Mental Health Foundation's charity place events
Take steps to support the Mental Health Foundation as they develop better ways to support good mental health.

- Sun 1 Mar 2026
- £20 + £300 fundraising
Altra Brighton Half Marathon
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 12 Apr 2026
- £30 + £350 fundraising
London Landmarks 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.
- Half marathon

- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £30 + £350 fundraising
Brighton 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.
- 26.2 miles road running + 447 ft ascent

- Sun 19 Apr 2026
- £35 + £500 fundraising
adidas Manchester 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.
- Marathon

- Sun 17 May 2026
- £20 + £350 fundraising
Hackney Half
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
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

- Sun 24 May 2026
- FREE + £500 fundraising
Edinburgh 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!
- 26.2 miles road running + 165 m ascent

- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- £35 + £350 fundraising
Race to the King | Castle 50K
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
- £30 + £350 fundraising
Race to the King | Monarchs Loop 30K
A challenging but very achievable journey along the South Downs Way towards Bignor Hill, returning to West Dean Gardens via the stunning Monarch’s Way. The perfect first long distance event.
- 30 km trail running + 606 m ascent

- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- £40 + £450 fundraising
Race to the King | 80K Non-Stop
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

- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- £35 + £350 fundraising
Race to the King | Coastal 50K
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
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 11 Jul 2026
- £45 + £350 fundraising
Race to the Stones | Day One | Thames Valley 50K
Cross England’s longest river at the halfway mark before finishing with a triumphant climb towards the iconic Lattin Down Basecamp finish line.
- 50 km trail running + 710 m ascent

- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- £55 + £550 fundraising
Race to the Stones | 100K Non-stop
Explore the Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest road, along a remarkably isolated and unspoilt corner of Southern England with sweeping chalk downs, ancient forests and the Avebury Standing Stones.
- 100 km trail running + 3704 ft ascent

- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- £75 + £550 fundraising
Race to the Stones | 100K Over Two Days
Explore the Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest road, along a remarkably isolated and unspoilt corner of Southern England with sweeping chalk downs, ancient forests and the Avebury Standing Stones.
- 100 km trail running + 3704 ft ascent

- Sun 12 Jul 2026
- £45 + £350 fundraising
Race to the Stones | Day Two | Ridgeline 50K
An ideal choice for your first ultramarathon. Enjoy dramatic views of the vale to your north before finishing at the iconic Avebury Standing Stones.
- 50 km trail running + 630 m ascent

- Sun 16 Aug 2026
- FREE + £150 fundraising
Scottish 10K
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 16 Aug 2026
- FREE + £275 fundraising
Scottish Half Marathon
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 6 Sep 2026
- £25 + £250 fundraising
The Big Half
The Big Half promises a party atmosphere on a landmark-packed, half marathon route which follows some of the famous marathon course in reverse!
- Half marathon

- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- Entries closed
Great North Run
Join 60,000 runners at the world’s biggest and best half marathon with a ballot entry. Get the low-down on key dates, the route and race-day logistics, then secure your place on the iconic start line.
- Half marathon

- Sun 20 Sep 2026
- FREE + £150 fundraising
Men's 10K Edinburgh
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 20 Sep 2026
- FREE + £150 fundraising
Women's 10K Edinburgh
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 and/or someone else’s and be part of something special.
- 10K run