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Charity Runs

Discover everything you need to know about running for Cancer Research UK. Find information about our upcoming running events, how to apply for a place, and expert training plans.

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5K - 10K runs

Over the coming months, thousands of inspirational runners will take on these challenges to raise money and help beat cancer. Will you be one of them?

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Race for Life

Sign up to one of our 3k, 5k, 10k or Pretty Muddy® events today.

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2026 Cancer Research UK London Winter Run

Date: Sunday 15 February 2026 Location: Trafalgar Square, London

Half marathons

Interested in half marathons? Sign up for one our events below today.

Marathons

Are you getting ready for your next marathon? What a commitment! Discover some of our upcoming marathon events.

Browse all our marathons

Why run for Cancer Research UK?

1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime

. When you run for Cancer Research UK you raise funds for vital research that can help beat it.

Meet Patrick and Sue

A photo of Patrick and Sue.

I decided to give it a go for a great cause.

- Patrick

Training plans, tips and resources

Training plans

10k

Half marathon

Marathon

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Got a question about your training? Here we've answered the top ten most commonly asked questions about training for an event.

Get your answers

Nutrition guide

Training for a challenge like a marathon uses a lot of energy, so your diet may need to be adjusted to account for the extra exercise your doing. Our nutritional information has been provided to us by our professional running partners Runningwithus. 

Learn more about what to eat when you’re training for an event

Strava

Kickstart your training with Strava! Track your training progress and share updates with family and friends. 

Learn more about how to connect Strava with your Giving Page

Contact us

If you have any questions please do give us a call or drop us an email us.

References

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    Cancer Research UK, Lifetime risk of cancer. Available at: cruk.org/lifetimerisk