World Cancer Research Fund

World Cancer Research Fund

Examining how diet, weight and physical activity can affect your risk of developing and surviving cancer; helping people to live longer, happier and healthier lives – free from the devastating effects of cancer.

WCRF's charity places in events

Secure your place with WCRF and take on one of these events to help prevent cancer and save lives.

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.

  • Entries close soon
  • Half marathon
Run through traffic-free streets in the heart of Bath and experience the electric atmosphere on the course through the UK's only World Heritage City!
  • Sun 15 Mar
  • Entries closed
Bath, Somerset, UK

GetPRO Bath Half

DEBRA

Run through traffic-free streets in the heart of Bath and experience the electric atmosphere on the course through the UK's only World Heritage City!

  • Entries close today
  • 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
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

Fresh air, natural light and reconnecting with nature all help to improve mental and physical wellbeing.