Sane

Sane

Join the movement for better mental health! Take on an active challenge for SANE, raise vital funds, and help change lives one step at a time.

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Sane's charity places

Choose from a wide selection of events to support those affected by mental illness.

The city’s original and best-loved running event! In true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
  • Sun 31 May
  • Entries closed
Manchester, Greater Manchester

Great Manchester Run Half Marathon

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The city’s original and best-loved running event! In true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

  • 13.1 miles road running
The city’s original and best-loved running event! In true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
  • Sun 31 May
  • Entries closed
Manchester, Greater Manchester

Great Manchester Run 10K

SANE

The city’s original and best-loved running event! In true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

  • 10 km road running
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.
  • Sat 20 Jun
  • £30 + £350 fundraising
Chichester, West Sussex

Race to the King | Castle 50K

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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
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.
  • Sat 20 Jun
  • £30 + £350 fundraising
Chichester, West Sussex

Race to the King | Monarchs Loop 30K

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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
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.
  • Sat 20 Jun
  • £40 + £450 fundraising
Chichester, West Sussex

Race to the King | 80K Non-Stop

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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
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.
  • Sat 20 Jun
  • £30 + £350 fundraising
Chichester, West Sussex

Race to the King | Coastal 50K

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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
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.
  • Sat 20 Jun
  • £40 + £550 fundraising
Chichester, West Sussex

Race to the King | 100K Non-Stop

SANE

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
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.
  • Sat 11 Jul
  • £50 + £550 fundraising
Watlington, Oxfordshire

Race to the Stones | 100K Non-stop

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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
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.
  • Sat 11 Jul
  • £70 + £550 fundraising
Watlington, Oxfordshire

Race to the Stones | 100K Over Two Days

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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
Cross England’s longest river at the halfway mark before finishing with a triumphant climb towards the iconic Lattin Down Basecamp finish line.
  • Sat 11 Jul
  • £40 + £350 fundraising
Watlington, Oxfordshire

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

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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
An ideal choice for your first ultramarathon. Enjoy dramatic views of the vale to your north before finishing at the iconic Avebury Standing Stones.
  • Sun 12 Jul
  • £40 + £350 fundraising
Wantage, Oxfordshire

Race to the Stones | Day Two | Ridgeline 50K

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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
The most iconic capital city 10K! Live bands, DJs and cheering crowds on a closed road route past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street and Big Ben.
  • Sun 12 Jul
  • £20 + £200 fundraising
London

Saucony London 10K

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The most iconic capital city 10K! Live bands, DJs and cheering crowds on a closed road route past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street and Big Ben.

  • 10K run
Run the UK’s most beautiful and flattest 10K run inside the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew and run past plenty of beautiful landmarks! Fabulous medal & free entry into the gardens for spectators.
  • Sat 12 Sep
  • £25 + £230 fundraising
Richmond

Richmond RUNFEST 10K

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Run the UK’s most beautiful and flattest 10K run inside the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew and run past plenty of beautiful landmarks! Fabulous medal & free entry into the gardens for spectators.

  • 10 km road running + 5 m ascent
Run 'The world's most scenic marathon' through London's greenest borough including Richmond Bridge and the Tow Path. Start inside the Kew Gardens with family fun music festival to finish!
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • £30 + £430 fundraising
Richmond

Richmond Marathon

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Run 'The world's most scenic marathon' through London's greenest borough including Richmond Bridge and the Tow Path. Start inside the Kew Gardens with family fun music festival to finish!

  • 26.2 miles road running + 160 m ascent
Be part of London's most exclusive event! Run through its greenest borough, exploring the beauties and history of Richmond. Start inside the Kew Gardens with a family music festival to finish!
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • £25 + £330 fundraising
Richmond

Richmond Half Marathon

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Be part of London's most exclusive event! Run through its greenest borough, exploring the beauties and history of Richmond. Start inside the Kew Gardens with a family music festival to finish!

  • 13.1 miles road running + 91 ft ascent
One of the longest-established and most popular city centre road events in the UK! A true Nottingham favourite, it’s also the city’s biggest charity fundraising event!
  • Sun 27 Sep
  • £20 + £200 fundraising
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Robin Hood Half Marathon

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One of the longest-established and most popular city centre road events in the UK! A true Nottingham favourite, it’s also the city’s biggest charity fundraising event!

  • 13.1 miles road running
With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: 10K of inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and people.
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £15 + £150 fundraising
  • Early bird
Glasgow, Glasgow City

Great Scottish Run 10K

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With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: 10K of inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and people.

