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1 in 2 of us will be impacted by dementia in our lifetime. As the UK's leading dementia research charity, we are working to change this, by looking at the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia.
UK Health
Alzheimer's Research UK logo
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Join us in ending the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people and our communities, because home is everything.
UK Social Welfare
Shelter logo
The Organization for Autism Research is dedicated to improving the lives of everyone impacted by autism by funding applied research that produces meaningful, practical results.
USA Disability +1
Run for autism logo
VICTA is a small, national charity ‒ our life-changing support empowers blind and partially sighted children and young adults to challenge perceptions, overcome barriers and reach their potential.
UK Children +1
Victa logo
We're the UK's leading bowel cancer charity. Join #TeamBowelCancerUK today and help us achieve our vision of a future where nobody dies of the disease.
UK Cancer +1
Bowel Cancer UK logo
Anthony Nolan is the charity saving lives through stem cells. We match amazing individuals willing to donate their stem cells to people who need a lifesaving transplant. Run for us and transform lives.
UK Cancer +1
Anthony Nolan logo
World Vision USA works to end the global water crisis and bring clean water to children in need. Team members receive coaching, community, incentives, and a full event-weekend experience.
USA Children +1
World Vision
Take on the TCS London Marathon for Mental Health Foundation. Support our fight against poor mental health. We're with you every step of the way!
UK Mental Health
Mental Health
We're Mind. We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
UK Mental Health
Mind Logo
Supporting children, young people, and their families, with specialist social workers who help tackle the emotional and practical challenges of cancer so they get the right care, at the right time.
UK Cancer +2
Young Lives vs Cancer Logo
Join #TeamNSPCC for the 2026 London Marathon. Every step you take and every pound you raise will help us prevent child abuse.

Stand with us. Run for us. Together, we can change children's lives.
UK Children
NSPCC logo
Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity, providing support to people living with dementia, funding research into new treatment, and campaigning to make dementia a priority.
UK Disability +1
Alzheimer's Society logo
65 years, Phab has been breaking down barriers & creating life changing opportunities for disabled and non-disabled to connect, learn and thrive together.
UK Children
Phab logo
Run for Team Release supports our nonprofit expanding access to recovery for those facing addiction and mental health challenges. Runners receive a race kit, events, team support, and community!
USA Health +1
Release foundation logo
We're dedicated to preventing the devastating impact of meningitis through funding research, advocacy, and providing vital support to those affected. Together, we can defeat meningitis.
UK Disability +1
Meningitis Research Foundation Logo
Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity, providing support to people living with dementia, funding research into new treatment, and campaigning to make dementia a priority.
UK Disability +1
Alzheimer's Society logo
TEAM PAWS Chicago is a community of animal lovers who run on behalf of homeless pets. With every step, we raise critical funds that help find loving homes for thousands of neglected pets each year.
USA Animals
TEAM PAWS Chicago
Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest common cancer. Half of people die within just three months of diagnosis. Join us and together we can bring more than hope to people facing this devastating disease.
UK Cancer +1
Charity logo for Pancreatic Cancer UK
Join #TeamBreathe. Join our battle for breath. 12 million people in the UK will develop a lung condition during their lifetime. Help revolutionise treatment and transform lives.
UK Disability +1
Asthma + Lung UK Logo
USA for UNHCR helps refugees worldwide find safety, hope, and opportunity. Run with us to support displaced families on their journey to safety.
USA Social Welfare
USA for UNHCR
We're the MS Society. Whether you have MS, or care about someone who does, our community is here to help you. Together, we are strong enough to stop MS.
UK Disability +1
MS Society Logo
We're the 10 million people living with arthritis. Carers, researchers and healthcare professionals. Family, friends and fundraisers. United by a clear vision: a future free from arthritis.
UK Disability +1
Arthritis UK logo
The vision of Children with Cancer UK is for a world where every child and young person survives cancer.
UK Cancer +1
Children with Cancer UK Logo
Starlight exists to make hospital stays less frightening for seriously ill children. Through play, we help reduce pain, anxiety, and trauma—bringing comfort, resilience, and joy when it's needed most.
UK Children
Starlight logo
Smile Train is the world's largest cleft-focused organization, with a sustainable and local model of supporting surgery and other forms of essential care.
USA Children +1
Smile Train US logo
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to save the lives of people affected by cancer. Join #TeamMarsden to make a difference to cancer patients across the UK and around the world.
UK Cancer
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity logo
Every 10 seconds, Samaritans answers a call for help. By running the 2027 TCS London Marathon with #TeamSamaritans, you'll help support more people in crisis. Together we can save lives.
UK Mental Health
Samaritans logo
Turn your miles into miracles. Ranked among the best pediatric hospitals, Boston Children's Hospital is where the world comes for answers. Run with us and receive exciting team benefits!
USA Children +1
Boston Children's Hospital logo
Brain Research UK is the leading national funder into neurological conditions. Our vision is a world where everyone with a neurological condition lives better, longer.


