Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support

One of the most popular charities in the UK for supporting people living with cancer, Macmillan organise a wide range of events to help people get active outdoors. They also have charity places in a great selection of major events, giving you the opportunity to raise funds and support for their charitable work while securing your place on the start line. Help Macmillan help others by getting involved today!

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Mighty Hikes
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Mighty Hikes

Discover incredible walking trails across the UK, from the Wye Valley to the Giant's Causeway! These family-friendly marathon and half marathon hikes are organised by Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Royal Parks Half Marathon
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Royal Parks Half Marathon

Sign up for one of the UK's most popular half marathons on behalf of Macmillan Cancer Support, raising funds and support for their vital work as you run through London's beautiful Royal Parks!

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Featured events

Macmillan have a wide range of hikes, runs, swims and much more to get involved in - here's the latest news and offers to be aware of!

Mighty Hikes

Mighty Hikes

This series of one-day walks takes hikers into spectacular and wild areas of the UK, taking on either a marathon or half marathon distance. From the Jurassic Coast to the Lake District, explore stunning locations with family and friends while raising funds for charity!

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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 now available for 2025.
  • Sun 27 Apr 2025
  • £50-£100
London, UK

TCS London Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

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 now available for 2025.

  • Marathon
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 2025!
  • Sun 7 Sep 2025
  • FREE-£65
  • Ballot closes soon
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK

Great North Run

Macmillan Cancer Support

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 2025!

  • Ballot closes soon
  • Half marathon
Royal Parks Half Marathon
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Royal Parks Half Marathon

One of the most popular half marathons in the UK, this fantastic route takes you through spectacular Royal Parks in London and through the capital on closed roads!

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One of the most stunning marathons in the world following a point to point route alongside the world-famous loch, starting in the atmospheric moorlands to a festival finish!
  • Sun 1 Oct 2023
  • £35 + £400 fundraising
  • Entries closed
Inverness, Highland, UK

Loch Ness Marathon Running Festival | Loch Ness Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

One of the most stunning marathons in the world following a point to point route alongside the world-famous loch, starting in the atmospheric moorlands to a festival finish!

  • Entries closed
  • 26.2 miles road running

Macmillan's events

These charity events are organised directly by Macmillan to raise funds for their incredible work.

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll see famous sights featuring Corfe Castle on your hike to the coast to support people living with cancer.
  • Sun 8 Sep
  • £20
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Mighty Hikes | Jurassic Coast | Half Marathon

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll see famous sights featuring Corfe Castle on your hike to the coast to support people living with cancer.

  • 13 miles hiking + 380 m ascent
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Northumberland Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll take in famous sights such as Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 14 - Sun 15 Sep
  • £20-£25
Alnwick, Northumberland, UK

Mighty Hikes | Northumberland Coast

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Northumberland Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll take in famous sights such as Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2

Macmillan's charity places | Half marathons

Raise vital funds for people living with cancer by running for Macmillan in a 13.1-mile race!

With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.
  • Sun 6 Oct
  • £25 + £250 fundraising
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Great Scottish Run Half Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. Run along both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers on a stunning coastal route as part of the Run Bournemouth weekend running festival.
  • Sun 13 Oct
  • FREE + £300 fundraising
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Bournemouth Half Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. Run along both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers on a stunning coastal route as part of the Run Bournemouth weekend running festival.

  • 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 16 Mar 2025
  • £25 + £250 fundraising
Bath, Somerset, UK

Bath Half Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

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.

  • 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 2025.
  • Sun 6 Apr 2025
  • £35 + £350 fundraising
London, UK

London Landmarks Half Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

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 2025.

  • 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 now available for 2025.
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • £30 + £300 fundraising
London, UK

Hackney Half Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

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 now available for 2025.

  • 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 25 May 2025
  • FREE + £300 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Half Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

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
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!
  • Sun 17 Aug 2025
  • FREE + £300 fundraising
Tranent, East Lothian, UK

Scottish Half Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

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

Macmillan's charity places | Marathons

Take on a major running challenge to help raise funds and support for Macmillan's vital services.

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 2025.
  • Sun 6 Apr 2025
  • £30 + £600 fundraising
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

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 2025.

  • 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 2025.
  • Sun 13 Apr 2025
  • £35 + £1,000 fundraising
Paris, France

Schneider Electric Paris Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

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 2025.

  • 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.
  • Sun 27 Apr 2025
  • £30 + £400 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

adidas Manchester Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

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
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 25 May 2025
  • FREE + £750 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

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

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.

A coastal trail ultra through the ancient village of Bosham towards Chichester Harbour with panoramic views of this AONB, to finish at the fantastic basecamp with food and bars.
  • Sat 21 Jun 2025
  • £30 + £330 fundraising
Chichester, West Sussex, West Sussex, UK

Race to the King | 50K Coastal

Macmillan Cancer Support

A coastal trail ultra through the ancient village of Bosham towards Chichester Harbour with panoramic views of this AONB, to finish at the fantastic basecamp with food and bars.

  • 50 km trail running + 1885 ft ascent
Take on the full 100K Race to the King ultra marathon challenge in one go. Fully supported through day and night on a route combining castles and coastal scenery.
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun 2025
  • £40 + £550 fundraising
Chichester, West Sussex, West Sussex, UK

Race to the King | 100K Non-stop

Macmillan Cancer Support

Take on the full 100K Race to the King ultra marathon challenge in one go. Fully supported through day and night on a route combining castles and coastal scenery.

