Run for charity
Running for a charity gives you additional motivation to reach your marathon goal. Achieving the marathon distance is also made so much more rewarding, knowing you have helped someone else along the way.
Every charity will offer you incentives to help you reach your fundraising goals, as well as invaluable support and advice in the lead up to, and on your big day.
Sign up with charity place for any of our partner charities listed below. Whether running in memory of a loved one of just to make a difference you can search for charity by type of cause or name below.
We’ve partnered with JustGiving to make it as easy as possible for you to support a cause that you care about. Once you’ve signed up for your charity place, set up your online fundraising page in a few quick steps and they’ll send your donations directly to your chosen charity.
If you work for a charity, and are interested in getting involved in the Brighton Marathon please email [email protected] for further information.
Local Charity Partners
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AIR AMBULANCE KENT SURREY SUSSEX
No. 1021367We strive to save lives by providing the best possible care every minute of the day, every day of the year. Join our team today to keep us flying high! -
MindOut
No. 1140098MindOut is an award winning charity that improves the wellbeing of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Non-binary and Queer people who experience mental health issues, through the provision of services run by and for LGBTQ people.
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NSPCC
No. 216401We're the leading children's charity fighting to end child abuse in the UK and Channel Islands. Abuse ruins childhood, but it can be prevented. That’s why we’re here. Join us in helping keep children safe. -
CANCER RESEARCH UK
No. 1089464Cancer Research UK is the only charity fighting over 200 types of cancer and their life-saving research will bring forward the day where all cancers are cured. Every step towards beating cancer relies on every pound, every step and every runner. Show cancer what you’re made of and join Team CRUK! -
MIND
No. 219830We’re Mind the mental health charity. We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. -
ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY
No. 296645Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. We know we can beat it, but we can’t do it alone. Run the Brighton Marathon for Alzheimer’s Society and your miles can get us closer to a cure for dementia. -
BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION
No. 225971At the British Heart Foundation, we are built on champions. People who say ‘yes’ to a challenge. People who put their time, energy and aching muscles into helping fund research to beat heartbreak from heart and circulatory diseases. So run for us, get that champion feeling. -
PROSTATE CANCER UK
No. 1005541One man dies from prostate cancer every 45 minutes in the UK. That’s why when you run for us, you run for every man and his family affected by prostate cancer, you run to stop prostate cancer being a killer.
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WWF
No. 1081247WWF is working against the clock to stop the destruction of nature and help it recover. But the truth is that time is running out; join WWF’s team and race to save our world. -
TOMMY’S
No. 1060508We fund research into miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth, and provide pregnancy health information to parents. We believe it is unacceptable that one in four women lose a baby during pregnancy and birth. Run as part of Team Tommy’s and save babies lives. -
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL CHILDREN’S CHARITY
No. 1160024Every child needs a hero. Join Team GOSH for the 2022 Brighton Marathon to transform the lives of seriously ill children and their families from across the UK. -
MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT
No. 261017Macmillan help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can, providing physical, financial and emotional support. So whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you. -
TEENAGE CANCER TRUST
No. 1062559Cancer kills more young people in the UK than any other disease. For every young person we support, there's another we can't. Run with us so that together, we can reach more young people with cancer. We’ll support you with expert training and fundraising advice, and lots of support on the day.
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PARKINSON’S UK
No. 258197We are Parkinson's UK. Europe’s largest charitable funder of Parkinson’s research. Powered by people. Funded by you. Together we'll find a cure. Until then, we're here for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. -
CHESTNUT TREE HOUSE
No. 256789Run for Team Chestnut. Help local children and families who know they don’t have long together have the chance to live life to the full and say goodbye in the way that is right for them. -
BREAST CANCER NOW
No. 1160558We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future. -
ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH UK
No. 1077089Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to making life-changing breakthroughs in diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. -
Grassroots Suicide Prevention
No. 1149873Suicide is devastating. Suicide is common. Grassroots works to prevent it. Our approach is simple: get people, organisations, and communities talking openly and effectively about suicide. When that happens, lives are saved.
