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With so many fantastic running events to choose from, its difficult to know where to start – which is why we’ve cherry picked some of the best ones!

Jump straight to: Marathons | Half Marathons | 10ks | 5ks, trail runs and fun runs

Jump straight to: Choose by location

Marathons and more

06 Apr
Brighton Marathon 2025
Runs
Brighton
Running makes you feel good. Crossing the line makes you feel invincible! Sign up to Brighton Marathon 2025 and from the buzz of start line to the thrill of the finish, you can make a difference with every step.
27 Apr
2025 TCS London Marathon
Runs
London
CHARITY PLACES NOW ALL FILLED. Take on the capital in 2025 and run for children's hospice care.
06 Apr
Southampton Marathon
Runs
South East
An epic course that takes you through the famous dock yards, along the coast, over the Itchen bridge and through St Marys Stadium. Then experience it all again on the second lap!

Half marathon

12 Oct
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Runs
London
Ballot for 2025 not open yet. Be a half marathon hero in the only half marathon of it's kind, taking in four of London’s eight Royal Parks.
02 Mar
Brighton Half Marathon
Runs
Brighton
Be a Brighton Half marathon hero for Team Chestnut in one of the best half marathons in the south!
23 Feb
Eastbourne Half Marathon
Runs
South East
Be a half marathon hero in one of the flattest half marathons in the south east!
23 Mar
Hastings Half Marathon
Runs
South East
You'll travel through the city and along coastline, making the route diverse and interesting for your run!

10ks

06 Apr
Brighton and Hove 10k
Runs
Brighton
Be a 10k Champion with Team Chestnut as part of the UK's second biggest running event on Sunday 6 April 2025.
31 Aug
Littlehampton 10K
Runs
South East
Littlehampton 10k is back for 2025. It's a fun, flat seafront race, perfect for beginners!
02 Feb
Chichester 10k
Runs
South East
Be a 10k megastar and kick off the running calendar at the iconic Goodwood Motor Circuit.
08 Jun
Worthing 10k
Runs
South East
Don't miss this fast, flat and friendly 10k race along Worthing seafront.

Browse all running events across the UK

There's many running events across the country, most offer you the chance to run for whichever charity you'd like to. Browse all runs by geographical location, then complete your application for your chosen run on Run for Charity website - the 3rd party company we've teamed up with.

Tess after the marathon

Reasons to run

“I had a training plan. I ran four days a week... I’d get up at 5.30 all through the summer holidays. My life became very small. You have to be very focused and that’s why it was so great to have a charity like Chestnut to focus on."

- Tess, who ran the New York Marathon in memory of Hal

Additional helpful information

A jubilant runner in the Brighton marathon
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Two runners in the Littlehampton 10k
Running information
Whether you’re a running rookie or distance dynamo, there’s lots for you to think about when taking on a run. Here are some hints to help you get race day ready!
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