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Charity runs

Our charity runs page has everything you need to know about running for charity. Sign up for a local event or find out how to secure a charity place in runs like London Marathon and Great North Run. Filter by place to find a local run or scroll down for the biggest running events in the UK.

Run for charity in the Great North Run
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  • 11 Aug 2022
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Run for charity in the Great North Run

There are a huge range of fantastic charities with places available for this popular half marathon every year - and this is how you can get involved.

London Marathon 2024

London Marathon 2024

Unless you were lucky in the ballot, the only way to take part in the UK's greatest marathon is by joining one of these charity teams.

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Your guide to the TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2023
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  • 20 Oct 2022
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Your guide to the TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2023

Take a European city break - secure your place on the start line by running for charity!

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A multi-award event and three time winner of the UK's Best Marathon (up to 5,000 runners) as well as the UK’s only international marathon from the historic Roman/Medieval City of Chester.
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • £52-£59
  • Entries close soon
Chester, Cheshire, UK

MBNA Chester Marathon

A multi-award event and three time winner of the UK's Best Marathon (up to 5,000 runners) as well as the UK’s only international marathon from the historic Roman/Medieval City of Chester.

  • Entries close soon
  • 26.2 miles road running
Starting and finishing in the historic Olympic Stadium, this is the fourth fastest marathon in the world and known for its flat, fast, historic course. Charity places now available for 2023.
  • Sun 15 Oct
  • FREE-£95
  • Entries closed
Amsterdam, Netherlands

TCS Amsterdam Marathon

Starting and finishing in the historic Olympic Stadium, this is the fourth fastest marathon in the world and known for its flat, fast, historic course. Charity places now available for 2023.

  • Entries closed
  • 26.2 miles road running
Thousands of runners (and walkers) of all abilities will tackle the flat, traffic-free course past the city's historic sites to a cracking Yorkshire atmosphere! Relay team challenge available too.
  • Sun 15 Oct
  • FREE-£60
  • 1 charity
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Marathon

Thousands of runners (and walkers) of all abilities will tackle the flat, traffic-free course past the city's historic sites to a cracking Yorkshire atmosphere! Relay team challenge available too.

  • 26.2 miles road running
The second-largest marathon on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop. Charity places now available for 2024.
  • Sun 7 Apr 2024
  • FREE-£125
  • 13 charities
Paris, France

Schneider Electric Paris Marathon

The second-largest marathon on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop. Charity places now available for 2024.

  • 26.2 miles road running
One of the UK's most popular marathons, boasting a new and beautiful seaside course with superb local support, making it a truly sensational running experience. Charity places now available for 2024.
  • Sun 7 Apr 2024
  • FREE-£69.99
  • 21 charities
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon

One of the UK's most popular marathons, boasting a new and beautiful seaside course with superb local support, making it a truly sensational running experience. Charity places now available for 2024.

  • 26.2 miles road running
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. Charity places now available for 2024.
  • Sun 14 Apr 2024
  • FREE-£115
  • 16 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

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. Charity places now available for 2024.

  • 26.2 miles road running
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 your way. Charity places now available for 2024.
  • Sun 21 Apr 2024
  • £30-£40
  • 2 charities
Anywhere

Virtual TCS London Marathon

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 your way. Charity places now available for 2024.

  • 26.2 miles road running
Experience the renowned atmosphere of the TCS London Marathon, the most popular marathon in the world, with its grand finale on The Mall itself! Charity places available for 2024.
  • Sun 21 Apr 2024
  • FREE-£150
  • 14 charities
London, UK

TCS London Marathon

Experience the renowned atmosphere of the TCS London Marathon, the most popular marathon in the world, with its grand finale on The Mall itself! Charity places available for 2024.

  • 26.2 miles road running
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 26 May 2024
  • £68
  • 28 charities
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

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
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!
  • Sun 26 May 2024
  • £142.25
  • 6 charities
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon Festival | Hairy Haggis 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
2024 date tbc. A world record-breaking road race around a historic city on a route featuring the Brandenburg Gate and iconic sights. Celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2024 by securing a charity place!
  • Sun 22 Sep 2024
  • £50
  • 10 charities
Berlin, Germany

BMW Berlin Marathon

2024 date tbc. A world record-breaking road race around a historic city on a route featuring the Brandenburg Gate and iconic sights. Celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2024 by securing a charity place!

