Hackney Half Marathon
Places full for 2025
Part of Hackney Moves weekend, with a supportive and lively environment, live music and street food!
Make a difference, your way.
The Cancer Fund have a range of events for you to get involved with, whatever your pace.
Take a look at our upcoming events below, from walks and fun runs to half marathons. We'll also be taking the plunge with an abseil in 2026 - sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date.
If there's an event which you'd like to take part in but you don't see listed here, message our team who are here to support you with whatever challenge you choose.
Thames Footpath Challenge
11th October 2025
Trek a marathon along the Thames! Take in London at a gentler pace.
Saucony London 10k
13th July 2025
Join our team for this iconic 10 kilometre run through central London! Perfect for new runners too.
Royal Parks Half Marathon
12th October 2025
Join our team for this picturesque Autumn run! Wind your way through London's Royal Parks.
Snowdon at Night
19th - 20th July 2025
See the sunrise on this fully supported group trek up the famous Mount Snowdon...at night!
Santa in the City fun run!
3rd & 4th Dec 2025
Join us for this inclusive festive fun run; the 5k route is perfect for runners (or walkers) of all abilities!
London Landmarks Half
April 2026 - Date t.b.c
The iconic half marathon taking in London's best landmarks!
Swim Serpentine
Sept 2026 - Date t.b.c
Dip your toes into open water swimming with the Swim Serpentine - pick your own distance!
Walking Challenges
We are a listed charity with Ultra Challenge, who hold walking ultra challenges across the UK. From the Jurassic coast to the Peak District their expert team will support you every step of the way, with training walks beforehand, rest stops stocked with free food & drink, expert medical & massage teams, lots of clean toilets, experienced Trek masters out along the route to help you, baggage transfers and a noisy Cheer Squad welcome at your finish line.
Take a look at their event listings online at Events Overview - Ultra Challenge.