UK Disability +1
Brain Research UK Logo
Make your miles more meaningful with the American Cancer Society - the leading cancer fighting organization working to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, & survive cancer.
USA Cancer +1
American Cancer Society logo
We are an educational charity that inspires young people to believe they can achieve more than they ever thought possible, through learning and adventure in the wild.
UK Children +1
The Outward Bound Trust
At Cancer Research UK, our vision is a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. Join our team today and support our life-saving work.
UK Cancer +1
Cancer Research UK Logo
We're the only UK charity dedicated to providing specialised nursing care and support to young people facing cancer. Join our team and help us make sure no young person faces cancer alone.
UK Cancer +1
Teenage Cancer Trust Logo
We're doing whatever it takes to help more people with cancer get the best care the UK has to offer, whoever and wherever they are.
UK Cancer +1
Macmillan Cancer Support Logo
Our mission is to transform healthcare for everyone. We support over 220 NHS charities across the UK, together we are here for everyone who uses and works in the NHS - now and for generations to come.
UK Community +1
NHS Charities Together
British Heart Foundation is the UK's leading independent funder of cardiovascular research. With your support, we aim to prevent, treat, and cure heart conditions, bringing hope to families.
UK Health
British Heart Foundation
Brain Research UK is the leading national funder into neurological conditions. Our vision is a world where everyone with a neurological condition lives better, longer.


UK Disability +1
Brain Research UK Logo
Until no childhood is lost to serious illness, we're here to help give seriously ill children the best chance and the best childhood possible. Join TeamGOSH today!
UK Children +1
Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity Logo
At Barnardo's, we're here to make children, young people and families feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful - and have somewhere they feel they belong. Join #teamBarnardos today!
UK Children
Barnardo's Logo
We are here to transform lives and change attitudes, to help create a society that works for the 700,000 autistic people in the UK and their families.
UK Community +1
National Autistic Society logo
The vision of Children with Cancer UK is for a world where every child and young person survives cancer.
UK Cancer +1
Children with Cancer UK Logo
In the UK and globally, we make sure children keep safe, healthy and learning. We believe in a world where every child has a chance of the future they deserve. Together, we create lasting change.
UK Children
Save the Children
The vision of Children with Cancer UK is for a world where every child and young person survives cancer.
UK Cancer +1
Children with Cancer UK Logo
Too many teens face serious challenges with help only offered at crisis point. The Children's Society provides early support, so young people don't have to face the future alone.
UK Children
The Children's Society logo
We are Epilepsy Society. The UK's only charity transforming the lives of people with epilepsy through world-leading research, advocacy and care.
UK Health
Epilepsy Society Logo
We're here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life.
UK Disability +1
Sense logo
Project Purple is empowering the fight against pancreatic cancer. We lead the pursuit of raising awareness, driving research, and providing aid for patients battling this disease.
USA Cancer +1
Charity logo for Project Purple
Join Team Battersea and help our animals get the second chance they deserve! Every step, minute, and mile you take will help Battersea provide expert care for any dog or cat in need of help.




UK Animals
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home Logo
People deserve the best possible end of life. But every three minutes someone dies without the care they need. Let's fix that. The race is on. Join #TeamMarieCurie today, we're with you to the end.
UK Health
Marie Curie
Parkinson's UK is the charity that's here to support every Parkinson's journey, every step of the way. Wherever you're from, whatever you need.
UK Health
Parkinson's UK logo
We're Mind. We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
UK Mental Health
Mind Logo
Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories by granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
UK Children +1
make a wish logo
At Crohn's & Colitis UK, we're in your corner. Fighting for faster diagnosis, better treatments and, ultimately, a cure, so everyone with Crohn's or Colitis can live we.
UK Health
Crohn's & Colitis UK logo
The vision of Children with Cancer UK is for a world where every child and young person survives cancer.
UK Cancer +1
Children with Cancer UK Logo
As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy charity, we help make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures. Join Team Breakthrough T1D today!
UK Health
Breakthrough T1D logo
We're Mind. We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
UK Mental Health
Mind Logo
Breast Cancer Now combines the power of science and support. Our vision is that everyone diagnosed with breast cancer lives, and lives well.
UK Cancer +1
Breast Cancer Now logo
Having served, sacrificed for the nation, our Armed Forces community need support. The Royal British Legion is here to help with mental & physical health, finances and employment. Join team RBL today!
UK Armed Forces
Royal British Legion logo
WaterAid has one goal: to change the world through water. Clean water changes everything: saving lives, strengthening communities and building brighter futures. Join us in 2027 to make lasting change.
UK Health
WaterAid new Logo
We're the only UK charity dedicated to providing specialised nursing care and support to young people facing cancer. Join our team and help us make sure no young person faces cancer alone.
UK Cancer +1
Teenage Cancer Trust Logo
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