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
Featured events in the UK are listed below - scroll down to see more events.
- Sun 31 May
- 8 charities
Great Manchester Run Half Marathon charity places
General entries have sold out, but you can still secure your charity place in Manchester's original and best-loved half marathon! Find a cause and join a charity team today!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 13 Sep
- 16 charities
AJ Bell Great North Run charity places
Guarantee your charity place in the Great North Run. Run for charity in one of the UK's largest fundraising events and make every mile count. Compare charities, pledges and perks - get a place today.
- 13.1 miles road running + 404 ft ascent
Upcoming charity half marathon events
Run a half marathon for charity and fundraise for a cause close to your heart.
- Sun 10 May
- Charity places closed
Great Bristol Run Half Marathon charity places
General entries have sold out but you can still 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 10 May
- Charity places closed
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!
- 13.1 miles road running + 540 ft ascent
- Sun 24 May
- Charity places closed
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
- 8 charities
Great Manchester Run Half Marathon charity places
General entries have sold out, but you can still secure your charity place in Manchester's original and best-loved half marathon! Find a cause and join a charity team today!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
- Charity places sold out
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
- Sun 28 Jun
- 1 charity
Ramathon charity places
Race through Derby's most iconic landmarks, from Pride Park to the stunning Elvaston Castle Country Park, on a fast, flat course built for personal bests.
- 13.1 miles road running + 41 m ascent
- Sat 4 Jul
- £55-£100
The Cross-Bay Half-Marathon
The only half marathon in the world that crosses a tidal bay! Rare chance to run across the iconic sands of Morecambe Bay guided safely by two experts in tractors at the front and back of the field.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sat 4 - Sun 5 Jul
- 1 charity
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
- Sun 16 Aug
- 9 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
- Sun 6 Sep
- 3 charities
The Big Half charity places
General entries have sold out - but limited charity places are available! Run for charity through four London boroughs, support a UK cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running + 218 ft ascent
- Sun 13 Sep
- 5 charities
Richmond Half Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Richmond Half Marathon today. Run for charity in London's flattest half marathon while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running + 91 ft ascent
- Sun 13 Sep
- 16 charities
AJ Bell Great North Run charity places
Guarantee your charity place in the Great North Run. Run for charity in one of the UK's largest fundraising events and make every mile count. Compare charities, pledges and perks - get a place today.
- 13.1 miles road running + 404 ft ascent
- Sun 4 Oct
- 20 charities
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 + 64 m ascent
- Sun 4 Oct
- 2 charities
Oysho Cardiff Half charity places
Secure your charity place in the Cardiff Half today. Run for charity in one of the best half marathons in the world while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running + 81 m ascent
- Sun 4 Oct
- 10 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 11 Oct
- 22 charities
Royal Parks Half Marathon charity places
Ballot places have sold out - but limited charity places are available! Run for charity through London's special parks, support a UK cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running + 95 m ascent
- Sun 11 Oct
- 18 charities
Oxford Half Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Oxford Half Marathon today. Run this fast, flat and beautiful route through historic Oxford while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 11 Oct
- 13 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 18 Oct
- 10 charities
Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Mizuno Half Marathon today. Run for charity in the biggest half marathon in the Netherlands while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 28 Feb 2027
- 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
- Mon 1 - Wed 31 Mar 2027
- 2 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 14 Mar 2027
- 22 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 4 Apr 2027
- 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 4 Apr 2027
- 9 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
- Sat 1 - Mon 31 May 2027
- 1 charity
Hackney Half charity places
2027 date TBC. Secure your charity place in the Hackney Half. Run for charity in London's electric event, support a UK cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 2 May 2027
- Charity places closed
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 + 314 ft ascent
- Sun 17 May
- Charity places sold out
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 27 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
- Sun 27 Sep
- 6 charities
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 15 Nov
- 5 charities
Run Alton Towers | Half Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Run Alton Towers Half Marathon today. Run for charity in the UK's largest theme park while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 14 Mar 2027
- Charity places closed
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 2 May 2027
- Charity places sold out
ABP Southampton Half Marathon charity places
Join thousands of people and take on The ABP Southampton Half Marathon. With glorious riverside and shoreline running, the scenery is sure to ease you through those miles as you race for the finish.
- 13.1 miles road running + 167 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
How to get a Great North Run charity place (step-by-step)
Missed the ballot? Follow this plan to secure a guaranteed place and raise funds for a cause you believe in.
- 5 mins read
Great North Run: the complete race-day guide
First GNR or chasing a PB? Here’s your at-a-glance route brief, start-line plan, pacing tips and race-day logistics.
- 10 mins read
13 reasons to run the Great North Run
Electric crowds, the Tyne Bridge roar and a finish by the sea - here’s why GNR belongs on your bucket list.
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