Skip to main content

Events and challenges

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.

White text on a purple background says “EVERY STEP” six times above and below, and “TELLS A STORY” in bold in the centre. The central phrase stands out from the repeated lines.
A pink graphic with a skipping rope reads: 112 skips a day in October. Bounce to beat breast cancer. The text promotes breast cancer awareness and highlights cancer fundraising events through exercise.

Bounce to beat breast cancer

Take on 112 skips every day this October and raise money to help fund vital breast cancer research. Grab your skipping rope and get ready to bounce!

Find out more

Featured events

Tokyo Marathon 2027
A cityscape of Tokyo with modern skyscrapers, Tokyo Tower in the centre, and snow-capped Mount Fuji in the background under a clear blue sky.
7 March 2027

Tokyo Marathon 2027

Stunning cityscapes and rich tradition make this one of the most breathtaking of the Abbott World Marathon Majors

Sign up now
London Marathon 2027
A male runner in a blue shirt labelled Scott with race number 2932 enthusiastically sprints past cheering spectators during a city marathon, with skyscrapers and the Shard visible in the background.
24-25 April 2027

London Marathon 2027

Tick off one of the most iconic road races in the world and take in the incredible sights of the capital

Sign up now
Sydney Marathon 2026
A woman in sportswear stretches her leg on a railing by the water, with the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge visible in the background, preparing for one of the local cancer fundraising events on a sunny day.
30 August 2026

Sydney Marathon 2026

Race through Sydney in a marathon renowned for its stunning scenery and electric atmosphere

Sign up now

All events

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

Tandem Skydive
A man with a beard is tandem skydiving, wearing goggles and a harness, smiling joyfully as he freefalls against a clear blue sky with green fields visible far below.
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.

Find out more
Sydney Marathon
A woman in sportswear stretches her leg on a railing by the water, with the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge visible in the background, preparing for one of the local cancer fundraising events on a sunny day.
30 August 2026

Sydney Marathon

Race through Sydney in a marathon renowned for its stunning scenery and electric atmosphere

Find out more
Thames Path Ultra Challenge
A group of people with rucksacks and walking sticks hike along a riverside path on a cloudy day, surrounded by green grass and trees.
12-13 September 2026

Thames Path Ultra Challenge

Walk, run or jog this scenic route along the Thames tow path from Putney Bridge to Henley

Find out more
Saucony Run Shoreditch
Aerial view of numerous runners in colourful athletic clothing participating in a marathon on a dark tarmacked road, captured from above. The runners are spaced out and moving in the same direction.
20 September 2026

Saucony Run Shoreditch

A brand new closed-road half marathon through the vibrant streets of Shoreditch in East London

Find out more
London to Paris 4 Day Cycle Ride
View from a cyclist's perspective of the Eiffel Tower, with hands on the handlebars, wearing yellow sleeves, approaching the famous Paris landmark on a clear day with green trees lining the path.
23 September 2026

London to Paris 4 Day Cycle Ride

A 4-day cycle from London to Paris through the stunning countryside – suitable for all abilities

Find out more
112 Skips a day in October
Two women wearing pink hats are outside in a park, smiling and holding pink skipping ropes. One wears a purple jacket and the other a blue shirt. Trees and buildings are visible in the background.
October 2026

112 Skips a day in October

Take on 112 skips every day this October and raise money to help fund vital breast cancer research. Grab your skipping rope and get ready to bounce!

Find out more
Tokyo Marathon
A cityscape of Tokyo with modern skyscrapers, Tokyo Tower in the centre, and snow-capped Mount Fuji in the background under a clear blue sky.
7 March 2027

Tokyo Marathon

Stunning cityscapes and rich tradition make this one of the most breathtaking of the Abbott World Marathon Majors

Find out more
Manchester Marathon
A large crowd of marathon runners in colourful outfits race past cheering spectators near a start line with a sign reading I MOVE MANCHESTER. The scene is lively, with banners and a giant trainer on display.
18 April 2027

Manchester Marathon

Take on the UK’s second largest marathon, going through the vibrant streets of Greater Manchester

Find out more
London Marathon
A male runner in a blue shirt labelled Scott with race number 2932 enthusiastically sprints past cheering spectators during a city marathon, with skyscrapers and the Shard visible in the background.
24-25 April 2027

