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Run, walk, skydive or take on a challenge to help fund vital cancer prevention research and support programmes. Every step helps create a future with fewer preventable cancers.

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Featured events

London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027
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4 April 2027

London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027

See London from a different perspective on this lively 13.1-mile route, packed with iconic landmarks, live entertainment and plenty of surprises along the way.

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Berlin Marathon 2027
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26 Sept 2027

Berlin Marathon 2027

Race through Berlin on one of the world’s fastest marathon courses, with a spectacular finish through the Brandenburg Gate waiting at the end of 26.2 miles.

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London Marathon 2027
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24-25 April 2027

London Marathon 2027

Join thousands of runners for 26.2 iconic miles through London, passing some of the capital’s most famous landmarks before the celebrated finish on The Mall.

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All events

Take a look at all our events coming up in 2026 and 2027. Which one will you take on first?

Tandem Skydive
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Multiple dates & locations

Tandem Skydive

Take on a tandem skydive – feel the adrenaline of flying through the clouds from over 10,000ft at an airfield near you.

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Tokyo Marathon 2027
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7 March 2027

Tokyo Marathon 2027

Discover Tokyo as you race past famous landmarks and through buzzing neighbourhoods, before completing one of the world’s great marathons.

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London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027
A smiling runner in a yellow London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027 shirt with a PACER bib raises his fist in celebration during a race, with other runners and spectators visible in the background.
4 April 2027

London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027

See London from a different perspective on this lively 13.1-mile route, packed with iconic landmarks, live entertainment and plenty of surprises along the way.

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Manchester Marathon 2027
A large crowd of runners starts the Manchester Marathon 2027 under a Trafford archway, with a giant inflatable running shoe suspended above the course and a SOLD OUT overlay in the top corner.
18 April 2027

Manchester Marathon 2027

Fast, flat and famous for its phenomenal crowd support, the route takes you on a tour through the city and surrounding Greater Manchester communities.

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London Marathon 2027
A male runner in a blue and black jersey celebrates as he races past a crowd and a London Marathon charity place banner.
24-25 April 2027

London Marathon 2027

Join thousands of runners for 26.2 iconic miles through London, passing some of the capital’s most famous landmarks before the celebrated finish on The Mall.

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Hackney Half Marathon 2027
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16 May 2027

Hackney Half Marathon 2027

Expect packed streets, live entertainment and plenty of noise as this vibrant half marathon takes you on a 13.1-mile journey through the heart of Hackney.

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Sydney Marathon 2027
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29 August 2027

Sydney Marathon 2027

Few finish lines can rival this one. Cross Sydney Harbour Bridge, run through the spectacular harbour city and complete your 26.2 miles at the Sydney Opera House.

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Berlin Marathon 2027
Aerial view of Berlin with the Brandenburg Gate in the centre, a wide avenue lined with autumn trees, and the TV Tower rising above city buildings in the background.
26 September 2027

Berlin Marathon 2027

Race through Berlin on one of the world’s fastest marathon courses, with a spectacular finish through the Brandenburg Gate waiting at the end of 26.2 miles.

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Drinking alcohol increases your risk of breast cancer, even in small amounts. Anyone can get breast cancer, and a diagnosis is never anyone’s fault, but awareness of the alcohol link is worryingly low.

Reducing risks shouldn`t be left to individuals alone. That’s why we’re calling for policy action, including cancer warnings on alcohol labels to help people understand the risks.

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Oct 31

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Drinking alcohol increases your risk of breast cancer, even in small amounts. Anyone can get breast cancer, and a diagnosis is never anyone’s fault, but awareness of the alcohol link is worryingly low. Reducing risks shouldn't be left to individuals alone. That’s why we’re calling for policy action, including cancer warnings on alcohol labels to help people understand the risks. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Why do people struggle to act on health advice, even when they know what to do? 🤔

On our next webinar with Dr Jennie Bee, Karan Thomas of @BehaviourChangeTraining, & Mary Gracia Arulpragasam ANutr will explore behaviour change, motivation, and the challenges of supporting healthier choices in real-world settings. Gain practical insights into having more effective conversations that build confidence, encourage positive change, and help reduce cancer risk.

Ideal for anyone working in primary care, public health, dietetics, nutrition, or community health! Attendance contributes to the @RSPublicHealth CPD.

Sign up via our link in bio.

#Learning #Healthcare #Advice

Oct 21

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Why do people struggle to act on health advice, even when they know what to do? 🤔 On our next webinar with Dr Jennie Bee, Karan Thomas of @BehaviourChangeTraining, & Mary Gracia Arulpragasam ANutr will explore behaviour change, motivation, and the challenges of supporting healthier choices in real-world settings. Gain practical insights into having more effective conversations that build confidence, encourage positive change, and help reduce cancer risk. Ideal for anyone working in primary care, public health, dietetics, nutrition, or community health! Attendance contributes to the @RSPublicHealth CPD. Sign up via our link in bio. #Learning #Healthcare #Advice

How is everyone doing with our ‘112 Skips a Day’ challenge this month? Do you do your skips in the morning or evening?

The first few weeks are the hardest as you realign your routine, but keep in mind that shiny reward… our PINK BEANIE! 😍

Oh, and funding crucial cancer prevention research. That too. 💁‍♀️

Show your support for 11-year-old Emmy here, who has signed up!

#Exercise #FamilyFriendly #Jump

Oct 20

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How is everyone doing with our ‘112 Skips a Day’ challenge this month? Do you do your skips in the morning or evening? The first few weeks are the hardest as you realign your routine, but keep in mind that shiny reward… our PINK BEANIE! 😍 Oh, and funding crucial cancer prevention research. That too. 💁‍♀️ Show your support for 11-year-old Emmy here, who has signed up! #Exercise #FamilyFriendly #Jump

🤸 WE ARE CHEERING YOU ON. 🤸

Who’s feeling bouncy? Many of our supporters across the UK are taking part in a skipping challenge this #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth to help fund vital breast cancer research.

Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breasts become damaged and grow abnormally, forming a lump or thickening, known as a tumour. Our fundraisers are helping us support research at @Uni_Southampton on how body composition and nutrition affect women with breast cancer.

We`ll be sharing many who are skipping on our feed and in our upcoming stories, so please do leave a like to cheer them on. 🎉

#Challenge #Gym #Illness

Oct 4

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🤸 WE ARE CHEERING YOU ON. 🤸 Who’s feeling bouncy? Many of our supporters across the UK are taking part in a skipping challenge this #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth to help fund vital breast cancer research. Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breasts become damaged and grow abnormally, forming a lump or thickening, known as a tumour. Our fundraisers are helping us support research at @Uni_Southampton on how body composition and nutrition affect women with breast cancer. We'll be sharing many who are skipping on our feed and in our upcoming stories, so please do leave a like to cheer them on. 🎉 #Challenge #Gym #Illness

Skip to our good news. 😁

Since 2020, we’ve been funding a study which asks - is body weight a good enough way to decide how much chemotherapy someone should receive?

This is an observational study, simply setting out ways for this to be investigated in the future. This has now led onto a major, ambitious project at @Uni_Southampton, looking at the relationship between body composition and breast cancer treatment/recovery!

Each day we learn more. 😎

#Diet #Exercise #Chemotherapy

Oct 2

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Skip to our good news. 😁 Since 2020, we’ve been funding a study which asks - is body weight a good enough way to decide how much chemotherapy someone should receive? This is an observational study, simply setting out ways for this to be investigated in the future. This has now led onto a major, ambitious project at @Uni_Southampton, looking at the relationship between body composition and breast cancer treatment/recovery! Each day we learn more. 😎 #Diet #Exercise #Chemotherapy

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, meet Alice.

Alice was just four years old when she lost her mum to breast cancer. Devastatingly, cancer has stolen four more people from Alice’s family.

Her sister, @amyconroy10, also faced cancer as a teenager before becoming a four-time Paralympian with @teamgb🏅

Today, Alice is turning pain into purpose. She works as a cancer nurse and is passionate about supporting prevention research, ensuring fewer families face the same heartbreak she did 🔬

This October, why not sign up to run the Tokyo Marathon with @wcrfuk to fund research that helps stop cancer in its tracks 👟

Visit the link in our bio today.

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #Research #Exercise

Oct 1

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This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, meet Alice. Alice was just four years old when she lost her mum to breast cancer. Devastatingly, cancer has stolen four more people from Alice’s family. Her sister, @amyconroy10, also faced cancer as a teenager before becoming a four-time Paralympian with @teamgb🏅 Today, Alice is turning pain into purpose. She works as a cancer nurse and is passionate about supporting prevention research, ensuring fewer families face the same heartbreak she did 🔬 This October, why not sign up to run the Tokyo Marathon with @wcrfuk to fund research that helps stop cancer in its tracks 👟 Visit the link in our bio today. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #Research #Exercise

It`s Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week 🧬

Cancer has torn through James` family. Doctors found a genetic disorder, called Lynch syndrome, in his family tree - which puts people at higher risk of bowel, rectal, womb and ovarian cancers.

This devastating news made James determined to make a difference.

By signing up to a @wcrfuk event, you can help people live cancer-free lives. Could Tokyo be your next start line?

Run through one of the world`s most iconic cities and help fund life-saving prevention research at the same time 🗼

Feeling up to the challenge? Find out more at the link in bio.

#HereditaryCancerAwarenessWeek #LynchSyndrome #CancerResearch

Sep 28

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It's Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week 🧬 Cancer has torn through James' family. Doctors found a genetic disorder, called Lynch syndrome, in his family tree - which puts people at higher risk of bowel, rectal, womb and ovarian cancers. This devastating news made James determined to make a difference. By signing up to a @wcrfuk event, you can help people live cancer-free lives. Could Tokyo be your next start line? Run through one of the world's most iconic cities and help fund life-saving prevention research at the same time 🗼 Feeling up to the challenge? Find out more at the link in bio. #HereditaryCancerAwarenessWeek #LynchSyndrome #CancerResearch

PLEASE COME FRIDAY LUNCHTIME! 😩 Do you know how long it took me to propose this dumb idea (link in bio!!)

And you get a voucher to cover ingredient costs 😇

#Lasagne #Vegeterian #CancerWarrior #Recipes #Prank

Sep 23

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PLEASE COME FRIDAY LUNCHTIME! 😩 Do you know how long it took me to propose this dumb idea (link in bio!!) And you get a voucher to cover ingredient costs 😇 #Lasagne #Vegeterian #CancerWarrior #Recipes #Prank
Every step tells a story
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Every step tells a story

Behind every step is a personal story, a loved one remembered, a future protected and hope for a world where fewer lives are changed by cancer. Will you step up?

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Thank you for Every Step
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Thank you for Every Step

In April, 41 of our supporters ran through the streets of London to fundraise for cancer prevention and survival research.

Read Rachael’s blog
Supporters Hall of Fame
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Supporters Hall of Fame

Meet the amazing people who are walking, running and jumping their way to success by raising money for cancer research prevention.

Be inspired
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Do your own fundraising

Host your own fundraising event – whether it’s a sponsored walk, bingo night, dance-a-thon – there’s something for everyone

Raise money for cancer prevention
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Preventing cancer. Saving lives

While society continues to search for a cure, our prevention and survival work helps people to live longer, healthier lives – free from the devastating effects of cancer.