Huge numbers of exciting Community & Challenge events are held around the year to raise money for cutting-edge research & education at St Mark's.
Register for a challenge event via our Run for Charity portal, which offers a variety of incredible fundraising events across the UK, or plan and host your own fundraising activity— the options are endless!
If you would like to find out more on how you can fundraise for St Mark’s Hospital Foundation, please get in contact with the fundraising team at [email protected]. The team can offer support, advice and provide tips to help make your fundraiser a success.
Upcoming Featured Events:
Date: Saturday, 7th March, 2026
Minimum Age: 17
Battersea Park is one of London’s most picturesque parks and has been a favourite course for those wanting to run a PB! The course is totally flat, offering the perfect opportunity to push yourself to a personal best. Starting and finishing at the Parks Bandstand this course laps the park making it easy to follow and great for any spectators to catch you flying round the course.
Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris
Date: Sunday, 12th April, 2026
Minimum Age: 20
The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is now one of the biggest marathons in the world and perfectly combines a personal challenge with the chance to discover one of the world’s greatest cities. Race day will see you pound the pavements of the French capital’s most famous avenues and plazas. Starting at the foot of the Arc de Triomphe, and finishing with views of Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower to guide you home. Every year, this unique and spectacular setting attracts more and more entrants. There are now more than 23,000 runners from abroad, making up 40% of the field.
Date: Sunday, 17th May, 2026
Minimum Age: 17
A Half Marathon with a difference. Set your 2026 off to the right start by calling your crew to the Hackney Half start line on Sunday 17th May. Hackney Moves is the highlight of London’s running calendar. This is an unforgettable weekend of movement, sport and entertainment. Expect pure vibrancy as the borough comes alive for a weekend of celebration.
Great Manchester Run Half Marathon
Date: Sunday, 31st May, 2026
Minimum Age: 17
Join us for another spectacular running celebration in the heart of Manchester with the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run. The AJ Bell Great Manchester Run is the city’s original and best-loved running event – over 99% of runners say they’d recommend it to a friend. And in true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish, with a high-energy soundtrack, live music and entertainment zones at every turn – plus, some of the loudest and most enthusiastic local support we’ve seen anywhere in the UK.
Date: Sunday, 14th June, 2026
Minimum Age: 17
Start your summer strong at one of the UK’s most iconic multisport events the Royal Windsor Triathlon returns on Sunday 14th June 2026! With Sprint, Standard, Relay and 10k options available, this award-winning race is perfect for triathletes of all abilities. The day begins with an open water swim in the River Thames keep an eye out for swans! Next, take on a thrilling road cycle through the historic town of Windsor, passing Windsor Castle and heading into the scenic countryside. You’ll finish with a memorable run into Windsor Great Park, along the iconic Long Walk, with the castle framing your final strides.
Date: Sunday, 21st June, 2026
Minimum Age: 17
We’d love you to join us for our annual East Yorkshire Half Marathon and 10k! The courses follow a flat road closed course, perfect for beginners or running a personal best time. This Run Britain/UKA licensed, officially measured race is open to runners of all abilities.
Date: Sunday, 28th June, 2026
Minimum Age: 17
Join us at Richmond Park Half Marathon. It has been managed as a royal deer park since the seventeenth century, it’s likely you’ll spot some deer around the course. Included in the price you get a unique themed medal, free official race photos, chip timed results and hopefully a great half marathon time!
Date: Saturday, 1st August, 2026
Minimum Age: 5
Get ready to bounce your way through The World’s BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable Obstacle Course! The Inflatable 5k Obstacle Course is coming to Bournemouth on Saturday 1st August 2026 and it’s going to be Epic! The obstacles are BIGGER, BOUNCIER and BETTER than ever before! You’ll be jumping, sliding and laughing all the way to the finish line. Grab your friends, family or tackle it on your own. Lace up your trainers and get ready for the ultimate day out!
Date: Sunday, 6th September, 2026
Minimum Age: 11
Join us for the Run Thorpe Park series. Run a 5k or 10k around the rides and rollercoasters inside the fantastic THORPE PARK Resort and be first in line to enjoy everything the Resort has to offer. Following the race, you will be able to make full use of the rides within the park with Theme Park access included in your race entry!
Date: Sunday, 4th October, 2026
Minimum Age: 17
This popular half marathon sees runners take on generous, closed roads across the towns of Old Trafford, Stretford & Brooklands, with the promise of great support and an abundance of entertainment en route. The Manchester Half Marathon hosts a very flat course, perfect for smashing personal bests but also the ideal route for those new to half marathons and charity runners. There is a lovely 2-mile flat finish that brings you to the conclusion of the event at Emirates Old Trafford Lancashire County Cricket Club.
Date: Saturday, 10th October, 2026
Minimum Age: 15
Run yourself into the history books with the return of The Hampton Court Palace 10K! Starting and finishing inside the palace grounds – this iconic course takes you out along The Barge Walk and back through Home Park. A regal medal awaits you at the finish as well as a photo opportunity with Henry VIII.
Date: Sunday, 11th October, 2026
Minimum Age: 17
This is the most spectacular half marathon that central London has to offer – it is a unique and inspiring event. Charity runners will glide through four of London’s stunning Royal Parks, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, St James’s Park and The Green Park. The 13.1m extraordinary route brushes past London’s most famous landmarks, including The Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, all on closed roads. Plus, the event village in Hyde Park hosts a fantastic food and fitness festival, ensuring a brilliant day out for runners and supporters alike.
Date: Sunday, 29th November, 2026
Minimum Age: 17
Located in North London, Finsbury Park is the home of Wireless and Madstock festival. Run a 5k, 10k, & Half Marathon around the wide paths of Finsbury Park to start your Sunday right. Each kilometre is accurately marked out with distance flags and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you on your way to the finish.