Run a marathon for charity
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 2025/2026
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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 21 Sep
- Entries closed
BMW Berlin Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Berlin Marathon today. Run for charity in the world’s fastest marathon while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 28 Sep
- Entries closed
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running | 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 5 Oct
- Entries closed
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 + 696 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Oct
- Entries closed
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 19 Oct
- 18 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 + 281 ft ascent
- Sun 26 Oct
- Entries closed
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 7 Dec
- 1 charity
Valencia Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Valencia Marathon today. Run for charity in the world's fourth fastest marathon while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 42 km road running
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- 20 charities
Schneider Electric Paris Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Paris Marathon today. 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 12 Apr 2026
- 2 charities
Wizz Air Milan Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Milan Marathon today. Run for charity in Italy’s fastest marathon while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 42.2 km road running
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- 29 charities
Brighton Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the Brighton Marathon today. Run for charity in this beautiful seaside event while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 26.2 miles road running + 447 ft ascent
- Sun 19 Apr 2026
- 22 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
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- Entries closed
TCS London Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the TCS London Marathon today. Run for charity in the world’s most popular marathon while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 26.2 miles road running + 266 ft ascent
- Sun 3 May 2026
- 1 charity
ABP Southampton Marathon charity places
This 2-lap marathon course offers a spectacular route including green parks, shoreline and riverside views, starting and finishing at the iconic Southampton Guildhall.
- 26.2 miles road running + 296 m ascent
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May 2026
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!
- Marathon 2
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Fun run 4
- 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 14 Sep
- £35
Endurance Series | Power | 10kg Weighted Ruck Challenge
Providing the ultimate challenge of grit and determination, all whilst supporting those who served to rebuild their lives and reignite their sense of purpose.
- 5 hrs road running
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £30
TCS London Marathon MyWay
Be part of the world’s biggest marathon and earn the coveted finisher’s medal and New Balance T-shirt by taking on the virtual TCS London Marathon MyWay.
- 26.2 miles road running
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- Sun 28 Sep
- Entries closed
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running | Loch Ness Marathon
The Loch Ness Marathon is a monster race - and a monster fundraiser! Run alongside the shores of the most famous loch in the world and of course other fellow fundraisers.
- 26.2 miles road running + 350 m ascent
- Sun 19 Oct
- £25 + £200 fundraising
Altra Yorkshire Marathon
Fancy taking on a 26.2-mile challenge in the beautiful, historic, scenic city of York? It's flat with serious PB potential plus there's a team relay option. This is your marathon. This is your moment.
- 26.2 miles road running + 281 ft ascent
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £25 + £500 fundraising
Edinburgh Marathon
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
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £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 27 - Sun 28 Jun 2026
- £30 + £300 fundraising
Endure24 | Leeds
The north's favourite 24-hour trail race! 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?
- Multi-terrain run
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