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Sunday 13th July 2025 - Newcastle, UK

Newcastle Half

The Newcastle Half Marathon, starts and finishes at the Newcastle Falcons Rugby Union home ground – Kingston Park! The course takes in the beautiful countryside lanes around Newcastle Airport and Dinnington, and is run on roads that have been closed for the event. You’ll never be far from the locals who will be out in force to cheer you along.

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Sunday 17th August 2025 - East Lothian, UK

Great Scottish Half

The Scottish Half Marathon is a smooth and rapid course, making it great for charity runners and those new to marathon running, but also a perfect event for those seasoned marathon runners looking to set a new personal best. It kicks off on the outskirts of Edinburgh, before going along the most magnificent paths through the East Lothian Golf Coast.

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The Herd of Hope, London

Sunday 12th October 2025 - Manchester, UK

Manchester Half

This popular half marathon sees runners take on closed roads across the towns of Old Trafford, Stretford & Brooklands, with the promise of great support and an abundance of entertainment along the route. Offering a very flat course, it's perfect for smashing personal bests, but also the ideal route for those new to half marathons and charity runners. There is a lovely 2-mile flat finish that brings you to the conclusion of the event at Emirates Old Trafford Lancashire County Cricket Club.

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Sunday 19th October 2025 - Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Marathon

The Yorkshire Marathon has been a monster success since day one. In many ways, it’s the jewel in White Rose County's sporting crown. Since the inaugural event in 2013, the event has gotten bigger and bigger. Every year, thousands of runners of all abilities take to its truly breathtaking course. Whether you’re aiming to smash your PB or just looking to cross the finish line, the Yorkshire Marathon is the perfect experience for beginners and experienced athletes alike.

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Sunday, 19th April 2026 - Manchester, UK

Manchester Marathon

Grab yourself a highly sought-after place in the 2026 Manchester Marathon, the UK’s second largest marathon. The Manchester Marathon is also the UK's flattest major marathon, with huge support on route. Many regular runners find this the ideal event to get a personal best time, whilst everybody finds the incredible Mancunian support throughout the course unforgettable!

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Various Dates - Multiple UK Locations

Tough Mudder

Tough Mudder events are not for everyone. They’re for anyone willing to dig deep, challenge themselves and embrace the nerves, and of course, what could be more elephant than a liberal coating of mud?! Tough Mudder creates hardcore obstacle courses designed to test your all around strength, stamina, and mental grit. With the most innovative 5K & 15K courses and millions of participants worldwide to date, it is the premier challenge series in the world. Try the Tough Mudder 5K obstacle course and shake up your boring 5K run with world-class obstacles, or ramp up the effort with the ultimate 15K course challenge, including 20+ obstacles!

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Various Dates - Multiple UK Locations

Inflatables Series

The Inflatable 5K is the World's Largest and Best Inflatable 5K Obstacle Run. This Unique Inflatable Obstacle Course Run includes 32 obstacles over the 5km run and attracts 65,000 + runners each year! Events are held at 23 locations over the UK, from the South West and up to Scotland.

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Ongoing - Free Access - Spitalfields Market, London, UK

The Herd of Hope

Our Herd of Hope is a family of 21 life-sized bronze elephants that can be found roaming around Spitalfields Market. Created by internationally acclaimed artists Gillie and Marc, each smaller elephant represents a member of our real-life orphaned herd. Come along and meet the herd!

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