Macmillan's events
These charity events are organised directly by Macmillan to raise funds for their incredible work.
Macmillan's charity places | 5K runs
Get active in a fun and exciting 5K to support people living with cancer - whether you run, walk or jog.
- Sat 22 Nov
- FREE + £80 fundraising
Supernova London 5K
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and grace the grounds of World Athletics Champions.
- 5K run
- Fri 13 Mar 2026
- FREE + £80 fundraising
Supernova Run Kelpies 5K | Friday
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.
- 5 km road running + 18 m ascent
- Sat 14 Mar 2026
- FREE + £80 fundraising
Supernova Run Kelpies 5K | Saturday
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.
- 5 km road running + 18 m ascent
- Sat 23 May 2026
- FREE + £80 fundraising
Edinburgh 5K
The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
- 5 km road running + 116 m ascent
Macmillan's charity places | 10K runs
Sign up to a major or local 10K run to support people living with cancer.
- Sun 3 May 2026
- FREE + £150 fundraising
Great Birmingham Run 10K
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.
- 10 km road running
- Sat 23 May 2026
- FREE + £150 fundraising
Edinburgh 10K
This event kicks off the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend in style, in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park on a route with striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
- 10 km road running + 155 m ascent
- Sun 31 May 2026
- £20 + £150 fundraising
Great Manchester Run 10K
The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 21 Jun 2026
- FREE + £150 fundraising
Men's 10K Glasgow
On the go since 2004, this event has firmly set itself as THE run for men in the west. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life, or someone else’s and be part of something special.
- 10K run
- Sun 21 Jun 2026
- FREE + £150 fundraising
Women's 10K Glasgow
If you need a goal to motivate you, the Women’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.
- 10K run
- Sun 16 Aug 2026
- FREE + £150 fundraising
Scottish 10K
A seriously flat and rapid course with downhill sections along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse with a grandstand finish. Come and be a part of it!
- 10K run
- Sun 20 Sep 2026
- FREE + £150 fundraising
Men's 10K Edinburgh
A stunning 10K run through the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life or someone else’s and be part of something special.
- 10K run
- Sun 20 Sep 2026
- FREE + £150 fundraising
Women's 10K Edinburgh
A stunning 10K run through the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life and/or someone else’s and be part of something special.
- 10K run
Macmillan's charity places | Half marathons
Raise vital funds for people living with cancer by running for Macmillan in a 13.1-mile race!
- Sun 1 Mar 2026
- £35 + £200 fundraising
Altra Brighton Half Marathon
Join the UK's Happiest Half - a fast, flat race with a buzzing Brighton atmosphere. An early season major half and one of the most popular races in the UK!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 8 Mar 2026
- £25 + £300 fundraising
TTP Cambridge Half Marathon
Run 13.1 unforgettable miles through Cambridge’s historic streets and iconic University grounds on a flat, fast-paced course perfect for supporting a charity cause and chasing a personal best.
- Half marathon
- Sun 15 Mar 2026
- £25 + £250 fundraising
GetPRO Bath Half
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
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £35 + £500 fundraising
London Landmarks Half Marathon
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
- Sun 3 May 2026
- £25 + £250 fundraising
Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon
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.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 3 May 2026
- £25 + £250 fundraising
ABP Southampton Half Marathon
A single lap of the marathon course which offers a spectacular route including green parks, shoreline and riverside views, starting and finishing at the iconic Southampton Guildhall.
- 13.1 miles road running + 152 m ascent
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £30 + £300 fundraising
Hackney Half
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
- Sun 24 May 2026
- FREE + £300 fundraising
Edinburgh Half Marathon
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
- Sun 31 May 2026
- £25 + £350 fundraising
Great Manchester Run Half Marathon
The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
- 13.1 miles road running
- 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
- Sun 16 Aug 2026
- FREE + £300 fundraising
Scottish Half Marathon
A seriously flat and rapid point-to-point course with a downhill profile along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse plus grandstand finish. Come and be part of it!
- Half marathon
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- £49 + £395 fundraising
Great North Run
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
Macmillan's charity places | Marathons
Take on a major running challenge to help raise funds and support for Macmillan's vital services.
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £35 + £1,000 fundraising
Schneider Electric Paris 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.
- Marathon
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £35 + £600 fundraising
Brighton 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.
