  • 10 miles road running
A firm favourite in the run-up to spring marathons and half marathons - come and be part of it!
  • Sun 15 Mar
  • Entries closed
Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

Liverpool Half Marathon & 10 Miler | Half Marathon

North West Air Ambulance

A firm favourite in the run-up to spring marathons and half marathons - come and be part of it!

  • 13.1 miles road running
Experience an unforgettable half marathon through the regal grounds of Hampton Court Palace.
  • Sun 15 Mar
  • Entries closed
East Molesey, UK

Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon

The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust

Experience an unforgettable half marathon through the regal grounds of Hampton Court Palace.

  • Half marathon
A great 50K opener to the Ultra Challenge season! From the racecourse basecamp 2,000 adventurers will head out on looped routes with fantastic panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside.
  • Sat 28 Mar
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
  • Entries close soon
Bath, Somerset, UK

Bath 50 Ultra Challenge | 50K

Macmillan Cancer Support

A great 50K opener to the Ultra Challenge season! From the racecourse basecamp 2,000 adventurers will head out on looped routes with fantastic panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside.

  • Entries close soon
  • 50 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
This 29K is a great opener to the season! From the racecourse basecamp, 2,000 adventurers will head out on looped routes with fantastic panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside.
  • Sat 28 Mar
  • £15 + £275 fundraising
  • Entries close soon
Bath, Somerset, UK

Bath 50 Ultra Challenge | 29K

Macmillan Cancer Support

This 29K is a great opener to the season! From the racecourse basecamp, 2,000 adventurers will head out on looped routes with fantastic panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside.

  • Entries close soon
  • 29 km trail running + 650 m ascent
The Kew 10K is run entirely within Kew Gardens and every runner will receive a fantastic medal, a technical running t-shirt (male and female cut) and free entry into the gardens!
  • Sat 28 Mar
  • £25 + £230 fundraising
Richmond, UK

Kew Gardens 10K

SANE

The Kew 10K is run entirely within Kew Gardens and every runner will receive a fantastic medal, a technical running t-shirt (male and female cut) and free entry into the gardens!

  • 10 km road running + 63 ft ascent
This 10K is a great opener to the season! From the racecourse basecamp, 2,000 adventurers will head out on looped routes with fantastic panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside.
  • Sat 28 Mar
  • £7.50 + £150 fundraising
  • Entries close soon
Bath, Somerset, UK

Bath 50 Ultra Challenge | 10K

Macmillan Cancer Support

This 10K is a great opener to the season! From the racecourse basecamp, 2,000 adventurers will head out on looped routes with fantastic panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside.

  • Entries close soon
  • 10 km trail running
The Kew Half Marathon starts inside Kew Gardens and every runner will receive a fantastic medal, a technical running t-shirt (male and female cut) and free entry into the gardens!
  • Sun 29 Mar
  • £25 + £330 fundraising
Richmond, UK

Kew Gardens Half Marathon

SANE

The Kew Half Marathon starts inside Kew Gardens and every runner will receive a fantastic medal, a technical running t-shirt (male and female cut) and free entry into the gardens!

  • 13.1 miles road running + 85 m ascent
If you've ticked off a few 10Ks and you're ready to step it up - this one's for you. Set against the backdrop of Scotland's capital, this run blends scenery with the thrill of a stadium finish!
  • Sun 29 Mar
  • £10 + £100 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Kilomathon Scotland 13.1K

Cats Protection

If you've ticked off a few 10Ks and you're ready to step it up - this one's for you. Set against the backdrop of Scotland's capital, this run blends scenery with the thrill of a stadium finish!

  • 13.1 miles road running + 110 m ascent
If you've ticked off a few 5Ks and you're ready to step it up - this one's for you. Set against the backdrop of Scotland's capital, this run blends scenery with the thrill of a stadium finish!
  • Sun 29 Mar
  • FREE + £80 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Kilomathon Scotland 6.5K

Macmillan Cancer Support

If you've ticked off a few 5Ks and you're ready to step it up - this one's for you. Set against the backdrop of Scotland's capital, this run blends scenery with the thrill of a stadium finish!

