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. Help Macmillan help others by getting involved today!

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Mighty Hikes

Discover incredible walking trails across the UK, from the Jurassic Coast to the Giant's Causeway! These marathon and half marathon hikes for all abilities are organised by Macmillan Cancer Support.

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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 South Coast Mighty Hike - where you’ll explore the stunning South Downs Way and take in spectacular coastal views to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £20-£25
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Mighty Hikes | South Coast

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the South Coast Mighty Hike - where you’ll explore the stunning South Downs Way and take in spectacular coastal views to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the beautiful Glen Nevis in the Scottish Highlands, this spectacular challenge will see you reach the top for beautiful views!
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £45-£120
Fort William, Highland, UK

Defeat the Peak | Ben Nevis by Day Challenge

Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the beautiful Glen Nevis in the Scottish Highlands, this spectacular challenge will see you reach the top for beautiful views!

  • 8 hrs hiking + 4413 ft ascent
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Lake District Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the stunning National Park to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 14 Jun
  • £20-£25
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Mighty Hikes | Lake District

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Lake District Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the stunning National Park to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Giant's Causeway Mighty Hike - where you'll take in dramatic views of N Ireland’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • £20-£25
Ballycastle, County Antrim, UK

Mighty Hikes | Giant's Causeway

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Giant's Causeway Mighty Hike - where you'll take in dramatic views of N Ireland’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Yorkshire Dales Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the stunning National Park to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £20-£25
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Mighty Hikes | Yorkshire Dales

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Yorkshire Dales Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the stunning National Park to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll see famous sights of Dorset including Corfe Castle and Old Harry Rocks to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 5 Jul
  • £20-£25
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Mighty Hikes | Jurassic Coast

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll see famous sights of Dorset including Corfe Castle and Old Harry Rocks to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Gower Peninsula Mighty Hike - explore the dramatic coastline with incredible views over Rhossili Bay and Worms Head to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 5 Jul
  • £20-£25
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Mighty Hikes | Gower Peninsula

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Gower Peninsula Mighty Hike - explore the dramatic coastline with incredible views over Rhossili Bay and Worms Head to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
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.
  • Sat 19 Jul
  • £20-£25
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

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
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.
  • Sat 19 Jul
  • £20-£25
Woodstock, Oxfordshire, UK

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
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.
  • Sat 26 Jul
  • £20-£25
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

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
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.
  • Sat 30 Aug
  • £20-£25
Callander, Stirling, UK

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
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!
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
  • £45-£169
Llanberis, Gwynedd, UK

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
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 13 - Sun 14 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
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!
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £45-£165
Llanberis, Gwynedd, UK

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.

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 15 Jun
  • FREE + £150 fundraising
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Men's 10K Glasgow

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.

  • 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 15 Jun
  • FREE + £150 fundraising
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

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
A looped 10km route from the main Cirencester basecamp, taking in the wonderful surrounding countryside and families are welcome too. Walk, jog or run - come and enjoy the event!
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • £10 + £100 fundraising
  • Entries close today
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cirencester 10km

Macmillan Cancer Support

A looped 10km route from the main Cirencester basecamp, taking in the wonderful surrounding countryside and families are welcome too. Walk, jog or run - come and enjoy the event!

  • Entries close today
  • 10 km trail running + 200 m ascent
A beautiful 10km looped route from the basecamp at Surrey Sports Park exploring public footpaths within Littleton past Loseley Park. You’ll be rewarded with a medal and glass of fizz!
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £10 + £100 fundraising
Guildford, Surrey, UK

North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | Guildford 10K

Macmillan Cancer Support

A beautiful 10km looped route from the basecamp at Surrey Sports Park exploring public footpaths within Littleton past Loseley Park. You’ll be rewarded with a medal and glass of fizz!

  • 10 km trail running + 233 m ascent
A perfect Saturday trail 10K from Penrice Castle on a loop towards Oxwich Bay then back to the event hub for a medal, a picnic lunch and to enjoy the whole Ultra Challenge atmosphere.
  • Sat 19 Jul
  • £10 + £100 fundraising
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | 10K Loop

Macmillan Cancer Support

A perfect Saturday trail 10K from Penrice Castle on a loop towards Oxwich Bay then back to the event hub for a medal, a picnic lunch and to enjoy the whole Ultra Challenge atmosphere.

