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 16 Jun
  • £28-£55
  • 16 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 29 Jun
  • £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!

The Big Half promise a party atmosphere on a landmark-packed, half marathon route which follows some of the famous marathon course in reverse! Charity places available for 2024.
  • Sun 1 Sep
  • £10 + £250 fundraising
London, UK

The Big Half

British Heart Foundation

The Big Half promise a party atmosphere on a landmark-packed, half marathon route which follows some of the famous marathon course in reverse! Charity places available for 2024.

  • Half marathon
An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage! Charity runners, entertainment, huge crowd support and Event Village.
  • Sun 6 Oct
  • £10 + £250 fundraising
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK

Cardiff Half Marathon

British Heart Foundation

An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage! Charity runners, entertainment, huge crowd support and Event Village.

  • Half marathon
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
A stunning central London half marathon taking in four Royal Parks and some of the capital's world-famous landmarks on closed roads. Charity places now available for 2024.
  • Sun 13 Oct
  • £30 + £350 fundraising
London, UK

Royal Parks Half Marathon

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A stunning central London half marathon taking in four Royal Parks and some of the capital's world-famous landmarks on closed roads. Charity places now available for 2024.

  • Half marathon
Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. Run along both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers on a stunning coastal route! 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! 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

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.

BHF's charity places | 10K runs

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

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 25 May
  • £10 + £150 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh 10K

British Heart Foundation

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
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 26 May
  • £20 + £200 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run 10K

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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
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!
  • Sun 18 Aug
  • £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!

  • 10K run
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
Edinburgh, UK

Men's 10K Edinburgh

British Heart Foundation

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.

  • 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
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.

  • 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
A fantastic flat and fast event, part of the Run Bournemouth festival weekend, great for setting a quick time and to admire the stunning coastline.
  • Sun 13 Oct
  • £20 + £200 fundraising
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Run Bournemouth | Supersonic 10K

British Heart Foundation

A fantastic flat and fast event, part of the Run Bournemouth festival weekend, great for setting a quick time and to admire the stunning coastline.

  • 10 km road running

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