The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

Funding life-saving research, enabling world-leading treatment and care, investing in state-of-the-art equipment, and creating supportive, dignified patient environments.

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity's places in events

Secure your place with Royal Marsden and take on one of these events to help improve the lives of people affected by cancer.

Experience an unforgettable half marathon through the regal grounds of Hampton Court Palace.
  • Sun 15 Mar
  • £20 + £350 fundraising
East Molesey, UK

Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

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

  • Half marathon
Take on the Leeds Marathon – a spectacular, fully supported city-to-countryside challenge with incredible atmosphere, scenic views and unforgettable race-day energy.
  • Sun 10 May
  • £20 + £500 fundraising
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

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
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
  • Entries closed
London, UK

Hackney Half

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

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
The most iconic capital city 10K! Live bands, DJs and cheering crowds on a closed road route past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street and Big Ben.
  • Sun 12 Jul
  • £10 + £200 fundraising
London, UK

Saucony London 10K

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

The most iconic capital city 10K! Live bands, DJs and cheering crowds on a closed road route past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street and Big Ben.

  • 10K run
Britain's best-known one-day cycle route! Wake up in London, get on your bike and end up on Brighton's pebbly beach plus conquer the mile-long climb of Ditchling Beacon on route.
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • £55 + £150 fundraising
London, UK

London to Brighton Cycle Ride

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

Britain's best-known one-day cycle route! Wake up in London, get on your bike and end up on Brighton's pebbly beach plus conquer the mile-long climb of Ditchling Beacon on route.

  • Charity bike ride
Round off your season with a flat, fast half on closed roads, roaring crowd support, and a well-earned chunky medal near Old Trafford.
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £15 + £350 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Manchester Half Marathon

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

Round off your season with a flat, fast half on closed roads, roaring crowd support, and a well-earned chunky medal near Old Trafford.

  • Half marathon
A multi-award winning 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 11 Oct
  • £20 + £500 fundraising
Chester, Cheshire, UK

MBNA Chester Marathon

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

A multi-award winning 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!

  • 26.2 miles road running + 209 m ascent
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 11 Oct
  • £15 + £350 fundraising
Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK

Oxford Half Marathon

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

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!

  • Half marathon
Starting and finishing in Amsterdam’s iconic Olympic Stadium, this world-class marathon offers a flat, lightning-fast course through scenic canals, historic streets, and vibrant city landmarks.
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • £35 + £500 fundraising
Amsterdam, Netherlands

TCS Amsterdam Marathon

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

Starting and finishing in Amsterdam’s iconic Olympic Stadium, this world-class marathon offers a flat, lightning-fast course through scenic canals, historic streets, and vibrant city landmarks.

  • 26.2 miles road running
Run the biggest half marathon of the Netherlands and experience stunning canals, lively streets, and iconic landmarks on a flat, fast course finishing in the city’s historic Olympic Stadium.
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • £25 + £350 fundraising
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

Run the biggest half marathon of the Netherlands and experience stunning canals, lively streets, and iconic landmarks on a flat, fast course finishing in the city’s historic Olympic Stadium.

  • 13.1 miles road running
4 steps to wellbeing
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