An event for everyone
Why not run (or walk!) for National Eczema Society? Set yourself a target physically, mentally and financially. The benefit is that you can choose from some of the UK’s prestigious running events in 2025 and 2026. Remember, that we currently only provide charity sponsored places in the London Marathon (all places taken for 2026), Great North Run 2026; Great South Run 2026 and the Great Manchester Run 2026. Depending on demand, we may be able to look at other events too:
Newcastle: Great North Run – 7 September 2025 (Closed)
Portsmouth: Great South Run – 19 October 2025
Manchester: Great Manchester Run – 31 May 2026
Become a NES supporter and help raise funds and awareness for eczema. First, sign up to run for the National Eczema Society. If you do taking part and lace up your running shoes, you’ll join a passionate community as well as support a truly deserving cause.
Challenges Calendar 2026
There’s a challenge for everyone, from park runs, 5K, 10K, half marathons to full marathons spread right across the UK. And 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
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.
