Half marathons

At WCRF UK we encourage people to be physically active and eat healthily. Taking part in a running event is a natural way of combining the two, as well as raising funds for cancer research and education programmes of cancer prevention. Thank you for your support!

To find out more about taking part in one of the below running events on behalf of WCRF UK, please complete our online WCRF UK sign-up form, call our Events Team on 020 7343 4200 or email events@wcrf.org.

If you already have a guaranteed place in an event and would like to raise money for WCRF UK, please request a free Runner Pack.

Great North Run (19 Sep 2010)

The BUPA Great North Run is the world’s largest half marathon, with 50,000 runners taking part (including elite athletes and fun runners)

Run to the Beat (26 Sep 2010)

London’s first half marathon event starts and finish at the O2 Arena in Greenwich and will be set against a background of scientifically selected music!

Windsor Half Marathon (26 Sep 2010)

This popular event is run entirely with The Great Park, offering spectacular views and set against backdrop of Windsor Castle.

Cardiff Half Marathon (17 Oct 2010)

This fast, flat and scenic route makes this event one of the UK’s most popular long-distance races with a grandstand finish in the Millennium Stadium.

Adidas Silverstone Half Marathon (6 Mar 2011)

This is a fantastic and challenging race that takes place around the famous Silverstone Grand Prix circuit.

Bath Half Marathon (6 Mar 2011)

One of the longest established city centre road events in the UK, the course is runs along both sides of the River Avon and being fast and flat makes it suitable for all abilities.

Reading Half Marathon (TBC Mar 2011)

Since the first race in 1983 this event has attracted huge numbers and remains one of the top events of its type in the UK.

Other half marathons

If you already have a guaranteed place in a half marathon that isn’t mentioned above, and would like to support WCRF UK, please request your free Runner Pack online.

To find out more about taking part in one of the above running events on behalf of WCRF UK, please complete our online WCRF UK sign-up form, call our Events Team on 020 7343 4200 or email events@wcrf.org.