  • 10 km road running + 152 ft ascent
Round off your season with a flat, fast half on closed roads, roaring crowd support, and a well-earned chunky medal near Old Trafford.
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £25 + £350 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester

Manchester Half Marathon

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Round off your season with a flat, fast half on closed roads, roaring crowd support, and a well-earned chunky medal near Old Trafford.

  • 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 4 Oct
  • £20 + £200 fundraising
  • Early bird
Glasgow, Glasgow City

Great Scottish Run Half Marathon

SANE

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
Run through four of London’s most beautiful Royal Parks, past iconic landmarks and tree-lined avenues, on a stunning autumn route that combines city energy with natural splendour.
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £30 + £450 fundraising
London

Royal Parks Half Marathon

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Run through four of London’s most beautiful Royal Parks, past iconic landmarks and tree-lined avenues, on a stunning autumn route that combines city energy with natural splendour.

  • Half marathon
Runners will enjoy the fast, flat and beautiful route through University Parks and the historic Oxford City Centre whilst celebrating running and movement with entertainment and cheering fans!
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £20 + £200 fundraising
Oxford, Oxfordshire

Oxford Half Marathon

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Runners will enjoy the fast, flat and beautiful route through University Parks and the historic Oxford City Centre whilst celebrating running and movement with entertainment and cheering fans!

  • Half marathon
Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed! Local supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way.
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • £20 + £200 fundraising
Southsea, Hampshire

AJ Bell Great South Run

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Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed! Local supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way.

  • 10 miler
Run the biggest half marathon of the Netherlands and experience stunning canals, lively streets, and iconic landmarks on a flat, fast course finishing in the city’s historic Olympic Stadium.
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • £25 + £250 fundraising
Netherlands

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon

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Run the biggest half marathon of the Netherlands and experience stunning canals, lively streets, and iconic landmarks on a flat, fast course finishing in the city’s historic Olympic Stadium.

  • 13.1 miles road running
10th Anniversary! Santa in the City is the perfect way to get you, your friends, and your family into the festive spirit! Take part in the traditional festive fun run or the new festive fun walk.
  • Tue 8 Dec
  • Entries closed
London

Santa in the City | 5K Run - Day 1

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10th Anniversary! Santa in the City is the perfect way to get you, your friends, and your family into the festive spirit! Take part in the traditional festive fun run or the new festive fun walk.

  • 5 km road running
10th Anniversary! Santa in the City is the perfect way to get you, your friends, and your family into the festive spirit! Take part in the traditional festive fun run or the new festive fun walk.
  • Wed 9 Dec
  • Entries closed
London

Santa in the City | 5K Run - Day 2

SANE

10th Anniversary! Santa in the City is the perfect way to get you, your friends, and your family into the festive spirit! Take part in the traditional festive fun run or the new festive fun walk.

  • 5 km road running
2027 date TBC. An early-season opener and chance to get back in the swing as spring approaches! Speed, timing, motivation, performance: this race sets the pace for your challenges in the year to come.
  • Mon 1 - Wed 31 Mar 2027
  • £25 + £400 fundraising
France

HOKA Paris Half Marathon

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2027 date TBC. An early-season opener and chance to get back in the swing as spring approaches! Speed, timing, motivation, performance: this race sets the pace for your challenges in the year to come.

  • 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 14 Mar 2027
  • £25 + £350 fundraising
Bath, Somerset

GetPRO Bath Half

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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
2027 date TBC. 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.
  • Thu 1 - Fri 30 Apr 2027
  • £40 + £750 fundraising
France

Schneider Electric Paris Marathon

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2027 date TBC. 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
Come and experience the UK's third largest marathon, boasting a new and beautiful seaside course with superb local support, making it a truly sensational day of running!
  • Sun 4 Apr 2027
  • £35 + £495 fundraising
Brighton, East Sussex

Brighton Marathon

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Come and experience the UK's third largest marathon, boasting a new and beautiful seaside course with superb local support, making it a truly sensational day of running!

  • 26.3 miles road running + 477 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 18 Apr 2027
  • £30 + £500 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester

adidas Manchester Marathon

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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
Take on the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way along the 10K route.
  • Sun 2 May 2027
  • Entries closed
Birmingham, West Midlands

Great Birmingham Run 10K

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Take on the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way along the 10K route.

  • 10 km road running
Take on the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way along the 13.1-miles.
  • Sun 2 May 2027
  • Entries closed
Birmingham, West Midlands

Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon

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Take on the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way along the 13.1-miles.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 314 ft ascent
4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

Low-intensity training is easier for you, reduces the risk of injury and helps builds an efficient aerobic system.

Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

Fresh air, natural light and reconnecting with nature all help to improve mental and physical wellbeing.