Running events

Join Team Kids and make a difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND by lacing up your running shoes!

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or new to running, every step you take helps create brighter futures.

Ways to get involved

Sign up to a running event

Take on a 5k, 10k, or marathon and make every stride count! There are lots of running events throughout the year that you can get involved in.

Organise your own run

Want to make your mark your way? Plan your own running event and maybe even rally friends, family, and your local community to join in too.

Register with Team Kids

If you already have a place in a running event, you can still be part of Team Kids! Set up your own fundraising page today and start making a difference.

Set up your own running fundraising page

If you want to run for Team Kids and already have a place in a running event, you can set up your personalised fundraising page with our partner, Enthuse.

It’s as easy as this…

1. Sign up

Visit our Kids profile on Enthuse and click ‘fundraise for us’ to get started.

2. Add event details

Select your fundraiser type, fill in the details and set your fundraising target.

3. Start fundraising

Your personal Enthuse fundraising page will be automatically created and you can start fundraising!

All running events

A Woman is running in a Kids vest. She is running with both hands up in the air
Popular
6 Apr 2025

London Landmarks Half Marathon 2025

Run with team Kids! Together, we’ll show children and young people they can achieve anything.

a man is running with his hands up in the air. He is wearing a Kids vest
Popular
27 Apr 2025

TCS London Marathon 2025

Run the most famous marathon in the world with team Kids. Together, we’ll show children and young people they can achieve anything.

Runners are in the middle of the Manchester Marathon.
Running
27 Apr 2025

Manchester Marathon

Run the second largest marathon in the UK with team Kids. Together, we’ll create brighter futures with disabled children.

A group of runners it taking on the Leeds Marathon.
Running
11 May 2025

Leeds Marathon

Run the Leeds Marathon with team Kids.

Running
12 Oct 2025

Oxford Half Marathon

Take on the Oxford Half for Kids! A perfect route for both newbies and PB Chasers.

Running
16 Nov 2025

Run the Alton Towers Half Marathon

Run the Alton Towers Half Marathon – an event open to all abilities!

Run a marathon for charity

If running a marathon is on your bucket list, now is the perfect time to make it happen. Choose from a range of marathons in incredible locations and run to support children and young people with SEND.

Want to be kept up to date with all the latest fundraising news and events?

Sign up today to be the first to hear about upcoming events and inspiring fundraising stories. You’ll also receive a fundraising pack filled with helpful resources, tips, and expert advice.

Fundraising stories

Fundraising stories
9 Apr 2024

Georgina’s story: running the London Marathon 2024

Georgina is running the London Marathon to raise money for children with SEND. Read her story.

Shane is wearing a Kids vest and also headphones
Fundraising stories
29 Feb 2024

Training for the London Marathon: Shane’s story

Shane is taking on the London Marathon with team Kids. Read on to find out why he chose to support Kids, and how his training is going.

Terry is at the London Marathon, holding onto his phone with earphones in one ear. He is wearing a blue vest with the old Kids logo on it.
Fundraising stories
8 Jan 2020

London Marathon Fundraising: Terry’s Top Tips

Read about Terry's top fundraising tips for the London Marathon.

Josie is in her sports gear, holding onto her bike. She is in a green area with a forest in the background. There are other people grouped together and holding bikes.
Fundraising stories
17 Jul 2019

Taking on a 100-mile cycle ride for Kids

Josie writes about why she signed up to the Ride London cycling challenge for Kids, and how her training is going.

Andy is celebrating after the London Marathon. He is wearing a Kids t-shirt and his medal. He is in some kind of forest area.
Fundraising stories
20 Feb 2019

London Marathon: Andy’s fundraising tips

Andy is one of 40 people taking part in the London Marathon this year. He shares his best fundraising tips.

Fundraising stories
13 Apr 2018

Taking on the London Marathon for team Kids

Richard shares why he decided to join team Kids for the London Marathon.

Fundraising materials & resources

We’re here to help you every step of the way. Explore a variety of materials and resources designed to make your fundraiser a success – from inspiration and tips to practical tools and guidance.

Contact us about an event

If you have any questions about our fundraising events or are planning your own, simply fill out the form below, and a member of our events team will get back to you.

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