Charity runs in UK in May 2026

• Sun 3 May 2026
• Early bird

Great Birmingham Run charity places

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.

Early bird on now

• Families
• Trees not tees
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Newcomers
• Entertainment
• Music
• Event village
• Urban
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 15 & over

• Half marathon
• 10K run

• Sun 3 May 2026

Yeomans Toyota Worthing RUNFEST charity places

Race along flat, fully closed roads to a seafront finish, with Half Marathon, 10K and Family Runs, catering for all ages and abilities, with chip timing, bespoke medal and a tech t-shirt.

• Families
• Recycling
• Newcomers
• Entertainment
• Music
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Event expo
• Urban
• Coast
• Free venue entry
• Public transport links
• Age 5 & over

• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Fun run

• Sun 10 May 2026
• Early bird

Great Bristol Run charity places

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 routes.

Early bird on now

• Families
• Trees not tees
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Newcomers
• Entertainment
• Music
• Event village
• Urban
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 15 & over

• Half marathon
• 10K run

• Sun 17 May 2026
• 33 charities

Hackney Half charity places

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

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• GPS tracking
• Undulating
• PB
• Traffic free
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running

• Sat 23 - Sun 24 May 2026

Edinburgh Marathon Festival charity places

Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, previously voted UK's fastest!

• Families
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Newcomers
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Urban
• Park
• Rural
• Coast
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 3 & over

• Marathon 2
• Half marathon
• 10K run
• 5K run
• Fun run 4

• Sun 31 May 2026
• Early bird

Great Manchester Run charity places

Secure your charity place in Manchester's original and best-loved run while supporting top UK charities. Choose your distance, find a cause and join their team today!

Early bird on now

• Families
• Trees not tees
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Newcomers
• Entertainment
• Music
• Event village
• Urban
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 15 & over

• Half marathon
• 10K run

• Sun 3 May 2026

ABP Southampton Marathon charity places

Join thousands of people and take on The ABP Southampton Marathon in 2026.

• Families
• Venue accessible
• Newcomers
• Music
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Event expo
• Urban
• Age 2 & over

• Marathon
• Half marathon
• 10K run
• Fun run
• 5K run

• Sat 9 - Sun 10 May 2026

Tough Mudder London West charity places

Be one of 15,000 Mudders to prove you're tough enough to conquer the most technically difficult obstacle course of the series. Expect hills, forest trails, muddy ditches, hills and a finisher beer.

• Families
• Newcomers
• Event village
• Park
• Age 14 & over

• Obstacle race 5

• Sun 17 May 2026

Essar Chester Half Marathon and Fun Run 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!

• Families
• Newcomers
• Entertainment
• Music
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Urban
• Rural
• Public transport links
• All ages

• Half marathon
• Fun run