Run for Charity

Why not run for a good cause and help ensure no-one in the community goes hungry!

We’ve teamed up with Run for Charity to bring you places in some brilliant events across London and beyond. Have a look at the options below and follow the link to enter — and why not rope in friends or colleagues to take part together?

All we ask is that you contribute towards registration, and that you raise the minimum suggested donation.

You will also need to set up your own JustGiving fundraising page, choosing Lewisham Foodbank as your charity. If you need help with this drop us an email.

Branded running vest provided.

For information and to register, click on your chosen event:

Finsbury Park Half
Endymion Rd, Finsbury Park, London N4 1EE
Sunday 29 November 2026
Located in North London, Finsbury Park is the home of Wireless and Madstock festival. Run a 5k, 10k, & Half Marathon around the wide paths of Finsbury Park to start your Sunday right. Each kilometre is accurately marked out with distance flags and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you on your way to the finish.

Registration fee: £20 | Fundraising target: £300

Chase the Moon Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Christmas 5K run
1A Honour Lea Ave, London E20 1DY 
Wednesday 9 December 2026
Come and run a chip timed 5k or 10k through the incredible grounds of London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The RunThrough Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 5k & 10k event is a great opportunity for a fun morning out with a unique themed medal waiting for you at the finish!

Registration fee: £8 | Fundraising target: £100

Richmond Park Half
Sheen Gate, Richmond, UK
Sunday 13 December 2026
Join us at Richmond Park Half Marathon. It has been managed as a royal deer park since the seventeenth century, it’s likely you’ll spot some deer around the course! Included in the price you get a unique themed medal, free official race photos, chip timed results and hopefully a great half marathon time!

Registration fee: £20 | Fundraising target: £300

The Brighton Marathon
Preston Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 6SD
Sunday 4 April 2o27
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. Renowned for its buzzing atmosphere and roaring crowd support, the course winds through the city streets, finishing up on the spectacular Brighton seafront.

Registration fee: £50 | Fundraising target: £500

London Landmarks Half Marathon
Sunday 4 April 2027
The London Landmarks Half Marathon is a closed road, central London run and is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster.

The event is not your average half marathon! From cultural landmarks and heritage to the city’s quirky and hidden secrets, runners get to explore the capital on a route like no other!

The event starts on Pall Mall, finished by Downing Street and had fabulous views of London’s most iconic landmarks including Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Nelson’s Column, the Gherkin, the Shard, the Tower of London and the London Eye.

Registration fee: £60 | Fundraising target: £400
Please note there is a waiting list for registration

Manchester Marathon
Talbot Road, Old Trafford, Stretford M16 0PX
Sunday 18 April 2027
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.

We pride ourselves in welcoming all to take on our 26.2 mile challenge, from some superb elite runners, to those who thought completing a marathon would never be possible. Many regular runners find this the ideal event to get a personal best time, whilst everybody finds the incredible Mancunian support throughout the course unforgettable.

Registration fee: £70 | Fundraising target: £500

HOKA Hackney Half
Homerton Rd, London E9 5PF
Sunday 16 May 2027
A Half Marathon with a difference. Set your 2027 off to the right start by calling your crew to the Hackney Half start line on Sunday 16th May.

The Hoka Hackney Half is the highlight of London’s running calendar. This is an unforgettable weekend of movement, sport and entertainment.

 

There are many other events out there – visit the Run for Charity website for ideas. If you’re interested in participating in an event not listed here, please email us