Macmillan's events
These charity events are organised directly by Macmillan to raise funds for their incredible work.
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- Sat 19 Jul
- £20-£25
Mighty Hikes | Peak District
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Peak District Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the UK's oldest National Park to support people living with cancer.
- Hike 2

- Sat 19 Jul
- £20-£25
Mighty Hikes | Cotswolds
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Cotswolds Mighty Hike - where you'll wander through peaceful chocolate box villages and along riverside paths to support people living with cancer.
- Hike 2
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- Sat 26 Jul
- £20-£25
Mighty Hikes | Thames Path
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Thames Path Mighty Hike - where you'll hike from Eton College along the most iconic river in England to support people living with cancer.
- Hike 2
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- Sat 30 Aug
- £20-£25
Mighty Hikes | Rob Roy
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Rob Roy Mighty Hike, where you'll explore the Rob Roy Way through the wild and beautiful Trossachs National Park to support people living with cancer.
- Hike 2

- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £45-£169
Defeat the Peak | Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) at Night Challenge
Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the heart of Snowdonia this spectacular challenge will see you trekking to the top of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), at night!
- 21 km hiking + 975 m ascent

- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
- £20-£25
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

- Sat 13 Sep
- £45-£165
Defeat the Peak | Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) by Day Challenge
Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the heart of Snowdonia, this challenge will see you trekking to the top of Snowdon!
- 15 km hiking + 1000 m ascent
Macmillan's charity places | 10K runs
Sign up to a major or local 10K run to support people living with cancer.

- Sat 2 Aug
- £10 + £100 fundraising
- Entries close soon
The Dunster 10K
Macmillan Cancer Support
This fantastic trail route explores stunning views of Dunster Castle, ancient hill forts and wonderful trails through the estate woodlands and hills with magnificent views at the top and great medal!
- Entries close soon
- 10 km trail running + 300 m ascent

- Sun 17 Aug
- FREE + £150 fundraising
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

- Sun 14 Sep
- £10 + £100 fundraising
The Henley 10K
Macmillan Cancer Support
A fabulous 10km loop through Remenham countryside with a start and finish near Henley Bridge on Sunday morning. Take it on as a walk, jog or run and get your family and friends involved!
- 10 km trail running

- Sun 21 Sep
- FREE + £150 fundraising
Men's 10K Edinburgh
Macmillan Cancer Support
A stunning 10K run through the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life or someone else’s and be part of something special.
- 10K run

- Sun 21 Sep
- FREE + £150 fundraising
Women's 10K Edinburgh
Macmillan Cancer Support
A stunning 10K run through the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life Come along andor someone else’s and be part of something special.
- 10K run

- Sat 27 Sep
- £10 + £100 fundraising
The Chiltern 10K
Macmillan Cancer Support
A beautiful 10km loop from the basecamp at Henley Showground exploring public footpaths and wonderful woodlands within the Culden Faw estate to be rewarded with a medal and glass of fizz!
- 10 km trail running + 235 m ascent

- Sun 5 Oct
- £20 + £150 fundraising
Great Scottish Run 10K
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.
- 10 km road running + 152 ft ascent

- Sat 11 Oct
- £10 + £100 fundraising
Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | Maidstone 10K
Macmillan Cancer Support
The 10km loop sits within the 50km and 25km events and splits off at the Pilgrim Way returning to Detling via Boxley and back to the Kent Showground. You’ll be rewarded with a medal and glass of fizz!
- 10 km trail running + 180 m ascent

- Sun 12 Oct
- FREE + £150 fundraising
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 + 19 m ascent

- Sat 23 May 2026
- FREE + £150 fundraising
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 + 155 m ascent

- Sun 21 Jun 2026
- FREE + £150 fundraising
Men's 10K Glasgow
Macmillan Cancer Support
On the go since 2004, this event has firmly set itself as THE run for men in the west. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life, or someone else’s and be part of something special.
- 10K run

- Sun 21 Jun 2026
- FREE + £150 fundraising
Women's 10K Glasgow
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.
- 10K run
Macmillan's charity places | Half marathons
Raise vital funds for people living with cancer by running for Macmillan in a 13.1-mile race!

