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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.

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
  • £40 + £750 fundraising
  • Entries close today
France

Schneider Electric Paris Marathon

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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.

  • Entries close today
  • Marathon
Race through Milan’s iconic streets, fast boulevards and cultural landmarks in a vibrant, high-energy marathon that blends speed, style and world-class Italian atmosphere.
  • Sun 12 Apr
  • Entries closed
Italy

Wizz Air Milan Marathon

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Race through Milan’s iconic streets, fast boulevards and cultural landmarks in a vibrant, high-energy marathon that blends speed, style and world-class Italian atmosphere.

  • 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 3 May
  • £15 + £150 fundraising
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 3 May
  • £20 + £200 fundraising
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
Enjoy a fully closed road race, on flat coastal roads with a spectacular seafront finish. Chance to take home a PB along with the finishers' t-shirt and medal.
  • Sun 3 May
  • £25 + £330 fundraising
Worthing, West Sussex

Worthing RUNFEST Half Marathon

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Enjoy a fully closed road race, on flat coastal roads with a spectacular seafront finish. Chance to take home a PB along with the finishers' t-shirt and medal.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 37 m ascent
A fun, flat and fast 10K run along the coastal roads of Worthing, a great atmosphere, with cheer points along the route and a bespoke medal and t-shirt.
  • Sun 3 May
  • £25 + £230 fundraising
Worthing, West Sussex

Worthing RUNFEST 10K

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A fun, flat and fast 10K run along the coastal roads of Worthing, a great atmosphere, with cheer points along the route and a bespoke medal and t-shirt.

  • 10 km road running + 16 m ascent
Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic 10K.
  • Sun 10 May
  • £15 + £150 fundraising
Bristol, Somerset

Great Bristol Run 10K

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Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic 10K.

  • 10 km road running
Take on the Leeds Marathon – a spectacular, fully supported city-to-countryside challenge with incredible atmosphere, scenic views and unforgettable race-day energy.
  • Sun 10 May
  • £20 + £250 fundraising
Leeds, West Yorkshire

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

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Take on the Leeds Marathon – a spectacular, fully supported city-to-countryside challenge with incredible atmosphere, scenic views and unforgettable race-day energy.

  • 26.2 miles road running
Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit to take on Bristol’s super-scenic half marathon route.
  • Sun 10 May
  • £20 + £200 fundraising
Bristol, Somerset

Great Bristol Run Half Marathon

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Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit to take on Bristol’s super-scenic half marathon route.

  • 13.1 miles road running
The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind and features an exhilarating city centre finish in Millenium Square with great atmosphere throughout!
  • Sun 10 May
  • £15 + £200 fundraising
Leeds, West Yorkshire

Leeds Half Marathon

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The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind and features an exhilarating city centre finish in Millenium Square with great atmosphere throughout!

  • Half marathon
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 23 May
  • £15 + £250 fundraising
Edinburgh

Edinburgh 10K

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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
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
  • £20 + £200 fundraising
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
  • £15 + £150 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester

Great Manchester Run 10K

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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.

  • 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
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

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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
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
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
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.
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • £25 + £350 fundraising
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

AJ Bell Great North Run

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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
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
We believe no-one affected by mental illness should be alone when they face crisis, distress or despair.
  • Sun 27 Sep
  • £30 + £395 fundraising
Inverness, Highland

Loch Ness Marathon

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We believe no-one affected by mental illness should be alone when they face crisis, distress or despair.

  • 26.2 miles road running + 350 m ascent
A capital city 10K on a flat course with closed roads and world-famous landmarks! Cheering crowds, great medal, family-friendly run and wellness festival too.
  • Sun 27 Sep
  • £15 + £150 fundraising
London

Vitality London 10,000

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A capital city 10K on a flat course with closed roads and world-famous landmarks! Cheering crowds, great medal, family-friendly run and wellness festival too.

  • 10K run
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

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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
An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage!
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £25 + £350 fundraising
Cardiff, South Glamorgan

Oysho Cardiff Half

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An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage!

  • Half marathon
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
Starting and finishing in Amsterdam’s iconic Olympic Stadium, this world-class marathon offers a flat, lightning-fast course through scenic canals, historic streets, and vibrant city landmarks.
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • £30 + £400 fundraising
Netherlands

TCS Amsterdam Marathon

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Starting and finishing in Amsterdam’s iconic Olympic Stadium, this world-class marathon offers a flat, lightning-fast course through scenic canals, historic streets, and vibrant city landmarks.

  • 26.2 miles road running
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
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
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.