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!
Find a running challenge
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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Women's 10K Glasgow
16th June 2024
Great North Run - 10K
7th July 2024
Cardiff Half Marathon
6th October 2024
Cardiff Half Marathon
6th October 2024
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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.
Royal Parks Half Marathon
13th October 2024
Royal Parks Half Marathon
13th October 2024
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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.
Amsterdam Marathon
20th October 2024
Amsterdam Marathon
20th October 2024
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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 10 Mile
20th October 2024
Yorkshire 10 Mile
20th October 2024
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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
20th October 2024
Great South Run
20th October 2024
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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
17th November 2024
Run Alton Towers 5k
17th November 2024
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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.
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
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.