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From short fun-runs to full on marathons, if running is your thing then we have plenty of events for you to get involved with!
Current Events
Great North Run September 2026
Take on the 13.1 mile city to sea route from Newcastle to South Shield. Join the biggest half marathon in the world!
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Run through London’s most creative and inspiring borough with vibrant street art and entertainment on course.
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Be a part of the team at this fabulous and fun half marathon and change the lives of people severely affected by mental illness
Join the team! Join the team!Dublin Marathon October 2026
With its iconic route past Dublin’s most famous landmarks, a relatively flat course and optimum running temperatures, the Irish Life Dublin Marathon is unmissable.
Let us know you're interested! Let us know you're interested!Valencia Marathon December 2026
Unleash your personal best at the world’s third fastest marathon! With an unbeatable circuit, optimal weather, and the breathtaking backdrop of the city, this marathon is a standout event!
Let us know you're interested! Let us know you're interested!Bournemouth Half Marathon Weekend October 2025
Choose 5k, 10k or a half marathon and take in both Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers along this stunning coastal route.
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This course was voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World - ideal if it’s your first marathon.
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Playing host to 25,000 runners, the scenic and entirely flat course draws runners from all around the globe. The route includes sights of the architecturally spectacular Royal Palace.
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One of the coveted SuperHalfs Series, it has quickly become one of Europe's must-run races!
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With challenges based across the UK, distances from 10km -100km, and the option to walk, jog or run - there is an Ultra Challenge for everyone!
Find out more Find out moreIron Man 70.3, September 2026
Ready for the ultimate challenge? Why not take on the Iron Man Weymouth 70.3! Swim (1.9 km), bike (90km), and run (21.1km) through the Dorset Countryside.
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Every year thousands of runners from the UK flock to Berlin to take in the sites of the Reichstag and the Berlin Wall.
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Simply no event like it! Your participation in this world-famous race will help to raise vital funds for our life-changing work.
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Ready for the ultimate challenge? Why not take on the Iron Man Wales - Swim (3.8 km), bike (180km), and run (42.2km).
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How will your money support us?
Every penny you raise for us will help empower those severely affected by mental illness. Through our network of support groups, services and helplines, last year we reached: