Events

All the ways you can get involved in supporting or learning more about the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.

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2026 TCS London Marathon

For the first time ever, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust has sought-after charity places for the iconic TCS London Marathon!

We're delighted to give you the chance to achieve a lifetime's ambition while raising thousands to inspire brighter futures for young people living through and beyond cancer.

Apply today to join the #TrustTribe alongside 50,000+ other runners on the start line on Sunday 26 April 2026.

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Choose your event

Let's get physical

Running, cycling, bungees, obstacle races, whatever physical challenge you're ready to take on, we've got it!

Discover Adventure

Discover Adventure is the leading tour operator for charity fundraising challenges in the UK and abroad.

Ultra Challenge Series

Push yourself further and take on a 10km, 25km, 50km 75km or even a 100km Ultra Challenge!

Events by region

There are hundreds of different events located up and down the UK. Find the right one for you!

Featured events

Saucony London 10k

Sunday 13 July 2025

Enjoy live bands, DJs and cheering fans motivating you all along the route in what is the summer's greatest celebration of running.

AJ Bell Great North Run

Sunday 7 September 2025

The World's greatest half marathon! Looking for a bucket list running event with an incredible Geordie welcome? Sign up now!

Royal Parks Half

Sunday 12 October 2025

The stunning 13.1-mile route takes in the capital’s world-famous landmarks on closed roads and four of London’s eight Royal Parks.

Great South Run

2026 Coming Soon

Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event, with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed.

Do your own event Download our fundraising pack

Join us at fab festivals!

We are so lucky to be a charity partner for two of the nation's favourite family festivals. And you raise money for us just by going along!

CarFest, presented by bp pulse, has proudly supported the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust since 2019. Founded by radio legend and car enthusiast Chris Evans, the annual family fundraising festival at Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire has become one of the UK’s best-known independent summer events.

2025 date: Friday 22 to Sunday 24 August 2025

Meanwhile, founded by long-time Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust-supporter and all-round superstar, Rob Da Bank, Camp Bestival is an awe inspiring multi award-winning family festi-holiday jam packed with unforgettable moments, memory making activities, and good times held at Lulworth Castle in Dorset.

2025 date: Thursday 31 July to Sunday 3 August 2025

CarFest - find out more and get your tickets Camp Bestival - find out more and get your tickets

Other ways you can help

Fundraise for us

Your imagination is the only limit to what you can do – from a personal challenge to doing something fun with friends or at work.

Donate now

Give a one-off gift, make a regular donation, sponsor a young person, donate in memory or leave us a little something in your will.

Volunteer for us

There are so many ways you can make a huge difference, from using your professional expertise to joining the #TrustTribe cheer squad.

Meet the team - register to join a pre-trip Zoom

To help provide reassurance before coming on a first Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust adventure and answer any questions you have, these pre-trip Zooms give young people and parents/guardians the chance to meet some of the team, volunteers, and young people we have supported after treatment. You must register to attend.

Zoom 1 - Over 18s

Friday 30 May 2025 (6pm)

Zoom 2 - U18s & families

Wednesday 2 July 2025 (6pm)

Zoom 3 - U18s & families

Wednesday 16 July 2025 (6pm)

Zoom 4 - Over 18s

Wednesday 13 August 2025 (6pm)

Tadiwa's Story

It's like I have freedom. You don't see that every day in your life, a boat with other people who get you on it.

Being diagnosed with a brain tumour made Tadiwa feel different. A sailing trip helped him feel free, independent, and most importantly, make friends with people who understood him.

Find out more about Tadiwa's Story

Find out more about the trips Support the Trust

Help change the system around children and young people with cancer, and their families

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust in partnership with Alike, CCLG: The Children and Young People’s Cancer Association, Shine Cancer Support and Young Lives vs Cancer need your expertise.

We are hosting a series of joint, open workshops to build and deepen our shared understanding of the system around children and young people with cancer, and their families.

These sessions are open to all. We are particularly interested in hearing from:

  • Young people (aged 16 years+) and family members with direct experience of children and young people’s cancer
  • Community leaders, especially those representing communities who experience discrimination and oppression
  • Thought leaders in research, system thinking, social justice and innovation
  • Practitioners (across organisations and focuses)
  • Clinicians

These workshops build upon our joint work with Teenage Cancer Trust and Dartington Service Design Lab to launch the State of the System report, and our collective North Star vision.

By 'system' we mean the people, communities, organisations and structures which have an impact on the psychosocial experiences of children and young people with cancer, and their families. This includes the NHS, governments, charities, education authorities, local community organisations, schools, family, friends and many more.

We are all part of the system.

Sign up for a workshop now Read about the State of the System