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Charity events in UK in May 2026

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Boosted
A trekking challenge on Saturday OR Sunday along the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with sea views, glades, tall ridges and wild walking in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust.
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
  • £20
Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK

Follow the Seagulls | Isle of Wight | One Day Challenge

A trekking challenge on Saturday OR Sunday along the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with sea views, glades, tall ridges and wild walking in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust.

  • 25 miles walking
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
Boosted
A trekking challenge along the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with sea views, glades, tall ridges and wild walking in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust. You are in for a treat!
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
  • £30
Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK

Follow the Seagulls | Isle of Wight | Two Day Challenge

A trekking challenge along the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with sea views, glades, tall ridges and wild walking in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust. You are in for a treat!

  • 50 miles walking
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
Boosted
General entries have sold out for the fourth year running - but charity places are available! Run for charity in London's electric event, support a UK cause and join their team today!
  • Sun 17 May
  • 11 charities
London, UK

Hackney Half charity places

General entries have sold out for the fourth year running - but charity places are available! Run for charity in London's electric event, support a UK cause and join their team today!

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Chip timing
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
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 - Sun 3 May
  • 62 charities
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge charity places

Secure your charity place in the Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge today. Walk, jog or run for charity and support top UK charities. Choose your distance, find a cause and join their team today!

  • Trail run 3
  • 50K ultra run 3
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Ultra run
  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Age 14 & over
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.
  • Sun 3 May
  • 15 charities
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run charity places

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.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 15 & over
Race along flat, fully closed roads to a seafront finish, with Half Marathon, 10K and Family Runs, catering for all ages and abilities, with chip timing, bespoke medal and a tech t-shirt.
  • Sun 3 May
  • 7 charities
Worthing, West Sussex, UK

Worthing RUNFEST charity places

Race along flat, fully closed roads to a seafront finish, with Half Marathon, 10K and Family Runs, catering for all ages and abilities, with chip timing, bespoke medal and a tech t-shirt.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Fun run
  • Families
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Urban
  • Coast
  • Free venue entry
  • Public transport links
  • Age 5 & over
Discover the magic of this World Heritage Site and explore England’s largest area of outstanding natural beauty in the Cotswolds countryside on this charming walking adventure.
  • Sat 9 May
  • £25
Woodstock, Oxfordshire, UK

Pink Ribbon Walk | Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds

Discover the magic of this World Heritage Site and explore England’s largest area of outstanding natural beauty in the Cotswolds countryside on this charming walking adventure.

  • Charity walk 2
  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Public transport links
  • Age 13 & over
Starting in Cromer, this scenic coastal hike follows beautiful beaches and picturesque villages along the coast, combining breathtaking views with the chance to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
  • £20-£25
Cromer, Norfolk, UK

Mighty Hikes | Norfolk Coast

Starting in Cromer, this scenic coastal hike follows beautiful beaches and picturesque villages along the coast, combining breathtaking views with the chance to support people living with cancer.

  • Charity hike 2
  • Recycling
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 14 & over
Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic routes.
  • Sun 10 May
  • 12 charities
Bristol, Somerset, UK

AJ Bell Great Bristol Run charity places

Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic routes.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 15 & over
King of the castle, or dirty rascal? Expect some tough climbs after departing the imposing Tonbridge Castle with 800 other riders and experience some amazing views across the Kent countryside.
  • Sun 10 May
  • £43.50-£58.50
  • 10% off
Tonbridge, Kent, UK

RIDE Castle

King of the castle, or dirty rascal? Expect some tough climbs after departing the imposing Tonbridge Castle with 800 other riders and experience some amazing views across the Kent countryside.

  • Short sportive
  • Medium sportive
  • Long sportive
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Rural
  • Public transport links
  • Age 16 & over
Your chance to combine the beauty of the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with its sea views, glades and tall ridges, with your love of wild walking, and support those with brain cancer in each step.
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
  • £20-£30
Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK

Follow the Seagulls | Isle of Wight

Your chance to combine the beauty of the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with its sea views, glades and tall ridges, with your love of wild walking, and support those with brain cancer in each step.