  • 26.2 miles road running

Run a half marathon for charity

Find a half marathon and join a charity team - just select your event, choose a charity and click 'Get charity place' to get signed up!

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A hugely popular event with big crowd support around Wales' capital with a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage!
  • Sun 1 Oct
  • FREE-£30
  • Entries closed
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK

Cardiff Half Marathon

A hugely popular event with big crowd support around Wales' capital with a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage!

  • Entries closed
  • 13.1 miles road running
Glasgow’s running highlight of the year! A stunning route past the city’s famous landmarks, along the River Clyde and through some of Glasgow’s greenest spaces. Charity places available for 2023.
  • Sun 1 Oct
  • FREE-£42
  • Entries close soon
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Great Scottish Run Half Marathon

Glasgow’s running highlight of the year! A stunning route past the city’s famous landmarks, along the River Clyde and through some of Glasgow’s greenest spaces. Charity places available for 2023.

  • Entries close soon
  • 13.1 miles road running
A stunning central London half marathon taking in four Royal Parks in autumn and some of the capital's world-famous landmarks on closed roads. Some charity places still available for 2023.
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • FREE-£50
  • Entries closed
London, UK

Royal Parks Half Marathon

A stunning central London half marathon taking in four Royal Parks in autumn and some of the capital's world-famous landmarks on closed roads. Some charity places still available for 2023.

  • Entries closed
  • 13.1 miles road running
Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. Run along both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers on a stunning coastal route! Part of the Run Bournemouth weekend running festival.
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • £47
  • Entries close soon
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! Part of the Run Bournemouth weekend running festival.

  • Entries close soon
  • 13.1 miles road running
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.  Charity places now available for 2023.
  • Sun 15 Oct
  • FREE-£40
  • Entries closed
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Manchester Half Marathon

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. Charity places now available for 2023.

  • Entries closed
  • 13.1 miles road running
Fast and flat through historic streets on a two-lap course that avoids the city's hills. Voted 3rd best UK running event by the Daily Telegraph.
  • Sun 15 Oct
  • FREE-£30
  • Entries closed
Bath, Somerset, UK

Bath Half Marathon

Fast and flat through historic streets on a two-lap course that avoids the city's hills. Voted 3rd best UK running event by the Daily Telegraph.

  • Entries closed
  • 13.1 miles road running
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 15 Oct
  • FREE-£53.63
Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK

Oxford Half Marathon

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!

  • 13.1 miles road running
The biggest half marathon in the Netherlands and part of the Amsterdam Marathon Weekend boasting a flat, fast course and an exciting Olympic Stadium finish. Charity places now available for 2023.
  • Sun 15 Oct
  • FREE-£38
  • Entries closed
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon

The biggest half marathon in the Netherlands and part of the Amsterdam Marathon Weekend boasting a flat, fast course and an exciting Olympic Stadium finish. Charity places now available for 2023.

  • Entries closed
  • 13.1 miles road running
A spirited Central London run with live music, upbeat DJs, street-dancers and inspiring themes on a landmark-packed route with closed roads. Charity places available for 2024.
  • Sun 7 Apr 2024
  • FREE-£50
  • 49 charities
London, UK

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. Charity places available for 2024.

  • 13.1 miles road running
One of the capital's favourite running events thanks to its fusion of running, music and culture and part of a weekend-long festival taking over the borough. Charity places available for 2024.
  • Sun 19 May 2024
  • £52.72
  • 21 charities
London, UK

Hackney Half Marathon

One of the capital's favourite running events thanks to its fusion of running, music and culture and part of a weekend-long festival taking over the borough. Charity places available for 2024.

  • 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 26 May 2024
  • £42.25
  • 29 charities
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

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
Manchester's original running event famous for its city centre route, buzzing atmosphere, iconic music, entertainment zones, football stadia and great PB potential. Charity places available for 2024.
  • Sun 26 May 2024
  • FREE-£49
  • 8 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run Half Marathon

Manchester's original running event famous for its city centre route, buzzing atmosphere, iconic music, entertainment zones, football stadia and great PB potential. Charity places available for 2024.

