Thinking about taking on a marathon for charity? Whether you’re a seasoned marathon runner or looking to step up your distance, running a marathon for charity is a fantastic way to challenge yourself and make a real difference to a cause close to your heart. Scroll down to discover the best charity marathons and how to secure a charity place plus tips and advice on fundraising.
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Whether it's your first or fifth marathon, entering a 26.2-mile race on behalf of a charity will elevate your experience! Here's how to get started.
The most magical road marathon in the world, a fast and monumental marathon with truly unique attractions in the 'world's best city'!
Italy’s fastest marathon is preparing to welcome more than 35,000 participants, including marathon runners, relay runners and family runners, for an increasingly modern and engaging event.
This 2-lap marathon course offers a spectacular route including green parks, shoreline and riverside views, starting and finishing at the iconic Southampton Guildhall.
Secure your charity place in the Brighton Marathon today. Run for charity in this beautiful seaside event while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
Secure your charity place in the Paris Marathon today. Run for charity in the world’s second largest marathon while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
Be part of the world’s biggest marathon and earn the coveted finisher’s medal and New Balance T-shirt by taking on the virtual TCS London Marathon MyWay.
Take on the ‘classic Jurassic’ scenery, coastal sights and tough climbs of this marathon-distance challenge along the stunning coastal path whilst enjoying full support along the way.
From Turners Hill the route heads south through wonderful Sussex countryside, then up and over the testing South Downs before the coast comes into view and the final few km to the Racecourse finish!
Secure your charity place in the Hairy Haggis Team Relay today. Run for charity in this festival of running and support top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
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?
Start from Kendal Base Camp, head up the Longsleddale Valley, over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere and then on to Ambleside and Rydal's Water's edge.
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?
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!
Secure your charity place in the Berlin Marathon today. Run for charity in the world’s fastest marathon while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
One of the most stunning marathons in the world following a point to point route alongside the world-famous loch, starting in the atmospheric moorlands to a festival finish!
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!
The 47th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon will take place in 2025. Charity places available now.
Secure your charity place in the TCS Amsterdam Marathon today. Run for charity in one of the world’s fastest marathons while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
Secure your charity place in the Yorkshire Marathon today. Experience historic streets, beautiful countryside and Yorkshire Spirit while running for charity. Find a cause and join their team today!
Europe's 5th largest marathon follows a city centre lap perfect for marathon running. Much-loved and always oversubscribed, it's super-friendly and unmissable.
The fourth fastest marathon in the world! An ideal circuit for achieving a PB in perfect temperatures with an incomparable backdrop too.
Featured charities with places in marathons.
Welcome to the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon which has become hugely popular, with thousands of runners of all abilities taking to the streets the city's most scenic countryside and outer suburbs.
Take on the ‘classic Jurassic’ scenery, coastal sights and tough climbs of this marathon-distance challenge along the stunning coastal path whilst enjoying full support along the way.
From Turners Hill the route heads south through wonderful Sussex countryside, then up and over the testing South Downs before the coast comes into view and the final few km to the Racecourse finish!
The relay is a chance for a team of four to join forces and complete the Edinburgh Marathon. The 26.2 miles is split into four legs, each runner will run one leg plus you'll receive matching medals!
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?
Start from Kendal Base Camp, head up the Longsleddale Valley, over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere and then on to Ambleside and Rydal's Water's edge.
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?
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!
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!
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