Cambridge Half Marathon charity places for 2026

Event Village

• Charity Village - come and meet your charity team!
• Bike park
• Official merchandise
• Catering stalls
• VIP area
• Toilets
• Event stage
• Bag storage

Also going on

• Pre-race shake out around the city
• Children's activities like sign making
• Pre-race event site walkthrough

Event HQ

Midsummer Common
Victoria Avenue
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB5
UK

Overview

Discover one of the UK’s most beautiful and iconic half marathon courses as you run for charity.

Join thousands of runners as you take a scenic 13.1-mile journey through Cambridge’s historic streets and the world-famous University grounds, for your chosen charity cause. With cheering crowds and an unbeatable atmosphere, it’s a race you’ll never forget.

The TTP Cambridge Half Marathon route is a stunning 13.1-mile journey through the heart of one of the world’s most historic cities — blending racing with breathtaking views and unbeatable atmosphere.

Route highlights

You’ll pass by several iconic landmarks, including:

• St John's College
• King's College
• Jesus College
• Trinity College
• Cambridge University Botanic Garden
• Fitzwilliam Museum
• Corpus Clock
• Bridge of Sighs

Map

This event is committed to reducing its environmental impact while delivering a premium race experience.

In partnership with Lucion, the official sustainability partner, the event is taking meaningful steps to be greener every year. From using eco-friendly race materials and offering optional t-shirts to promoting greener travel and supporting local suppliers and charities, sustainability is at the heart with a focus on recycling and minimising event waste.

Every runner will receive:

Included

• Finishers medal
• Finishers bag
• Post-race massage
• Fundraising support
• Fundraising materials

Optional extra

• Premium finisher t-shirt

Benefits of running for charity

When the going gets tough, your admirers step in! As 'masters of motivation', your chosen cause will spur you on and provide plenty of perks in the process:

• Fundraising support

  Charities know that raising money is all part of the challenge, which is why they provide advice, branded materials and a personalised online fundraising page to help the donations roll in. Think eye-catching videos for social and traditional collection tins too.

• Training support

  Whether you're a first-timer or PB chaser, you'll need to train for it! You'll receive an in-depth training plan with guidance, plus many charities have access to expert coaches and elite runners too, who can provide exclusive tips for your race preparation.

• Branded running kit

  When you show up on the day, people need to be able to see clearly that you're supporting a charity. Most charities will give you a branded and personalised t-shirt or vest to run in on the big day, and often a training top too.

• Support on the day

  When you're partway through your run and your energy is flagging, what you need is a boost from cheering spectators to keep you moving. Many charities set up a cheer station along the route, keeping an eye out for you to send up a huge cheer as you run past!

• Post-race recovery

  Refreshments and an indulgent post-race sports massage are often provided by charities for their runners. This is the perfect way to recover alongside other people who have run for that cause.

• Exclusive social groups

  You won't be the only person running for that charity, so it's well worth meeting other runners through the charity's invite-only social media pages! You can organise to meet up for training runs, chat with the charity's expert coaches and share tips and stories with each other to keep the motivation levels running high.

Wondering whether to get a charity place in the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon? Here's why:

This was my first Half Marathon! I’ve enjoyed every second of it! Very well organized,amazing atmosphere,supporters were great too! Highly recommended and would definitely do it next year! Thank you for the amazing experience !:) Eleanora T

Very well organised event. Great atmosphere. My first time running but will be back next year. Maggie N

Great event, great course great support around the course . Thanks to the marshals because with out them there is no event. Thank you Adam for another great year with the superb organisation of such an event. You and the rest of the team deserve a medal and credit for what you do. 👏 👍 Lino M

Iconic race. Excellent route with great public support. Definitely should be on everyone’s bucket list. Only things that I say, is that it was very busy throughout the run. Also it was disappointing not to have a free t-shirt. Gareth

Running through the university grounds and city was an experience like no other. Going out towards a village was also lovely and very picturesque. Course was flat and there were lots of people doing it to keep you motivated. Lots of supporters too in the city bits! To top it off, great medal, goody bag and a can of pink tonic at the end! Was my first time running Cambridge and I will 100% be doing it again next year (and the year after!) Daisy H

It was my first time doing Cambridge half marathon 😍love it every second x Joana A

Excellent event would highly recommend. Tracy G

I really can’t fault this event,the organisation the course and crowds were excellent. I have only started running for a year after several years lay off i have done so many marathons and half marathons in the past to remember but I have to say the Cambridge has been the most enjoyable one yet,so thanks so much to everyone involved and I hope to be with you again next year thanks. Andy S

Great atmosphere, well organised, interesting course. Super day out! Kevin L

1st time I’ve run the Cambridge 1/2 and what an excellent event it was! Very well organised and marshalled, brilliant support throughout the route, really enjoyed and got a new PB! Thoroughly recommend this race. Darren R

Reviews thanks to RaceCheck