  • 6.5 km road running + 41 m ascent
A free one-mile event in Preston Park so that everyone can be part of the Brighton Marathon Weekend! Walkers, joggers and runners of all ages and abilities are welcome.
  • Sat 11 Apr
  • Own place
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon Weekend | Brighton Miles

Grace Eyre Foundation

A free one-mile event in Preston Park so that everyone can be part of the Brighton Marathon Weekend! Walkers, joggers and runners of all ages and abilities are welcome.

  • 1 mile road running
One of the largest marathons on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop.
  • Sun 12 Apr
  • Entries closed
Paris, France

Schneider Electric Paris Marathon

The Children's Society

One of the largest marathons on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop.

  • Marathon
Race through Milan’s iconic streets, fast boulevards and cultural landmarks in a vibrant, high-energy marathon that blends speed, style and world-class Italian atmosphere.
  • Sun 12 Apr
  • £25 + £350 fundraising
Milano, Italy

Wizz Air Milan Marathon

SANE

Race through Milan’s iconic streets, fast boulevards and cultural landmarks in a vibrant, high-energy marathon that blends speed, style and world-class Italian atmosphere.

  • Marathon
An exciting 10K on a flat and fast course, perfect for all abilities, as part of the atmospheric Brighton Marathon Weekend and complete with Beach Village.
  • Sun 12 Apr
  • £20 + £150 fundraising
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton & Hove 10K

Mind

An exciting 10K on a flat and fast course, perfect for all abilities, as part of the atmospheric Brighton Marathon Weekend and complete with Beach Village.

  • 10 km road running + 57 ft ascent
The UK's third largest marathon, boasting a new and beautiful seaside course with superb local support, making it a truly sensational running experience.
  • Sun 12 Apr
  • £35 + £495 fundraising
  • Entries close soon
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon

SANE

The UK's third largest marathon, boasting a new and beautiful seaside course with superb local support, making it a truly sensational running experience.

  • Entries close soon
  • 26.3 miles road running + 450 ft ascent
Get active after Easter on a 50km challenge from Windsor Racecourse on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of the castle, to Runnymede along the Thames Path.
  • Sat 18 Apr
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge | 50km

Mind

Get active after Easter on a 50km challenge from Windsor Racecourse on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of the castle, to Runnymede along the Thames Path.

  • 50 km trail running + 320 m ascent
Get active after Easter on a 25K challenge from Windsor Racecourse on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of the castle, to Runnymede along the Thames Path.
  • Sat 18 Apr
  • £15 + £275 fundraising
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge | 25km

Mind

Get active after Easter on a 25K challenge from Windsor Racecourse on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of the castle, to Runnymede along the Thames Path.

  • 25 km trail running + 175 m ascent
Get active after Easter on a 10K challenge from Windsor Racecourse on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of the castle, to Runnymede along the Thames Path.
  • Sat 18 Apr
  • £7.50 + £150 fundraising
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge | 10km

Mind

Get active after Easter on a 10K challenge from Windsor Racecourse on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of the castle, to Runnymede along the Thames Path.

  • 10 km trail running + 25 m ascent
Experience the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support on a route with PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options.
  • Sun 19 Apr
  • Entries closed
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

adidas Manchester Marathon

Epilepsy Society

Experience the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support on a route with PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options.

  • Marathon
Fuel your fundraising in Scotland’s biggest city as you stride through Glasgow’s vibrant streets and parks, raising vital funds for your chosen charity with every step on this unforgettable Kiltwalk.
  • Sat 25 Apr
  • £20 + FREE fundraising
Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, UK

The Kiltwalk Glasgow | Big Stroll | Saturday

Cats Protection

Fuel your fundraising in Scotland’s biggest city as you stride through Glasgow’s vibrant streets and parks, raising vital funds for your chosen charity with every step on this unforgettable Kiltwalk.

  • 14.6 miles walking + 241 ft ascent
Be part of the world’s biggest marathon and earn the coveted finisher’s medal and New Balance T-shirt by taking on the virtual TCS London Marathon MyWay.
  • Sun 26 Apr
  • £15 + £200 fundraising
Anywhere

TCS London Marathon MyWay

Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity

Be part of the world’s biggest marathon and earn the coveted finisher’s medal and New Balance T-shirt by taking on the virtual TCS London Marathon MyWay.

