Running
Join #TeamCHECT and take part in one of our exciting new challenge events this year! Whether you enjoy walking, running, trekking, or conquering obstacle races, the funds you raise will help ensure we can offer more support all families affected by retinoblastoma.
Some of the ways you’ll be supported by our expert team include:
Fundraising tips
Materials and resources
Free CHECT top
Dedicated contact at CHECT
Find an event near you
From 5K runs to Bungee Jumps and Skydives, there are hundreds of challenges and events that you can get involved in to support the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust. Search for your local area below and register for an event today!
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Ireland
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London
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Scotland
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Overseas
Virtual
Brighton Marathon 2025
- Date: Sunday 6th April 2025
- Deadline to apply: Friday 31st January 2025
- Sponsorship target: £650
- Registration fee: £40
- Distance: 26.2 miles
- Location: Brighton
Paris Marathon 2025
The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is one of the world’s largest marathons and combines a personal challenge with the chance to explore Paris’s iconic streets.
Starting at the Arc de Triomphe and ending with views of Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower, the marathon draws over 23,000 international participants.
- Date: Sunday 13th April 2025
- Deadline to apply: Monday 2nd December 2024
- Sponsorship target: Marathon £750
- Registration fee: Marathon £40
- Distance: 26.2 miles
- Location: Paris, France
TCS London Marathon 2025
Join TeamCHECT in this world-famous event! Immerse yourself in the electric energy of this iconic race through the heart of the UK’s capital, surrounded by 48,000+ fellow runners and crowds of cheering supporters lining the streets. A real once-in-a-lifetime experience.
When you join our team, you’ll unlock exclusive access to our 2025 marathon runner’s network. And once you conquer the course and cross the finish line, you’ll proudly receive the highly coveted London Marathon medal.
- Date: Sunday 27 April 2025
- Sponsorship target: £2,200
- Registration fee: £50
- Distance: 26.2 miles
- Location: London
If you were lucky enough to get your own ballot place in the 2025 TCS London Marathon, why not raise money for CHECT. There’s no fundraising target, just raise as much as you can and still receive all the great perks of being part of #TeamCHECT. Contact the team for more information fundraising@chect.org.uk or call 020 7377 5578.
Do you have your own place in an event?
We would love to welcome you to #TeamCHECT. Contact us to today for more information on how we can support you. Email fundraising@chect.org.uk or call on 020 7377 5578.
