The Royal Parks Half presented by Royal Bank of Canada is the only event of it's kind. Starting in Hyde Park, it provides a unique opportunity to support the life changing work of Heartburn Cancer UK whilst participating in a truly iconic experience. Read more
Choose to walk one of five distances from 5 to 25.5 miles along the beautiful Test Way in order to raise vital funds that support the life saving work of Heartburn Cancer UK. Read more
Have you completed a Spartan Sprint? Are you up for another challenge? Try The Spartan Super, offering an ideal blend of distance and speed with 25 obstacles! There’s nothing mediocre about this middle distance race or about the difference your fundraising will make to our vital work. Read more
The Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most exciting road races in the United Kingdom. The flat, fast course makes this event equally as great for a first half marathon or for an experienced runner looking for a PB. What a great opportunity to raise vital funds for HCUK as part of a thrilling day out. Read more
We hope you enjoy browsing our list of forthcoming events and selecting which you would like to join us for - we try our best to have something for everyone!
We have selected a variety of our most popular events and listed them further down this page. In addition to these we have places in lots of local running events throughout the UK, ranging from 5K to a full marathon, challenging obstacle courses and family friendly inflatable fun. Click the button below to see these and scroll down to see the iconic not-to-be-missed events that we have highlighted. Enjoy planning...
Local Running Events
If you have entered an event that you don't see listed on our pages or are lucky enough to have a ballot place in an event such as the London Marathon, The London Landmarks Half Marathon or The Great North Run and would like to fundraise to support our work then please get in touch. We will happily encourage you on your journey and we have lots of fundraising tips to get you started.
Would you like to enter the Vitality London 10,000 and use the opportunity to raise vital funds to raise awareness of the early signs of oesophageal cancer and support those living with this condition? Read more
Around 8,000 people die from oesophageal cancer each year in the UK. Take on the challenge of 8000 steps every day for the month of July to help us change the future and save lives. Read more
We have partnered with Go Skydive, experts in tandem jumps, to give you the opportunity to experience the thrill of free-fall. Read more
We have partnered with Discover Adventure, an award winning adventure holiday company, to give you the opportunity to conquer The Yorkshire Three Peaks - a challenge for the keenest of walkers. To scale three mountains in two days is no mean feat and provides an exhilarating and demanding trek in some of England's most stunning countryside Read more
Join the team from Discover Adventure for a beautiful, diverse and demanding trek which takes in the stunning chalk downs and woodlands of southern Wiltshire, dominated by the world-famous stone circle of Stonehenge. Read more
Raise vital funds for Heartburn Cancer UK by taking part in the London 10K, a summer celebration of running with live music and entertainment at every km along the route. Read more
Ascending Snowdon is a popular trek by day-time but it forms a real challenge by night. Standing at the summit by moonlight will be an unforgettable experience, as will seeing the sunrise from the mountain slopes. Join this fantastic weekend trip with Discover Adventure to make memories that will last a lifetime. Read more
Cycling from London to Paris is one of the great cycle experiences in Europe and is an extremley popular trip. Choose from dates in June, July or September 2021 and join the team at Discover Adventure to make memories you will never forget. Read more
Be a part of the unmissable Brighton Marathon Weekend. Take on this 26.2 mile challenge and raise money for Heartburn Cancer UK at the same time! Read more
Stretching 95 miles between Old Harry Rocks in Dorset, to Orcombe Point in East Devon, the Jurassic Coast – England’s first Natural World Heritage Site – is the most geologically diverse coastline in the world. Spend a weekend in May or September enjoying the spectacular scenery whilst raising funds for Heartburn Cancer UK Read more
Support the vital work of Heartburn Cancer UK by running the only half marathon that starts inside the gates of Hampton Court Palace, once the home of King Henry VIII. Read more
This stunningly beautiful half marathon on the East Lothian Coast, just outside Edinburgh is perfect for beginners and seasoned runners alike. Why not take on the challenge whilst raising funds to support Heartburn Cancer UK? Read more
Raise vital funds for Heartburn cancer UK by joining this ultimate one-day multi activity adventure in the heart of Snowdonia. Tackle all terrains as you cycle, trek and kayak in the wildness of Wales and stand on the highest peak in England & Wales, Snowdon (1,085m). Read more
The Manchester Half is a 13.1 mile challenge that takes place every October. It starts and finishes by Old Trafford and welcomes runners of all abilities to take on the incredible closed road course and enjoy the amazing local support. Another great opportunity to raise vital funds for Heartburn Cancer UK. Read more
Don't fancy a traditional road running event? Try supporting HCUK by undertaking The Spartan Sprint. The event combines relatively easy trail running with 20 obstacles on off-road terrain featuring water and mud. It's a 5K that will change your life! Read more
This fast, flat race route in historic Oxford is just the ticket! With live music all along the route and plenty of local support it is sure to be a day you will remember. Read more
This picturesque event, which takes you through the beautiful city of York, into the breath-taking countryside and carries with it the warm welcome of Yorkshire is not to be missed. I'm not sure it's possible to watch the video on this page and not be inspired to sign up. You know you want to... Read more
Taking place on the same day as the full Yorkshire Marathon, the Yorkshire 10 Mile shares many of the highlights, but with the added bonus of only being 10 miles! What is there not to like? Read more
Bath Half is one of the iconic 13.1 mile road races in the UK. The 2022 event is closed to general entries but by opting to fundraise for Heartburn Cancer UK you can secure your place and know that you are making a difference to those living with Barrett's oesophagus and oesophageal cancer and that lives WILL be saved because of the miles you run. Read more