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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
- No spaces left, sorry!
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!
Great North Run 2025
If you’re looking to run in the world’s most popular half marathon, with incredible crowds and a finish line like no other, then the AJ Bell Great North Run is for you!
We don’t have any charity places for the 2025 Great North Run however we welcome all ballot place runners to join #TeamCHECT and help us support more families affected by retinoblastoma.
- Date: 7th September 2025
- Sponsorship target: £500
- Registration fee: £30
- Location: Newcastle
Amsterdam Half Marathon
Join over 18,500 marathon runners who take in the major sites of one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Amsterdam.
The flat and fast course is packed with scenery as you run through Vondelpark & Rijksmuseum, following the Amsel River, you will be sure to see many canals and windmills but whatever you do, do not stop at a pancake house until the end of the race!
- Date: 19th October 2025
- Sponsorship target: £400
- Registration fee: £31.20
- Location: Amsterdam
Amsterdam Marathon
Join over 47,000 runners from over 140 countries for this unique city marathon! The event begins and finishes in the Olympic Stadium and provides a scenic course that is flat and fast-paced. Runners will follow the route along the Amsel River and through the Rijksmuseum and Vondelpark.
- Date: 19th October 2025
- Sponsorship target: £500
- Registration fee: £41.60
- Location: Amsterdam
Paris Half Marathon 2026
The World famous fashion capital ups the ante when it comes to running for charity. A vibrant atmosphere as you run through historical sites of eastern Paris, all whilst enjoying music and entertainment that is guaranteed to be performed along the whole course!
- Date: 8th March 2026
- Sponsorship target: £300
- Registration fee: £26
- Location: Paris, France
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
Brighton Marathon
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.
- Date: 12th April 2026
- Sponsorship target: £350
- Registration fee: £36.40
- Location: Brighton
Manchester Marathon
The adidas 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.
- Date: 19th April 2026
- Sponsorship target: £350
- Registration fee: £31.20
- Location: Manchester
Berlin Half Marathon
Part of the SuperHalfs Half Marathon Series, the race takes runners through the German capital with a flat course offering great opportunities for PBs, ideal for beginners and elite runners alike.
- Date: 29th March 2026
- Sponsorship target: £440
- Registration fee: £29
- Location: Berlin, Germany
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.