  • 13.1 miles road running
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 with a grandstand finish!
  • Sun 18 Aug 2024
  • £41.50-£43.75
Tranent, East Lothian, UK

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 with a grandstand finish!

  • 13.1 miles road running
The Big Half promise a party atmosphere on a landmark-packed, half marathon route which follows some of the famous marathon course in reverse! Charity places available for 2024.
  • Sun 1 Sep 2024
  • £46-£56
  • 4 charities
London, UK

The Big Half

The Big Half promise a party atmosphere on a landmark-packed, half marathon route which follows some of the famous marathon course in reverse! Charity places available for 2024.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Take part in the world's biggest half marathon and experience the buzz, unrivalled support and cheerful crowds of this historic event. Charity places now available for 2024!
  • Sun 8 Sep 2024
  • FREE-£50
  • 38 charities
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

Great North Run

Take part in the world's biggest half marathon and experience the buzz, unrivalled support and cheerful crowds of this historic event. Charity places now available for 2024!

  • 13.1 miles road running

Run a 10K for charity

Secure your place on the start line of one of these 10K runs - just select your event, choose a charity and click 'Get charity place' to get signed up!

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Featuring 20 world-famous obstacles to tackle, Tough Mudder 10K is the perfect mix of distance and challenge.
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • £89-£94
Horsham, West Sussex, UK

Tough Mudder London South | 10K Sunday

Featuring 20 world-famous obstacles to tackle, Tough Mudder 10K is the perfect mix of distance and challenge.

  • 10 km multi terrain running
A capital city 10K on a flat course with closed roads and world-famous landmarks! An uplifting experience with cheering crowds and a great medal! Register your interest in a charity place for 2024.
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • FREE-£39
  • 1 charity
London, UK

Vitality London 10,000

A capital city 10K on a flat course with closed roads and world-famous landmarks! An uplifting experience with cheering crowds and a great medal! Register your interest in a charity place for 2024.

  • 10 km road running
Glasgow’s running highlight of the year! A stunning route past the city’s famous landmarks, along the River Clyde and through some of Glasgow’s greenest spaces. Charity places available for 2023.
  • Sun 1 Oct
  • FREE-£35
  • Entries close soon
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Great Scottish Run 10K

Glasgow’s running highlight of the year! A stunning route past the city’s famous landmarks, along the River Clyde and through some of Glasgow’s greenest spaces. Charity places available for 2023.

  • Entries close soon
  • 10 km road running
A fantastic flat and fast event, part of the Run Bournemouth festival weekend, great for setting a quick time and to admire the stunning coastline.
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • £40.25
  • Entries close soon
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Run Bournemouth | Supersonic 10K

A fantastic flat and fast event, part of the Run Bournemouth festival weekend, great for setting a quick time and to admire the stunning coastline.

  • Entries close soon
  • 10 km road running
An inclusive city centre run past some of Edinburgh's most recognisable landmarks, setting the stage for the men of Scotland and beyond to make positive change to their own lives or to someone else's.
  • Sun 22 Oct
  • £31-£33
  • 4 charities
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Men's 10K Edinburgh

An inclusive city centre run past some of Edinburgh's most recognisable landmarks, setting the stage for the men of Scotland and beyond to make positive change to their own lives or to someone else's.

  • 10 km road running
Whether you want to lose weight, become fitter, raise funds for charity or improve your 10K time, you can achieve your dream at the Women's 10K Edinburgh! Welcome to this strong, supportive community.
  • Sun 22 Oct
  • £24.75-£34
  • 4 charities
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Women's 10K Edinburgh

Whether you want to lose weight, become fitter, raise funds for charity or improve your 10K time, you can achieve your dream at the Women's 10K Edinburgh! Welcome to this strong, supportive community.

  • 10 km road running
The UK's most popular 10K run on closed roads in London with tons of winter fun! 1000s of people of all abilities will earn the iconic finisher medal, conquer the cold and help beat cancer.
  • Sun 25 Feb 2024
  • £30-£39
London, UK

Cancer Research UK London Winter Run

The UK's most popular 10K run on closed roads in London with tons of winter fun! 1000s of people of all abilities will earn the iconic finisher medal, conquer the cold and help beat cancer.