London Marathon

Tick off one of the most iconic road races in the world and take in the incredible sights of the capital

Find out more
HOKA Hackney Half
A smiling woman runner waves at the camera while holding a water bottle during a cancer fundraising event marathon. Other participants run behind her on a city street lined with trees and banners.
16 May 2027

HOKA Hackney Half

A half marathon with a difference – expect pure vibrancy as the borough comes alive for a weekend of celebration

Find out more

Follow us on Instagram

Health professionals are in a unique position to support people in making changes that can help reduce their cancer risk. But knowing what to say and how to have those conversations can be challenging.

We have the answer - join our FREE CPD-accredited 90-minute workshop next month!

✔️ Explore the evidence behind our cancer prevention recommendations

✔️ Understand the biological mechanisms that influence cancer risk

✔️ Learn practical behaviour change techniques that can help improve health outcomes in your community

CPD-endorsed by the Association for Nutrition and accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health.

#HealthProfessionals #Nutrition #LifestyleMedicine

Aug 27

Open post by wcrfuk with ID 17945732295272928
Health professionals are in a unique position to support people in making changes that can help reduce their cancer risk. But knowing what to say and how to have those conversations can be challenging. We have the answer - join our FREE CPD-accredited 90-minute workshop next month! ✔️ Explore the evidence behind our cancer prevention recommendations ✔️ Understand the biological mechanisms that influence cancer risk ✔️ Learn practical behaviour change techniques that can help improve health outcomes in your community CPD-endorsed by the Association for Nutrition and accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health. #HealthProfessionals #Nutrition #LifestyleMedicine

This is your FINAL CALL to join our August challenge! ⭐

Receive a FREE T-shirt and a shiny medal when you reach the target. Click the `Events` link in our bio.

#Friendship #Exercise #Running

Aug 10

Open post by wcrfuk with ID 18083945048248045
This is your FINAL CALL to join our August challenge! ⭐ Receive a FREE T-shirt and a shiny medal when you reach the target. Click the 'Events' link in our bio. #Friendship #Exercise #Running

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, and the second-most common cancer globally.

Register now for our ‘Jog 50’ miles challenge this month and help fund the science that changes what happens next for thousands of women facing a diagnosis. You’ll be more encouraged to complete it with a friend by your side! Walking, jogging, running - it all counts. 😎

Tap the ‘Events’ link in our bio to discover.

#Feminism #CancerJourney #Exercise

Aug 8

Open post by wcrfuk with ID 18109964921103979
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, and the second-most common cancer globally. Register now for our ‘Jog 50’ miles challenge this month and help fund the science that changes what happens next for thousands of women facing a diagnosis. You’ll be more encouraged to complete it with a friend by your side! Walking, jogging, running - it all counts. 😎 Tap the ‘Events’ link in our bio to discover. #Feminism #CancerJourney #Exercise

August has arrived, and so has our fundraising challenge! ⚠️

Could you go the extra mile for cancer prevention? 🏅

Click the ‘Events’ link in our bio to find out more.

#Exercise #London #BreastCancer

Aug 3

Open post by wcrfuk with ID 18165831346458877
August has arrived, and so has our fundraising challenge! ⚠️ Could you go the extra mile for cancer prevention? 🏅 Click the ‘Events’ link in our bio to find out more. #Exercise #London #BreastCancer

“If I can raise an extra proud to give another person the chance to see their loved one get married, I’ll do it.” - @the_beard_goes_running

Earlier this week, we re-introduced you to James, who’s fundraising in memory of the women in his life all taken by cancer.

Every mile, every step and every challenge supporting @wcrfuk helps fund life-changing cancer prevention research 🔬

Hear what keeps James going, then take on a challenge of your own.

Explore our events today at the link in bio 🔗

#Charity #Exercise #Cancer

Jul 31

Open post by wcrfuk with ID 18134088346609586
“If I can raise an extra proud to give another person the chance to see their loved one get married, I’ll do it.” - @the_beard_goes_running Earlier this week, we re-introduced you to James, who’s fundraising in memory of the women in his life all taken by cancer. Every mile, every step and every challenge supporting @wcrfuk helps fund life-changing cancer prevention research 🔬 Hear what keeps James going, then take on a challenge of your own. Explore our events today at the link in bio 🔗 #Charity #Exercise #Cancer

How have you turned grief into hope in your life?

