World Animal Protection UK
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When you fundraise through our Run for Charity programme, you’re helping make our work for animals possible. The money you raise supports campaigns that push for better welfare, challenge harmful practices and help change the systems that cause animals to suffer.
Every event taken on, every pound raised and every supporter involved helps move us closer to a world where animals are treated with respect and protected from cruelty.
Join over 18,500 marathon runners who take in the major sites of one of Europe's most beautiful cities, Amsterdam. The flat and fast course is packed with scenery as you run through Vondelpark, the Rijksmuseum, and along the River Amstel.
Join over 47 000 runners from over 140 countries for this unique city marathon! The event begins and finishes in the Olympic Stadium and provides a scenic course that is flat and fast-paced.
Join over 47 000 runners from over 140 countries for this unique city marathon! Amsterdam is known as one of Europe's most stunning cities, and the Amsterdam Marathon allows runners to take in all of the major sights in a fantastic world-class event.
The Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most exciting road races in Europe. It is Wales’ largest mass-participation and multi-charity fundraising event and the second largest half in the UK.
Come and be part of Scotland's BIGGEST running festival! This ever-growing festival of running is now a major event in the Scottish sporting calendar. Starting in Edinburgh, the course heads out through East Lothian offering stunning views and an unforgettable running experience.
The Edinburgh Marathon route is one of the fastest in the UK making that elusive personal best a distinct possibility! It joined the world's elite road races in 2012 by becoming the first marathon in Scotland to be officially recognised by the IAAF, the athletics governing body.
Get ready to bounce your way through The World's BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable Obstacle Courses! Find one near you and bounce for animals!
The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind. The much-loved run raises hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity every year and often attracts more than 7,500 runners.
This is an event that truly is for everyone, so whether you are an experienced runner or have never thought about running an event before, we welcome all abilities to join us for this very special event.
Take on the most iconic 10K in the capital on Sunday 12 July 2026. Live bands, DJs and cheering fans will power you through the route, which takes in some of London’s most famous landmarks.
Join over 50,000 people on the streets of London and help make a difference for animals everywhere.
This awesome course is fast and flat, it proudly guides runners through the pristine and winding streets of Oxford in all its historic delight. Charity runners will be charmed and kept motivated with live music, local Oxford bands and DeeJays all along the course.
Parisians join forces with other French nationals and 4 thousand runners from other countries to make this half marathon one of the best international events. It is no wonder over 40 thousand runners participate in this event year on year.
The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is now one of the biggest marathons in the world and perfectly combines a personal challenge with the chance to discover one of the world's greatest cities.
Runners will glide through four of London's stunning Royal Parks, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, St James's Park and The Green Park. The 13.1m extraordinary route brushes past London's most famous landmarks, including The Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, all on closed roads.
Tough Mudder Events are obstacle course challenges that test strength, stamina, and teamwork through mud, water, and iconic obstacles. Choose yours now and get muddy to help animals!
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Organising your own fundraising is a great way to support our work, help animals all over the world and get your friends and family involved… but where to start?
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World Animal Protection is relies on your generous donations to move the world Once you decide to raise money for animals, make sure everyone knows about it. Here are our top tips for your fundraising event.
If you would like to take part in a 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon or any other running event that is not listed, please contact the organisers for a place and let us know once you have one. We can then help you with links to JustGiving and a T-shirt.
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Inside you will find fundraising advice, a donation form, advice on publicising your event, money matters, keeping things safe and other ways you can help animals.
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