  • 100 km trail running + 4619 ft ascent
Take on the first half of the UK's favourite ultramarathon and wander through woodland before coming down into the renowned ‘field of dreams’, to finish at the fantastic basecamp with food and bars.
  • Sat 12 Jul 2025
  • £40 + £350 fundraising
Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | 50K Saturday

Macmillan Cancer Support

Take on the first half of the UK's favourite ultramarathon and wander through woodland before coming down into the renowned ‘field of dreams’, to finish at the fantastic basecamp with food and bars.

  • 50 km trail running + 1973 ft ascent
Take on the full 100K Race to the Stones ultramarathon in one go. Fully supported through day and night on an incredibly scenic and historic route.
  • Sat 12 Jul 2025
  • £50 + £550 fundraising
Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | 100K Non-stop

Macmillan Cancer Support

Take on the full 100K Race to the Stones ultramarathon in one go. Fully supported through day and night on an incredibly scenic and historic route.

  • 100 km trail running + 3704 ft ascent
Take on the full 100K Race to the Stones ultramarathon with an overnight stop at the all-inclusive Basecamp, meaning a good nights' sleep in between the 50K stints.
  • Sat 12 Jul 2025
  • £70 + £550 fundraising
Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | 100K Two Days with camping

Macmillan Cancer Support

Take on the full 100K Race to the Stones ultramarathon with an overnight stop at the all-inclusive Basecamp, meaning a good nights' sleep in between the 50K stints.

  • 100 km trail running + 3704 ft ascent
Starting from Basecamp, race 50K to complete the second day of Race to the Stones through the North Wessex Downs to the finish line at the incredible Avebury Stone Circle.
  • Sun 13 Jul 2025
  • £40 + £350 fundraising
Wantage, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | 50K Sunday

Macmillan Cancer Support

Starting from Basecamp, race 50K to complete the second day of Race to the Stones through the North Wessex Downs to the finish line at the incredible Avebury Stone Circle.

  • 50 km trail running + 1731 ft ascent

Macmillan's charity places | 10K runs

Sign up to a major or local 10K run to support people living with cancer.

If you need a goal to motivate you, the Men’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.
  • Sun 22 Sep
  • FREE + £150 fundraising
  • Entries close soon
Edinburgh, UK

Men's 10K Edinburgh

Macmillan Cancer Support

If you need a goal to motivate you, the Men’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.

  • Entries close soon
  • 10K run
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.
  • Sun 22 Sep
  • FREE + £150 fundraising
  • Entries close soon
Edinburgh, UK

Women's 10K Edinburgh

Macmillan Cancer Support

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.

  • Entries close soon
  • 10K run
The flat and fast Supersonic 10K takes in both Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers! Perfect for seasoned runners and newcomers looking to embrace the vibrant atmosphere and beautiful scenery.
  • Sun 13 Oct
  • FREE + £150 fundraising
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Run Bournemouth | Supersonic 10K

Macmillan Cancer Support

The flat and fast Supersonic 10K takes in both Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers! Perfect for seasoned runners and newcomers looking to embrace the vibrant atmosphere and beautiful scenery.

  • 10 km road running
An exciting 10K on a flat and fast course perfect for all abilities, as part of the atmospheric Brighton Marathon Weekend complete with Beach Village.
  • Sun 6 Apr 2025
  • FREE + £200 fundraising
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon Weekend | BM10K

Macmillan Cancer Support

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

  • 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 24 May 2025
  • FREE + £150 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh 10K

Macmillan Cancer Support

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
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!
  • Sun 17 Aug 2025
  • FREE + £150 fundraising
Musselburgh, East Lothian, UK

Scottish 10K

Macmillan Cancer Support

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

Macmillan's charity places | 5K runs

Enter a 3.1-mile race on behalf of Macmillan to spur on your training!

A fun evening run for all! This beautiful coastal route takes in the Bournemouth Pier and promenade at dusk. It's all about the experience, not how fast you can complete it. Walk, jog or run!
  • Sat 12 Oct
  • FREE + £80 fundraising
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Run Bournemouth | Supernova 5K

Macmillan Cancer Support

A fun evening run for all! This beautiful coastal route takes in the Bournemouth Pier and promenade at dusk. It's all about the experience, not how fast you can complete it. Walk, jog or run!

  • 5 km road running
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.
  • Fri 14 Mar 2025
  • FREE + £80 fundraising
Grangemouth, Falkirk, UK

Supernova Run Kelpies 5K | Friday

Macmillan Cancer Support

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
If you've ticked off a few 5Ks and you're ready to step it up - this one's for you. Set against the backdrop of Scotland's capital, this run blends scenery with the thrill of a stadium finish!
  • Sun 6 Apr 2025
  • FREE + £80 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Kilomathon Scotland 6.5K

Macmillan Cancer Support

If you've ticked off a few 5Ks and you're ready to step it up - this one's for you. Set against the backdrop of Scotland's capital, this run blends scenery with the thrill of a stadium finish!

  • 6.5 km road running
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.
  • Sat 24 May 2025
  • FREE + £80 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh 5K

Macmillan Cancer Support

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