Date
Sunday 5 September 2027
Location
Greenwich
Distance
Half marathon
Whether you already have your own place or you'd like a charity place, join Team Cancer Research UK in 2026 for the Big Half and play your part in supporting vital cancer research.
Entry fee: £20 Minimum fundraising target: £350
Once you've secured your place in the 2027 Big Half Marathon, use it to join Team Cancer Research UK and fundraise for vital cancer research. No extra entry fee, you'll have already paid the event organiser. Set your own fundraising target with your fundraising page.
Step: 1
Decide whether you'll enter with a Charity place or Use your own place.
Step: 2
Sign up to get Team Cancer Research UK perks.
Step: 3
We'll provide support, resources and ideas to help you reach your goal.
Step: 4
Cross the finish line and reach your fundraising target!
Join Cancer Research UK at the Big Half.
A vibrant, inclusive half marathon that celebrates the diversity of London that celebrates the diversity of London and the communities of the four boroughs the route passes through: Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lewisham and Greenwich.
200 Cancer Research UK runners taking on the Big Half
Hitting their fundraising targets to raise a total of around £126,000
Could fund a research group at our Francis Crick institute for a month
A personalised Cancer Research UK technical t-shirt or vest
Training tips and plans to help you prepare
Fundraising support to help you smash your target
An official finisher’s medal for completing your race
We've teamed up with experts to give you the best training support and advice for your event. Whether it's your first time training or you're looking to smash a PB, we've got a training plan for you.
We're with you every step of your fundraising journey so you can smash your target. Once you've signed up, we'll send you everything you need to get going such as fundraising ideas, top tips, planners and posters.
We worked with Scimitar to create Cancer Research UK sportswear that’s comfortable, looks great and supports our vital work. 20% of the price of these products will be paid to Cancer Research UK.
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