Take a look at our exciting running challenges - from 5km dashes to the full 26.2 of an iconic marathon - we've got something for you!

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Take on a national or international running challenge to help us to ensure a safe future for every child affected by war.
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Royal Parks Half Marathon
8th October 2023

Royal Parks Half Marathon
8th October 2023
Find out more and sign up today!
Registration fee: £25
Minimum fundraising target: £325
Join War Child for London’s most scenic half marathon and be part of an incredible team, all whilst giving children in conflict zones hope for a brighter future.

Cardiff Half Marathon
1st October 2023

Cardiff Half Marathon
1st October 2023
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Registration fee: £15
Minimum fundraising target: £325
The Cardiff Half Marathon is Wales’ largest mass-participation and the second largest half in the UK. The flat, fast course passes all the city’s most breath-taking scenery and iconic landmarks including Cardiff Castle, the Principality Stadium, Civic Centre and stunning Cardiff Bay. Thousands of spectators turn out to cheer on runners in a city renowned for its sporting passion. Sign up today, your fundraising will be a lifeline for children living through conflict around the world.

Amsterdam Marathon
15th October 2023

Amsterdam Marathon
15th October 2023
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Registration fee: £35
Minimum fundraising target: £500
Join over 47,000 runners from over 140 countries for this unique city marathon! The event begins and finishes in the Olympic Stadium and provides a scenic course that is flat and fast-paced. Runners will follow the route along the Amsel River and through the Rijksmuseum and Vondelpark. Amsterdam is known as one of Europe's most stunning cities, and the Amsterdam Marathon allows runners to take in all of the major sights in a fantastic world-class event. Tick off a bucket list race and fundraise to give children from places like Ukraine and Yemen a brighter future.

Yorkshire Marathon
15th October 2023

Yorkshire Marathon
15th October 2023
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Registration fee: £35
Minimum sponsorship target: £350
2023 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Yorkshire Marathon Festival - be a part of this incredible festival of running on Sunday 15th October 2023 in the beautiful city of York. Run through York’s historic streets and surrounding scenic Yorkshire countryside, the marathon course decorates local sights such as York Minster and the ancient city walls. Sign up today and fundraise for War Child, because one child caught up in conflict, is one child too many.

Yorkshire 10 Mile
15th October 2023

Yorkshire 10 Mile
15th October 2023
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Registration fee: £15
Minimum sponsorship target: £150
2023 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Yorkshire Marathon Festival. Be part of this incredible festival of running on Sunday 15th October 2023 in the beautiful city of York. The 10 mile route takes in much of the same route as the marathon, through York’s historic streets and surrounding scenic Yorkshire countryside. Sign up today and help us to ensure a safer future for every child living through war.

Great South Run
15th October 2023

Great South Run
15th October 2023
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Registration fee: £15
Minimum sponsorship target: £300
The Great South Run is one of the world’s favourite 10-milers, with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed. Portsmouth’s supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way round, with blaring music, cheers, high fives, fist bumps all part of the incredible Great South Run experience. Sign up so we can be there for children who need us most, when they need us most.

Run Alton Towers 5k
12th November 2023

Run Alton Towers 5k
12th November 2023
Sign up today!
Registration fee: £10
Minimum sponsorship target: £200
Run a 5km through the UK’s biggest Theme Park, the race will start and finish amongst the rides within the estate. You are guaranteed a great day out as you gain free theme park entry and access to all the rides included in your entry! Take on one of the UK's most exciting 5kms and fundraise to help us deliver our vital work to protect, educate and stand up for the rights of children in war.

London Marathon
24th April 2024

London Marathon
24th April 2024
Secure your ballot place in the 2024 London Marathon
The iconic London Marathon, one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, takes in many of London’s incredible landmarks, with supporters lining the streets of London throughout the course - it is a race like no other. Enter the ballot and if you're successful - join Team War Child to take on the world famous 26.2 mile route and fundraise for a safe future for every child living through war.
Find other regional running challenges

Yorkshire Events

Yorkshire Events

Wales Events

Wales Events

South West Events

South West Events
Find more events in the South West
Including:
- Great Bristol Run 10km
- Weston Super Half
- Cheltenham Running Festival

Scotland Events

Scotland Events
Find more events in Scotland
Including:
- Edinburgh Running Festival
- Great Scottish 10km
- Inflatable 5km Edinburgh

North West Events

North West Events

North East Events

North East Events
Find more events in the North East
Including:
- Gateshead Half Marathon
- Hull 10km
- Great North Run 10km

Midlands Events

Midlands Events
Find more events in the Midlands
Including:
- Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon
- Robin Hood Half Marathon
- Chase the Sun Leicestershire

London Events

London Events
Find more events in London
Including:
- Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon
- Richmond Park Half Marathon
- Chase the Sun Olympic Park

South East Events

South East Events
Find more events in the South East
Including:
- Oxford Half Marathon
- Run Whitstable and Herne Bay
- Reading Half Marathon

South Events

South Events
Find more events in the South
Including:
- Brighton 10km
- Bournemouth Half Marathon
- Inflatable 5km Southampton

Ireland Events

East of England Events

East of England Events
Find more events in the East of England
Including:
- Colchester Zoo Stampede 10km
- Hertfordshire Half Marathon
- Inflatable 5km St Albans
Have a question?
If you have a question or would just like to know more about being a part of Team War Child, please get in touch.
Contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone on 0207 1122 556.