Running Events
Run for charity with Action Medical Research
Whether you’re looking for your first challenge or you’re a seasoned runner we’ve got an event for you.
We have places in the world’s greatest and best-known events and races including the Virgin Money London Marathon, the London Landmarks Half Marathon and the Vitality Big Half. But that’s not all, we have places in runs across the country from 5k's and fun runs to Marathons abroad and all distances in between!
Make your miles count and join Team Action for your next running challenge.
virtual running
With many events postponed or cancelled why not put that training to good use by taking on any one of our virtual running challenges.
Vitality London 10,000
31 May 2021
The London 10,000 is a 10-kilometre race which starts and finishes in St James’s Park with Buckingham Palace as the backdrop. See the iconic sights of London!
Race for Charity
In partnership with Run for Charity, we are offering you the chance to try something new during the lockdown. Run a marathon, climb a mountain, the choice is yours!
marathons
Ready to take on a 26.2-mile challenge?
Have a look at all of our marathon challenges, we’ve got places in London, Paris, Manchester and many more.
Edinburgh Marathon
30 May 2021
Enjoy a whole weekend of festivities and take on one of the UK's fastest marathons, making your way through the vibrant city centre and with a fast downhill finish by the coast.
Brighton Marathon
CANCELLED
Enjoy a whole weekend of festivities and take on one of the UK's fastest marathons, making your way through the vibrant city centre and along the glorious seafront.
London Marathon
3rd October 2021
Make it your personal goal to take on the Virgin Money London Marathon. One of the 6 world majors! Apply today for your place with Team Action to get VIP treatment at the most iconic marathon in the world.
Manchester Marathon
11 April 2021
The ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon is famous for its fast, flat and friendly route. With 16,000 runners and incredible Mancunian support throughout the course the atmosphere is like no other!
Paris Marathon
CANCELLED
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.
all other marathons
Here are some other great marathons that you can run for Action Medical Research.
Simply fill out the register interest form and a member of the team will be in touch.
View list of marathons
South Downs Trail Marathon, date TBC
- Registration fee £45 | Raise what you can
Right Move Milton Keynes Marathon, 6 September
- Registration fee £25 | Raise £100
Barcelona Marathon, 25 October 2020
- Registration fee £40 | Raise £200
Amsterdam Marathon, 18 October 2020
- Registration fee £50 | Raise £150
Asda Foundation Yorkshire Marathon, 18 October 2020
- Registration fee £60 | Raise what you can
Wales Marathon, 11 April 2021
- Registration fee £30 | Raise £100
Edinburgh Marathon, 30 May 2021
- Registration fee £75 | Raise £450
BNA Chester Marathon, 3 October 2021
- Registration fee £60 | Raise what you can
Half Marathons
We have places in some of the best half marathons in the country, including the London Landmarks Half Marathon and Vitality Big Half.
Manchester Half Marathon
23 May 2021
Join Team Action for the Manchester Half Marathon. This fast, flat course with a mere 41m elevation gain and a glorious 2-mile straight finish is the perfect place to get your PB.
Royal Parks Half
11 April 2021
Join Team Action for the spectacular sell-out Royal Parks half marathon, running through Hyde Park, Green Park, St James's Park, Kensington Gardens whilst passing famous London landmarks.
Hackney Half Marathon
16 May 2021
Join Team Action and explore the streets of Hackney for the Virgin Sport Hackney Half in May.
The Big Half
2021 date TBC
See the iconic sights of London in this half marathon. Finish the run off with a festival with food and music
all other half marathons
Here are some other great half marathons that you can run for Action Medical Research.
Simply fill out the register interest form and a member of the team will be in touch.
