Charity half marathons

Charity half marathons

The UK's best calendar of charity half marathons and charity places in half marathons. Browse to discover your perfect half and join a charity team today!

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Welcome to our list of charity half marathons, where your passion for running meets the power of giving back. πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Running a half marathon for charity is a great way to blend personal achievement with social impact and meet other runners motivated by the desire to challenge themselves while supporting meaningful causes. We've got a huge range of options including:

  • Charities supporting diverse causes ranging from health & medical to homelessness and pets
  • UK & European locations with events from Birmingham to Barcelona
  • Charity places in major events like the Great North Run for runners who missed out in the ballot

Whether you're aiming to beat your personal best or taking on your first 13.1 miles, help contribute to positive change in the world and join a charity team today!

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Half marathons with charity places in 2025

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Feel the beat - more than just a race!
  • Sun 16 Feb 2025
  • 1 charity
Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona Half Marathon charity places

Feel the beat - more than just a race!

  • 21.1 km road running
RunThrough Events are back for our next Birmingham Running Festival in 2025 at the wonderful Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.
  • Sun 16 Feb 2025
  • 1 charity
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, UK

Birmingham Running Festival | Feb | Half Marathon charity places

RunThrough Events are back for our next Birmingham Running Festival in 2025 at the wonderful Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Join the UK's Happiest Half - a fast, flat race with a buzzing Brighton atmosphere. An early season major half and one of the most popular races in the UK!
  • Sun 2 Mar 2025
  • 3 charities
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Rubix VT Brighton Half Marathon charity places

Join the UK's Happiest Half - a fast, flat race with a buzzing Brighton atmosphere. An early season major half and one of the most popular races in the UK!

  • 13.1 miles road running
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An early-season opener and chance to get back in the swing as spring approaches. Speed, timing, motivation, performance: this race will set the pace for your athletic challenges in the year to come.
  • Sun 9 Mar 2025
  • Entries close soon
Paris, France

Harmonie Mutuelle Paris Half Marathon charity places

An early-season opener and chance to get back in the swing as spring approaches. Speed, timing, motivation, performance: this race will set the pace for your athletic challenges in the year to come.

  • 21.1 km road running
One of the UK's favourite half marathons will once again take runners past a number of historic landmarks, into beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside and into the grounds of two iconic Colleges.
  • Sun 9 Mar 2025
  • 3 charities
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK

TTP Cambridge Half Marathon charity places

One of the UK's favourite half marathons will once again take runners past a number of historic landmarks, into beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside and into the grounds of two iconic Colleges.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Fast and flat through historic streets on a two-lap course that avoids the city's hills. Voted 3rd best UK running event by the Daily Telegraph. Charity places now available for 2025.
  • Sun 16 Mar 2025
  • 12 charities
Bath, Somerset, UK

Bath Half Marathon charity places

Fast and flat through historic streets on a two-lap course that avoids the city's hills. Voted 3rd best UK running event by the Daily Telegraph. Charity places now available for 2025.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Take on a half marathon to be held at the historic royal home of Henry VIII. Enjoy free entry to the gardens and a superb, scenic race with chip timing, medal and tech top.
  • Sun 23 Mar 2025
  • 10 charities
East Molesey, UK

Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon charity places

Take on a half marathon to be held at the historic royal home of Henry VIII. Enjoy free entry to the gardens and a superb, scenic race with chip timing, medal and tech top.

  • 13.1 miles road running
A major event in the UK's running calendar, the Sheffield Half Marathon is South Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind and boasts a stunningly scenic route with majestic views of the Peak District.
  • Sun 23 Mar 2025
  • 5 charities
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK

Sheffield Half Marathon charity places

A major event in the UK's running calendar, the Sheffield Half Marathon is South Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind and boasts a stunningly scenic route with majestic views of the Peak District.

  • 13.1 miles road running
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!
  • Sun 23 Mar 2025
  • 4 charities
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Reading Half Marathon | 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
The Kew Half Marathon starts inside Kew Gardens and every runner will receive a fantastic medal, a technical running t-shirt (male & female cut) and free entry into the gardens!
  • Sun 30 Mar 2025
  • 3 charities
Richmond, UK

gofundme Kew Gardens Half Marathon charity places

The Kew Half Marathon starts inside Kew Gardens and every runner will receive a fantastic medal, a technical running t-shirt (male & female cut) and free entry into the gardens!

  • 13.1 miles road running
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.
  • Sun 6 Apr 2025
  • 1 charity
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

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
Runners get to explore the capital's culture, heritage and city's secrets on a closed-road route like no other. Organised by a charity to benefit many charities, come and join the spirit of the day!
  • Sun 6 Apr 2025
  • 9 charities
London, UK

London Landmarks Half Marathon charity places

Runners get to explore the capital's culture, heritage and city's secrets on a closed-road route like no other. Organised by a charity to benefit many charities, come and join the spirit of the day!

