Run a half marathon for charity
Half marathons are one of the most popular distances for fundraising runners, striking the perfect balance between challenge and accessibility. At 13.1 miles, they’re long enough to inspire donations but achievable for first-timers and seasoned runners alike.
Every year, thousands of people run a half marathon for charity, raising millions for causes close to their hearts. Whether you’re racing through iconic city streets, enjoying a scenic countryside route or taking part in a local community event, running for charity adds an extra layer of motivation to your training and race day experience.
On this page you’ll find a full guide to charity half marathons taking place in 2025 and 2026, plus advice on securing a charity place and hitting your fundraising goals. If you’d like to see the wider picture, explore all half marathons or browse our full range of charity runs. Scroll down to discover your next challenge and start making a difference with every mile.
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Popular charity half marathons
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- Sun 12 Oct
- £10-£40
Royal Parks Half Marathon
A stunning central London half marathon taking in four Royal Parks and some of the capital's world-famous landmarks on closed roads.
- 13.1 miles road running
Upcoming charity half marathon events
Run a half marathon for charity and fundraise for a cause close to your heart.
- Sun 28 Sep
- 1 charity
Ealing Half Marathon charity places
Get the #EalingFeeling at the triple Gold award winning UK No1 Half Marathon.
- 13.1 miles road running + 250 ft ascent
- Sun 28 Sep
- 1 charity
Robin Hood Half Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Robin Hood Half Marathon today. Run for charity in the city's biggest fundraising event while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 5 Oct
- 9 charities
Great Scottish Run Half Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in this 13.1 mile celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running + 389 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Oct
- 4 charities
Royal Parks Half Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Royal Parks Half today. Run for charity through London's parks and on closed roads while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 12 Oct
- 1 charity
Manchester Half Marathon charity places
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!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 12 Oct
- 1 charity
AEPG Great Eastern Run | Half Marathon charity places
Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed back to the streets of Peterborough City Centre, for the return of the Great Eastern Run!
- 13.1 miles road running + 65 m ascent
- Sun 12 Oct
- 18 charities
Bournemouth Half Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the half marathon at this weekend festival of running on the South Coast while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running + 101 m ascent
- Sun 1 Mar 2026
- 4 charities
Altra Brighton Half Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Brighton Half Marathon today. Run for charity in the UK's 'happiest half' while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 8 Mar 2026
- 7 charities
HOKA Paris Half Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Paris Half Marathon today. Run for charity through Paris in this early-season opener while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 21.1 km road running
- Sun 8 Mar 2026
- 6 charities
TTP Cambridge Half Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Cambridge Half Marathon today. Run for charity through the heart of historic Cambridge while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 15 Mar 2026
- 7 charities
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon today. Run for charity through the regal palace grounds while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles multi terrain running
- Sun 15 Mar 2026
- 19 charities
GetPRO Bath Half charity places
Secure your charity place in the Bath Half Marathon today. Run for charity in this award winning event while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running + 239 ft ascent
- Sun 22 Mar 2026
- 1 charity
Green Park Reading Half Marathon charity places
Take in the highlights of the centre of Reading and the beautiful grounds of the University campus while experiencing huge crowd support as you're cheered into the Olympic stadium and over the finish!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 29 Mar 2026
- 1 charity
Kew Gardens Half Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Kew Gardens Half Marathon today. Run for charity on a fast and flat route from Kew Gardens while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running + 85 m ascent
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- 20 charities
London Landmarks Half Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in London Landmarks Half Marathon today. Run for charity in this lively landmark-packed event while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 3 May 2026
- 2 charities
Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Midlands' biggest and best running event while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 3 May 2026
- 1 charity
ABP Southampton Half Marathon charity places
A single lap of the marathon course which offers a spectacular route including green parks, shoreline and riverside views, starting and finishing at the iconic Southampton Guildhall.
- 13.1 miles road running + 152 m ascent
- Sun 3 May 2026
Worthing RUNFEST Half Marathon charity places
Enjoy a fully closed road race, on flat coastal roads with a spectacular seafront finish. Chance to take home a PB along with the finishers' t-shirt and medal.
- 13.1 miles road running + 37 m ascent
- Sun 10 May 2026
Great Bristol Run Half Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in 'the best in the South West' while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 17 May 2026
- 29 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!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 17 May 2026
- 4 charities
Essar Chester Half Marathon charity places
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!
- 13.1 miles road running + 355 ft ascent
- Sun 24 May 2026
- 5 charities
Edinburgh Half Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Edinburgh Half Marathon today. Run for charity in this festival of running and support top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running + 76 m ascent
- Sun 31 May 2026
- 3 charities
Great Manchester Run Half Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in Manchester's original and best-loved half marathon while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun 2026
- 3 charities
Endure24 | Reading charity places
Secure your charity place in Endure24 Reading today. Run for charity in a 24-hour challenge, solo or as a team, while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join them today!
- 24 hrs multi terrain running
- Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jun 2026
- 3 charities
Endure24 | Leeds charity places
Secure your charity place in Endure24 Leeds today. Run for charity in a 24-hour challenge, solo or as a team, while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join them today!
- 24 hrs multi terrain running + 102 m ascent
- Sun 16 Aug 2026
- 4 charities
Scottish Half Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Scottish Half Marathon today. Run for charity in one of the best half marathons in Scotland while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running + 57 m ascent
Running the Great North Run for charity
Your complete guide to getting a place and taking part in the Great North Run.
- 5 mins read
Run for charity in the Great North Run
There are a huge range of fantastic charities with places available for this popular half marathon every year - and this is how you can get involved.
- 5 mins read
Race 101: the Great North Run
All your questions about the Great North Run answered in one place, helping you to take the plunge and get involved!
- 10 mins read
13 reasons to enter the biggest half marathon in the world
The Great North Run attracts 57,000 runners each year to the North East, all keen to enjoy its world-famous atmosphere!
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Charity half marathons near you
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