James’ mum, Julia, was told she had months to live after being diagnosed with bowel cancer. Just six days later, she was gone.

Julia is one of three women in James’ life that cancer has stolen from him.

That’s why he fundraises for cancer prevention research in their names 🏃‍♂️

We have events and challenges available to help give people, like James, more time with their loved ones.

@tokyomarathonfoundation, @manchestermarathon, even a skydive!
 
Click the link in our bio to discover them all 🗼

#Exercise #Grief #Charity

Jul 29

Open post by wcrfuk with ID 18070107866442931
How have you turned grief into hope in your life? James’ mum, Julia, was told she had months to live after being diagnosed with bowel cancer. Just six days later, she was gone. Julia is one of three women in James’ life that cancer has stolen from him. That’s why he fundraises for cancer prevention research in their names 🏃‍♂️ We have events and challenges available to help give people, like James, more time with their loved ones. @tokyomarathonfoundation, @manchestermarathon, even a skydive!   Click the link in our bio to discover them all 🗼 #Exercise #Grief #Charity

Prevention is the most sustainable and cost-effective way to reduce the UK`s cancer burden.

As @Andy.Burnham is sworn in as Prime Minister, there is a vital opportunity to turn the ambition of shifting from sickness to prevention into reality!

#PrimeMinister #Parilament #Labour

Jul 20

Open post by wcrfuk with ID 18400552672088580
Prevention is the most sustainable and cost-effective way to reduce the UK's cancer burden. As @Andy.Burnham is sworn in as Prime Minister, there is a vital opportunity to turn the ambition of shifting from sickness to prevention into reality! #PrimeMinister #Parilament #Labour

The deadline is TOMORROW to sign up to run with us at the @Sydney_Marathon!

Last year, over 30,000 people ran with £7.22M raised for charity. Could you fly the flag for us, raising vital funds for cancer prevention in the process?

Sign up via our link in bio.

#Australia #Running #Exercise

Jul 16

Open post by wcrfuk with ID 18040347671623382
The deadline is TOMORROW to sign up to run with us at the @Sydney_Marathon! Last year, over 30,000 people ran with £7.22M raised for charity. Could you fly the flag for us, raising vital funds for cancer prevention in the process? Sign up via our link in bio. #Australia #Running #Exercise

This is a must listen 🎧 ⬇️

A fantastic recent episode of BBC Radio 4’s The Food Programme (@bbcfoodprog), exploring all things food and cancer, features our Executive Director of Research and Policy, Dr Panagiota Mitrou!

Hosted by Sheila Dillon (@dillonthought) and produced by Natalie Donovan, this episode questions whether food could play a bigger role in cancer care and prevention.

Link in bio to listen to the full episode 🔗

Jul 14

Open post by wcrfuk with ID 17927333295362396
This is a must listen 🎧 ⬇️ A fantastic recent episode of BBC Radio 4’s The Food Programme (@bbcfoodprog), exploring all things food and cancer, features our Executive Director of Research and Policy, Dr Panagiota Mitrou! Hosted by Sheila Dillon (@dillonthought) and produced by Natalie Donovan, this episode questions whether food could play a bigger role in cancer care and prevention. Link in bio to listen to the full episode 🔗
Every step tells a story
A person in blue sportswear jogs past a colourful mosaic mural of animals, trees, and people—perhaps inspired by local cancer fundraising events. A sign above reads PLEASE DON'T STOP ON SCHOOL MARKINGS.

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?

Find out more
Thank you for Every Step
A group of people wearing blue World Cancer Research Fund T-shirts smile and pose together outdoors, holding blue clackers. Blue banners and trees are visible in the background.

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
Val – A smiling woman holds up a finisher's medal in front of a Chicago Marathon backdrop, wearing a race number and sports kit.

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
A smiling man holds up two donation buckets for the World Cancer Research Fund while wearing a matching blue T-shirt at an indoor public event. People and signs are visible in the background.

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
Illustration of two older adults walking happily outdoors with a small yellow dog on a lead. They are smiling, holding hands, and the background features trees and clouds against a blue sky.

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.