  • Charity walk 2
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 18 & over
Escape to nature and take on a Big Hike in the Trossachs. You’ll explore stunning lochs, waterfalls, and forests whilst supporting life-saving research.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £20-£25
Callander, Stirling, UK

Big Hike | The Trossachs

Escape to nature and take on a Big Hike in the Trossachs. You’ll explore stunning lochs, waterfalls, and forests whilst supporting life-saving research.

  • Hike 3
  • Families
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 12 & over
Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
  • 98 charities
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge charity places

Secure your charity place in the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge today. Walk, jog or run for charity and support top UK charities. Choose your distance, find a cause and join their team today!

  • Trail run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • + 1 more race
  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Age 14 & over
Experience the Peak District's beauty as you travel along this breathtaking route. Enjoy magnificent landscapes, fresh air, and connect with nature while you explore on foot.
  • Sun 17 May
  • £25
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Pink Ribbon Walk | Chatsworth House and the Peak District

Experience the Peak District's beauty as you travel along this breathtaking route. Enjoy magnificent landscapes, fresh air, and connect with nature while you explore on foot.

  • Charity walk 2
  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Public transport links
  • Age 13 & over
One of the biggest charity sportives in the East, where experienced riders cover a fast and furious sportive or newer riders tackle their first long-distance on flat and forgiving terrain.
  • Sun 17 May
  • £43.50-£58.50
  • 10% off
Woodbridge, UK

RIDE Suffolk Sunrise

One of the biggest charity sportives in the East, where experienced riders cover a fast and furious sportive or newer riders tackle their first long-distance on flat and forgiving terrain.

  • Sportive 3
  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Rural
  • Public transport links
  • Age 16 & over
General entries have sold out for the fourth year running - but charity places are available! Run for charity in London's electric event, support a UK cause and join their team today!
  • Sun 17 May
  • 11 charities
London, UK

Hackney Half charity places

General entries have sold out for the fourth year running - but charity places are available! Run for charity in London's electric event, support a UK cause and join their team today!

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Chip timing
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, previously voted UK's fastest!
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
  • 23 charities
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon Festival charity places

Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, previously voted UK's fastest!

  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Fun run 4
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon 2
  • Families
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 3 & over
Walk, jog or run the capital-to-coast route with 2,000 other adventurers over a range of distance options available and superb support all the way, for all abilities and experience levels.
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
  • 56 charities
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge charity places

Secure your charity place in the London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge today. Walk, jog or run for charity and support top UK charities. Choose your distance, find a cause and join their team today!

  • Trail run 3
  • Ultra run 2
  • Marathon
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Event village
  • Age 14 & over
The city’s original and best-loved running event! With a 10K or a half marathon distance to choose from, over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
  • Sun 31 May
  • 31 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

AJ Bell Great Manchester Run charity places

Secure your charity place in Manchester's original and best-loved run while supporting top UK charities. Choose your distance, find a cause and join their team today!

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 15 & over
  • Sun 3 May
  • 0 charities
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

ABP Southampton Marathon charity places

  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • Sat 9 May
  • £59
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

Women V Cancer | Ride the Night

  • Charity bike ride 2
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
  • 14 charities
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, Relay & MND Mile charity places

  • Charity marathon
  • Fun run
  • Road run
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
  • 10 charities
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

Tough Mudder London West charity places

  • Obstacle race 5
  • Sun 10 May
  • 8 charities
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Leeds Half Marathon charity places

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 17 May
  • 5 charities
Chester, Cheshire, UK

Essar Chester Half Marathon and Fun Run charity places

  • Half marathon
  • Fun run
  • Sat 30 May
  • £55
Ringwood, Hampshire, UK

Garmin Ride Out

  • 55 miles road cycling

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