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

2013 21 Apr Sunday

Sunday 21 April 2013

Virgin London Marathon 2013
2012 16 Sep Sunday

Sunday 16 September 2012

Bupa Great North Run 2012

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How to take part


Get a place Find out how on the
event page.

Join the Race for Life Sports Team

Do you want all of the fun of Race for Life at a world-class race? Join the Race for Life Sports Team at the Bupa Great North or Great South Run and help us beat cancer.