- Sun 17 Aug
- FREE + £300 fundraising
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
- Sun 28 Sep
- £25 + £400 fundraising
Ealing Half Marathon
Macmillan Cancer Support
Get the #EalingFeeling at the triple Gold award winning UK No1 Half Marathon.
- Half marathon

- Sun 5 Oct
- £25 + £250 fundraising
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 + 389 ft ascent

- Sun 12 Oct
- FREE + £300 fundraising
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 + 101 m ascent

- Sun 1 Mar 2026
- £35 + £200 fundraising
Altra Brighton Half Marathon
Macmillan Cancer Support
Join the UK's Happiest Half - a fast, flat race with a buzzing Brighton atmosphere. An early season major half and one of the most popular races in the UK!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 8 Mar 2026
- £25 + £300 fundraising
TTP Cambridge Half Marathon
Macmillan Cancer Support
Experience one of the UK’s most iconic races in the heart of historic Cambridge. The TTP Cambridge Half Marathon takes you past world-famous colleges, along scenic Cambridgeshire roads,...
- Half marathon

- Sun 15 Mar 2026
- £25 + £250 fundraising
GetPRO Bath Half
Macmillan Cancer Support
Run through traffic-free streets in the heart of Bath and experience the electric atmosphere on the course through the UK's only World Heritage City!
- Half marathon

- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £35 + £350 fundraising
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.
- Half marathon

- Sun 3 May 2026
- £25 + £250 fundraising
ABP Southampton Half Marathon
Macmillan Cancer Support
A single lap of the marathon course which offers a spectacular route including green parks, shoreline and riverside views, starting and finishing at the iconic Southampton Guildhall.
- 13.1 miles road running + 152 m ascent

- Sun 17 May 2026
- £30 + £300 fundraising
Hackney Half
Macmillan Cancer Support
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

- Sun 24 May 2026
- FREE + £300 fundraising
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 + 76 m ascent

- Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jun 2026
- £45 + £300 fundraising
Endure24 | Leeds
Macmillan Cancer Support
The north's favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
- Multi-terrain run
Macmillan's charity places | Marathons
Take on a major running challenge to help raise funds and support for Macmillan's vital services.
- Sun 20 Jul
- £28 + £350 fundraising
- Entries close tomorrow
TriBourne Festival of Endurance | Marathon
Macmillan Cancer Support
Award winning full and middle-distance triathlons, plus a marathon, long-distance swims, aquabike options and triathlon relays.
- Entries close tomorrow
- 26.2 miles trail running

- Sun 28 Sep
- £40 + £400 fundraising
Loch Ness Marathon Running Festival | Loch Ness Marathon
Macmillan Cancer Support
The Loch Ness Marathon is a monster race - and a monster fundraiser! Run alongside the shores of the most famous loch in the world and of course other fellow fundraisers.
- 26.2 miles road running

- Sun 19 Oct
- £35 + £450 fundraising
Altra Yorkshire Marathon
Macmillan Cancer Support
Fancy taking on a 26.2-mile challenge in the beautiful, historic, scenic city of York? It's flat with serious PB potential plus there's a team relay option. This is your marathon. This is your moment.
- 26.2 miles road running + 281 ft ascent

- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £35 + £1,000 fundraising
Schneider Electric Paris Marathon
Macmillan Cancer Support
One of the largest marathons on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop.
- Marathon

- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £35 + £600 fundraising
Brighton Marathon
Macmillan Cancer Support
The UK's third largest marathon, boasting a new and beautiful seaside course with superb local support, making it a truly sensational running experience.
- 26.2 miles road running + 447 ft ascent

- Sun 19 Apr 2026
- £30 + £400 fundraising
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

- Sun 3 May 2026
- £30 + £350 fundraising
ABP Southampton Marathon
Macmillan Cancer Support
This 2-lap marathon course offers a spectacular route including green parks, shoreline and riverside views, starting and finishing at the iconic Southampton Guildhall.
- 26.2 miles road running + 296 m ascent

- Sun 24 May 2026
- FREE + £750 fundraising
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 + 165 m ascent

- Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jun 2026
- £45 + £300 fundraising
Endure24 | Leeds
Macmillan Cancer Support
The north's favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
- Multi-terrain run
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.

- Sat 2 Aug
- £20 + £375 fundraising
- Entries close soon
South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | Full 50km
Macmillan Cancer Support
The 50km ultra option from Dunster Castle, along the South West Coastal Path to a picnic in Exmoor National Park with awesome views over the Bristol Channel to finish back at Minehead with a medal!
- Entries close soon
- 50 km trail running + 1600 m ascent

- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £25 + £575 fundraising
South Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous
Macmillan Cancer Support
The full distance option of the South Coast Challenge from sunny Eastbourne, over the magnificent Seven Sisters, onto Cuckmere Haven and over the South Downs all the way to historic Arundel.
- 100 km trail running + 2100 m ascent

- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £25 + £575 fundraising
South Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days
Macmillan Cancer Support
The full distance option of the South Coast Challenge over 2 days with 57km on day 1 and 43km on day 2, meaning you experience the route in daylight with the chance to sleep overnight.
- 100 km trail running + 2100 m ascent

