Dreams Come True

Dreams Come True

Making dreams come true to bring joy to seriously ill children.

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Take on one of these events to help make dreams come true for seriously ill children.

One of the longest-established and most popular city centre road events in the UK! A true Nottingham favourite, it’s also the city’s biggest charity fundraising event!
  • Sun 28 Sep
  • Entries closed
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Robin Hood Half Marathon

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One of the longest-established and most popular city centre road events in the UK! A true Nottingham favourite, it’s also the city’s biggest charity fundraising event!

  • 13.1 miles road running
Run a 10K through the grounds of the UK's largest theme park, with free entry to the attractions for all runners after the event.
  • Sat 15 Nov
  • £20 + £200 fundraising
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK

Run Alton Towers | 10K

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Run a 10K through the grounds of the UK's largest theme park, with free entry to the attractions for all runners after the event.

  • 10 km road running + 140 m ascent
The return of Run Alton Towers at the UK’s largest theme park! Run 5K through the picturesque gardens of the UK's largest theme park with a superb themed medal for all runners.
  • Sun 16 Nov
  • £15 + £150 fundraising
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK

Run Alton Towers | 5K

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The return of Run Alton Towers at the UK’s largest theme park! Run 5K through the picturesque gardens of the UK's largest theme park with a superb themed medal for all runners.

  • 5 km road running + 60 m ascent
Experience an unforgettable half marathon through the regal grounds of Hampton Court Palace.
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • £25 + £300 fundraising
East Molesey, UK

Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon

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Experience an unforgettable half marathon through the regal grounds of Hampton Court Palace.

  • Half marathon
Run through traffic-free streets in the heart of Bath and experience the electric atmosphere on the course through the UK's only World Heritage City!
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • £25 + £250 fundraising
Bath, Somerset, UK

GetPRO Bath Half

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Run through traffic-free streets in the heart of Bath and experience the electric atmosphere on the course through the UK's only World Heritage City!

  • Half marathon
One of the largest marathons on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop.
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
  • £40 + £750 fundraising
Paris, France

Schneider Electric Paris Marathon

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One of the largest marathons on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop.

  • Marathon
A spirited Central London run with live music, upbeat DJs, street-dancers and inspiring themes on a landmark-packed route with closed roads.
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
  • Entries closed
London, UK

London Landmarks Half Marathon

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A spirited Central London run with live music, upbeat DJs, street-dancers and inspiring themes on a landmark-packed route with closed roads.

  • Half marathon
The UK's third largest marathon, boasting a new and beautiful seaside course with superb local support, making it a truly sensational running experience.
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
  • £25 + £500 fundraising
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon

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The UK's third largest marathon, boasting a new and beautiful seaside course with superb local support, making it a truly sensational running experience.

  • 26.2 miles road running + 447 ft ascent
Experience the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support on a route with PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options.
  • Sun 19 Apr 2026
  • £40 + £750 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

adidas Manchester Marathon

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Experience the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support on a route with PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options.

  • Marathon
Dash through 13.1 miles of East London, with vibrant street art, live music, and unbeatable crowd support cheering you on every step of the way. Think handmade banners, high fives, and fun!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £20 + £350 fundraising
London, UK

Hackney Half

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Dash through 13.1 miles of East London, with vibrant street art, live music, and unbeatable crowd support cheering you on every step of the way. Think handmade banners, high fives, and fun!

  • 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 24 May 2026
  • £25 + £350 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Half Marathon

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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 + 76 m ascent
Fast, flat and beautifully scenic with Edinburgh Castle as the backdrop, this marathon route takes you along the coastline and sells out every year so go for it and enter!
  • Sun 24 May 2026
  • £30 + £500 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon

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Fast, flat and beautifully scenic with Edinburgh Castle as the backdrop, this marathon route takes you along the coastline and sells out every year so go for it and enter!

  • 26.2 miles road running + 165 m ascent
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.
  • Sun 13 Sep 2026
  • £35 + £350 fundraising
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK

Great North Run

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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.

  • Half marathon
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