Running
If you're looking for a new challenge, join our team for one of the great running events below. If you're lucky enough to have your own place in a race, you can still run for Carers UK.
We'll give you all the training advice you need and we'll be there supporting you every step of the way, to the finish and beyond.
Join Team Carers UK Facebook Group and become part of a fantastic fundraising community!
Run a Marathon
London Marathon 2020 - Carers UK Ballot Open
Take on the running event of the year. Join 38,000 other runners on this legendary course and help us raise vital funds for 6.5 million unpaid carers across the UK.
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Run a Half Marathon
Manchester Half Marathon
The Manchester Half is a 13.1 mile challenge, starting and finishing by Old Trafford, and is easily the biggest in the region with over 13,000 runners.It’s an event that aims to truly represent all the wonderful people of Manchester, and celebrate our achievements.
London Landmarks Half Marathon 2020
This event is not your average half marathon! From cultural landmarks and heritage to the city's quirky and hidden secrets, you will get to explore the capital on a route like no other.
10,000 runners will start on Pall Mall, finish by Downing Street and have 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.
Apply here
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Run a 10K
Bournemouth Supersonic 10K - 5th October
The Supersonic 10K is a fantastic flat & fast course, great for setting a quick time or for a chance to take in the stunning Bournemouth coastline at your own pace.
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Obstacle Races
Rough Runner - Multiple Locations
CREATED BY RUNNERS. INSPIRED BY GAME SHOWS. MADE FOR EVERYONE.
Beautiful venues. Epic obstacles. A perfect blend of challenge and entertainment.
London North: Finsbury Park
September 7th and 8th, 2019: Apply by 23rd August
London South: Morden Park
October 5th and 6th, 2019: Apply by 24th September
Spartan Series - Scotland
The first of its kind to feature timing and global rankings, Spartan Race provides a proving ground for beginner and professional obstacle racers looking to test themselves in new ways across the world.
Sprint: 5km, 20+ Obstacles
Super: 13km, 25+ Obstacles
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Fun Runs
Supernova Run
Go for glow-ry: Take a beautiful and iconic venue, wait until dusk, get the family together (and we mean everyone - grandparents, uncles, aunties, parents, kids, friends!), dig out the fluorescent clothing and grab everything and anything that glows or flashes. Then set off on a Supernova 5K!
Olympic Park - Fri 18th Oct: Apply by 14th October
Helix Park and The Kelpies, Falkirk - 9th and 10th November: Apply by 3rd November
Santa in the City
Get in the christmas spirit with the iconic 5k Santa Run! The only event where you'll run past some of the most iconic locations in the world, dressed as a santa!
Leicester: 4th December Apply by 2nd Dec
London: 5th December Apply by 2nd Dec
Get your place here
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Volunteer at our events
Why not become one of fantatsic event volunteers, cheering on our incredible fundraisers at events!
For more information: https://www.carersuk.org/how-you-can-help/volunteer/events-volunteers
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