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CROHN’S AND COLITIS
No. 1117148We are working to improve the lives of over 300,000 people living with Crohn’s and Colitis in the UK, by improving services and funding research into a cure. -
MARIE CURIE
No. 207994Sadly, 1 in 4 people don’t get the care and support they need at the end of their life. Join Team Marie Curie and help people living with a terminal illness get the most from the time they have left.
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MindOut
No. 1140098MindOut is an award winning charity that improves the wellbeing of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Non-binary and Queer people who experience mental health issues, through the provision of services run by and for LGBTQ people. -
AIR AMBULANCE KENT SURREY SUSSEX
No. 1021367We strive to save lives by providing the best possible care every minute of the day, every day of the year. Join our team today to keep us flying high!
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Bowel Research UK
No. 1186061Bowel Research UK funds research across the UK aiming for a day when no one will die of bowel cancer or have to live with chronic bowel disease. -
ST WILFRID’S HOSPICE
No. 283686Our mission is reaching out to transform end of life care for the people of East Sussex from Eastbourne to Uckfield and all points in between. -
Action Duchenne
No. 1101971Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rare genetic muscle-wasting disease usually diagnosed in early childhood. In the UK, approximately 100 cases are diagnosed each year, and there are 2,500 people living with the condition at any time. -
THE BRAIN TUMOUR CHARITY
No. 1150054We’re the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest funder of research globally. Committed to saving and improving lives, moving further to help every person affected by brain tumours. -
Greenwich and Bexley Community Charity
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Team Domenica
No. 1165494Team Domenica’s mission is to help people with learning disabilities discover their career potential, to create employment opportunities and to remove barriers to work in local communities. -
St George’s Hospital Charity
No. 1171195St George’s Hospital and Queen Mary’s Hospital are two places where incredible things happen every day. We exist to support both hospitals and the communities they serve. -
DOING IT FOR DAN
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Rockinghorse Children’s Charity
No. 1018759Working in partnership with the Alex, TMBU and SCBU, we strive to make services stimulating, cutting edge and accessible for the many babies, children and teenagers who need them. We do not receive any government funding and so we rely on the generous support of individuals and the community. -
CAMPAIGN AGAINST LIVING MISERABLY
No. 1110621The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK. -
brainstrust
No. 1114634brainstrust provides personal 24/7 support for people diagnosed with a brain tumour from the point of diagnosis onwards, and builds resources that help people living with a brain tumour become stronger whilst feeling less afraid, less alone and more in control. -
SANE
No. 2114937SANEline is one of the UK’s specialist mental health helpline supporting individuals, their families, friends and carers. Join Team SANE and make a difference in lives of people affected by mental illness. -
Pilgrims Hospices
No. 293968Pilgrims Hospices give care and support to people coping with incurable illness in east Kent, helping them to live well in every moment. -
Hope Health Action
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Action for A-T
No. 1145303Action for A-T funds high quality peer reviewed medical research to speed up the process of identifying a cure or treatment for the rare neurological condition, Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T). -
MS SOCIETY
No. 1139257Run for the MS Society and every step you take will bring us closer to stopping MS. To get in touch with the Events Team please email [email protected] or call 0300 500 8084. -
Peace Hospice Care
No. 1002878Peace Hospice Care provides free support for people with life-limiting illnesses and their families both in the community and in our inpatient unit with various therapies, physio and medical care. -
Ellenor
No. 1121561We are Ellenor, a charity funded by the generosity of our local community which offers the best care and support to families facing terminal illness in Kent. -
DIABETES UK
No. 215199Diabetes UK is leading the fight against the most devastating and fastest growing health crisis of our time, to create a world where diabetes can do no harm. -
PANCREATIC CANCER UK
No. 5658041Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest common cancer. It’s tough to diagnose, treat and survive. Join us and you’ll receive unrivalled support. We’ll be there for every mile as you help us change the future of pancreatic cancer through research, campaigning and patient support. -
STROKE ASSOCIATION
No. 211015Stroke Association provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure those affected by stroke get the very best care and support they need to rebuild their lives. -
The Children’s Trust
No. 288018The Children's Trust’s ambition is for all children with brain injury and neuro-disability to have the opportunity to live the best life possible. -
Bone Cancer Research Trust
