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Charity events in UK in May 2026

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Take on a thrilling run at 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 2026
  • Early bird
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Great Birmingham Run charity places

Take on a thrilling run at 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.

Early bird on now

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 15 & over
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
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 2026
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.

  • Families
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Urban
  • Coast
  • Free venue entry
  • Public transport links
  • Age 5 & over
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Fun run
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 2026
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.

  • Recycling
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 14 & over
  • Charity hike 2
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 2026
  • Early bird
Bristol, Somerset, UK

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.

Early bird on now

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 15 & over
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
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 2026
  • 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.

10% off with exclusive code

  • Newcomers
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Rural
  • Public transport links
  • Age 16 & over
  • Short sportive
  • Medium sportive
  • Long sportive
Secure your charity place in the Leeds Half Marathon today. Run for charity in this much-loved fundraising event while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
  • Sun 10 May 2026
  • 4 charities
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Leeds Half Marathon charity places

Secure your charity place in the Leeds Half Marathon today. Run for charity in this much-loved fundraising event while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Public transport links
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
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 2026
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.

  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 18 & over
  • Charity walk 2
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 2026
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!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Age 14 & over
  • Trail run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • + 1 more race
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 2026
  • 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.

10% off with exclusive code

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Rural
  • Public transport links
  • Age 16 & over
  • Sportive 3
  • Sun 17 May 2026
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival 3 Peaks

  • 18 miles hiking + 1050 m ascent
Secure your charity place in the Hackney Half - one of the capital's favourite events - while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • 36 charities
London, UK

Hackney Half charity places

Secure your charity place in the Hackney Half - one of the capital's favourite events - while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • Chip timing
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
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 2026
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!

  • Families
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 3 & over
  • Marathon 2
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Fun run 4
Experience Snowdonia’s awe-inspiring landscapes alongside an incredible team of Breakthrough T1D supporters, uniting every step to create a brighter future for people living with type 1 diabetes.
  • Sat 23 May 2026
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Snowdon Trek

Experience Snowdonia’s awe-inspiring landscapes alongside an incredible team of Breakthrough T1D supporters, uniting every step to create a brighter future for people living with type 1 diabetes.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Mountainous
  • Event village
  • Mountains
  • Age 11 & over
  • 12 miles hiking
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 2026
  • Early bird
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

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!

Early bird on now

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 15 & over
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
Join thousands of people and take on The ABP Southampton Marathon in 2026.
  • Sun 3 May 2026
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

ABP Southampton Marathon charity places

Join thousands of people and take on The ABP Southampton Marathon in 2026.

  • Families
  • Venue accessible
  • Newcomers
  • Music
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Urban
  • Age 2 & over
  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • Sun 3 May 2026
King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK

Bespak GEAR 10K

  • 10 km road running + 9 m ascent
  • Sat 9 May 2026
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

Women V Cancer | Ride the Night

  • Charity bike ride 2
Be one of 15,000 Mudders to prove you're tough enough to conquer the most technically difficult obstacle course of the series. Expect hills, forest trails, muddy ditches, hills and a finisher beer.
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 May 2026
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

Tough Mudder London West charity places

Be one of 15,000 Mudders to prove you're tough enough to conquer the most technically difficult obstacle course of the series. Expect hills, forest trails, muddy ditches, hills and a finisher beer.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 14 & over
  • Obstacle race 5
  • Sat 9 May 2026
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

MND Mile

  • 1 mile road running
  • Fri 15 - Sun 17 May 2026
Westward Ho!, Devon, UK

Incredible Hike

  • 60 miles hiking
  • Sat 16 May 2026
Basildon, Essex, UK

Test Track Ten Races | 2.5K Fun Run

  • 2.5 km road running
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
Chester, Cheshire, UK

Essar Chester Half Marathon and Fun Run charity places

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!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Rural
  • Public transport links
  • All ages
  • Half marathon
  • Fun run

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