- Sat 6 Sep
- £20 + £375 fundraising
South Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Half
Macmillan Cancer Support
The first half option of the South Coast Challenge from Eastbourne to the coastline, over the Seven Sisters to Cuckemere Haven, over the South Downs to finish via Brighton's promenade.
- 57 km trail running + 1250 m ascent

- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £20 + £375 fundraising
South Coast Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half
Macmillan Cancer Support
The second half option of the South Coast Ultra Challenge is a scenic ‘marathon plus’ adventure across the South Downs towards Arundel with wonderful coastal views and a celebratory finish!
- 43 km trail running + 850 m ascent

- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
- £25 + £575 fundraising
Thames Path Ultra Challenge | Full 100km Continuous
Macmillan Cancer Support
The full, non-stop option of the epic Thames Path Challenge from leafy South West London following the river to Hampton Court, Runnymede to finish at Henley-on-Thames for a celebratory finish and BBQ!
- 100 km trail running + 350 m ascent

- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
- £25 + £575 fundraising
Thames Path Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days
Macmillan Cancer Support
An epic challenge from leafy South West London on the River Thames featuring Hampton Court, Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame, Henley-on-Thames and a fabulous celebration finish - all in daylight.
- 100 km trail running + 350 m ascent

- Sat 13 Sep
- £20 + £375 fundraising
Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 1st Half
Macmillan Cancer Support
The first half option of the Thames Path Challenge from leafy South West London on the River Thames along the river to Hampton Court to finish at Runnymede for a big celebration finish and hot meal!
- 50 km trail running + 200 m ascent

- Sat 13 Sep
- £22.50 + £475 fundraising
Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge
Macmillan Cancer Support
Start this epic 3/4 distance of the Thames Path Challenge near Hampton Court and follow the meandering waterway to Runnymede for a big celebration finish and hot meal at Henley on Thames.
- 72 km trail running + 60 m ascent

- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
- £20 + £375 fundraising
Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half
Macmillan Cancer Support
The second half option of the Thames Path Challenge from Runnymede along the meandering river through Cookham to Henley-on-Thames, home of the regatta, to a celebration finish and family BBQ!
- 50 km trail running + 150 m ascent

- Sat 27 Sep
- £20 + £375 fundraising
Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge | Full 50km
Macmillan Cancer Support
The full 50K route of the Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge starts from basecamp in Henley on a loop via Greys Court, the Ridgeway, Shakespeare's Way, The Chilterns and Hambleden Village to a party finish!
- 50 km trail running + 920 m ascent

- Sat 11 Oct
- £20 + £375 fundraising
Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 50km
Macmillan Cancer Support
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering dramatic views, vibrant communities, a rich historic heritage, and diverse wildlife and habitats – featuring the North Downs Way National Trail.
- 50 km trail running + 1000 m ascent

- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £50 + £300 fundraising
Endure24 | Reading
Macmillan Cancer Support
The UK’s favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
- Fixed time runs

- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- £35 + £350 fundraising
Race to the King | Castle 50K
Macmillan Cancer Support
The ideal ‘next step’ on your ultra journey! Following an undulating course along the South Downs Way, the route passes by Arundel Castle before returning to West Dean via the Monarch's Way.
- 50 km trail running + 1043 m ascent

- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- £35 + £350 fundraising
Race to the King | Coastal 50K
Macmillan Cancer Support
Flat and runnable without skimping on scenery, it offers spectacular views around Chichester Harbour, through the ancient fishing village of Bosham before gently climbing back onto the South Downs.
- 50 km trail running + 461 m ascent

- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- £45 + £550 fundraising
Race to the King | 100K Non-Stop
Macmillan Cancer Support
The full circuit takes in both the Coastal and Castle loops for a magnificent tour of the stunning South Downs. Steeped in history and uniquely varied, the 100K offers a course truly fit for royalty.
- 100 km trail running + 1510 m ascent

- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- £40 + £450 fundraising
Race to the King | 80K Non-Stop
Macmillan Cancer Support
A ‘stepping stone’ distance between the 50K and 100K routes, the 80K Non-Stop begins with a full circuit of the Coastal 50K route before completing the 30K Monarch’s Loop, finishing back at West Dean.
- 80 km trail running + 1065 m ascent
Macmillan's charity places | Bike rides
Pedal your way to the glorious finish line on behalf of Macmillan!

- Sun 14 Sep
- £45 + £150 fundraising
London to Brighton Cycle Ride
Macmillan Cancer Support
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