Event Type: Run

Contact staff member Bernadette running the London 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.

Renowned for its buzzing atmosphere and roaring crowd support, the course winds through the city streets, finishing up on the spectacular Brighton seafront. The marathon is just one part of the Brighton Marathon Weekend, an event that also encompasses The Mini Mile Races, the BM10k and the Brighton Marathon Exhibition.

How Contact will support you

With your guaranteed place, you will receive advice and guidance on how to get fit for the run and best methods of fundraising.

You will also receive a special Contact running vest to wear with pride on the day!

Plus we will provide cheer gear for your supporters to encourage you around the course.

Crowds of people in the streets of Paris

Parisians join forces with other french nationals and 4 thousand runners from other countries to make this half marathon one of the best international events. It is no wonder over 40 thousand runners participate in this event year on year. 

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!

Are you ready to push your boundaries to the maximum in the city of love and lights?

How do I secure a guaranteed place?

Contact has places for this once in a lifetime half marathon and we would love to have you on board!

If you’d like to join our team, please register directly with our partners Run for Charity for the Paris Half Marathon. If you have any questions, do get in touch with us by emailing [email protected] or calling 020 7608 8786.

How Contact will support you

With your guaranteed place you will receive advice and guidance on how to get fit for the run and best methods of fundraising.

Every runner received a special Contact t-shirt, plus we will provide cheer gear for your supporters to encourage you around the course.

Contact staff member Bernadette running the London Marathon.

The London Landmarks Half Marathon is an incredible closed-road run through central London.

This not your average race: from iconic cultural landmarks and heritage to the city’s quirky and hidden secrets, runners get to explore the capital on a route like no other — soaking up an electric atmosphere packed with cheering crowds along the way!

Register today to secure your spot by running in support of Contact and our vital services for UK families with disabled children:

The London Landmarks Half Marathon is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster. The event starts on Pall Mall, finishes by Downing Street and has 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.

How Contact will support you

With your guaranteed place, you will receive advice and guidance on how to get fit for the run and best methods of fundraising.

You will also receive a special Contact running vest to wear with pride on the day!

Plus we will provide cheer gear for your supporters to encourage you around the course.

Windsor Castle

The challenge is an in-person national celebration of disability inclusion and a mass participation event, against the stunning backdrop of the Windsor Great Park.

The challenge events include 100m, 1k, SuperSensory1k, 5k and 10k. The 100m and 1k events all take place on the Long Walk and the 5k and 10k distances have a lovely route in the Great Park, with the start and finish on the Long Walk.

All ages and abilities and mobility aids are welcome!

How do I secure a guaranteed place?

Contact has places for this brilliant walk and we would love to have you on board!

Please get in touch using the enquiry form below or email [email protected], and we’ll send you our application form.

How Contact will support you

Whether you have your own place, or a Contact guaranteed place, we will support you every step of the way! All our participants will receive:

  • Fundraising support, materials, ideas and tips.
  • A dedicated fundraiser at Contact, who will give you one to one support all the way.
  • Top quality Contact t-shirt.
  • e-newsletters.
  • Cheering sticks to give your supporters for the day.

Apply for a place today

To apply for a place, simply complete the form below.

Walk for Contact

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Group of runners at starting line in Manchester Marathon

Take on 26.2 miles around one of UK’s fastest and flattest courses!

With only 55m of elevation gain, this race is a personal best winner. Starting and finishing at the iconic Old Trafford Stadium, the route sweeps through the whole of Manchester.

You’ll see famous landmarks whilst being cheered on by incredible Mancunian support – who knows, you might get a personal best.

How do I secure a guaranteed place?

Contact has places for this classic run and we would love to have you on board!

Please register directly with our partners Run for Charity or email [email protected] if you have any questions.

How Contact will support you

With your guaranteed place, you will receive advice and guidance on how to get fit for the run and best methods of fundraising.

You will also receive a special Contact running vest to wear with pride on the day!

Plus we will provide cheer gear for your supporters to encourage you around the course.

Three female runners holding medals

The Hackney Half Marathon is one of the country’s most popular runs. The flat 13.1 mile route is great for beginners looking for a gentle first half, or great for experienced runners to set a PB! Plus you’ll get to run through Hackney’s many beautiful parks and green spaces, as well as running through the iconic Queen Elizabeth Park.

With a festival vibe every step of the course, it’s a lively event on the flat and fast city streets of Hackney.

How Contact will support you

With your guaranteed place, you will receive advice and guidance on how to get fit for the run and best methods of fundraising.

You will also receive a special Contact running vest to wear with pride on the day!

Plus we will provide cheer gear for your supporters to encourage you around the course.

Two runners jumping in front of Hampton Court Palace

This is the only Half Marathon to be held at this famous and historic royal home.  Hampton Court Palace is one of only two surviving palaces that King Henry VIII owned and you can be part of history by taking part in this race.

Starting inside the gates of Hampton Court Palace with the finish line inside its beautiful gardens – it’s a spectacular venue for a half marathon.

After you’ve finished your race you can also visit the famous maze and the world’s largest grape vine!

How do I secure a guaranteed place?

Contact has places for this wonderful run and we would love to have you on board!

Please get in touch using the enquiry form below or email [email protected] and we’ll send you our application form.

How Contact will support you

Whether you run with your own place, or a Contact guaranteed place, we will support you every step of the way! All our runners will receive:

  • Fundraising support, materials, ideas and tips
  • A dedicated fundraiser at Contact, who will give you one to one support all the way
  • Top quality breathable running vest
  • e-newsletters
  • Cheering sticks to give your supporters for race day

Run for Contact

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We’d like to keep in touch with you about our latest news and updates. You must opt into our emails to receive any of our e-newsletters.