  • 13.1 miles road running
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 4 May 2025
  • 4 charities
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon 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.

  • 13.1 miles road running
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.
  • Sun 4 May 2025
  • 1 charity
Worthing, West Sussex, UK

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
The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind and features an exhilarating city centre finish in Millenium Square with great atmosphere throughout!
  • Sun 11 May 2025
  • 7 charities
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Leeds Half Marathon charity places

The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind and features an exhilarating city centre finish in Millenium Square with great atmosphere throughout!

  • 13.1 miles road running
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 half marathon.
  • Sun 11 May 2025
  • 1 charity
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Great Bristol Run Half Marathon 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 half marathon.

  • 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 18 May 2025
  • 12 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run Half Marathon charity places

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.

  • 13.1 miles 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 18 May 2025
  • 4 charities
Chester, Cheshire, UK

Essar Chester Half Marathon 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!

  • 13.1 miles road running
One of the capital's favourite running events thanks to its fusion of running, music and culture and part of a weekend-long festival taking over the borough. Charity places now available for 2025.
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • 35 charities
London, UK

Hackney Half Marathon charity places

One of the capital's favourite running events thanks to its fusion of running, music and culture and part of a weekend-long festival taking over the borough. Charity places now available for 2025.

  • 13.1 miles road running
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 25 May 2025
  • 19 charities
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Half Marathon charity places

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.

  • 13.1 miles road running
The UK’s biggest 24 hour relay 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 28 - Sun 29 Jun 2025
  • 3 charities
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK

Endure24 | Leeds charity places

The UK’s biggest 24 hour relay 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?

  • 24 hrs multi terrain running
The oldest and biggest event of its kind in Derbyshire on a flat course and massively popular with top runner reviews and vibrant atmosphere plus medal, goody bag, treats and technical t-shirt.
  • Sun 29 Jun 2025
  • 1 charity
Derby, Derbyshire, UK

Derbion Ramathon charity places

The oldest and biggest event of its kind in Derbyshire on a flat course and massively popular with top runner reviews and vibrant atmosphere plus medal, goody bag, treats and technical t-shirt.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Welcome to the stunning Sherwood Pines for an incredible day of running in the forest - whether it's your first event, you're going for a PB or if you just want a day in the forest with friends!
  • Sun 13 Jul 2025
  • 1 charity
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Rasselbock Half Marathon charity places

Welcome to the stunning Sherwood Pines for an incredible day of running in the forest - whether it's your first event, you're going for a PB or if you just want a day in the forest with friends!

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 250 m ascent
A seriously flat and rapid point-to-point course with a downhill profile along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse plus grandstand finish. Come and be part of it!
  • Sun 17 Aug 2025
  • 5 charities
Tranent, East Lothian, UK

Scottish Half Marathon charity places

A seriously flat and rapid point-to-point course with a downhill profile along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse plus grandstand finish. Come and be part of it!

  • 13.1 miles road running
The Big Half promises a party atmosphere on a landmark-packed, half marathon route which follows some of the famous marathon course in reverse! Charity places available for 2025.
  • Sun 7 Sep 2025
  • 8 charities
London, UK

The Big Half charity places

The Big Half promises a party atmosphere on a landmark-packed, half marathon route which follows some of the famous marathon course in reverse! Charity places available for 2025.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Take part in the world's biggest half marathon and experience the buzz, unrivalled support and cheerful crowds of this historic event. Charity places now available for 2025!
  • Sun 7 Sep 2025
  • 38 charities
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK

Great North Run charity places

Select a charity and apply online now to secure your place in the world’s biggest half marathon.

  • 13.1 miles road running
London's flattest half marathon through its greenest borough exploring the beauties and history of Richmond. Start inside the Kew Gardens with family fun music festival to finish!
  • Sun 14 Sep 2025
  • 1 charity
Richmond, UK

Richmond RUNFEST Half Marathon charity places

London's flattest half marathon through its greenest borough exploring the beauties and history of Richmond. Start inside the Kew Gardens with family fun music festival to finish!

  • 13.1 miles road running
Get the #EalingFeeling at the triple Gold award winning UK No1 Half Marathon.
  • Sun 28 Sep 2025
  • 1 charity
London, UK

Ealing Half Marathon charity places

Get the #EalingFeeling at the triple Gold award winning UK No1 Half Marathon.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Welcome to the Robin Hood Half and Mini Marathon - one of the longest-established and most popular city centre road events in the UK.
  • Sun 28 Sep 2025
  • 2 charities
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Robin Hood Half & Mini Marathon | Half Marathon charity places

Welcome to the Robin Hood Half and Mini Marathon - one of the longest-established and most popular city centre road events in the UK.

