Challenge Yourself For HOPE!

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Running on behalf of HOPE is a great way to fundraise for your local cancer research charity.


The official MyWay Virtual London Marathon


Did you miss out on a London Marathon ballot or charity place?


Don’t worry — you can still be part of the magic! Take on the TCS London Marathon MyWay virtual London Marathon for Hope Against Cancer!


This is an official London Marathon virtual event that allows you to run the 26.2 miles wherever you are.


With a low entry fee (£20) and achievable fundraising goal (£120) this is your way to take part in the worlds most famous marathon but on your route, your pace, your way.


As this is officially part of the TCS London Marathon festivities, finishers will receive a medal and certificate upon completion. There is also support from the Hope Partnerships Team. Please contact us to discover more.



To sign up, please click here: Hope Against Cancer |Virtual Marathon 2026

Run Leicester


Raise money for HOPE, see Leicester from a different point of view and have some fun along with a host of other runners.


Run Leicester is an annual event in Leicester. Runners take part in either a 10K or Half Marathon to raise money for charity.


To sign up for 2026, please contact Martin Robinson by emailing martin@hopeagainstcancer.org.uk or call 0116 270 0101


Run for Charity

We have partnered with Run for Charity who offer so much more than just runs – and their events are available all over the country and beyond!


Do you want to Bungee Jump in Birmingham? Run the Amsterdam half or full Marathon? Take on an Inflatable Obstacle Course? Beat a Tough Mudder? Or even just hike through the Derbyshire Dales?


If so, do we have an opportunity for you!


Birmingham Bungee Jump – 30th and 31st May, 25th and 26th July, 26th and 27th September. Learn more and register here


Tough Mudder: Belvoir, Grantham - Saturday 4th July.

5K: Learn more and register here

15K: Learn more and register here


Tough Mudder: Belvoir Grantham - Sunday 5th July.

5K: Learn more and register here

15K: Learn more and register here


Coventry Inflatable Obstacle Course - 25th July.

2.5K: Learn more and register here

10K: Learn more and register here

15K: Learn more and register here


Derbyshire Dales Hiking Challenge - Sunday, 13th September.

9K: Learn more and register here

15K: Learn more and register here

21K: Learn more and register here


Royal Parks half marathon - Sunday, 11th October. Learn more and register here


Amsterdam half and full marathon – 18th October. Learn more and register here


Run Alton Towers – 14th and 15th November.

From Kids Runs, 5K runs, 10K runs to a half marathon. Learn more and register here

Run For HOPE all over the world with Realbuzz


Have you ever dreamed of running in Chicago, Athens, Valencia or in other exotic places?


HOPE have partnered with Realbuzz who provide charity fundraising spaces at incredible marathons and half marathons all over the world.


You can find out more here on our landing page here

Believe in it.
Run for it.


Realbuzz has been connecting runners with the world’s best events for over twenty years. Making the miles mean more for runners and the causes they care about. 

Where will your next event take you?


Realbuzz and Hope Against Cancer are looking for amazing people like you to run in support of our vital work.

Run for local cancer research and make the miles mean more in your area!

If you are taking on a challenge for HOPE anywhere, anytime, any distance, please let us know, we would love to help promote you.