Charity events in UK in May 2026

• Sun 3 May 2026
• Early bird

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

• 10K run
• Half marathon

• Sun 3 May 2026

Yeomans Toyota 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

• Sat 9 - Sun 10 May 2026
• 30% off

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.

30% off with discount code

• Recycling
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Rural
• Coast
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 14 & over

• Hike 2

• Sun 10 May 2026
• Early bird

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

• Sun 10 May 2026
• 10% off

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

• Sat 16 - Sun 17 May 2026

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

• Sun 17 May 2026
• Early bird

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.

Early bird on now

• Families
• Newcomers
• Plastic bottle free
• Rural
• Public transport links
• Age 16 & over

• Sportive 3

• Sun 17 May 2026

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
• Enter online
• Mountainous
• Event village
• Age 12 & over

• 18 miles hiking + 1050 m ascent

• Sun 17 May 2026
• 35 charities

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
• Enter online
• GPS tracking
• Undulating
• PB
• Traffic free
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running

• Sat 23 - Sun 24 May 2026

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

• 10K run
• 5K run
• Fun run 4
• Half marathon
• Marathon 2

• Sun 31 May 2026
• Early bird

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

• Sun 3 May 2026

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

• Sat 9 - Sun 10 May 2026

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

• Sun 17 May 2026

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