  • 13.1 miles road running
An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage! Charity places now available for 2025.
  • Sun 5 Oct 2025
  • 10 charities
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK

Cardiff Half Marathon charity places

An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage! Charity places now available for 2025.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Round off the season with a flat and fast half on fully closed roads with some of the best crowd support around and receive your chunky medal near Old Trafford.
  • Sun 12 Oct 2025
  • 2 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Manchester Half Marathon charity places

Round off the season with a flat and fast half on fully closed roads with some of the best crowd support around and receive your chunky medal near Old Trafford.

  • 13.1 miles road running
A stunning central London half marathon taking in four Royal Parks and some of the capital's world-famous landmarks on closed roads. Charity places now available for 2025.
  • Sun 12 Oct 2025
  • 8 charities
London, UK

Royal Parks Half Marathon charity places

A stunning central London half marathon taking in four Royal Parks and some of the capital's world-famous landmarks on closed roads. Charity places now available for 2025.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Runners will enjoy the fast, flat and beautiful route through University Parks and the historic Oxford City Centre whilst celebrating running and movement with entertainment and cheering fans!
  • Sun 12 Oct 2025
  • 1 charity
Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK

Oxford Half Marathon charity places

Runners will enjoy the fast, flat and beautiful route through University Parks and the historic Oxford City Centre whilst celebrating running and movement with entertainment and cheering fans!

  • 13.1 miles road running
Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. Run along both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers on a stunning coastal route as part of the Run Bournemouth weekend running festival.
  • Sun 12 Oct 2025
  • 11 charities
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Bournemouth Half Marathon charity places

Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. Run along both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers on a stunning coastal route as part of the Run Bournemouth weekend running festival.

  • 13.1 miles road running
The biggest half marathon in the Netherlands and part of the Amsterdam Marathon Weekend boasting a flat, fast course and an exciting Olympic Stadium finish. Charity places for 2025 now available.
  • Sun 19 Oct 2025
  • 1 charity
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon charity places

The biggest half marathon in the Netherlands and part of the Amsterdam Marathon Weekend boasting a flat, fast course and an exciting Olympic Stadium finish. Charity places for 2025 now available.

  • 13.1 miles road running

Running the Great North Run for charity

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The Great North Run attracts 57,000 runners each year to the North East, all keen to enjoy its world-famous atmosphere!

Charities with places in half marathons

Featured charities with places in half marathons.

Join the UK's Happiest Half - a fast, flat race with a buzzing Brighton atmosphere. An early season major half and one of the most popular races in the UK!
  • Sun 2 Mar 2025
  • £25 + £250 fundraising
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Rubix VT Brighton Half Marathon

Rockinghorse Children's Charity

Join the UK's Happiest Half - a fast, flat race with a buzzing Brighton atmosphere. An early season major half and one of the most popular races in the UK!

  • 13.1 miles road running
A major event in the UK's running calendar, the Sheffield Half Marathon is South Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind and boasts a stunningly scenic route with majestic views of the Peak District.
  • Sun 23 Mar 2025
  • £20.80 + £150 fundraising
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK

Sheffield Half Marathon

Brainstrust

A major event in the UK's running calendar, the Sheffield Half Marathon is South Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind and boasts a stunningly scenic route with majestic views of the Peak District.

  • Half marathon
The Kew Half Marathon starts inside Kew Gardens and every runner will receive a fantastic medal, a technical running t-shirt (male & female cut) and free entry into the gardens!
  • Sun 30 Mar 2025
  • £25 + £330 fundraising
Richmond, UK

gofundme Kew Gardens Half Marathon

SANE

The Kew Half Marathon starts inside Kew Gardens and every runner will receive a fantastic medal, a technical running t-shirt (male & female cut) and free entry into the gardens!

  • 13.1 miles road running
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 4 May 2025
  • £25 + £250 fundraising
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon

Stroke Association

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.

  • 13.1 miles road running
The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind and features an exhilarating city centre finish in Millenium Square with great atmosphere throughout!
  • Sun 11 May 2025
  • £25 + £150 fundraising
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Leeds Half Marathon

Cats Protection

The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind and features an exhilarating city centre finish in Millenium Square with great atmosphere throughout!

  • Half marathon
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 half marathon.
  • Sun 11 May 2025
  • £20 + £225 fundraising
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Great Bristol Run Half Marathon

Brainstrust

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 half marathon.

  • 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 18 May 2025
  • FREE + £250 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run Half Marathon

The Christie

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.

  • 13.1 miles 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 18 May 2025
  • £15.60 + £350 fundraising
Chester, Cheshire, UK

Essar Chester Half Marathon

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

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!

  • 13.1 miles road running
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 25 May 2025
  • £10 + £300 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Half Marathon

Blood Cancer UK

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.

  • 13.1 miles road running

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