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.
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
Organise your own run
Plan your own running event and 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.
All running events
Half-marathon
4 Apr 2027
London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027
Run the London Landmarks Half Marathon with Team Kids!
Half-marathon
2 Aug 2026
Edinburgh Running Festival Half Marathon
Run the Edinburgh Running Festival Half Marathon with Team Kids.
Half-marathon
3 Aug 2026 – 28 Mar 2027
Leeds Running Festival Half Marathon
Run the Leeds Running Festival Half Marathon with Team Kids.
Half-marathon
8 Aug 2026 – 27 Mar 2027
Battersea Park Half Marathon
Run the Battersea Park Half Marathon with Team Kids.
Half-marathon
Half-marathon
9 Aug 2026 – 13 Dec 2026
Richmond Park Half Marathon
Run the Richmond Park Half Marathon with Team Kids.
Half-marathon
6 Sep 2026 – 19 Dec 2027
Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon
Run the Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon with Team Kids.
Half-marathon
20 Sep 2026
Saucony Run Shoreditch Half Marathon
Run the Saucony Run Shoreditch Half Marathon with Team Kids.
Half-marathon
20 Sep 2026
Run Cheltenham Half Marathon
Run the Run Cheltenham Half Marathon with Team Kids.
Half-marathon
Half-marathon
Half-marathon
3 Oct 2026 – 7 Nov 2026
Victoria Park Half Marathon
Run the Victoria Park Half Marathon with Team Kids.
Half-marathon
Half-marathon
Half-marathon
Half-marathon
Half-marathon
Still looking for your next running challenge?
Head over to our partner Run for Charity to explore the full range of running events, from 10ks to half marathons and full marathons – there’s plenty more to choose from!
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!
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 disabled children and young people.
Run a Half Marathon for charity
Ready to take on 13.1 miles? Choose from unforgettable races across the UK and support disabled children and young people every step of the way.
Fundraising stories
Fundraising stories
20 Dec 2024
13 half marathons in 13 days
Reece, a young man living with Worster-Drought Syndrome, ran an incredible 13 half marathons in 13 days! Read his story.
Fundraising stories
13 Jul 2026
Team Kids raise over £73,500 at the 2026 London Marathon
Team Kids raised an incredible £73,537 at the London Marathon 2026!
Fundraising stories
30 May 2025
London Marathon runners raise over £84,000 for Kids
On Sunday 27th April, 41 runners completed the London Marathon for Kids.
Fundraising stories
21 Mar 2025
Andrew’s half marathon triumph
Andrew, recently completed his first Bath half marathon to support young people with SEND. Read his story.
Fundraising stories
21 Mar 2025
Simon’s epic challenges
Four marathons, an Ironman, and even bigger challenges ahead – read Simon's incredible story.
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.
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.
Fundraising stories
8 Jan 2020
London Marathon Fundraising: Terry’s Top Tips
Read about Terry's top fundraising tips for the London Marathon.
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.
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 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.