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Charity runs in 2024/2025

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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 2 Mar 2025
  • 3 charities
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
A local favourite in Nottingham on a route full of interest from the Old Market Square to Nottingham Castle via The Park Estate with a medal and goody bag at the finish.
  • Sun 9 Mar 2025
  • 1 charity
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Nottingham 10K charity places

A local favourite in Nottingham on a route full of interest from the Old Market Square to Nottingham Castle via The Park Estate with a medal and goody bag at the finish.

  • 10 km road running
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.
  • Fri 14 Mar 2025
  • 2 charities
Grangemouth, Falkirk, UK

Supernova Run Kelpies 5K | Friday charity places

Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.

  • 5 km road running
A major event in the UK's running calendar, the Sheffield Half Marathon is South Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind and boasts a stunningly scenic route with majestic views of the Peak District.
  • Sun 23 Mar 2025
  • 4 charities
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK

Sheffield Half Marathon charity places

A major event in the UK's running calendar, the Sheffield Half Marathon is South Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind and boasts a stunningly scenic route with majestic views of the Peak District.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Taking place in the picturesque city of Lincoln, this 10K is one of the biggest and best-loved running events in Lincolnshire, with medal, goody bag then chill at the Event Village at Lincoln Castle.
  • Sun 6 Apr 2025
  • 2 charities
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

City of Lincoln 10K charity places

Taking place in the picturesque city of Lincoln, this 10K is one of the biggest and best-loved running events in Lincolnshire, with medal, goody bag then chill at the Event Village at Lincoln Castle.

  • 10 km road running
If you’re after a fun fitness challenge in the picturesque setting of King's Lynn, a historic Norfolk market town, then this one’s for you with a fantastic medal and goody bag at the finish line.
  • Sun 4 May 2025
King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK

Bespak GEAR 10K charity places

If you’re after a fun fitness challenge in the picturesque setting of King's Lynn, a historic Norfolk market town, then this one’s for you with a fantastic medal and goody bag at the finish line.

  • 10 km road running
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.
  • Sun 11 May 2025
  • 5 charities
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon charity places

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.

  • 26.2 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 2025
  • 7 charities
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
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 2025
  • 9 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run Half Marathon charity places

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 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 2025
  • 11 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run 10K charity places

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.

  • 10 km road running
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 24 May 2025
  • 12 charities
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh 10K charity places

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
The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
  • Sat 24 May 2025
  • 7 charities
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh 5K charity places

The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.

  • 5 km road running
Just before the Marathon, the Half follows the same fast and flat route from the iconic castle and city sights to the coast for an explosive finish and offers genuine PB potential.
  • Sun 25 May 2025
  • 19 charities
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Half Marathon charity places

Just before the Marathon, the Half follows the same fast and flat route from the iconic castle and city sights to the coast for an explosive finish and offers genuine PB potential.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Fast, flat and beautifully scenic with Edinburgh Castle as the backdrop, this marathon route takes you along the coastline and sells out every year so go for it and enter!
  • Sun 25 May 2025
  • 22 charities
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon charity places

Fast, flat and beautifully scenic with Edinburgh Castle as the backdrop, this marathon route takes you along the coastline and sells out every year so go for it and enter!

  • 26.2 miles road running
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!
  • Sun 25 May 2025
  • 3 charities
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon Team Relay charity places

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!

  • 26.2 miles road running
A fast and flat route inclusive of all abilities and passing Victoria Park, riverside, The Deep, the marina and Hull Minster to return for a fantastic medal and goody bag.
  • Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • 1 charity
Hull, East Yorkshire, UK

Hull 10K charity places

A fast and flat route inclusive of all abilities and passing Victoria Park, riverside, The Deep, the marina and Hull Minster to return for a fantastic medal and goody bag.

  • 10 km road running
This is where it all began. The Leeds 10K was Jane Tomlinson’s vision. Throughout the route that takes in many of the city’s historic landmarks, crowds come out in force with a fantastic atmosphere!
  • Sun 15 Jun 2025
  • 2 charities
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Leeds 10K charity places

This is where it all began. The Leeds 10K was Jane Tomlinson’s vision. Throughout the route that takes in many of the city’s historic landmarks, crowds come out in force with a fantastic atmosphere!

  • 10 km road running
If you need a goal to motivate you, the Men’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.
  • Sun 15 Jun 2025
  • 3 charities
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Men's 10K Glasgow charity places

If you need a goal to motivate you, the Men’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.