We will look after your details in accordance with our data protection policy, and we will only ever contact you in the way you want us to. Read more about what you’ll receive if you opt into our updates.

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Group of runners at the starting line in Norfolk

If you’re after a fun fitness challenge in the picturesque setting of a historic Norfolk market town, then this one’s for you.

The wonderfully scenic route takes in the pretty town centre, River Ouse pathway and The Walks. Runners also pass famous landmarks such as the Custom House, Red Mount and Greyfriars Tower along the way.

The course is flat and suitable for all, making the event enormously popular. So if you want to get a fun, friendly and fantastic Summer event in your running diary, book your place now!

How do I secure a guaranteed place?

We have places and would love to have you on board!

Please get in touch using the enquiry form below or email us at [email protected] and we will email you our application form.

How Contact will support you

With your guaranteed place you will receive advice and guidance on how to get fit for the run and best methods of fundraising.

You will also receive a special Contact running vest to wear with pride on the day!

Plus we will provide cheer gear for your supporters to encourage you around the course.

Run for Contact

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Keep in touch

We’d like to keep in touch with you about our latest news and updates. You must opt into our emails to receive any of our e-newsletters.

We will look after your details in accordance with our data protection policy, and we will only ever contact you in the way you want us to. Read more about what you’ll receive if you opt into our updates.

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Group of runners at the Great North Run with spitfire planes in the sky behind them

This iconic half marathon takes you from the centre of Newcastle, through Gateshead to the stunning coastline of South Shields.

With a warm Newcastle welcome, a buzzing atmosphere and the opportunity to raise money for Contact, it truly is a great run!

How do I secure a guaranteed place?

Contact has places and would love to have you on board so if you would like to join our team, please get in touch using the enquiry form below or email [email protected] and we will send you our application form.

How Contact will support you

Whether you run with your own place, or a Contact guaranteed place, we will support you every step of the way! All our runners will receive:

  • Fundraising support, materials, ideas and tips
  • A dedicated fundraiser at Contact, who will give you one to one support all the way
  • Top quality breathable running vest
  • e-newsletters
  • Cheering sticks to give your supporters for race day

Run for Contact

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We’d like to keep in touch with you about our latest news and updates. You must opt into our emails to receive any of our e-newsletters.

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A couple in front of a castle holding medals after a run

One of the biggest road races in the region, thousands turn out annually to take on this fantastic challenge. The challenge boasts a route that takes in some of Lincoln’s historic landmarks, including the cathedral and the city’s Roman Walls.

How do I secure a guaranteed place?

We have places and would love to have you on board!

Please get in touch using the enquiry form below or email [email protected] and we will send you an application form.

How Contact will support you

With your guaranteed place you will receive advice and guidance on how to get fit for the run and best methods of fundraising.

You will also receive a special Contact running vest to wear with pride on the day!

Plus we will provide cheer gear for your supporters to encourage you around the course.

Run for Contact

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We’d like to keep in touch with you about our latest news and updates. You must opt into our emails to receive any of our e-newsletters.

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Runners by the pond at Hyde Park, London

This picturesque, flat course will take runners through the heart of London and through four of London’s eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens.

Join Team Contact today and enjoy London’s Royal Parks in all their autumnal splendour!

How do I secure a guaranteed place?

Contact has places for this classic London run and we would love to have you on board!

Please get in touch using the enquiry form below or email [email protected] and we’ll send you our application form.

How Contact will support you

Whether you run with your own place, or a Contact guaranteed place, we will support you every step of the way! All our runners will receive:

  • Fundraising support, materials, ideas and tips
  • A dedicated fundraiser at Contact, who will give you one to one support all the way
  • Top quality breathable running vest
  • e-newsletters
  • Cheering sticks to give your supporters for race day

Run for Contact

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We’d like to keep in touch with you about our latest news and updates. You must opt into our emails to receive any of our e-newsletters.

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A woman with plaited hair and a race number smiles with her arms raised in celebration. A blurred Union Jack flag appears in the background, suggesting a race event.

For one year only, the 2027 London Marathon will take place over the weekend of 24–25 April 2027, and Contact has charity places available for this extraordinary event.

A record-breaking 100,000 runners will take to the streets of London, making it the biggest marathon ever staged anywhere in the world.

Join runners from across the globe for this iconic 26.2-mile challenge. Experience the incredible atmosphere as crowds cheer you on every step of the way, while you pass some of London’s most famous landmarks.

Whether you’re chasing a personal goal, running your first marathon, or aiming for a new PB, every mile you run will help support families with disabled children.

If you’re ready to challenge yourself, meet amazing people, and make a lasting difference, we’d love to welcome you to Team Contact.

Join our team today!

If you’re interested in running for Contact please get in touch with us at [email protected] or call us on 020 7608 8786. Every Contact runner will receive:

  • Fundraising support, materials, ideas and tips.
  • A dedicated contact at Contact, who will give you one to one support all the way.
  • Top quality breathable running vest.
  • Cheering sticks to give your supporters for race day

How to apply

We’re on the lookout for passionate, determined runners to join our 2027 London Marathon team. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or taking on your very first 26.2 miles, this is your chance to be part of something bigger and make a huge difference to families with disabled children.

Please contact us in the form below and we will support you from the word go and help you make the most of your fundraising. You can also contact us through [email protected]

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We’d like to keep in touch with you about our latest news and updates. You must opt into our emails to receive any of our e-newsletters.

We will look after your details in accordance with our data protection policy, and we will only ever contact you in the way you want us to. Read more about what you’ll receive if you opt into our updates.

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