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Charity runs in UK in May 2026

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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 3 May
  • Early bird
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Great Birmingham Run 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.

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  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 15 & over
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
Race along flat, fully closed roads to a seafront finish, with Half Marathon, 10K and Family Runs, catering for all ages and abilities, with chip timing, bespoke medal and a tech t-shirt.
  • Sun 3 May
Worthing, West Sussex, UK

Worthing RUNFEST charity places

Race along flat, fully closed roads to a seafront finish, with Half Marathon, 10K and Family Runs, catering for all ages and abilities, with chip timing, bespoke medal and a tech t-shirt.

  • Families
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Urban
  • Coast
  • Free venue entry
  • Public transport links
  • Age 5 & over
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Fun run
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 routes.
  • Sun 10 May
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Great Bristol Run 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 routes.

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 15 & over
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
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!
  • Sun 10 May
  • 6 charities
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

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!

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Public transport links
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
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!
  • Sun 17 May
  • 14 charities
London, UK

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!

  • Chip timing
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
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!
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
Edinburgh, UK

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!

  • Families
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 3 & over
  • Marathon 2
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Fun run 4
The city’s original and best-loved running event! With a 10K or a half marathon distance to choose from, over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
  • Sun 31 May
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run charity places

Secure your charity place in Manchester's original and best-loved run while supporting top UK charities. Choose your distance, find a cause and join their team today!

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 15 & over
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
Join thousands of people and take on The ABP Southampton Marathon in 2026.
  • Sun 3 May
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

ABP Southampton Marathon charity places

Join thousands of people and take on The ABP Southampton Marathon in 2026.

  • Families
  • Venue accessible
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Music
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Urban
  • Age 2 & over
  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • Sun 3 May
King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK

Bespak GEAR 10K

  • 10 km road running + 9 m ascent
Be one of 15,000 Mudders to prove you're tough enough to conquer the most technically difficult obstacle course of the series. Expect hills, forest trails, muddy ditches, hills and a finisher beer.
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

Tough Mudder London West charity places

Be one of 15,000 Mudders to prove you're tough enough to conquer the most technically difficult obstacle course of the series. Expect hills, forest trails, muddy ditches, hills and a finisher beer.

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 14 & over
  • Obstacle race 5
The iconic marathon is set to return, bringing with it the same inspiring spirit and the continuation of two hugely popular additions, the relay and the MND Mile - for a weekend of celebrations!
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, Relay & MND Mile charity places

The iconic marathon is set to return, bringing with it the same inspiring spirit and the continuation of two hugely popular additions, the relay and the MND Mile - for a weekend of celebrations!

  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Rural
  • Free venue entry
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • All ages
  • Charity marathon
  • Fun run
  • Road run
Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge charity places

Secure your charity place in the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge today. Walk, jog or run for charity and support top UK charities. Choose your distance, find a cause and join their team today!

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Age 14 & over
  • Trail run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • + 1 more race
  • Sat 16 May
Basildon, Essex, UK

Test Track Ten Races | 2.5K Fun Run

  • 2.5 km 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 17 May
Chester, Cheshire, UK

Essar Chester Half Marathon and Fun Run 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!

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Rural
  • Public transport links
  • All ages
  • Half marathon
  • Fun run

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