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From 5K runs to marathons, there are hundreds of running 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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TCS London Marathon 2026
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 56,000+ fellow runners and crowds of cheering supporters lining the streets.
- Date: Sunday 26 April 2026
- Sponsorship target: £2,200
- Registration fee: £50
- Location: London
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Did you get a place in the ballot? We’d love for you to run with #TeamCHECT – you’ll receive the same fantastic support as our charity place runners, with no minimum sponsorship target. Let us know!
Paris Marathon 2026
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.
- Date: 12th April 2026
- Sponsorship target: £500
- Registration fee: £31.20
- Location: Paris, France
Hackney Half Marathon
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.
- Date: 17th May 2026
- Sponsorship target: £350
- Registration fee: £31.20
- Location: Hackney, London
Hampton Court Half Marathon
Run yourself into the history books with the return of The Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon! Starting and finishing inside the palace grounds – this iconic course takes you out along The Barge Walk and back through Home Park.
- Date: 15th March 2026
- Sponsorship target: £200
- Registration fee: £20.80
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
Sheffield Half Marathon
The race takes a stunningly beautiful route with majestic view of the Peak District on the climb to Ringinglow. Fancy an even bigger challenge? The race even incorporates a ‘triple test’ giving entrants a chance to be crowned Peaks Challenge winners in a timed hill climb, a timed 10K downhill sprint section, and the first to cross the finish line.
- Date: 29th Mar 2026
- Sponsorship target: £350
- Registration fee: £30
- Location: Arundel Gate, Sheffield
MBNA Chester Marathon
The race has an incredible start and finish in the city centre, with a route that passes all Chester’s iconic landmarks, then heads out to the Cheshire & North Wales countryside before returning along the banks of the River Dee.
- Date: 11th Oct 2026
- Sponsorship target: £350
- Registration fee: £40
- Location: Chester Race Course
Birmingham Race Series - Various dates
A lapped race in the beautiful Sutton Park. 1 lap for the 5K; 2 laps for the 10K and 4 laps for the half marathon.
5K
£20 reg fee + £100 sponsorship target
10K
£20 reg fee + £200 sponsorship target
Half Marathon
£25 reg fee + £300 sponsorship target
Edinburgh Race Series - 24th May 2026
Edinburgh Marathon – voted the fastest marathon in the UK. Enjoy Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks and picturesque views along the East Lothian coastline.
£30 reg fee + £450 sponsorship target
Edinburgh Half Marathon – A great option for a first half marathon! You will be pleasantly surprised to discover that the course starts on a downhill then flattens out all the way to the finish line.
£25 reg fee + £350 sponsorship target
Edinburgh 5K & 10K – The run takes place in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park and offers striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle. 10K – £20 reg fee + £250 sponsorship target
5K £20 reg fee + £200 sponsorship target
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
Call – 020 7377 5578
For more information or help contact Priyanka, Fundraising Manager at CHECT.