  • 10 km road running
If you need a goal to motivate you, the Women’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.
  • Sun 15 Jun 2025
  • 3 charities
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Women's 10K Glasgow charity places

If you need a goal to motivate you, the Women’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.

  • 10 km road 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 2025
  • 1 charity
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
This 10K transforms ordinary people into local heroes along a city centre route that shares the same iconic start line as it's famous big sister. Expect a party atmosphere and some brilliant bling!
  • Sun 6 Jul 2025
  • 1 charity
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK

Great North 10K charity places

This 10K transforms ordinary people into local heroes along a city centre route that shares the same iconic start line as it's famous big sister. Expect a party atmosphere and some brilliant bling!

  • 10 km road running
One of the country’s most beautiful city runs and one of Yorkshire’s most popular 10Ks! A flat and fast course giving runners opportunity to race through the heart of this wonderful city.
  • Sun 3 Aug 2025
  • 3 charities
York, North Yorkshire, UK

York 10K charity places

One of the country’s most beautiful city runs and one of Yorkshire’s most popular 10Ks! A flat and fast course giving runners opportunity to race through the heart of this wonderful city.

  • 10 km road running
A seriously flat and rapid course with downhill sections along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse with a grandstand finish. Come and be a part of it!
  • Sun 17 Aug 2025
  • 4 charities
Musselburgh, East Lothian, UK

Scottish 10K charity places

A seriously flat and rapid course with downhill sections along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse with a grandstand finish. Come and be a part of it!

  • 10 km 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 2025
  • 5 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
This mighty 10K is a must for your running calendar! This great event is now brought to you by the organisers of the Yorkshire Marathon itself. Come and join thousands of other runners!
  • Sun 31 Aug 2025
  • 1 charity
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, UK

Middlesbrough 10K charity places

This mighty 10K is a must for your running calendar! This great event is now brought to you by the organisers of the Yorkshire Marathon itself. Come and join thousands of other runners!

  • 10 km road running
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.
  • Sun 21 Sep 2025
  • 2 charities
Edinburgh, UK

Men's 10K Edinburgh charity places

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.

  • 10 km road running
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 Come along andor someone else’s and be part of something special.
  • Sun 21 Sep 2025
  • 2 charities
Edinburgh, UK

Women's 10K Edinburgh charity places

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 Come along andor someone else’s and be part of something special.

  • 10 km road running
Set right in the heart of South Yorkshire’s famous Steel City with a fantastic atmosphere and enthusiastic locals. It’s guaranteed to be bigger and better this year so come and race for your medal!
  • Sun 28 Sep 2025
  • 3 charities
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK

Sheffield 10K charity places

Set right in the heart of South Yorkshire’s famous Steel City with a fantastic atmosphere and enthusiastic locals. It’s guaranteed to be bigger and better this year so come and race for your medal!

  • 10 km road running
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!
  • Sun 5 Oct 2025
  • 2 charities
Chester, Cheshire, UK

MBNA Chester Marathon charity places

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
The flat and fast Supersonic 10K takes in both Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers! Perfect for seasoned runners and newcomers looking to embrace the vibrant atmosphere and beautiful scenery.
  • Sun 12 Oct 2025
  • 8 charities
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Bournemouth Supersonic 10K charity places

The flat and fast Supersonic 10K takes in both Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers! Perfect for seasoned runners and newcomers looking to embrace the vibrant atmosphere and beautiful scenery.

  • 10 km 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 2025
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Manchester Half Marathon charity places

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.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. Run along both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers on a stunning coastal route as part of the Run Bournemouth weekend running festival.
  • Sun 12 Oct 2025
  • 11 charities
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Bournemouth Half Marathon charity places

Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. Run along both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers on a stunning coastal route as part of the Run Bournemouth weekend running festival.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Thousands of runners (and walkers) of all abilities will tackle the flat, traffic-free course past the city's historic sites to a cracking Yorkshire atmosphere! Team relay challenge available too.
  • Sun 19 Oct 2025
  • 3 charities
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Marathon charity places

Thousands of runners (and walkers) of all abilities will tackle the flat, traffic-free course past the city's historic sites to a cracking Yorkshire atmosphere! Team relay challenge available too.

  • 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 19 Oct 2025
  • 3 charities
Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

Great South Run charity places

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 miles road running

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