Run for charity
Whether it’s your first 5K or a marathon, every step you run helps change lives. Take on a meaningful challenge and join a charity run.
Charity runs: choose your distance, change lives
From a 5k run to full marathons, take part in a charity running event that suits you.
Just sign up, get fundraising, then get race ready. We’ll help you with everything you need to complete your charity run.
Whatever you choose, you’ll help to fund vital work in the UK and around the world.
Get up, get active, and run for the Red Cross.
You can also do your own run.
Joe running the Brighton Marathon.
"I loved being part of #TeamRedCross. I've never run a race as well supported and this made such a difference."
Jonty Ward, Team Red Cross runner.
Popular runs for charity
The Great North Run
Join Team Red Cross in the world's biggest half marathon event.
Manchester Marathon 2026
Join Team Red Cross at the UK’s flattest major marathon.
London Landmarks Half Marathon
Take on London's half marathon with Team Red Cross.
Brighton Marathon
Experience the legendary Brighton Marathon with Team Red Cross.
How to run for the Red Cross
Sign up, get ready, set...
Sign up
Browse our charity running events and sign up.
Train and fundraise
We'll help you meet your fundraising goal and get ready to run with handy resources.
Time to run
It's time to take to the start line and take part in an unforgettable experience.
Do your own run
Whether organising a running event or taking on a run solo, start by requesting a fundraising pack.
Register your run and get a fundraising packGot your own place?
Become part of Team Red Cross if you have your own place.
If you have your own place at an upcoming event, you can still be a part of Team Red Cross.
Fundraising support
Discover things you need to help you fundraise and FAQs.
Top tips to help reach your target
From fundraising tips to making your online giving page stand out, here's what you need to smash your target.
FAQs on taking part in an event
Get guidance on how to sign up, how to book as a group, and how you can take part even if places are full.