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 13 Sep 2026
- £68
Great North Run
Join 60,000 runners at the world’s biggest and best half marathon with a ballot entry. Get the low-down on key dates, the route and race-day logistics, then secure your place on the iconic start line.
- 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 28 Sep
- Entries closed
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
- 2 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
- 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 15 Feb 2026
- 2 charities
Barcelona Half Marathon by Brooks charity places
Secure your charity place in the Barcelona Half Marathon today. Find your rhythm, with others in the city, while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 21.3 km road running + 81 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
- 6 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
- 7 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
- 19 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
- Entries closed
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
- Entries closed
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
- 6 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
- Sun 6 Sep 2026
- 1 charity
The Big Half charity places
Secure your charity place in The Big Half today. Run for charity in a landmark-packed route around London while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 13.1 miles road running + 218 ft ascent
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- 24 charities
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
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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