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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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.

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• Sheffield Half Marathon
• Leeds 10km
• Leeds Inflatable 5km

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• Newport 10Km
• Chepstow Race Course 10km
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• Great Bristol Run 10km
• Weston Super Half
• Cheltenham Running Festival

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• Edinburgh Running Festival
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• Chester Marathon
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• Gateshead Half Marathon
• Hull 10km
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• Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon
• Robin Hood Half Marathon
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• Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon
• Richmond Park Half Marathon
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• Oxford Half Marathon
• Run Whitstable and Herne Bay
• Reading Half Marathon

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• Brighton 10km
• Bournemouth Half Marathon
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• Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival

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