British Heart Foundation

British Heart Foundation

BHF are committed to end heartbreak from heart and circulatory diseases, organising unforgettable outdoor events to help raise funds for their vital research. From the iconic London to Brighton Bike Ride to charity places in major runs, you can be part of this incredible work.

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BHF's own events

These original events are organised by BHF and help to fund their life-saving research.

Europe's oldest charity bike ride is back and you can be part of it! Ride from capital to coast covering 54 miles through rolling countryside to a spectacular finish on Brighton Beach.
  • Sun 15 Jun 2025
  • £45
  • 6 charities
London, UK

London to Brighton Bike Ride

Europe's oldest charity bike ride is back and you can be part of it! Ride from capital to coast covering 54 miles through rolling countryside to a spectacular finish on Brighton Beach.

  • 54 miles road cycling
Join hundreds of other swimmers and take on an epic 1.4 mile open water swim from Boscombe Pier to Bournemouth Pier. With every stroke, you’ll be powering lifesaving research.
  • Sat 5 Jul 2025
  • £50
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim

Join hundreds of other swimmers and take on an epic 1.4 mile open water swim from Boscombe Pier to Bournemouth Pier. With every stroke, you’ll be powering lifesaving research.

  • 1.4 miles sea swimming
Join over 2000 riders in taking on 61 miles of superb views and technical terrain, conquering Europe's biggest charity mountain bike event to fund lifesaving research.
  • Sat 21 Sep
  • £55
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, UK

London to Brighton Off-Road Bike Ride

Join over 2000 riders in taking on 61 miles of superb views and technical terrain, conquering Europe's biggest charity mountain bike event to fund lifesaving research.

  • 61 miles mountain biking + 1295 m ascent

BHF's charity places | Half marathons

Enter a half marathon with Team BHF to gain access to great training support and a cheer squad on the day!

With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.
  • Sun 6 Oct
  • £20 + £250 fundraising
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Great Scottish Run Half Marathon

British Heart Foundation

With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. Run along both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers on a stunning coastal route as part of the Run Bournemouth weekend running festival.
  • Sun 13 Oct
  • £25 + £250 fundraising
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Bournemouth Half Marathon

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Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. Run along both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers on a stunning coastal route as part of the Run Bournemouth weekend running festival.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Fast and flat through historic streets on a two-lap course that avoids the city's hills. Voted 3rd best UK running event by the Daily Telegraph.
  • Sun 16 Mar 2025
  • £15 + £250 fundraising
Bath, Somerset, UK

Bath Half Marathon

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Fast and flat through historic streets on a two-lap course that avoids the city's hills. Voted 3rd best UK running event by the Daily Telegraph.

  • Half marathon
The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • £20 + £250 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run Half Marathon

British Heart Foundation

The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Just before the Marathon, the Half follows the same fast and flat route from the iconic castle and city sights to the coast for an explosive finish and offers genuine PB potential.
  • Sun 25 May 2025
  • £20 + £250 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Half Marathon

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Just before the Marathon, the Half follows the same fast and flat route from the iconic castle and city sights to the coast for an explosive finish and offers genuine PB potential.

  • 13.1 miles road running

BHF's charity places | Marathons

Sign up for a 26.2-mile race on behalf of BHF to help fund their vital research and services.

One of the UK's most popular marathons, boasting a new and beautiful seaside course with superb local support, making it a truly sensational running experience. Charity places now available for 2025.
  • Sun 6 Apr 2025
  • £20 + £400 fundraising
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon

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One of the UK's most popular marathons, boasting a new and beautiful seaside course with superb local support, making it a truly sensational running experience. Charity places now available for 2025.

  • 26.2 miles road running
Fast, flat and beautifully scenic with Edinburgh Castle as the backdrop, this marathon route takes you along the coastline and sells out every year so go for it and enter!
  • Sun 25 May 2025
  • £25 + £500 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon

British Heart Foundation

Fast, flat and beautifully scenic with Edinburgh Castle as the backdrop, this marathon route takes you along the coastline and sells out every year so go for it and enter!

  • 26.2 miles road running
The relay is a chance for a team of four to join forces and complete the Edinburgh Marathon. The 26.2 miles is split into four legs, each runner will run one leg plus you'll receive matching medals!
  • Sun 25 May 2025
  • £10 + £500 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon Festival | Hairy Haggis Team Relay

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The relay is a chance for a team of four to join forces and complete the Edinburgh Marathon. The 26.2 miles is split into four legs, each runner will run one leg plus you'll receive matching medals!

  • 26.2 miles road running

BHF's charity places | 10K runs

Sign up for a 6.2-mile run with Team BHF to support their pioneering research.

If you need a goal to motivate you, the Men’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.
  • Sun 22 Sep
  • £20 + £200 fundraising
  • Entries close soon
Edinburgh, UK

Men's 10K Edinburgh

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If you need a goal to motivate you, the Men’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.

  • Entries close soon
  • 10K run
If you need a goal to motivate you, the Women’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.
  • Sun 22 Sep
  • £20 + £200 fundraising
  • Entries close soon
Edinburgh, UK

Women's 10K Edinburgh

British Heart Foundation

If you need a goal to motivate you, the Women’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.

  • Entries close soon
  • 10K run
With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.
  • Sun 6 Oct
  • £10 + £175 fundraising
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Great Scottish Run 10K

British Heart Foundation

With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.

  • 10 km road running
The flat and fast Supersonic 10K takes in both Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers! Perfect for seasoned runners and newcomers looking to embrace the vibrant atmosphere and beautiful scenery.
  • Sun 13 Oct
  • £20 + £200 fundraising
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Run Bournemouth | Supersonic 10K

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The flat and fast Supersonic 10K takes in both Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers! Perfect for seasoned runners and newcomers looking to embrace the vibrant atmosphere and beautiful scenery.

  • 10 km road running
An exciting 10K on a flat and fast course perfect for all abilities, as part of the atmospheric Brighton Marathon Weekend complete with Beach Village.
  • Sun 6 Apr 2025
  • £10 + £150 fundraising
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon Weekend | Brighton & Hove 10K

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

  • 10 km road running
The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • £20 + £200 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run 10K

British Heart Foundation

The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

  • 10 km road running
This event kicks off the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend in style, in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park on a route with striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
  • Sat 24 May 2025
  • £10 + £150 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh 10K

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This event kicks off the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend in style, in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park on a route with striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.

  • 10 km road running
A seriously flat and rapid course with downhill sections along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse with a grandstand finish. Come and be a part of it!
  • Sun 17 Aug 2025
  • £20 + £150 fundraising
Musselburgh, East Lothian, UK

Scottish 10K

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A seriously flat and rapid course with downhill sections along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse with a grandstand finish. Come and be a part of it!

  • 10K run

BHF's charity places | 10-mile runs

This classic racing distance makes for a brilliant event, with BHF's support elevating it even further!

Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed! Local supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way.
  • Sun 20 Oct
  • £15 + £250 fundraising
Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

Great South Run

British Heart Foundation

Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed! Local supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way.

  • 10 miler
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 6 Apr 2025
  • £20 + £150 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Kilomathon Scotland 13.1K

British Heart Foundation

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 km road running