Run for the NSPCC

Over 3,000 people took part in events for the NSPCC in 2011, from 5k runs to full marathons and triathlons. We really appreciate the commitment of our fantastic supporters and in return we promise to support you every step of the way.

Watch a video of our 2011 London Marathon team and see what they had to say about their experience as part of the NSPCC running team.

How to register

The NSPCC has allocated charity places in selected running events and triathlons, but you can also sign up for your own place in any event through the race organiser and run for us.

We'd love to have you join our team! Take a look at the list of events below for more information. If you have any questions, please see our FAQ's page or contact us via gorunning@nspcc.org.uk or call 020 7825 2621.

UK marathons

• 7 May 2012 - Belfast City Marathon
• 27 May 2012 - Edinburgh Marathon
• 14 April 2013 - Brighton Marathon
• 21 April 2013 - Virgin London Marathon

Half marathons

• 27 May 2012 - Edinburgh Half Marathon
• 8 July 2012 - Milton Keynes Half Marathon
• 16 Sept 2012 - Bupa Great North Run
• 7 October 2012 - Royal Parks Foundation
• 21 October 2012 - Bupa Great Birmingham Run
• 28 October 2012 - Run to the Beat
• 3 March 2013 - adidas Silverstone Half Marathon
• TBC March 2013 - Bath Half Marathon
• TBC April 2013 - Reading Half Marathon

Other distances

• 20 May 2012 - Bupa Great Manchester Run - 10k
• 27 May 2012 - Bupa London 10,000 - 10k
• 30 Sept 2012 - Autumn Kilomathon Scotland
• 28 October 12 - Kilomathon London
• 28 October 12 - Bupa Great South Run - 10 miles

Triathlons

• Throughout 2012 - Fun2Tri series
• 9 - 10 June 2012 - Blenheim Triathlon 
• 22 - 23 Sept 2012 - Virgin London Triathlon

International marathons

• 30 Sept 2012 - BMW Berlin Marathon
• 7 October 2012 - Bank of America Chicago Marathon
• 4 November 2012 - ING New York Marathon
• 7 April 2013 - Paris Marathon

Can't find your event here?

Already signed up for a race? We would love you to join the NSPCC running team:

• Let us know what run you're taking part in by completing our online form.
• We will send you a fundraising pack and a running vest.
• There is no minimum sponsorship commitment if you have your own place in an event, we just ask that you raise as much as possible for vulnerable children.

Our support

Our runners mean the world to us, so in return we provide:

• World class training support from our partner Liz Yelling, Olympic marathon runner
• Top-notch fundraising advice from a dedicated team at the NSPCC
• teamGO runners Facebook page to chat to your team mates
• teamGO fundraising pack, regular e-newsletters and a support hotline
• An exclusive running vest with your name across the front

Read what our runners said about their experience and see photos of our events.

Questions or queries?

Take a look at our FAQ's page, or contact us at running@nspcc.org.uk or call the running team on 020 7825 2621. You can also get in touch by completing our online enquiry form. We look forward to welcoming you to the team soon!