Cancer Research UK

I ran the London Marathon in memory of my wife Lucy’s courageous battle with cancer.
Scott Whitfield ran the marathon together with his friends and family. Meet Scott Scott's reason
The crowds were just fantastic, shouting and cheering all the way along.
Jennifer was diagnosed with cancer of the tongue in 2008 and she ran the Virgin London Marathon in April. Meet Jennifer Jennifer's reason
I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and I've lost my sister and two friends to cancer.
Hilary Watson's first event was a 10k run and she then trained for a marathon. Meet Hilary Hilary's reason
We're running in memory of Colin's dad and to support friends and family, who have suffered from cancer.
Four friends are running nine races dressed as the Loch Ness Monster. Meet the team NESS's reason

Run for a reason

Whatever your experience or reason, run for Cancer Research UK and raise money for our life-saving work. Your support will help us find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

Featured events

2010 7 Nov Sunday

Sunday 07 November 2010

ING New York City Marathon 2010
2010 24 Oct Sunday

Sunday 24 October 2010

Bupa Great South Run 2010
2010 24 Oct Sunday

Sunday 24 October 2010

EDF Energy Birmingham Half Marathon 2010

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Help us save more lives

Thanks to our work, more people are beating cancer than ever before. Sign up for an event, join our team and raise money to help us continue our groundbreaking work.