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Charity runs in UK in October 2025

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With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £35-£37
  • 5 charities
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £35-£37
  • 5 charities
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Great Scottish Run 10K

With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 15 & over
  • 10 km road running + 152 ft ascent
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!
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • Sun 5 Oct
Chester, Cheshire, UK

MBNA Chester Marathon

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!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running + 696 ft ascent
With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £42-£44
  • 9 charities
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £42-£44
  • 9 charities
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Great Scottish Run Half Marathon

With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running + 389 ft ascent
Entries closed
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!
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • Entries closed
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • Entries closed
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK

Oysho Cardiff Half

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!

  • Families
  • Carbon offset
  • Wheelchair users
  • Recycling
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running + 81 m ascent
Entries close soon
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering dramatic views, vibrant communities, a rich historic heritage, and diverse wildlife and habitats – featuring the North Downs Way National Trail.
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • £139
  • Entries close soon
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • £139
  • Entries close soon
Maidstone, Kent, UK

Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 50km

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering dramatic views, vibrant communities, a rich historic heritage, and diverse wildlife and habitats – featuring the North Downs Way National Trail.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • Age 16 & over
  • 50 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
Entries close soon
The 25km loop sits within the 50km loop and splits off at the picturesque village of Aylesford - one of the River Medway’s hidden jewels heading east on Augustine Camino to Detling via Boxley.
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • £89
  • Entries close soon
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • £89
  • Entries close soon
Maidstone, Kent, UK

Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 25km

The 25km loop sits within the 50km loop and splits off at the picturesque village of Aylesford - one of the River Medway’s hidden jewels heading east on Augustine Camino to Detling via Boxley.

  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • Age 14 & over
  • 25 km trail running + 450 m ascent
Entries close soon
The 10km loop sits within the 50km and 25km events and splits off at the Pilgrim Way returning to Detling via Boxley and back to the Kent Showground. You’ll be rewarded with a medal and glass of fizz!
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • £39
  • Entries close soon
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • £39
  • Entries close soon
Maidstone, Kent, UK

Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | Maidstone 10K

The 10km loop sits within the 50km and 25km events and splits off at the Pilgrim Way returning to Detling via Boxley and back to the Kent Showground. You’ll be rewarded with a medal and glass of fizz!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 8 & over
  • 10 km trail running + 180 m ascent
A fun evening run for all! This beautiful coastal route takes in the Bournemouth Pier and promenade at dusk. It's all about the experience, not how fast you can complete it. Walk, jog or run!
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • £24.75-£33
  • 5 charities
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • £24.75-£33
  • 5 charities
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Bournemouth Supernova 5K

A fun evening run for all! This beautiful coastal route takes in the Bournemouth Pier and promenade at dusk. It's all about the experience, not how fast you can complete it. Walk, jog or run!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running
The flat and fast Supersonic 10K takes in both Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers! Perfect for seasoned runners and newcomers looking to embrace the vibrant atmosphere and beautiful scenery.
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £37.25-£42.75
  • 8 charities
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £37.25-£42.75
  • 8 charities
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Bournemouth Supersonic 10K

The flat and fast Supersonic 10K takes in both Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers! Perfect for seasoned runners and newcomers looking to embrace the vibrant atmosphere and beautiful scenery.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 15 & over
  • 10 km road running + 19 m ascent
Entries closed
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
  • Entries closed
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • Entries closed
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Manchester Half Marathon

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!

  • Trees not tees
  • Wheelchair users
  • Recycling
  • Entertainment
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
Open to all the family from serious athletes wanting a shorter race to complete beginners wanting to have fun, get fit and raise money for Anna's Hope, or a different charity cause.
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £18.90
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £18.90
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Anna's Hope 5K Fun Run

Open to all the family from serious athletes wanting a shorter race to complete beginners wanting to have fun, get fit and raise money for Anna's Hope, or a different charity cause.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 4 & over
  • 5 km road running
Entries closed
Secure your charity place in the Royal Parks Half today. Run for charity through London's parks and on closed roads while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • Entries closed
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • Entries closed
London, UK

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Secure your charity place in the Royal Parks Half today. Run for charity through London's parks and on closed roads while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Wheelchair users
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Ballot
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Park
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running + 88 m ascent
Entries closed
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
  • Entries closed
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • Entries closed
Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK

Oxford Half Marathon

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!

  • Carbon neutral
  • Wheelchair users
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Park
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 16 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
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!
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £37-£39
  • 1 charity
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £37-£39
  • 1 charity
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

AEPG Great Eastern Run | Half Marathon

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!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running + 65 m ascent
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
  • £44.75-£50
  • 18 charities
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £44.75-£50
  • 18 charities
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Bournemouth Half Marathon

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running + 101 m ascent
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!
  • Sun 19 Oct
  • 18 charities
  • Sun 19 Oct
  • 18 charities
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Altra Yorkshire Marathon

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!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Relay
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running + 281 ft ascent
Sharing many of the highlights of the Yorkshire Marathon including York Minster, the mighty medieval City Walls and the same great Yorkshire atmosphere, the 10 Mile event takes place on the same day!
  • Sun 19 Oct
  • Sun 19 Oct
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Altra Yorkshire 10 Mile

Sharing many of the highlights of the Yorkshire Marathon including York Minster, the mighty medieval City Walls and the same great Yorkshire atmosphere, the 10 Mile event takes place on the same day!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 16 & over
  • 10 miles road running + 60 m ascent
Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed! Local supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way.
  • Sun 19 Oct
  • £15-£35
  • Sun 19 Oct
  • £15-£35
Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

Great South Run

Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed! Local supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way.

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Wheelchair users
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 16 & over
  • 10 miles road running
  • Sun 5 Oct
Chester, Cheshire, UK

MBNA Chester Metric Marathon

  • 26.2 km road running + 532 ft ascent
  • Sun 5 Oct
London, UK

Cure EB's Butterfly Run | 1K

  • 1 km road running
  • Sun 5 Oct
London, UK

Cure EB's Butterfly Run | 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 5 Oct
London, UK

Cure EB's Butterfly Run | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 11 Oct
London, UK

RBC Race for the Kids | 2K

  • 2 km road running
  • Sat 11 Oct
London, UK

RBC Race for the Kids | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 26 Oct
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, UK

River Thames Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running

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