Sane's charity places
Choose from a wide selection of events to support those affected by mental illness.
- Sun 31 May
- Entries closed
Great Manchester Run Half Marathon
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
- Sun 31 May
- Entries closed
Great Manchester Run 10K
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
- Sat 20 Jun
- £30 + £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
- £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
- £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
- £30 + £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
- £40 + £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
- £50 + £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
- £70 + £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
- Sat 11 Jul
- £40 + £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
- Sun 12 Jul
- £40 + £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 12 Jul
- £20 + £200 fundraising
Saucony London 10K
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
- Sat 12 Sep
- £25 + £230 fundraising
Richmond RUNFEST 10K
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
- Sun 13 Sep
- £30 + £430 fundraising
Richmond Marathon
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
- Sun 13 Sep
- £25 + £330 fundraising
Richmond Half Marathon
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
- Sun 27 Sep
- £20 + £200 fundraising
Robin Hood 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!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 4 Oct
- £15 + £150 fundraising
- Early bird
Great Scottish Run 10K
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
- Sun 4 Oct
- £25 + £350 fundraising
Manchester Half Marathon
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
- Sun 4 Oct
- £20 + £200 fundraising
- Early bird
Great Scottish Run 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.
- 13.1 miles road running + 389 ft ascent
- Sun 11 Oct
- £30 + £450 fundraising
Royal Parks 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.
- Half marathon
- Sun 11 Oct
- £20 + £200 fundraising
Oxford 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!
- Half marathon
- Sun 18 Oct
- £20 + £200 fundraising
AJ Bell Great South Run
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
- Sun 18 Oct
- £25 + £250 fundraising
Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon
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
- Tue 8 Dec
- Entries closed
Santa in the City | 5K Run - Day 1
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
- Wed 9 Dec
- Entries closed
Santa in the City | 5K Run - Day 2
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
- Mon 1 - Wed 31 Mar 2027
- £25 + £400 fundraising
HOKA Paris Half Marathon
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
- Sun 14 Mar 2027
- £25 + £350 fundraising
GetPRO Bath Half
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
- Thu 1 - Fri 30 Apr 2027
- £40 + £750 fundraising
Schneider Electric Paris 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.
- Marathon
- Sun 4 Apr 2027
- £35 + £495 fundraising
Brighton 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!
- 26.3 miles road running + 477 ft ascent
- Sun 18 Apr 2027
- £30 + £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 2 May 2027
- Entries closed
Great Birmingham Run 10K
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
- Sun 2 May 2027
- Entries closed
Great Birmingham Run Half 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 13.1-miles.
- 13.1 miles road running + 314 ft ascent