View list of half marathons
Asda Foundation Hull Half Marathon, 15 November 2020
- Registration fee £40 | Raise what you can
Edinburgh Half Marathon, 30 May 2021
- Registration fee £50 | £150
Right Move Milton Keynes Half Marathon, 6 September 2020
- Registration fee £45 | Raise what you can
Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris, 18 October 2020
- Registration fee £40 | Raise £140
ESSAR Chester Half Marathon, 16 May 2021
- Registration £45 | Raise what you can
Scottish Half Marathon, 19 September 2021
- Registration fee £60 | Raise what you can
Asda Foundation Sheffield Half Marathon, 27 September 2020
- Registration fee £42 | Raise what you can
Leeds Half Marathon, Cancelled
- Registration fee £42 | Raise what you can
Derby Half Marathon, Cancelled
- Registration fee £40 | Raise what you can
Wales Half Marathon, 11 April 2021
- Registration fee £45 | Raise what you can
Bournemouth Half Marathon, 4 October 2020
- Registration fee £50 | Raise £200
Oxford Half, 11 October 2020
- Registration fee £70 | Raise what you can
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Half Marathon, 1 November 2020
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Registration fee £45| Raise what you can
Farnborough Half Marathon, 24 January 2021
- Registration fee £50 | Raise what you can
Thorpe and Egham Half Marathon, 7 February 2021
- Registration fee £45 | Raise what you can
Barcelona Half Marathon, 2021 TBC
- Registration fee £45 | Raise what you can
Leicestershire Half Marathon, 2021 TBC
- Registration fee £40 | Raise what you can
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon, 21 March 2021
- Registration fee £25 | Raise £175
5k and 10k runs
Asda Foundation Leeds 10k
5 July 2020
It starts in Vicar Lane, takes the runners out and back along Kirkstall Road and ends in front of cheering crowds outside the Town Hall.
Asda Foundation York 10k
2 August 2020
Join Team Action for one of the UK’s most beautiful city runs. The York 10K offers a rare chance to run through the heart of this wonderful city.
Asics London 10k
POSTPONED - Date TBC
Virgin Sport and ASICS are teaming up and returning to central London this summer with a brand-new look for the London 10k. It’s going to be the ultimate street party!
all other 5k and 10k runs
Here are some other great 5k and 10k runs that you can take part in for Action Medical Research.
Simply fill out the register interest form and a member of the team will be in touch.
All other 5k and 10k runs
Run4Colour 5k, TBC
- Registration fee £25 | Raise what you can
Asda Foundation City of Lincoln 10k, 27 June 2021
- Registration fee £33 | Raise what you can
Wales 5k, 27 June 2021
- Registration fee £25 | Raise what you can
Wales 10k, 27 June 2021
- Registration fee £30 | Raise what you can
Asda Foundation Hull 10k, 6 June 2021
- Registration fee £32 | Raise what you can
Men’s 10k Glasgow, 29 August 2021
- Registration £38 | Raise what you can
Edinburgh 5k, 7 November 2020
- Registration fee £45 | Raise what you can
Edinburgh 10k, 29 May 2021
- Registration fee £65 | Raise what you can
Asda Foundation Sheffield 10k, 26 September 2021
- Registration fee £33 | Raise what you can
Brighton 10k, TBC
- Registration fee £20 | Raise £100
Scottish 10k, 19 September 2021
- Registration fee £45 | Raise what you can
Bournemouth Supersonic 5k, 9 October 2020
- Registration fee £35 | Raise what you can
Bournemouth Supersonic 10k, 10 October 2021
- Registration fee £70 | Raise what you can
Asda Foundation – Gear 10k, 5 May 2021
- Registration fee £32 | Raise what you can
Run Tatton, 7 November 2020
- Registration fee £34 | Raise what you can
Longleat 10k, 2 February 2021
- Registration fee £30 | Raise what you can
Asda Foundation Nottingham 10k, TBC
- Registration fee £32 | Raise what you can
Obstacle and Mud Runs
Mudnificent 7
8 August 2020
A 7km OCR designed by 7 of the top Obstacle races in the UK, using their most exciting and challenge obstacles to test your strength and stamina through 1km zones.
Mud Monster
POSTPONED - Date TBC
Prepare to get muddy when you run through the beautiful Sussex countryside, combining fields, woods, puddles, swamps and streams with lots of challenges and obstacles!
Zombie Evacuation Race
Various dates and locations
The Zombie Evacuation Race is a 5k fun run designed to give you a one-off experience you will never forget.
Rough Runner
Various dates and locations
Join Team Action for this game show inspired obstacle race. Expect sweeper arms, gym rings, big balls and the Travelator!
Don't see what you're looking for?
Got a different run in mind? You can still be a part of Team Action! Get in touch with the events team and we'll discuss your plans and make them a reality.
Contact the events team on: events@action.org.uk