  • Marathon
Scotland’s largest closed-road cycle sportive! Taking place in spring around the shores of the world's most famous loch, you'll conquer some thigh-busting climbs and revel in friendly camaraderie!
  • Sun 26 Apr
  • £83 + £150 fundraising
Inverness, Highland, UK

Etape Loch Ness

Macmillan Cancer Support

Scotland’s largest closed-road cycle sportive! Taking place in spring around the shores of the world's most famous loch, you'll conquer some thigh-busting climbs and revel in friendly camaraderie!

  • Medium sportive
Fuel your fundraising in Scotland’s biggest city as you stride through Glasgow’s vibrant streets and parks, raising vital funds for your chosen charity with every step on this unforgettable Kiltwalk.
  • Sun 26 Apr
  • £20 + £100 fundraising
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

The Kiltwalk Glasgow | Mighty Stride

Dreams Come True

Fuel your fundraising in Scotland’s biggest city as you stride through Glasgow’s vibrant streets and parks, raising vital funds for your chosen charity with every step on this unforgettable Kiltwalk.

  • 22.7 miles walking + 371 ft ascent
Fuel your fundraising in Scotland’s biggest city as you stride through Glasgow’s vibrant streets and parks, raising vital funds for your chosen charity with every step on this unforgettable Kiltwalk.
  • Sun 26 Apr
  • £20 + FREE fundraising
Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, UK

The Kiltwalk Glasgow | Big Stroll | Sunday

Cats Protection

Fuel your fundraising in Scotland’s biggest city as you stride through Glasgow’s vibrant streets and parks, raising vital funds for your chosen charity with every step on this unforgettable Kiltwalk.

  • 14.6 miles walking + 241 ft ascent
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 2 - Sun 3 May
  • £22.50 + £475 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

Mind

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 82 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 2 May
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | Southern 50

Mind

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 50 km trail running + 1025 m ascent
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 2 May
  • £25 + £575 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | Full Continuous

Prostate Cancer UK

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 106 km multi terrain running + 1800 m ascent
The full 106km circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight, in daylight hours. Overnight at Cowes for a well-earned rest on this wonderful exploration of the coastal routes around the island.
  • Sat 2 - Sun 3 May
  • £25 + £575 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | Full 2 Day Daylight

Prostate Cancer UK

The full 106km circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight, in daylight hours. Overnight at Cowes for a well-earned rest on this wonderful exploration of the coastal routes around the island.

  • 106 km multi terrain running + 1800 m ascent
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 2 May
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Prostate Cancer UK

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 52 km trail running + 900 m ascent
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further this year!
  • Sat 2 May
  • £15 + £275 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

Prostate Cancer UK

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further this year!

  • 25 km trail running + 500 m ascent
Start at the showground basecamp and follow the trails around the estuary, cross on the chain ferry and get a good feel for Cowes and its surrounding area.
  • Sat 2 May
  • £7.50 + £150 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Medina 10 Mile

Mind

Start at the showground basecamp and follow the trails around the estuary, cross on the chain ferry and get a good feel for Cowes and its surrounding area.

  • 10 miles trail running
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 2 - Sun 3 May
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

Prostate Cancer UK

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 54 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
Take on the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way along the 10K route.
  • Sun 3 May
  • £20 + £150 fundraising
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Great Birmingham Run 10K

Stroke Association

Take on the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way along the 10K route.

  • 10 km road running
Take on the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way along the 13.1-miles.
  • Sun 3 May
  • £25 + £250 fundraising
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon

Stroke Association

Take on the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way along the 13.1-miles.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 314 ft ascent
This 2-lap marathon course offers a spectacular route including green parks, shoreline and riverside views, starting and finishing at the iconic Southampton Guildhall.
  • Sun 3 May
  • Entries closed
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

ABP Southampton Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

This 2-lap marathon course offers a spectacular route including green parks, shoreline and riverside views, starting and finishing at the iconic Southampton Guildhall.

  • 26.2 miles road running + 296 m ascent
A single lap of the marathon course which offers a spectacular route including green parks, shoreline and riverside views, starting and finishing at the iconic Southampton Guildhall.
  • Sun 3 May
  • Entries closed
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

ABP Southampton Half Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

A single lap of the marathon course which offers a spectacular route including green parks, shoreline and riverside views, starting and finishing at the iconic Southampton Guildhall.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 152 m ascent
4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

Low-intensity training is easier for you, reduces the risk of injury and helps builds an efficient aerobic system.

Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

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