  • 10 km road running
An exciting 10K starting on a fantastic, flat and fast course perfect for all abilities, as part of the atmospheric Brighton Marathon Weekend complete with Beach Village. Charity places now available.
  • Sun 7 Apr 2024
  • £35
  • 4 charities
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon Weekend | BM10K

An exciting 10K starting on a fantastic, flat and fast course perfect for all abilities, as part of the atmospheric Brighton Marathon Weekend complete with Beach Village. Charity places now available.

  • 10 km road running
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.
  • Sat 25 May 2024
  • £34
  • 20 charities
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

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
Manchester's greatest 10K famous for its city centre route, buzzing atmosphere, iconic music, entertainment zones, football grounds and great PB potential. Charity places available for 2024.
  • Sun 26 May 2024
  • FREE-£42
  • 11 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run 10K

Manchester's greatest 10K famous for its city centre route, buzzing atmosphere, iconic music, entertainment zones, football grounds and great PB potential. Charity places available for 2024.

  • 10 km road running
An inclusive city centre run past some of Glasgow's most recognisable landmarks, setting the stage for the men of Scotland and beyond to make positive change to their own lives or to someone else's.
  • Sun 16 Jun 2024
  • £25.50-£35.25
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Men's 10K Glasgow

An inclusive city centre run past some of Glasgow's most recognisable landmarks, setting the stage for the men of Scotland and beyond to make positive change to their own lives or to someone else's.

  • 10 km road running
Whether you want to lose weight, become fitter, raise funds for charity or improve your 10K time, you can achieve your dream at the Women's 10K Glasgow! Welcome to this strong, supportive community.
  • Sun 16 Jun 2024
  • £25.50-£35.25
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Women's 10K Glasgow

Whether you want to lose weight, become fitter, raise funds for charity or improve your 10K time, you can achieve your dream at the Women's 10K Glasgow! Welcome to this strong, supportive community.

  • 10 km road running
Your city, your run. This is the summer's greatest celebration of running in central London with iconic sights, entertainment and cheers at every kilometre! Charity places now available for 2024.
  • Sun 14 Jul 2024
  • £40-£50
  • 5 charities
London, UK

ASICS London 10K

Your city, your run. This is the summer's greatest celebration of running in central London with iconic sights, entertainment and cheers at every kilometre! Charity places now available for 2024.

  • 10 km road running
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!
  • Sun 18 Aug 2024
  • £33-£35.25
Musselburgh, East Lothian, UK

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!

  • 10 km road running

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Race 101: the TCS London Marathon
  • 5 mins read
  • 15 Sep 2022
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Race 101: the TCS London Marathon

The biggest marathon in the UK - and one of the biggest in the world - is an event that every runner wants to tick off their bucket list. Here, we deal with the most-asked questions on the web!

Run for charity in the TCS London Marathon
  • 5 mins read
  • 15 Sep 2022
Do it for charity

Run for charity in the TCS London Marathon

This iconic event is always oversubscribed at the ballot but there are plenty of charities to run for and plenty more reasons to do so.

Your guide to the TCS London Marathon 2024
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  • 15 Sep 2022
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Your guide to the TCS London Marathon 2024

This is the UK's biggest marathon and one of the greatest in the world - here's what you need to know for 2024!

Race 101: the Great North Run
  • 5 mins read
  • 16 Aug 2022
Ready to race

Race 101: the Great North Run

All your questions about the Great North Run answered in one place, helping you to take the plunge and get involved in 2023!

13 reasons to enter the biggest half marathon in the world
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  • 11 Aug 2022
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13 reasons to enter the biggest half marathon in the world

The Great North Run attracts 57,000 runners each year to the North East, all keen to enjoy its world-famous atmosphere!

Run for charity in the Great North Run
  • 5 mins read
  • 11 Aug 2022
Do it for charity

Run for charity in the Great North Run

There are a huge range of fantastic charities with places available for this popular half marathon every year - and this is how you can get involved.

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