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Charity events in UK

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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 2026
  • £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!

  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 50 miles walking
One of the biggest charity sportives in the East offering a flat and fast route ideal for an early-season time or to sample a longer ride. Earn your medal conquering the longest Champion route!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £47.50
Woodbridge, UK

RIDE Suffolk Sunrise | Champion

One of the biggest charity sportives in the East offering a flat and fast route ideal for an early-season time or to sample a longer ride. Earn your medal conquering the longest Champion route!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 16 & over
  • 102 miles road cycling + 3566 ft ascent
One of the biggest charity sportives in the East offering a flat and fast route ideal for an early-season time or to sample a longer ride. Earn your medal conquering the challenging Classic route!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £42.50
Woodbridge, UK

RIDE Suffolk Sunrise | Classic

One of the biggest charity sportives in the East offering a flat and fast route ideal for an early-season time or to sample a longer ride. Earn your medal conquering the challenging Classic route!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 16 & over
  • 65 miles road cycling + 1178 ft 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
London, UK

Hackney Half

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
One of the biggest charity sportives in the East offering a flat and fast route ideal for an early-season time or to sample a longer ride. Earn your medal on the super Cool route!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £37.50
Woodbridge, UK

RIDE Suffolk Sunrise | Cool

One of the biggest charity sportives in the East offering a flat and fast route ideal for an early-season time or to sample a longer ride. Earn your medal on the super Cool route!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 16 & over
  • 42 miles road cycling + 840 ft 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
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
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 23 May 2026
  • £42
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh 10K

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 15 & over
  • 10 km road running + 155 m ascent
The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £32
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh 5K

The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running + 116 m ascent
Just before the Marathon, the Half follows the same fast and flat route from the iconic castle and city sights to the coast for an explosive finish and offers genuine PB potential.
  • Sun 24 May 2026
  • £46.25
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Half Marathon

Just before the Marathon, the Half follows the same fast and flat route from the iconic castle and city sights to the coast for an explosive finish and offers genuine PB potential.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running + 76 m ascent
Fast, flat and beautifully scenic with Edinburgh Castle as the backdrop, this marathon route takes you along the coastline and sells out every year so go for it and enter!
  • Sun 24 May 2026
  • £82
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon

Fast, flat and beautifully scenic with Edinburgh Castle as the backdrop, this marathon route takes you along the coastline and sells out every year so go for it and enter!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Relay
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running + 165 m ascent
The relay is a chance for a team of four to join forces and complete the Edinburgh Marathon. The 26.2 miles is split into four legs, each runner will run one leg plus you'll receive matching medals!
  • Sun 24 May 2026
  • £176
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon Team Relay

The relay is a chance for a team of four to join forces and complete the Edinburgh Marathon. The 26.2 miles is split into four legs, each runner will run one leg plus you'll receive matching medals!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Relay
  • Age 15 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running + 165 m 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
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
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
Get your sparkle on and make every step count! Join Sparkle Walk 2026 and help Haven House do everything they can to support children and families going through the toughest of times.
  • Mon 1 - Tue 30 Jun 2026
  • £12
Essex, UK

Sparkle Walk

Get your sparkle on and make every step count! Join Sparkle Walk 2026 and help Haven House do everything they can to support children and families going through the toughest of times.

  • Families
  • Wheelchair users
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Free venue entry
  • Public transport links
  • All ages
  • 10 km walking
The UK’s favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £80
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Endure24 | Reading

The UK’s favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?

  • Dogs allowed
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Ballot
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Park
  • Free venue entry
  • Sustainability policy
  • Relay
  • Age 16 & over
  • 24 hrs multi terrain running
This brand new venue is not for the faint-hearted with courses that will drag you through jaw-dropping scenery, winding woodland trails and circling beach shores on a gritty, leg-burning adventure.
  • Sat 6 Jun 2026
South Queensferry, West Lothian, UK

Tough Mudder Scotland | 15K

Secure your charity place in Tough Mudder Scotland 15K today. Run for charity in a muddy obstacle course while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Traffic free
  • Fundraising optional
  • Age 14 & over
  • 15 km multi terrain running
This brand new venue is not for the faint-hearted with courses that will drag you through jaw-dropping scenery, winding woodland trails and circling beach shores on a gritty, leg-burning adventure.
  • Sat 6 Jun 2026
South Queensferry, West Lothian, UK

Tough Mudder Scotland | 5K

Secure your charity place in Tough Mudder Scotland 5K today. Run for charity in a muddy obstacle course while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Traffic free
  • Fundraising optional
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running
Featuring the Trapping Hill climb from the Tour de Yorkshire and the UCI Road World Champs with great views to boot. Earn your medal conquering the longest Champion route!
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £47.50
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

RIDE The Dales | Champion

Featuring the Trapping Hill climb from the Tour de Yorkshire and the UCI Road World Champs with great views to boot. Earn your medal conquering the longest Champion route!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 16 & over
  • 100 miles road cycling + 5882 ft ascent
The Cool Route is the least intense ride of the Ride The Dales sportive and offers a relatively flat alternative, taking riders past Fountains Abbey. Earn your medal on the super Cool route!
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £37.50
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

RIDE The Dales | Cool

The Cool Route is the least intense ride of the Ride The Dales sportive and offers a relatively flat alternative, taking riders past Fountains Abbey. Earn your medal on the super Cool route!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 16 & over
  • 41 miles road cycling + 1853 ft ascent
The Classic Route takes riders into Nidderdale AONB with its rolling dales and friendly villages. Earn your medal conquering the challenging Classic route!
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £42.50
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

RIDE The Dales | Classic

The Classic Route takes riders into Nidderdale AONB with its rolling dales and friendly villages. Earn your medal conquering the challenging Classic route!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 16 & over
  • 65 miles road cycling + 4075 ft ascent
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
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
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
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
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
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

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