Charity runs

Join Team Action for Children

We have places in some of the UK's best races. Join us today and help support vulnerable children, young people, and families across the UK with a charity run. We would love to welcome you to the team.

Run for charity at the London Marathon 2026

The 2026 London Marathon ballot is open from 25 April to 2 May! Enter now and select Action for Children to join the team.

Apr 26th , 9AM

London

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Woman called Lizzie running the Manchester Marathon

Manchester Marathon 2025

Join Team Action for Children at the Manchester Marathon 2025 and take part in the UK's second largest marathon drawing participants from all over the world!

Apr 27th

Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

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Hackney Half Marathon 2025

Take on the Hackney Half Marathon for charity. Run for Action for Children and help raise vital funds for vulnerable children.

May 18th

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Edinburgh Half Marathon 2025

Run the Edinburgh Half Marathon for charity. You could help support vulnerable children across the UK by joining Team Action for Children.

May 25th , 9AM

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It’s been such an incredible journey fundraising for Action for Children, and I can't believe the day to run is almost here. I'm really looking forward to enjoying all the sights along the route and celebrating with my family at the finish line.
Alicia, London Marathon runner

Action for Children runner waving at the the London Marathon

The London 10k

Run through some of London's best landmarks at the London 10k. The London 10k is back on the 13 July 2025. The flat and friendly route - perfect for beginners

Jul 13th

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