Sun 27 Sep 2026 Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Robin Hood Half Marathon charity places for 2026

Secure your charity place in the Robin Hood Half Marathon today. Run for charity in the city's biggest fundraising event while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

Find a charity
  • Sun 27 Sep 2026
Victoria Embankment, Nottingham
Half Marathon

09:30

Age 17 & over

From £38

  • 13.1 miles road running

Event overview

The Robin Hood Half Marathon is the largest charity fundraising event in the city, raising just under half a million pounds last year alone!

This historic event is hugely proud that most of its runners support a charity cause.

Highlights

  • The beautiful Victoria Embankment and River Trent
  • Views of Nottingham Castle and the Robin Hood Statue
  • A unique run through the historic Nottingham Park Estate
  • The iconic grounds of Wollaton Park
  • Catch a glimpse of the resident deer
  • Finish strong on the Victoria Embankment Recreation Ground, right by the river
  • Cheering crowds every step of the way
  • Most runners fundraise for charity

Run for charity

You too can join the masses of charity runners by getting a place in the event and supporting an important cause. It's easy to set up an online fundraising page and get sponsored for your miles.

Prefer to enter directly? General entry options are explained on the Half Marathon page.

Charity places

The charities below have places in the event. To secure your charity place, simply find a charity then book a charity place or join a charity team with your own place.

Mental health

SANE

Supporting those affected by mental illness to change mental health for good.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • Certificate

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£200

Cancer

Brainstrust

Helping the brain tumour community to feel less alone and more in control.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • Certificate
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Sign up
£15

Fundraise
£175

Dementia

Alzheimer's Society

United to create a world without dementia.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Pro training advice
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact
  • Exclusive social group

Fundraise
Any amount

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event
  • Venue accessible
  • Virtual option

Route

  • 1 lap
  • Bone conducting headphones only
  • Cut off time
  • Entertainment
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Marshals
  • No headphones
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Undulating
  • Water stations
  • Wave start
  • Way markers

Location

  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets
  • Urban

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Medal
  • T-shirt

Sustainability

  • Public transport links

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4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

Low-intensity training is easier for you, reduces the risk of injury and helps builds an efficient aerobic system.

Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

Fresh air, natural light and reconnecting with nature all help to improve mental and physical wellbeing.