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Charity events in North West

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Join WWF for a challenging 10-peak trek through the beautiful Lake District - a perfect opportunity to fully connect with UK nature whilst raising funds to protect it.
  • Sat 6 Sep
  • £45
  • Entries closed
  • Sat 6 Sep
  • £45
  • Entries closed
Ambleside, Lake District National Park, UK

WWF Lake District 10 Peaks Challenge

Join WWF for a challenging 10-peak trek through the beautiful Lake District - a perfect opportunity to fully connect with UK nature whilst raising funds to protect it.

  • Fundraising required
  • Mountainous
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 18 & over
  • 1 day hiking + 1250 m ascent
Join the Altrincham 10K and thousands of runners chasing a personal best starting in the town centre. Free places are up for grabs with partner charity The Christie!
  • Sun 7 Sep
  • 1 charity
  • Sun 7 Sep
  • 1 charity
Altrincham, Greater Manchester, UK

Altrincham 10K

Join the Altrincham 10K and thousands of runners chasing a personal best starting in the town centre. Free places are up for grabs with partner charity The Christie!

  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 15 & over
  • 10 km road running + 69 m ascent
A guided, circular walk from the beautiful town of Keswick in the Lake District National Park with charity, Sands. Trek Together for 20 miles to help reduce the number of baby deaths in the UK.
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £30
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £30
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Trek Together | 20 Mile

A guided, circular walk from the beautiful town of Keswick in the Lake District National Park with charity, Sands. Trek Together for 20 miles to help reduce the number of baby deaths in the UK.

  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Hilly
  • Age 14 & over
  • 20 miles walking + 1060 m ascent
A guided, circular walk from the beautiful town of Keswick in the Lake District National Park with charity, Sands. Trek Together for 10 miles to help reduce the number of baby deaths in the UK.
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £25
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £25
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Trek Together | 10 Mile

A guided, circular walk from the beautiful town of Keswick in the Lake District National Park with charity, Sands. Trek Together for 10 miles to help reduce the number of baby deaths in the UK.

  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Undulating
  • Age 11 & over
  • 10 miles walking + 510 m ascent
A 10K ramble bringing people together to enjoy a walk through the beautiful grounds of Tatton Park in honour of the treatment and care provided by The Christie.
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • £8-£65
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • £8-£65
Knutsford, Cheshire, UK

Walk of Hope

A 10K ramble bringing people together to enjoy a walk through the beautiful grounds of Tatton Park in honour of the treatment and care provided by The Christie.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Free venue entry
  • Public transport links
  • All ages
  • 10 km walking
Rise to the challenge for The Christie! Sprint, jog or walk your way up Manchester’s iconic Beetham Tower and help ensure cancer patients receive the best treatment and care at The Christie.
  • Sun 28 Sep
  • £12-£15
  • Sun 28 Sep
  • £12-£15
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

The Christie Tower Run

Rise to the challenge for The Christie! Sprint, jog or walk your way up Manchester’s iconic Beetham Tower and help ensure cancer patients receive the best treatment and care at The Christie.

  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Traffic free
  • Urban
  • Free venue entry
  • Public transport links
  • Age 16 & over
  • 1 day road running
A multi-award winning event and three-time winner of the UK's Best Marathon (up to 5,000 runners) as well as the UK’s only international marathon from the historic Roman/Medieval City of Chester!
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • 6 charities
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • 6 charities
Chester, Cheshire, UK

MBNA Chester Marathon

Secure your charity place in the MBNA Chester Marathon today. Run for charity in this highly acclaimed marathon while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running + 696 ft ascent
Round off the season with a flat and fast half on fully closed roads with some of the best crowd support around and receive your chunky medal near Old Trafford.
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • 11 charities
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • 11 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Manchester Half Marathon

Secure your charity place in the Manchester Half today. Run a flat and fast 13.1 miles on fully closed roads while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • Trees not tees
  • Wheelchair users
  • Recycling
  • Entertainment
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
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 2026
  • 22 charities
  • Sun 19 Apr 2026
  • 22 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

adidas Manchester Marathon

Secure your charity place in the Manchester Marathon today. Run for charity in one of the UK's flattest marathons while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • Trees not tees
  • Wheelchair users
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Relay
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running
A mid-level, circular hike over the three peaks surrounding Derwentwater Catbells, Walla Crag and Latrigg. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
  • Sat 16 May 2026
  • £30-£55
  • Sat 16 May 2026
  • £30-£55
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival 3 Peaks

A mid-level, circular hike over the three peaks surrounding Derwentwater Catbells, Walla Crag and Latrigg. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Music
  • Chip timing
  • Mountainous
  • Event village
  • Age 12 & over
  • 18 miles hiking + 1050 m ascent
One of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in this historic Roman/Medieval city. Come and celebrate over 40 years of running in Chester!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • 4 charities
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • 4 charities
Chester, Cheshire, UK

Essar Chester Half Marathon

Secure your charity place in the Chester Half Marathon today. Run for charity in this highly regarded half marathon while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running + 355 ft ascent
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 31 May 2026
  • £46-£55
  • 2 charities
  • Sun 31 May 2026
  • £46-£55
  • 2 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run 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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles 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 31 May 2026
  • £39-£48
  • 4 charities
  • Sun 31 May 2026
  • £39-£48
  • 4 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run 10K

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 15 & over
  • 10 km road running
A challenge for experienced swimmers, part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
  • Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £50-£75
  • Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £50-£75
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Arla Great North Swim | 5K

A challenge for experienced swimmers, part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km lake swimming
Swim the official open water Olympic distance at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
  • Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £75-£105
  • Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £75-£105
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Arla Great North Swim | 10K

Swim the official open water Olympic distance at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Age 18 & over
  • 10 km lake swimming
A great open water swimming challenge for all abilities, part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
  • Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £45-£65
  • Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £45-£65
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Arla Great North Swim | Two Mile

A great open water swimming challenge for all abilities, part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Age 16 & over
  • 2 miles lake swimming
Get a feel for the open water at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
  • Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £36-£52
  • Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £36-£52
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Arla Great North Swim | One Mile

Get a feel for the open water at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Age 16 & over
  • 1 mile lake swimming
An open water swim which is a great distance to start with! Part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £32-£44
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £32-£44
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Arla Great North Swim | Half Mile

An open water swim which is a great distance to start with! Part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Age 12 & over
  • 0.5 mile lake swimming
  • Sun 31 Aug
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Manchester 100K

  • 100 km road cycling + 1750 ft ascent
  • Sun 21 Sep
Chester, Cheshire, UK

Run For Nature | Chester Zoo 5K, 10K and Kids Mile | 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 5 Oct
Chester, Cheshire, UK

MBNA Chester Metric Marathon

  • 26.2 km road running + 532 ft ascent
  • Sun 19 Oct
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Wellness Walk | Manchester

  • 8 miles walking
  • Sat 8 Nov
Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

Poppy Walk | Liverpool | 3K

  • 3 km walking
  • Sat 8 Nov
Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

Poppy Walk | Liverpool | 6K

  • 6 km walking
  • Sun 8 Mar 2026
Chester, Cheshire, UK

MBNA Chester 10K

  • 10 km road running

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