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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.

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 run

Hackney Half Marathon logo

Hackney Half

19th May 2024

Hackney Half Marathon logo

Hackney Half

19th May 2024

Edinburgh Marathon logo.

Edinbugh Marathon

26th May 2024

Edinburgh Marathon logo.

Edinbugh Marathon

26th May 2024

Cardiff Half Marathon 2023 Logo

Cardiff Half Marathon

6th October 2024

Cardiff Half Marathon 2023 Logo

Cardiff Half Marathon

6th October 2024

Sign up today!

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 logo

Royal Parks Half Marathon

13th October 2024

Royal Parks Half Marathon logo

Royal Parks Half Marathon

13th October 2024

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. 

Amsterdam Marathon 2023 Logo

Amsterdam Marathon

20th October 2024

Amsterdam Marathon 2023 Logo

Amsterdam Marathon

20th October 2024

Sign up today!

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 Logo

Yorkshire 10 Mile

20th October 2024

Yorkshire 10 Mile Logo

Yorkshire 10 Mile

20th October 2024

Sign up today!

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 logo

Great South Run

20th October 2024

Great South Run logo

Great South Run

20th October 2024

Sign up today!

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.

Alton Towers 5k

Run Alton Towers 5k

17th November 2024

Alton Towers 5k

Run Alton Towers 5k

17th November 2024

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. 

Find other regional running challenges

Yorkshire

Yorkshire Events

Yorkshire

Yorkshire Events

Find more events in Yorkshire

 

Including:
  • Sheffield Half Marathon
  • Leeds 10km
  • Leeds Inflatable 5km
Wales

Wales Events

Wales

Wales Events

Find more events in Wales

 
Including:
  • Newport 10Km
  • Chepstow Race Course 10km
  • Barry Island 10km
South West

South West Events

South West

South West Events

Find more events in the South West

 

Including:
  • Great Bristol Run 10km
  • Weston Super Half
  • Cheltenham Running Festival
Scotland

Scotland Events

Scotland

Scotland Events

Find more events in Scotland

 

Including:
  • Edinburgh Running Festival
  • Great Scottish 10km
  • Inflatable 5km Edinburgh
North West

North West Events

North West

North West Events

Find more events in the North West

 

Including:
  • Run Heaton Park
  • Chester Marathon
  • Run Aintree
North East

North East Events

North East

North East Events

Find more events in the North East

 

Including:
  • Gateshead Half Marathon
  • Hull 10km
  • Great North Run 10km
Midlands

Midlands Events

Midlands

Midlands Events

Find more events in the Midlands

 

Including:
  • Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon
  • Robin Hood Half Marathon
  • Chase the Sun Leicestershire
London

London Events

London

London Events

Find more events in London

 

Including:
  • Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon
  • Richmond Park Half Marathon
  • Chase the Sun Olympic Park
South East

South East Events

South East

South East Events

Find more events in the South East

 

Including:
  • Oxford Half Marathon
  • Run Whitstable and Herne Bay
  • Reading Half Marathon
South

South Events

South

South Events

Find more events in the South

 

Including:
  • Brighton 10km
  • Bournemouth Half Marathon
  • Inflatable 5km Southampton
Ireland

Ireland Events

Ireland

Ireland Events

Find events in Ireland

 

Including:
  • Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival
East of England

East of England Events

East of England

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. 

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