Charity half marathons
Run for charity

Charity half marathons

The UK's best calendar of charity half marathons and charity places in half marathons. Browse to discover your perfect half and join a charity team today!

Run a half marathon for charity

Welcome to our list of charity half marathons, where your passion for running meets the power of giving back. πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Running a half marathon for charity is a great way to blend personal achievement with social impact and meet other runners motivated by the desire to challenge themselves while supporting meaningful causes. We've got a huge range of options including:

  • Charities supporting diverse causes ranging from health & medical to homelessness and pets
  • UK & European locations with events from Birmingham to Barcelona
  • Charity places in major events like the Great North Run for runners who missed out in the ballot

Whether you're aiming to beat your personal best or taking on your first 13.1 miles, help contribute to positive change in the world and join a charity team today!

FAQs

Search by month

Search by place

Half marathons with charity places in 2025

Featured events are listed below - select a month/region or the map view to see all events.

Great North Run 2025
Selling fast

Great North Run 2025

You can still be part of the nation's favourite half marathon with a charity place!

Run in 2025
Royal Parks Half Marathon
13.1-mile goal

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Jog or run traffic-free through four gorgeous London parks and admire world-famous landmarks along the way!

Get a place quick
A single lap of the marathon course which offers a spectacular route including green parks, shoreline and riverside views, starting and finishing at the iconic Southampton Guildhall.
  • Sun 6 Apr
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

ABP Southampton Half Marathon charity places

A single lap of the marathon course which offers a spectacular route including green parks, shoreline and riverside views, starting and finishing at the iconic Southampton Guildhall.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Take on a thrilling run at 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.
  • Sun 4 May
  • 9 charities
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon charity places

Secure your charity place in the Midlands' biggest and best running event while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • 13.1 miles road running
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 4 May
  • 1 charity
Worthing, West Sussex, UK

Worthing RUNFEST Half Marathon charity places

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
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 11 May
  • 1 charity
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Leeds Half Marathon charity places

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!

  • 13.1 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 and take on Bristol’s super-scenic half marathon.
  • Sun 11 May
  • 3 charities
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Great Bristol Run Half Marathon charity places

Secure your charity place in 'the best in the South West' while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • 13.1 miles road running
Secure your charity place in Manchester's original and best-loved half marathon while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
  • Sun 18 May
  • 14 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run Half Marathon charity places

Secure your charity place in Manchester's original and best-loved half marathon while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • 13.1 miles road running
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!
  • Sun 18 May
Chester, Cheshire, UK

Essar Chester Half Marathon charity places

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
Entries close tomorrow
One of the capital's favourite running events thanks to its fusion of running, music and culture and part of a weekend-long festival taking over the borough.
  • Sun 18 May
  • Entries close tomorrow
London, UK

Hackney Half Marathon charity places

Secure your charity place in the Hackney Half to run in one of the capital's favourite events while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • 13.1 miles road running
The UK’s favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
  • 4 charities
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Endure24 | Reading charity places

The UK’s favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?

  • 24 hrs multi terrain running
The north's favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • 3 charities
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK

Endure24 | Leeds charity places

The north's favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?

  • 24 hrs multi terrain running
The oldest and biggest event of its kind in Derbyshire on a flat course and massively popular with top runner reviews and vibrant atmosphere plus medal, goody bag, treats and technical t-shirt.
  • Sun 29 Jun
  • 2 charities
Derby, Derbyshire, UK

Derbion Ramathon charity places

The oldest and biggest event of its kind in Derbyshire on a flat course and massively popular with top runner reviews and vibrant atmosphere plus medal, goody bag, treats and technical t-shirt.

  • 13.1 miles road running
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!
  • Sun 17 Aug
  • 7 charities
Tranent, East Lothian, UK

Scottish Half Marathon charity places

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!

  • 13.1 miles road running
The Big Half promises a party atmosphere on a landmark-packed, half marathon route which follows some of the famous marathon course in reverse!
  • Sun 7 Sep
  • 8 charities
London, UK

The Big Half charity places

Secure your charity place in The Big Half today. Run for charity in a landmark-packed route around London while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • 13.1 miles road running
Secure your charity place in the GNR today. Run for charity in the world’s biggest half marathon while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
  • Sun 7 Sep
  • 30 charities
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK

Great North Run charity places

Secure your charity place in the GNR today. Run for charity in the world’s biggest half marathon while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • 13.1 miles road running + 404 ft ascent
London's flattest half marathon through its greenest borough exploring the beauties and history of Richmond. Start inside the Kew Gardens with family fun music festival to finish!
  • Sun 14 Sep
  • 2 charities
Richmond, UK

Richmond RUNFEST Half Marathon charity places

London's flattest half marathon through its greenest borough exploring the beauties and history of Richmond. Start inside the Kew Gardens with family fun music festival to finish!