No. 1159590Primary bone cancer is a rare and brutal disease affecting children, teenagers and adults. The Bone Cancer Research Trust the leading charity dedicated to fighting primary bone and you can help us move closer towards finding a cure by running the Brighton Marathon with #TeamBones. -
Roy Castle Lung Foundation
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Shine
No. 249338Shine is a charity which supports around 12,000 members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each is affected by Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus or other associated conditions which give rise to complex physical and learning disabilities. -
Compassion in World Farming
No. 1095050The vision of Compassion in World Farming is a world where farm animals are treated with compassion and respect and where cruel factory farming practices end. Our mission is to advance the well-being of farm animals worldwide. -
Wavelength
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Amnesty International UK
No. 1051681We are Amnesty International UK. We work to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied. -
Brain Tumour Research
No. 1153487The Brain Tumour Research charity represents one of the UK’s largest collaborations of researchers, Member Charities, and Fundraising Groups supporting long-term, sustainable research at pioneering Centres of Excellence -
MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION
No. 294354The MND Association improves care and support for people with motor neurone disease, their families and carers and fund vital research that will bring us closer to a cure. -
Ronald McDonald House Charities
No. 802047Ronald McDonald House Charities UK provides free ‘home away from home’ accommodation and support for families with children in hospital. There are currently 15 Ronald McDonald Houses across the UK, all just moments away from their respective children's wards. -
EPILEPSY ACTION
No. 234343Join our team and help more people get the support they need to beat the challenges of life with epilepsy. Tel: 0113 210 8824 epilepsy.org.uk -
Endometriosis UK
No. 1035810Endometriosis devastates the lives of women and their families. Endometriosis UK helps them take back control by providing vital support services, reliable information and a community for those affected by endometriosis. -
Child Bereavement UK
No. 1040419Child Bereavement UK supports families and educates professionals both when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, and when a child is facing bereavement. Every year we train more than 10,000 professionals, helping them to better understand and meet the needs of grieving families. -
Chailey Heritage Foundation
No. 1075837Chailey Heritage Foundation is a pioneering charity providing education, care and transition services for children and young people with complex physical disabilities and health needs. Join the team today! -
TARGET OVARIAN CANCER
No. 1125038Ovarian cancer can be devastating. 11 women die every day and ovarian cancer faces chronic underfunding compared to other cancers. Join Team Target to raise awareness, fund research and save lives. -
Thames Hospice
No. 1108298Thames Hospice is the local charity providing expert care for people living in East Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire. We provide expert medical, nursing and therapeutic care to adults who have life-limiting illnesses. -
Winstons Wish
No. 1061359Winston’s Wish supports children, young people and their families after the death of a parent or sibling. This is one of the most devastating and traumatic situations a child can face, but with the right support at the right time children can lead full and flourishing lives. -
Children’s Respite Trust
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CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST
No. 1079049The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to fighting for a life unlimited by cystic fibrosis for everyone living with the condition. We are investing in cutting-edge research, supporting clinical care, and campaigning tirelessly on the issues that matter, but we need your help -
Kent Association for the Blind
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Albion in the Community
No. 1110978Albion in the Community is dedicated to using the power of football to transform the lives of some of the most-vulnerable people across Sussex. -
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) was started in 2001 because of a severe lack of information and support available for people living in the UK with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). -
ISABEL HOSPICE
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TEACH FIRST
No. 1098294Our mission is to end educational inequality. Our work involves partnerships with schools, businesses and communities who share our vision that no child's success should be limited by their background. -
COMBAT STRESS
No. 256353Combat Stress is the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health. We offer specialist treatment and support to veterans with trauma-related mental health problems. Our work not only transforms lives, it saves them too. -
BSUH Charity
No. 1050864We’re the dedicated charity for Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust. We work to improve the experience of patients we care for in our Brighton and Haywards Heath hospitals.