  • 10 km multi terrain running + 250 m ascent
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!
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £10 + £100 fundraising
Minehead, Somerset, UK

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!

  • 10 km trail running + 300 m ascent
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
  • 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
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!
  • Sun 14 Sep
  • £10 + £100 fundraising
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 21 Sep
  • FREE + £150 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 21 Sep
  • FREE + £150 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

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
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!
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • £10 + £100 fundraising
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

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
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 5 Oct
  • £20 + £150 fundraising
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

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
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!
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • £10 + £100 fundraising
Maidstone, Kent, UK

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
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 12 Oct
  • FREE + £150 fundraising
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

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

Macmillan's charity places | Half marathons

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

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?
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £45 + £300 fundraising
  • Entries close soon
Reading, Berkshire, UK

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?

  • Entries close soon
  • Multi-terrain run
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?
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £45 + £300 fundraising
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK

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
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
  • 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
  • Sun 28 Sep
  • £25 + £400 fundraising
London, UK

Ealing Half Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

Get the #EalingFeeling at the triple Gold award winning UK No1 Half Marathon.

  • Half marathon
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 5 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 + 389 ft ascent
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 12 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
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!
  • Sun 1 Mar 2026
  • £35 + £200 fundraising
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

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
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK

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
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!
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • £25 + £250 fundraising
Bath, Somerset, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 3 May 2026
  • £25 + £250 fundraising
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

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
Date tbc. An unforgettable weekend of movement, sport and entertainment set in the grassy parkland of Hackney Marshes, hosting the hugely popular Hackney Half with inspiring festival vibes!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £30 + £300 fundraising
London, UK

Wizz Air Hackney Half

Macmillan Cancer Support

Date tbc. An unforgettable weekend of movement, sport and entertainment set in the grassy parkland of Hackney Marshes, hosting the hugely popular Hackney Half with inspiring festival vibes!

  • 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 24 May 2026
  • 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

Macmillan's charity places | Marathons

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

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?
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £45 + £300 fundraising
  • Entries close soon
Reading, Berkshire, UK

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?

  • Entries close soon
  • Multi-terrain run
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?
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £45 + £300 fundraising
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK

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
A classic distance from Penrice Castle on a loop featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the stunning Wales Coast Path, picnic at Rhossili, the Gower Way then a celebration and medal!
  • Sat 19 Jul
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | Marathon 42K Loop

Macmillan Cancer Support

A classic distance from Penrice Castle on a loop featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the stunning Wales Coast Path, picnic at Rhossili, the Gower Way then a celebration and medal!

  • 42 km multi terrain running + 900 m ascent
  • Sun 20 Jul
  • £28 + £350 fundraising
Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK

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.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
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.
  • Sun 28 Sep
  • £40 + £400 fundraising
Inverness, Highland, UK

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
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! Team relay challenge available too.
  • Sun 19 Oct
  • £35 + £450 fundraising
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

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! Team relay challenge available too.

  • 26.2 miles road running
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.
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
  • £35 + £1,000 fundraising
Paris, France

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
The UK's third largest marathon, boasting a new and beautiful seaside course with superb local support, making it a truly sensational running experience.
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
  • £35 + £600 fundraising
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

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
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 19 Apr 2026
  • £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
This 2-lap marathon course offers a spectacular route including green parks, shoreline and riverside views, starting and finishing at the iconic Southampton Guildhall.
  • Sun 3 May 2026
  • £30 + £350 fundraising
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

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
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 24 May 2026
  • 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
  • £30 + £330 fundraising
  • Entries close soon
Chichester, West Sussex, UK

Race to the King | Coastal 50K

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.

  • Entries close soon
  • 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 Jun
  • £40 + £550 fundraising
  • Entries close soon
Chichester, West Sussex, UK

Race to the King | 100K

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.

  • Entries close soon
  • 100 km trail running + 4619 ft ascent
Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission, with stops every 12-13km and a halfway break in Wotton, you're fully supported.
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • £25 + £575 fundraising
  • Entries close today
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

Macmillan Cancer Support

Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission, with stops every 12-13km and a halfway break in Wotton, you're fully supported.

