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

2012 15 Apr Sunday

Sunday 15 April 2012

Brighton Marathon 2012
2012 26 May Saturday

Saturday 26 May 2012

Edinburgh Marathon 2012
2012 26 May Saturday

Saturday 26 May 2012

Edinburgh Marathon Festival Half Marathon 2012

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How to take part


Get a place Find out how on the
event page.

Take part in the Gold Challenge

Choose between 5, 10, 20 or 30 Olympic and Paralympic sports to complete by the end of 2012. Join our team and raise money to help us save more lives.