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: 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: 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!
Edinburgh Running Festival – Half Marathon
Date: Monday, 3rd August, 2026
Minimum Age: 17
Experience Edinburgh at its most dramatic as you take on closed-road routes around Holyrood Park with the city skyline on the horizon. In the shadow of Arthur’s Seat, these undulating Half Marathon, 10K and 5K courses blend big city buzz with breathtaking scenery, making this a perfect day out whether you are chasing a PB or enjoying a memorable run with friends.
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, 20th September, 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: 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, 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.
Date: Saturday, 5th December, 2026
Minimum Age: 11
A family friendly 5k race in one of London’s most picturesque parks! 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 around the course.
Date: Saturday, 5th December, 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 around the course.
Date: Sunday, 4th April, 2027
Minimum Age: 18
The Brighton Marathon is one of the UK’s favourite 26.2-milers. With a stunning backdrop of the sea in one of the country’s most vibrant cities, the race gets bigger and better every year. Renowned for its buzzing atmosphere and roaring crowd support, the course winds through the city streets, finishing up on the spectacular Brighton seafront.
Date: Sunday, 18th April, 2027
Minimum Age: 18
The Manchester Marathon, the UK’s second largest marathon and one of Europe’s largest, is an iconic event drawing participants from all over the world to the vibrant streets of Greater Manchester. The organisers pride themselves on welcoming all to take on our 26.2 mile challenge, from some superb elite runners, to those who thought completing a marathon would never be possible. Many regular runners find this the ideal event to get a personal best time, whilst everybody finds the incredible Mancunian support throughout the course unforgettable.
Date: Sunday, 30th May, 2027
Minimum Age: 18
This ever-growing festival of running is now a major event in the Scottish sporting calendar. Starting in Edinburgh, the course heads out through East Lothian offering stunning views and an unforgettable running experience. The marathon route is one of the fastest in the UK making that elusive personal best a distinct possibility!