  • 13.1 miles road running
Get the #EalingFeeling at the triple Gold award winning UK No1 Half Marathon.
  • Sun 28 Sep
  • 1 charity
London, UK

Ealing Half Marathon charity places

Get the #EalingFeeling at the triple Gold award winning UK No1 Half Marathon.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Secure your charity place in this 13.1 mile celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • 6 charities
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Great Scottish Run Half Marathon charity places

Secure your charity place in this 13.1 mile celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • 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 5 Oct
  • 22 charities
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK

Cardiff Half Marathon charity places

Secure your charity place in the Cardiff Half today. Run for charity in one of the best half marathons in the world while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • 13.1 miles road running
Round off the season with a flat and fast half on fully closed roads with some of the best crowd support around and receive your chunky medal near Old Trafford.
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • 14 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Manchester Half Marathon charity places

Secure your charity place in the Manchester Half today. Run a flat and fast 13.1 miles on fully closed roads while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • 13.1 miles road running
Secure your charity place in the Royal Parks Half today. Run for charity through London's parks and on closed roads while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • 45 charities
London, UK

Royal Parks Half Marathon charity places

Secure your charity place in the Royal Parks Half today. Run for charity through London's parks and on closed roads while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • 13.1 miles road running
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 12 Oct
  • 11 charities
Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK

Oxford Half Marathon charity places

Secure your charity place in the Oxford Half Marathon today. Run this fast, flat and beautiful route through historic Oxford while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • 13.1 miles road running
Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed back to the streets of Peterborough City Centre, for the return of the Great Eastern Run!
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • 1 charity
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

AEPG Great Eastern Run | Half Marathon charity places

Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed back to the streets of Peterborough City Centre, for the return of the Great Eastern Run!

  • 13.1 miles road running + 65 m ascent
Secure your charity place in the half marathon at this weekend festival of running on the South Coast while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • 15 charities
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Bournemouth Half Marathon charity places

Secure your charity place in the half marathon at this weekend festival of running on the South Coast while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • 13.1 miles road running
The biggest half marathon in the Netherlands and part of the Amsterdam Marathon Weekend boasting a flat, fast course and an exciting Olympic Stadium finish.
  • Sun 19 Oct
  • 2 charities
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon charity places

Secure your charity place in the Mizuno Half Marathon today. Run for charity in the biggest half marathon in the Netherlands while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • 13.1 miles road running
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!
  • Sun 1 Mar 2026
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Rubix VT Brighton Half Marathon charity places

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
Secure your charity place in the Bath Half Marathon today. Run for charity in this award winning event while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • 3 charities
Bath, Somerset, UK

Bath Half Marathon charity places

Secure your charity place in the Bath Half Marathon today. Run for charity in this award winning event while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • 13.1 miles road running
Secure your charity place in London Landmarks Half Marathon today. Run for charity in this lively landmark-packed event while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
  • Sun 5 Apr 2026
  • 1 charity
London, UK

London Landmarks Half Marathon charity places

Secure your charity place in London Landmarks Half Marathon today. Run for charity in this lively landmark-packed event while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • 13.1 miles road running

Running the Great North Run for charity

Your complete guide to getting a place and taking part in the Great North Run.

Run for charity in the Great North Run
  • 5 mins read
Event guide | Run for charity

Run for charity in the Great North Run

There are a huge range of fantastic charities with places available for this popular half marathon every year - and this is how you can get involved.

Race 101: the Great North Run
  • 5 mins read
Event guide

Race 101: the Great North Run

All your questions about the Great North Run answered in one place, helping you to take the plunge and get involved!

13 reasons to enter the biggest half marathon in the world
  • 10 mins read
Best events

13 reasons to enter the biggest half marathon in the world

The Great North Run attracts 57,000 runners each year to the North East, all keen to enjoy its world-famous atmosphere!

Charities with places in half marathons

Featured charities with places in half marathons.

Take on a thrilling run at 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.
  • Sun 4 May
  • £25 + £250 fundraising
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

Take on a thrilling run at 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.

  • 13.1 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 and take on Bristol’s super-scenic half marathon.
  • Sun 11 May
  • £30 + £300 fundraising
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Great Bristol Run Half Marathon

Victim Support

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 half marathon.

  • 13.1 miles road running
The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
  • Sun 18 May
  • £25 + £250 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run Half Marathon

Stroke Association

The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

  • 13.1 miles road running
The UK’s favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £45 + £300 fundraising
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Endure24 | Reading

Macmillan Cancer Support

The UK’s favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?

  • Multi-terrain run
The north's favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £45 + £300 fundraising
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK

Endure24 | Leeds

Macmillan Cancer Support

The north's favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?

  • Multi-terrain run
Welcome to the stunning Sherwood Pines for an incredible day of running in the forest - whether it's your first event, you're going for a PB or if you just want a day in the forest with friends!
  • Sun 13 Jul
  • FREE + £100 fundraising
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Rasselbock Half Marathon

Alcohol Change UK

Welcome to the stunning Sherwood Pines for an incredible day of running in the forest - whether it's your first event, you're going for a PB or if you just want a day in the forest with friends!

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 250 m ascent
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!
  • Sun 17 Aug
  • £25 + £150 fundraising
Tranent, East Lothian, UK

Scottish Half Marathon

Cats Protection

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
The Great North Run is the world's biggest and best half marathon, attracting 60,000 runners each year to its iconic 13.1 mile route, jam-packed with entertainment, music and finish line party!
  • Sun 7 Sep
  • £50 + £300 fundraising
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK

Great North Run

Child Bereavement UK

The Great North Run is the world's biggest and best half marathon, attracting 60,000 runners each year to its iconic 13.1 mile route, jam-packed with entertainment, music and finish line party!

  • 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 5 Oct
  • £25 + £250 fundraising
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Great Scottish Run Half Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

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

Charity half marathons near you

Select your location for half marathons with charity places in your area.