Secure your charity place in the MBNA Chester Marathon today. Run for charity in this highly acclaimed marathon while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
Give your miles some extra purpose and fundraise for one of these incredible charity partners.
Award-winning marathon
All abilities, ages and speeds are welcome in the award-winning MBNA Chester Marathon. 2026 marks the 15th edition of this reputable race which raises significant funds for great causes every year!
Run for charity
Charity runners will enjoy a combination of city centre sights and rural villages, in both England and Wales, on an undulating route which will be traffic-free, combined with friendliness and personal touches which are unique to this event series and hugely support from the crowds on route.
What are charity places?
Charities buy places in this event, then give them to runners who agree to raise money for the charity – these are called charity places. Charity places are a great way to support a good cause and get a place in the event, especially if general entries are closed.
Benefits of running for charity
Committing to raising money for charity gives you motivation to get outside and run, plus many extras which will elevate your event experience - see the Fundraising section.
The MBNA Chester Marathon and charity fundraising go hand-in-hand - which charity will you run for?
Prefer to enter directly? General entry options are explained on the Marathon page.
Charity places
The charities below have places in the event. To secure your charity place, simply find a charity then book a charity place or join a charity team with your own place.
Disability
Mencap
Helping people with a learning disability to live their lives as they choose.
Running vest
Fundraising support
Fundraising materials
Dedicated contact
Sign up £30
Fundraise £400
Free sign upRescue
North West Air Ambulance
Flying to save lives.
T-shirt
Technical t-shirt
Fundraising support
Fundraising materials
Supporter cheer packs
Sign up FREE
Fundraise £295
Social welfare
Victim Support
Where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and the respect they deserve.
T-shirt
Running vest
Fundraising support
Fundraising materials
Dedicated contact
Sign up £30
Fundraise £300
Cancer
Brainstrust
Helping the brain tumour community to feel less alone and more in control.
Technical t-shirt
Running vest
Fundraising support
Fundraising materials
Dedicated contact
Certificate
Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event
Sign up £30
Fundraise £250
Cancer
The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust
Offering support, advice and information to UK families affected by retinoblastoma.
Running vest
Fundraising support
Fundraising materials
Training guide
Dedicated contact
Sign up £40
Fundraise £350
Cancer
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
Pioneering new cancer treatments to create a future beyond cancer.
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