- 26.2 miles road running + 447 ft ascent
- Sun 19 Apr 2026
- £30 + £400 fundraising
adidas Manchester Marathon
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
- Sun 3 May 2026
- £30 + £350 fundraising
ABP Southampton Marathon
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
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £30 + £500 fundraising
Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
Take on the Leeds Marathon – a spectacular, fully supported city-to-countryside challenge with incredible atmosphere, scenic views and unforgettable race-day energy.
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 24 May 2026
- FREE + £750 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
- 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
Macmillan's charity places | Ultra runs
Sign up to an ultra marathon with Macmillan to raise funds for their services and receive dedicated training support in return.
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £50 + £300 fundraising
Endure24 | Reading
The UK’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?
- Fixed time runs
- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- £35 + £350 fundraising
Race to the King | Castle 50K
The ideal ‘next step’ on your ultra journey! Following an undulating course along the South Downs Way, the route passes by Arundel Castle before returning to West Dean via the Monarch's Way.
- 50 km trail running + 1043 m ascent
- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- £40 + £450 fundraising
Race to the King | 80K Non-Stop
A ‘stepping stone’ distance between the 50K and 100K routes, the 80K Non-Stop begins with a full circuit of the Coastal 50K route before completing the 30K Monarch’s Loop, finishing back at West Dean.
- 80 km trail running + 1065 m ascent
- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- £35 + £350 fundraising
Race to the King | Coastal 50K
Flat and runnable without skimping on scenery, it offers spectacular views around Chichester Harbour, through the ancient fishing village of Bosham before gently climbing back onto the South Downs.
- 50 km trail running + 461 m ascent
- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- £45 + £550 fundraising
Race to the King | 100K Non-Stop
The full circuit takes in both the Coastal and Castle loops for a magnificent tour of the stunning South Downs. Steeped in history and uniquely varied, the 100K offers a course truly fit for royalty.
- 100 km trail running + 1510 m ascent
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- £45 + £350 fundraising
Race to the Stones | Day One | Thames Valley 50K
Cross England’s longest river at the halfway mark before finishing with a triumphant climb towards the iconic Lattin Down Basecamp finish line.
- 50 km trail running + 710 m ascent
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- £55 + £550 fundraising
Race to the Stones | 100K Non-stop
Explore the Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest road, along a remarkably isolated and unspoilt corner of Southern England with sweeping chalk downs, ancient forests and the Avebury Standing Stones.
- 100 km trail running + 3704 ft ascent
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- £75 + £550 fundraising
Race to the Stones | 100K Over Two Days
Explore the Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest road, along a remarkably isolated and unspoilt corner of Southern England with sweeping chalk downs, ancient forests and the Avebury Standing Stones.
- 100 km trail running + 3704 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Jul 2026
- £45 + £350 fundraising
Race to the Stones | Day Two | Ridgeline 50K
An ideal choice for your first ultramarathon. Enjoy dramatic views of the vale to your north before finishing at the iconic Avebury Standing Stones.
- 50 km trail running + 630 m ascent
Macmillan's charity places | Bike rides
Pedal your way to the glorious finish line on behalf of Macmillan!
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £77 + £150 fundraising
Etape Loch Ness
Scotland’s largest closed-road cycle sportive! Taking place in spring around the shores of the world's most famous loch, you'll conquer some thigh-busting climbs and revel in friendly camaraderie!
- Medium sportive
- Sun 14 Jun 2026
- £25 + £250 fundraising
Dragon Ride | Cymru Classic
The iconic Welsh cycling sportive is set to take place in 2026, offering participants the chance to tackle some of the most stunning and challenging routes in South Wales.
- 98 km road cycling + 1354 m ascent
- Sun 14 Jun 2026
- £30 + £250 fundraising
Dragon Ride | Medio Fondo
The iconic Welsh cycling sportive is set to take place in 2026, offering participants the chance to tackle some of the most stunning and challenging routes in South Wales.
- 157 km road cycling + 2223 m ascent
- Sun 14 Jun 2026
- £35 + £350 fundraising
Dragon Ride | Gran Fondo
The iconic Welsh cycling sportive is set to take place in 2026, offering participants the chance to tackle some of the most stunning and challenging routes in South Wales.
- 215 km road cycling + 3350 m ascent
- Sun 14 Jun 2026
- £40 + £400 fundraising
Dragon Ride | Dragon Devil
The iconic Welsh cycling sportive is set to take place in 2026, offering participants the chance to tackle some of the most stunning and challenging routes in South Wales.
- 296 km road cycling + 4433 m ascent