Running and Challenge Events
Run for us and help raise vital funds to support people experiencing sight loss across Nottinghamshire.
Browse our featured events here, or check out events across the country at runforcharity.com and select My Sight Nottinghamshire as your chosen charity.
For more information about how you can run for us, contact Jo at joanneb@mysightnotts.org.uk or call 07817 437143.
Take part in the Nottingham 10K for My Sight Notts!
Sunday 8th March 2026
Minimum Age: 15
Nottingham City Centre
This is a firm favourite in the City’s running calendar. Starting in Market Square and finishing inside the grounds of Nottingham Castle.
Sign up here – https://runforcharity.com/my-sight-nottinghamshire/nottingham-10k/register
Registration £15. Minimum Sponsorship £150.
Run Alton Towers
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November 2025
Farley Lane, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4DB
Minimum Age: 11
Starting and finishing within Alton Towers Theme Park you can enjoy the thrill of the rides after your run with FREE access to the park. Open to all abilities, with four different distances to choose from.
Sign Up Here:
Saturday 15 November 2025
Run Alton Kids Race – Registration £25. Minimum Sponsorship £100.
Run Alton 10K– Registration £20. Minimum Sponsorship £200.
Sunday 16 November 2025
Run Alton 5K – Registration £15. Minimum Sponsorship £150.
Run Alton Half – Registration £25. Minimum Sponsorship £250.
Inflatable Run Bakewell
Saturday 13 September 2025
Bakewell Showground, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AH
Minimum Age: 5
Get ready to bounce your way through the world’s BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable Obstacle Course!
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Inflatable Bakewell 2.5K
Inflatable Bakewell 5K
Inflatable Bakewell 10K
Inflatable Bakewell 15K
Mansfield 10K
Sunday 14 September 2025
Market Place, Mansfield, Notts, NG18 1HX
Minimum Age: 15
This is a Road Closed 10K route around Mansfield.
£15 Registration. £200 Minimum Sponsorship.
Sign Up Here: Mansfield 10K
Sheffield 10K
Sunday 28 September 2025
Arundel Gate, Sheffield
Minimum Age: 15
This event is set right in the heart of South Yorkshire’s famous steel city.
Sign Up here: Sheffield 10K
Robin Hood Half Marathon
Sunday 28 September 2025
Victoria Embankment Recreation Ground
Minimum Age: 17
One of the most popular city centre road events in the UK. A picturesque route that starts and finishes at Victoria Embankment, and takes in the River Trent, Nottingham Castle, the Robin Hood Statue, The Park and Wollaton Park.
£20 Registration. £250 Minimum Sponsorship.
Sign Up Here: Robin Hood Half
Carsington Water 10K and Half Marathon
Saturday 6 December 2025
Carsington Water, Ashbourne, DE6 1ST
Minimum Age: 15
Take on a half marathon or 10K event at the stunning Carsington Water on Saturday 6 December. You will run an undulating route on trail paths around Carsington Water and soak up the epic views of the countryside.
Sign up here:
Carsington Water 10K – Run For Charity – Event Registration Page
Registration £15 for the 10K. Minimum Sponsorship £150.
Carsington Water Half – Run For Charity – Event Registration Page
Registration £20 for the half marathon. Minimum Sponsorship £250.
Richmond Park Half Marathon
Sunday 7 December 2025
Sheen Gate, Richmond Park, London, SW14 8BJ
Minimum Age: 17
This scenic half marathon takes place in the beautiful Richmond Park, which has been managed as a royal deer park since the seventeenth century. The route winds through the park’s woodland trails and open grasslands, providing breathtaking views of the park’s diverse landscape and wildlife.
Sign up here: Run For Charity – Event Registration Page
Registration £20. Minimum Sponsorship £250.
Warwick Half Marathon
Sunday 1 February 2026
Warwick Racecourse, Hampton Street, Warwick, CV34 6HN
Minimum Age: 17
This half marathon takes in spectacular, scenic views of the Warwickshire countryside. The undulating course takes place on fully closed roads so is suitable for runners of all abilities.
Sign up here: Run For Charity – Event Registration Page
Registration £20. Minimum Sponsorship £250.
Leicestershire Half Marathon
Sunday 22 February 2026
Charnwood College, Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, LE11 4SQ
Minimum Age: 17
This is a road closed half marathon taking place on a scenic route around town and country lanes. The course gives you the opportunity to take in the rural surroundings on traffic free roads.
Sign up here: Run For Charity – Event Registration Page
Registration £15. Minimum Sponsorship £200.
Drayton Manor 5K and 10K
Sunday 12th April 2026
Minimum Age: 11
Run around the rides and rollercoasters inside the fantastic Drayton Manor resort, including the Accelerator, Stormforce 10, Thomas Land and the Zoo! Following the race, you will be first in line to make full use of the rides within the park with theme park access included in your race entry.
Sign up here:
Drayton Manor 5K – Run For Charity – Event Registration Page
Registration £15. Minimum Sponsorship £100.
Drayton Manor 10K – Run For Charity – Event Registration Page
Registration £20. Minimum Sponsorship £150.
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