Charity marathons
Thinking about taking on a marathon for charity? Whether you’re a seasoned marathon runner or looking to step up your distance, running a marathon for charity is a fantastic way to challenge yourself and make a real difference to a cause close to your heart. Scroll down to discover the best charity marathons and how to secure a charity place plus tips and advice on fundraising.
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Marathons with charity places in 2026–2027
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Run a marathon for charity
Whether it's your first or fifth marathon, entering a 26.2-mile race on behalf of a charity will elevate your experience! Here's how to get started.
- Sun 25 Oct
- 7 charities
Irish Life Dublin Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Dublin Marathon today. Run for charity in this sell-out marathon while supporting top charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 10 May
- Charity places closed
Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon charity places
Secure your charity places in Leeds Marathon today. Run for charity in this popular and inclusive event while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sat 16 May
- Charity places closed
Weymouth Trail Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Jurassic Coast Challenge Weymouth Trail Marathon today. Walk, jog or run a marathon and support top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 42 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
- Charity places closed
Edinburgh Marathon Festival charity places
Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, previously voted UK's fastest!
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Fun run 4
- Half marathon
- Marathon 2
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
- Charity places closed
Sussex Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge 2nd Half Sussex Marathon today. Walk, jog or run and support top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 42 km trail running + 700 m ascent
- Sun 24 May
- Charity places closed
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon charity places
General entries have sold out - but limited charity places are available. Run for charity in this upcoming Abbott World Marathon Major, support a UK cause and join their team today!
- 26.2 miles road running + 160 m ascent
- 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
- Sat 6 Jun
- 8 charities
Lakes Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Lake District Ultra Challenge today. Walk, jog or run a marathon for charity and support top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 42 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
- 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
- Sat 18 Jul
- 4 charities
Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | Marathon 42K Loop charity places
Secure your charity place in the Gower Peinsula Ultra Challenge Marathon 42K Loop today. Walk, jog or run and support top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 42 km multi terrain running + 900 m ascent
- Sun 30 Aug
- 3 charities
TCS Sydney Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the TCS Sydney Marathon today. Run for charity in the world's newest Abbott World Marathon Major while supporting UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 42.2 km road running + 313 m ascent
- Sun 13 Sep
- 5 charities
Richmond Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Richmond Marathon today. Run for charity in the 'world's most scenic marathon' while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 26.2 miles road running + 160 m ascent
- Sun 27 Sep
- 2 charities
BMW Berlin Marathon charity places
Ballot places have sold out - but limited charity places are available! Run for charity in the world's fastest marathon, support a UK cause and join their team today!
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 27 Sep
- 2 charities
Loch Ness Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Loch Ness Marathon today. Run for charity alongside the world's most famous loch while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 26.2 miles road running + 350 m ascent
- Sun 18 Oct
- Charity places closed
TCS Amsterdam Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the TCS Amsterdam Marathon today. Run for charity in one of the world’s fastest marathons while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 18 Oct
- 10 charities
Altra Yorkshire Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Yorkshire Marathon today. Experience historic streets, beautiful countryside and Yorkshire Spirit while running for charity. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 26.2 miles road running + 481 ft ascent
- Sun 25 Oct
- 7 charities
Irish Life Dublin Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Dublin Marathon today. Run for charity in this sell-out marathon while supporting top charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sat 7 Nov
- £55-£125
Race to Remember | 36km
Run, walk or jog Race to Remember - one of the most poignant challenges of the year - and honour the servicemen and women who have sacrificed so much for our nation.
- 26.2 miles trail running
- Thu 1 - Fri 30 Apr 2027
- 10 charities
Schneider Electric Paris Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Paris Marathon. Run for charity in one of the world’s largest marathons while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 4 Apr 2027
- 30 charities
Brighton Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in this well-loved seaside event, support a UK cause and join their team today!
- 26.3 miles road running + 477 ft ascent
- Sun 18 Apr 2027
- 15 charities
adidas Manchester Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Manchester Marathon today. Run for charity in one of the UK's flattest marathons while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 26.2 miles road running + 55 m ascent
- Sun 25 Apr 2027
- 5 charities
TCS London Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the TCS London Marathon and avoid the ballot! Run for charity in the world's most popular marathon while supporting a top UK cause. Find a charity team and apply today!
- 26.2 miles road running + 266 ft ascent
- Sat 5 - Tue 8 Jun 2027
- £110.50-£975
D-Day 44 Challenge | 22-Mile Run
On the anniversary of the D-Day 44 landings, take on an unforgettable challenge, and run 22 miles of the historic Normandy beaches. This event is fully supported.
- 22 miles multi terrain running
- Sun 10 May
- Charity places closed
Copenhagen Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Copenhagen Marathon today. Run for charity in one of Europe's fastest marathons while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 11 Oct
- 3 charities
Bank of America Chicago Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Chicago Marathon today. Run for charity in this world-class marathon while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 11 Oct
- 7 charities
MBNA Chester Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the MBNA Chester Marathon today. Run for charity in this highly acclaimed marathon while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 26.2 miles road running + 209 m ascent
Charities with places in marathons
Featured charities with places in marathons.
- Sun 10 May
- Entries closed
Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
Run through the heart of Leeds inspired by a legend; that's 26.2 miles of scenic city streets, community spirit, and reasons that truly matter.
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 24 May
- Entries closed
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Run for WellChild and help seriously ill children in the UK . Every mile you run helps fund specialist nurses, life-changing garden transformations, and vital family information, training and support.
- Marathon
- Sun 24 May
- £50 + £600 fundraising
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!
- 26.2 miles road running + 165 m ascent
- Sat 6 Jun
- £20 + £375 fundraising
Lakes Marathon
Start from Kendal Base Camp, head up the Longsleddale Valley, over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere and then on to Ambleside and Rydal's Water's edge.
- 42 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
- Sat 4 - Sun 5 Jul
- £30 + £300 fundraising
- Team & charity places only
Endure24 | Leeds
The north's biggest 24-hour relay! 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?
- Fixed time runs
- Sat 18 Jul
- £20 + £375 fundraising
Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | Marathon 42K Loop
A classic distance from Penrice Castle on a loop featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the stunning Wales Coast Path, picnic at Rhossili, the Gower Way then a celebration and medal!
- 42 km multi terrain running + 900 m ascent
- Sun 30 Aug
- FREE + £2,000 fundraising
TCS Sydney Marathon
Run the TCS Sydney Marathon for Missing People! Join Australia’s largest marathon with the opportunity to turn the race into an extended and memorable trip to Australia.
- Marathon
- Sun 13 Sep
- £35 + £500 fundraising
Richmond Marathon
Run 'The world's most scenic marathon' through London's greenest borough including Richmond Bridge and the Tow Path. Start inside the Kew Gardens with family fun music festival to finish!
- 26.2 miles road running + 160 m ascent
- Sun 27 Sep
- FREE + £1,500 fundraising
BMW Berlin Marathon
Get your guaranteed charity place today. Sign up for free, book accommodation with the charity's hotel partner (prices from £339), and then fundraise £1,500.
- Marathon
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