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Run for us

You can directly help us support young people through what can be one of the most traumatic experiences someone can face. As a small charity, we rely on the incredible efforts of our fundraisers to ensure we can continue delivering our work. As runners we understand how important these races are to you and also the importance of which charity you select, so please check out the races below

Featured Event: London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge

Run, Jog or Walk from London to Brighton to celebrate the launch of The Running Charity in Brighton on 23-24 May! Either the full 100km, 52km, 42km or 25km, pick the distance that suits you! Or sign up as a team to complete the challenge as a relay! Join Team TRC to raise money and take on this amazing challenge!
Sign up now!

Our Other Races

  • Saucony London 10K – 12/07/26

    Take on the most iconic 10K in the capital on Sunday 12 July 2026. Live bands, DJs and cheering fans will power you through the route, which takes in some of London’s most famous landmarks — including Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben.

    Join Team TRC here

  • Leeds Half Marathon – 10/05/26

    The Leeds Half Marathon is one of Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind. The much-loved run raises hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity every year and often attracts thousands of runners.

    Join Team TRC here

  • Manchester Half Marathon – 04/10/26

    The Manchester Half is a 13.1 mile challenge that takes place every October, traditionally starting and finishing by Old Trafford. It is easily the biggest half marathon in the region, with the 2025 event welcoming over 28,000 participants.

    Join Team TRC here

  • Cardiff Half Marathon – 04/10/26

    The Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most exciting road races in the United Kingdom; and is truly a Race For Everyone. It is now one of Europe’s largest half marathons and is Wales’ largest mass participation and multi-charity fundraising event.

    Join Team TRC here

  • Royal Parks Half Marathon – 11/10/26

    The Royal Parks Half Marathon is London’s original half marathon. Run on closed roads through four of the eight Royal Parks as well as being the greenest race of its kind in the UK.

    Join Team TRC here

Taking on your own challenge?

We love a crazy challenge at The Running Charity, from Russ Cook running the length of Africa, to Seb, our fundraising manager, running a lap of Iceland, we want to support all ideas and expeditions. Get in touch with Seb and tell us what you have planned and we’ll be more than excited to get involved and make it happen!
Tell us your challenge!

Let us support you.

We consider ourselves the runners charity, and when you chose to run for our young people, we pay attention to ensuring that you are not just fed through an automated email stream, you will be supported by one of our team.

Team Support

A question for one of our coaches? The best way to asks pals for a donation? Unlike bigger charities a human will be on hand!

Join a Running Session

We sometimes hold public running sessions where people have the chance to meet our coaches and learn from trained physiotherapists about best techniques in breathing and running.

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Fancy representing The Running Charity? There are lots of ways you can get involved and make a difference.
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