Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support

One of the most popular charities in the UK for supporting people living with cancer, Macmillan organise a wide range of events to help people get active outdoors. They also have charity places in a great selection of major events, giving you the opportunity to raise funds and support for their charitable work while securing your place on the start line. Help Macmillan help others by getting involved today!

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Mighty Hikes

Discover incredible walking trails across the UK, from the Jurassic Coast to the Giant's Causeway! These marathon and half marathon hikes for all abilities are organised by Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Macmillan's events

These charity events are organised directly by Macmillan to raise funds for their incredible work.

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Norfolk Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll explore beautiful beaches and picturesque fishing villages to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 10 - Sun 11 May 2025
  • £20-£25
Cromer, Norfolk, UK

Mighty Hikes | Norfolk Coast

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Norfolk Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll explore beautiful beaches and picturesque fishing villages to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the beautiful Greater Langdale valley in the Lake District, you will hike to the top of England's highest mountain - Scafell.
  • Sat 31 May 2025
  • £45-£120
Ambleside, Cumbria, UK

Defeat the Peak | Scafell Pike by Day Challenge

Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the beautiful Greater Langdale valley in the Lake District, you will hike to the top of England's highest mountain - Scafell.

  • 12 hrs hiking + 1500 m ascent
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the South Coast Mighty Hike - where you’ll explore the stunning South Downs Way and take in spectacular coastal views to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 7 Jun 2025
  • £20-£25
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Mighty Hikes | South Coast

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the South Coast Mighty Hike - where you’ll explore the stunning South Downs Way and take in spectacular coastal views to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the beautiful Glen Nevis in the Scottish Highlands, this spectacular challenge will see you reach the top for beautiful views!
  • Sat 7 Jun 2025
  • £45-£120
Fort William, Highland, UK

Defeat the Peak | Ben Nevis by Day Challenge

Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the beautiful Glen Nevis in the Scottish Highlands, this spectacular challenge will see you reach the top for beautiful views!

  • 8 hrs hiking + 4413 ft ascent
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Lake District Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the stunning National Park to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 14 Jun 2025
  • £20-£25
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Mighty Hikes | Lake District

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Lake District Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the stunning National Park to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Giant's Causeway Mighty Hike - where you'll take in dramatic views of N Ireland’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 21 Jun 2025
  • £20-£25
Ballycastle, County Antrim, UK

Mighty Hikes | Giant's Causeway

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Giant's Causeway Mighty Hike - where you'll take in dramatic views of N Ireland’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll see famous sights of Dorset including Corfe Castle and Old Harry Rocks to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 5 Jul 2025
  • £20-£25
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Mighty Hikes | Jurassic Coast

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll see famous sights of Dorset including Corfe Castle and Old Harry Rocks to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Gower Peninsula Mighty Hike - explore the dramatic coastline with incredible views over Rhossili Bay and Worms Head to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 5 Jul 2025
  • £20-£25
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Mighty Hikes | Gower Peninsula

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Gower Peninsula Mighty Hike - explore the dramatic coastline with incredible views over Rhossili Bay and Worms Head to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Peak District Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the UK's oldest National Park to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 19 Jul 2025
  • £20-£25
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Mighty Hikes | Peak District

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Peak District Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the UK's oldest National Park to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Cotswolds Mighty Hike - where you'll wander through peaceful chocolate box villages and along riverside paths to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 19 Jul 2025
  • £20-£25
Woodstock, Oxfordshire, UK

Mighty Hikes | Cotswolds

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Cotswolds Mighty Hike - where you'll wander through peaceful chocolate box villages and along riverside paths to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Thames Path Mighty Hike - where you'll hike from Windsor Racecourse along the most iconic river in England to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 26 Jul 2025
  • £20-£25
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

Mighty Hikes | Thames Path

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Thames Path Mighty Hike - where you'll hike from Windsor Racecourse along the most iconic river in England to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Rob Roy Mighty Hike, where you'll explore the Rob Roy Way through the wild and beautiful Trossachs National Park to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 30 Aug 2025
  • £20-£25
Callander, Stirling, UK

Mighty Hikes | Rob Roy

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Rob Roy Mighty Hike, where you'll explore the Rob Roy Way through the wild and beautiful Trossachs National Park to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the heart of Snowdonia this spectacular challenge will see you trekking to the top of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), at night!
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep 2025
  • £45-£169
Llanberis, Gwynedd, UK

Defeat the Peak | Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) at Night Challenge

Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the heart of Snowdonia this spectacular challenge will see you trekking to the top of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), at night!

  • 21 km hiking + 975 m ascent
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Northumberland Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll take in famous sights such as Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep 2025
  • £20-£25
Alnwick, Northumberland, UK

Mighty Hikes | Northumberland Coast

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Northumberland Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll take in famous sights such as Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the heart of Snowdonia, this challenge will see you trekking to the top of Snowdon!
  • Sat 13 Sep 2025
  • £45-£165
Llanberis, Gwynedd, UK

Defeat the Peak | Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) by Day Challenge

Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the heart of Snowdonia, this challenge will see you trekking to the top of Snowdon!

  • 15 km hiking + 1000 m ascent

Macmillan's charity places | Half marathons

Raise vital funds for people living with cancer by running for Macmillan in a 13.1-mile race!

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
  • £25 + £350 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run Half Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

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
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
  • FREE + £300 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Half Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

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
The UK’s biggest 24 hour relay 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 2025
  • £45 + £300 fundraising
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK

Endure24 | Leeds

Macmillan Cancer Support

The UK’s biggest 24 hour relay 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
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
  • FREE + £300 fundraising
Tranent, East Lothian, UK

Scottish Half Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

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
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 2025
  • £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

Macmillan's charity places | Marathons

Take on a major running challenge to help raise funds and support for Macmillan's vital services.

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
  • FREE + £750 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

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 UK’s biggest 24 hour relay 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 2025
  • £45 + £300 fundraising
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK

Endure24 | Leeds

Macmillan Cancer Support

The UK’s biggest 24 hour relay 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

Macmillan's charity places | Ultra runs

Sign up to an ultra marathon with Macmillan to raise funds for their services and receive dedicated training support in return.

A coastal trail ultra through the ancient village of Bosham towards Chichester Harbour with panoramic views of this AONB, to finish at the fantastic basecamp with food and bars.
  • Sat 21 Jun 2025
  • £30 + £330 fundraising
Chichester, West Sussex, UK

Race to the King | 50K Coastal

Macmillan Cancer Support

A coastal trail ultra through the ancient village of Bosham towards Chichester Harbour with panoramic views of this AONB, to finish at the fantastic basecamp with food and bars.

  • 50 km trail running + 1885 ft ascent
Take on the full 100K Race to the King ultra marathon challenge in one go. Fully supported through day and night on a route combining castles and coastal scenery.
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun 2025
  • £40 + £550 fundraising
Chichester, West Sussex, UK

Race to the King | 100K Non-stop

Macmillan Cancer Support

Take on the full 100K Race to the King ultra marathon challenge in one go. Fully supported through day and night on a route combining castles and coastal scenery.

  • 100 km trail running + 4619 ft ascent
Starting in Lewknor, this event presents a varied and scenic route steeped in history. Crossing England’s longest river at the halfway mark, the course finishes at the iconic Lattin Down basecamp.
  • Sat 12 Jul 2025
  • £40 + £350 fundraising
Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | Day One | Thames Valley 50K

Macmillan Cancer Support

Starting in Lewknor, this event presents a varied and scenic route steeped in history. Crossing England’s longest river at the halfway mark, the course finishes at the iconic Lattin Down basecamp.

  • 50 km trail running + 710 m ascent
Take on the full 100K Race to the Stones ultramarathon in one go. Fully supported through day and night on an incredibly scenic and historic route.
  • Sat 12 Jul 2025
  • £50 + £550 fundraising
Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | 100K Non-stop

Macmillan Cancer Support

Take on the full 100K Race to the Stones ultramarathon in one go. Fully supported through day and night on an incredibly scenic and historic route.

  • 100 km trail running + 3704 ft ascent
Take on the full 100K Race to the Stones ultramarathon with an overnight stop at the all-inclusive Basecamp, meaning a good nights' sleep in between the 50K stints.
  • Sat 12 Jul 2025
  • £70 + £550 fundraising
Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | 100K Two Days with camping

Macmillan Cancer Support

Take on the full 100K Race to the Stones ultramarathon with an overnight stop at the all-inclusive Basecamp, meaning a good nights' sleep in between the 50K stints.

  • 100 km trail running + 3704 ft ascent
Sticking to higher ground, you'll pass through a surprisingly isolated stretch of southern England and enjoy dramatic views before finishing with the full 100K at the awesome Avebury Standing Stones.
  • Sun 13 Jul 2025
  • £40 + £350 fundraising
Wantage, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | Day Two | Ridgeline 50K

Macmillan Cancer Support

Sticking to higher ground, you'll pass through a surprisingly isolated stretch of southern England and enjoy dramatic views before finishing with the full 100K at the awesome Avebury Standing Stones.

  • 50 km trail running + 630 m ascent

Macmillan's charity places | 10K runs

Sign up to a major or local 10K run to support people living with cancer.

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
  • £20 + £150 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run 10K

Macmillan Cancer Support

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
  • FREE + £150 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh 10K

Macmillan Cancer Support

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
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
  • FREE + £150 fundraising
Musselburgh, East Lothian, UK

Scottish 10K

Macmillan Cancer Support

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!

  • 10K run
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
  • FREE + £150 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Men's 10K Edinburgh

Macmillan Cancer Support

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.

  • 10K run
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
  • FREE + £150 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Women's 10K Edinburgh

Macmillan Cancer Support

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.

  • 10K run
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 2025
  • £20 + £150 fundraising
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Great Scottish Run 10K

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.

  • 10 km road running

Macmillan's charity places | 5K runs

Enter a 3.1-mile race on behalf of Macmillan to spur on your training!

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
  • FREE + £80 fundraising
Grangemouth, Falkirk, UK

Supernova Run Kelpies 5K | Friday

Macmillan Cancer Support

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
If you've ticked off a few 5Ks and you're ready to step it up - this one's for you. Set against the backdrop of Scotland's capital, this run blends scenery with the thrill of a stadium finish!
  • Sun 6 Apr 2025
  • FREE + £80 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Kilomathon Scotland 6.5K

Macmillan Cancer Support

If you've ticked off a few 5Ks and you're ready to step it up - this one's for you. Set against the backdrop of Scotland's capital, this run blends scenery with the thrill of a stadium finish!

  • 6.5 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
  • FREE + £80 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh 5K

Macmillan Cancer Support

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