  • Entries close today
  • 100 km trail running + 2250 m ascent
Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission in daylight only with the benefit of a mid-way break and good night's sleep.
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • £25 + £575 fundraising
  • Entries close today
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

Macmillan Cancer Support

Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission in daylight only with the benefit of a mid-way break and good night's sleep.

  • Entries close today
  • 100 km trail running + 2250 m ascent
The first half of the challenge is tough with steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape with magnificent views out to the West.
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
  • Entries close today
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Macmillan Cancer Support

The first half of the challenge is tough with steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape with magnificent views out to the West.

  • Entries close today
  • 53 km trail running + 1600 m ascent
The route is 3/4 of the full challenge – so starts at Painswick, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Wotton, and then on through the Cotswolds to the finish line at Cirencester basecamp.
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • £22.50 + £475 fundraising
  • Entries close today
Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

Macmillan Cancer Support

The route is 3/4 of the full challenge – so starts at Painswick, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Wotton, and then on through the Cotswolds to the finish line at Cirencester basecamp.

  • Entries close today
  • 76 km trail running + 1650 m ascent
A start at Wotton and then some fantastic Cotswold scenery in the heart of this beautiful landscape, on the way back to the very welcome finish line celebration back at Cirencester basecamp.
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
  • Entries close today
Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

Macmillan Cancer Support

A start at Wotton and then some fantastic Cotswold scenery in the heart of this beautiful landscape, on the way back to the very welcome finish line celebration back at Cirencester basecamp.

  • Entries close today
  • 47 km trail running + 650 m ascent
Start and finish from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp for a few steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful and varied landscape to return for a finish line celebration!
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Macmillan Cancer Support

Start and finish from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp for a few steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful and varied landscape to return for a finish line celebration!

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  • 53 km trail running + 1250 m ascent
Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District with stops every 12-13km and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration!
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £25 + £575 fundraising
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

Macmillan Cancer Support

Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District with stops every 12-13km and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration!

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  • 100 km trail running + 2150 m ascent
Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District in daylight with a good night's rest and full support to get you to the finish line celebration!
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £25 + £575 fundraising
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

Macmillan Cancer Support

Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District in daylight with a good night's rest and full support to get you to the finish line celebration!

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  • 100 km trail running + 2150 m ascent
Take on a mighty ultra adventure through the stunning Peak District with regular stops and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration! You can even cover it in two days.
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £22.50 + £475 fundraising
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

Macmillan Cancer Support

Take on a mighty ultra adventure through the stunning Peak District with regular stops and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration! You can even cover it in two days.

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  • 73 km trail running
Starting out from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp, trek through some fantastic southern Peaks scenery on the way back to the very welcome finish line and celebration!
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

Macmillan Cancer Support

Starting out from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp, trek through some fantastic southern Peaks scenery on the way back to the very welcome finish line and celebration!

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  • 47 km trail running + 900 m ascent
Join a mid-summer North Downs 50 Challenge! This looped route is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty of the Surrey Hills, taking in chalk ridges and ancient woodlands.
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Guildford, Surrey, UK

North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 50km

Macmillan Cancer Support

Join a mid-summer North Downs 50 Challenge! This looped route is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty of the Surrey Hills, taking in chalk ridges and ancient woodlands.

  • 50 km trail running + 830 m ascent
Starting in Lewknor, this event presents a varied and scenic route steeped in history. Crossing England’s longest river at the halfway mark, the course finishes at the iconic Lattin Down basecamp.
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £40 + £350 fundraising
Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | Day One | Thames Valley 50K

Macmillan Cancer Support

Starting in Lewknor, this event presents a varied and scenic route steeped in history. Crossing England’s longest river at the halfway mark, the course finishes at the iconic Lattin Down basecamp.

  • 50 km trail running + 710 m ascent
Take on the full 100K ultramarathon in one go. Fully supported through day and night on an incredibly scenic and historic route to finish at the 5000-year-old Avebury standing stones.
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £50 + £550 fundraising
Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | 100K Non-stop

Macmillan Cancer Support

Take on the full 100K ultramarathon in one go. Fully supported through day and night on an incredibly scenic and historic route to finish at the 5000-year-old Avebury standing stones.

