Events and Challenges
Why not run (or walk!) for National Eczema Society? It’s a stroll in the park! You can choose charity places from some of the UK’s prestigious running events in 2025 and 2026 including the three below:
Great North Run – 7 September 2025
Great South Run – 19 October 2025
Great Manchester Run – 31 May 2026
Why not become a NES supporter and commit to raising funds and awareness of eczema by taking up the challenge of running for National Eczema Society. We’d love you to join us and you’d be in good company!
Challenges Calendar 2026
There is now a challenge for everyone. Park runs, 5K, 10K, half marathons and full marathons spread right across the UK. You can even organise a London Marathon ‘My Way’ anywhere, close to home and without the need to travel. Run for NES and make a real difference in the fight against eczema. You can run the marathon on your own terms, at your own pace, or with friends. The current list of events is below – have a look and go for something you feel you can handle..
Every major charity running event in the UK in 2026
To help you find the one for you, we have helpfully provided links to all the major runs and challenges. Do go and have a look.
- Brighton Half Marathon
- Bath Half Marathon
- Brighton Marathon
- AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run
- AJ Bell Great Bristol Run
- Hackney Half Marathon (sold out)
- Edinburgh Marathon
- London to Brighton Bike Ride
- Thames Path Challenge
- Skydiving for charity
- Brighton i360 Abseil – contact iDrop via i360 site
Links to your nearest/favourite events
Looking for a challenge? Already signed up to one? Consider fundraising for us. It’s straightforward. You can do this by asking family, friends and colleagues to sponsor you. It’s a wonderful way of raising awareness of eczema! Contact fundraising@eczema.org for more information. Alternatively, take a look at our fundraising page for more ideas and ways to raise money for National Eczema Society.
