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Looking for your next challenge? Take part in one of our fundraising events.
Sign up today and join our team of research heroes supporting life-changing medical research. Whether it is something you love, or a challenge you never thought you could do - join us for an event you'll never forget.
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Email fundraising@medicalresearchfoundation.org.uk and we'll send you a Foundation top and fundraising pack!
Key upcoming challenge events
Cambridge - Half Marathon
9 March 2025
Run through history with this scenic course past the amazing sights of Cambridge.
Registration has now closed.
Leeds - Marathon and Half Marathon
11 May 2025
The Leeds Marathon and Half Marathon is one of Yorkshire’s biggest events of its kind.
Fee £20 | Fundraising target: £200
Register: Marathon Register: Half marathon
Bristol - Great Bristol Run
11 May 2025
Bristol’s super-scenic 10K and half marathon routes are enjoyed by thousands each year.
Fee £20 (half marathon) or £10 (10K) | Fundraising target: £200
Register: Half marathon Register: 10K
London - Hackney Half
18 May 2025
Run through this creative and inspiring London borough with vibrant street art and entertainment on course.
Registration has now closed.
Edinburgh - Edinburgh Running Festival (half and full marathon)
25 May 2025
Take in Edinburgh’s iconic landmarks with these fast marathon and half marathon routes.
Registration has now closed.
London - Royal Parks Half Marathon
12 October 2025
The stunning 13.1-mile route takes in many of the capital’s world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London’s Royal Parks.
Fee £30 | Fundraising target: £350
Register: Half marathonOther events coming up in 2025:
Spring 2025
Nottingham 10k | 9 March
Surrey Half Marathon | 16 March
Reading Half Marathon | 23 March
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon | 23 March
Regents Park 10k | 29 March
Summer 2025
Great Manchester Run (10K and Half Marathon) | 18 May
Brighton 10 Mile | 8 June
Saucony London 10K | 13 July
Autumn 2025
Guildford 10k | 5 October
Oxford Half Marathon | 12 October
Manchester Half Marathon | 12 October
If you want to take part in an event that's not listed, or have any questions about the above, get in touch with us by emailing fundraising@medicalresearchfoundation.org.uk