  • 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
  • £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
Sticking to higher ground, you'll pass through a surprisingly isolated stretch of southern England and enjoy dramatic views before finishing with the full 100K at the awesome Avebury Standing Stones.
  • Sun 13 Jul
  • £40 + £350 fundraising
Wantage, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | Day Two | Ridgeline 50K

Macmillan Cancer Support

Sticking to higher ground, you'll pass through a surprisingly isolated stretch of southern England and enjoy dramatic views before finishing with the full 100K at the awesome Avebury Standing Stones.

  • 50 km trail running + 630 m ascent
A 50km eastern loop featuring Bantam Bay, Caswell Bay, Mumbles Head, the ‘Mumbles’ sand and mud, Clyne Wood, Gowerton and the Gower Way - to return for the finish line celebration and medal!
  • Sat 19 - Sun 20 Jul
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half 50K | Gower East Loop

Macmillan Cancer Support

A 50km eastern loop featuring Bantam Bay, Caswell Bay, Mumbles Head, the ‘Mumbles’ sand and mud, Clyne Wood, Gowerton and the Gower Way - to return for the finish line celebration and medal!

  • 50 km multi terrain running + 1000 m ascent
Set out from Penrice Castle on a perfect 'half' challenge featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the Wales Coast Path, Rhossili for a picnic, coastal scenery, dunes and the Gower Way then medal!
  • Sat 19 Jul
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | 1st Half 50K | Gower West Loop

Macmillan Cancer Support

Set out from Penrice Castle on a perfect 'half' challenge featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the Wales Coast Path, Rhossili for a picnic, coastal scenery, dunes and the Gower Way then medal!

  • 50 km multi terrain running + 1200 m ascent
A magnificent challenge from Penrice Castle featuring a figure-of-eight route, Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, Mumbles Head, Gowerton and a massive welcome celebration too!
  • Sat 19 - Sun 20 Jul
  • £25 + £575 fundraising
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | Full Continuous 100K

Macmillan Cancer Support

A magnificent challenge from Penrice Castle featuring a figure-of-eight route, Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, Mumbles Head, Gowerton and a massive welcome celebration too!

  • 100 km multi terrain running + 2200 m ascent
A magnificent challenge from Penrice Castle featuring a figure-of-eight route, Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, Mumbles Head, Gowerton with a good night's sleep mid-way.
  • Sat 19 - Sun 20 Jul
  • £25 + £575 fundraising
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | Full 2 Day Daylight 100K

Macmillan Cancer Support

A magnificent challenge from Penrice Castle featuring a figure-of-eight route, Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, Mumbles Head, Gowerton with a good night's sleep mid-way.

  • 100 km multi terrain running + 2200 m ascent
Set out from Penrice Castle on an ultra loop featuring Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, basecamp picnic, along the coast, Mumbles Head, Gowerton then a celebration and medal!
  • Sat 19 Jul
  • £22.50 + £475 fundraising
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | 75K Challenge

Macmillan Cancer Support

Set out from Penrice Castle on an ultra loop featuring Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, basecamp picnic, along the coast, Mumbles Head, Gowerton then a celebration and medal!

  • 75 km multi terrain running + 1550 m ascent
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!
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Minehead, Somerset, UK

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!

  • 50 km trail running + 1600 m ascent
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.
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
  • £25 + £575 fundraising
Polegate, East Sussex, UK

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
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.
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
  • £25 + £575 fundraising
Polegate, East Sussex, UK

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
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.
  • Sat 6 Sep
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Polegate, East Sussex, UK

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
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!
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Hove, East Sussex, UK

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
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!
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • £25 + £575 fundraising
London, UK

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
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.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • £25 + £575 fundraising
London, UK

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
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!
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
London, UK

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
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.
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £22.50 + £475 fundraising
West Molesey, Surrey, UK

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
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!
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Egham, Surrey, UK

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
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!
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

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
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.
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Maidstone, Kent, UK

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

Macmillan's charity places | Bike rides

Pedal your way to the glorious finish line on behalf of Macmillan!

  • Sun 20 Jul
  • £75 + £650 fundraising
Albertville, France

L'Etape du Tour de France

Macmillan Cancer Support

Just a few days before the pros take on the penultimate stage of the Tour de France, come and take on the legendary cols between Albertville and La Plagne!

  • Long sportive
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 14 Sep
  • £55 + £150 fundraising
London, UK

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