CHECT's charity places in events
Secure your place with CHECT and take on one of these events to help children affected by retinoblastoma, a form of eye cancer.
- Sun 12 Apr
- Entries closed
Schneider Electric Paris Marathon
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 soon
- Marathon
- Sun 3 May
- £30 + £350 fundraising
- Own place
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
- Sun 10 May
- £35 + £350 fundraising
Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
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
- Sun 17 May
- Entries closed
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 17 May
- £20 + £350 fundraising
Essar Chester Half Marathon
One of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in this historic Roman/Medieval city. Come and celebrate over 40 years of running in Chester!
- 13.1 miles road running + 355 ft ascent
- Sun 31 May
- £30 + £350 fundraising
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
- £20 + £200 fundraising
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
- Sun 5 Jul
- £20 + £150 fundraising
AJ Bell Great North 10K
Get ready to see a side of Newcastle you’ve never seen before with unbeatable city views and the ultimate finish line feeling on the Great North Road with brilliant bling and t-shirt!
- 10K run
- Sun 12 Jul
- £25 + £300 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
- Sun 16 Aug
- £20 + £350 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 13 Sep
- £30 + £400 fundraising
AJ Bell 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
- £15 + £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 27 Sep
- £30 + £350 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
- £35 + £400 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
- £35 + £350 fundraising
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 4 Oct
- £25 + £350 fundraising
Oysho Cardiff Half
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
- Sat 10 Oct
- £10 + £100 fundraising
Bournemouth Supernova 5K
A magical dusk 5K along Bournemouth’s seafront — walk, jog or run beneath the glow of the setting sun and the sparkle of the pier lights.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 11 Oct
- £20 + £150 fundraising
Bournemouth Supersonic 10K
A flat, fast and scenic 10K along Bournemouth’s stunning coastline — race between two iconic piers and soak up the festival atmosphere from start to finish.
- 10 km road running + 19 m ascent
- Sun 11 Oct
- £40 + £350 fundraising
MBNA Chester Marathon
A multi-award winning event and three-time winner of the UK's Best Marathon (up to 5,000 runners) as well as the UK’s only international marathon from the historic Roman/Medieval City of Chester!
- 26.2 miles road running + 209 m ascent
- Sun 11 Oct
- £35 + £400 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
- £30 + £300 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 11 Oct
- £25 + £350 fundraising
Bournemouth Half Marathon
Sun, sea and 13.1 miles of stunning coastline — a spectacular half marathon taking you across both Bournemouth piers, as the headline event of the Run Bournemouth running festival!
- 13.1 miles road running + 101 m ascent
- Sun 18 Oct
- £30 + £400 fundraising
Altra Yorkshire Marathon
Fancy taking on a 26.2-mile challenge in the beautiful, historic, scenic city of York? It's flat with serious PB potential plus there's a team relay option. This is your marathon. This is your moment.
- 26.2 miles road running + 481 ft ascent
- Sun 18 Oct
- £25 + £350 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