Run for Helen & Douglas House
Take on a running challenge. Make a difference. Whether you're chasing a personal best or taking on your first race, every step you take will help support local terminally ill children and their families.Choose from one of our running challenges
TSC London Marathon 2027
Applications for our 2027 London Marathon charity places are now open.
If you are lucky enough to receive a ballot place for the 2027 TCS London Marathon and would like to fundraise for Helen & Douglas House, we would love to hear from you.
Paris Marathons 2027
Charity places for both the 2027 Paris Marathon and Paris Half Marathon will be open soon.
The Half Marathon will be in March 2027 and the Full Marathon in April 2027.
Please email Julia at [email protected] to register your interest.
Oxford Half Marathon 2026
Charity places are still available. Join our biggest team yet!
Run Fest Silverstone 2026
Run the legendary Formula One British Grand Prix circuit in support of your local children’s hospice.
Hear from our incredible running community
“It was an absolute pleasure to run for Helen & Douglas House and I am so pleased the team was able to raise so much money. The support from Helen & Douglas House was unbelievable, even random people on the streets were shouting ‘Go Helen & Douglas House!’.
Thanks again for the support and for organising the training session, that was really cool.”
Chris, Oxford Half 2024 finisher
“I wasn’t a runner. In fact, I’d never even imagined doing a marathon. But something about Paris wouldn’t let go of me. The art, the streets, the challenge. So I signed up. Many sore legs and months of training later, I crossed that finish line hand in hand with my husband.
I most definitely experienced runners high in that moment, and it was the pinnacle of everything we had been training for!”
Charlotte, Paris Marathon 2025 finisher
“As a complete new runner the training and support I was given was amazing and every question was answered.
The help with fundraising tips and materials was really helpful in reaching the target easily. Stop thinking and do it ! This was the best experience in my life and one that I will treasure forever.”
Paul, London Marathon 2024 finisher
Support from Helen & Douglas House
Hear from Julia, our Community & Events Stewardship Manager, as she shares how we’ll support you every step of the way – from sign-up to crossing the finish line.
Read inspiring stories from our Helen & Douglas House runners
From marathons to meaning
Read John’s story who took on an epic journey running three marathons, two ultra-marathons, and completing a triathlon all to raise funds for Helen & Douglas House.
Running for a cause
Discover the inspiring journeys of three of our 2024 London Marathon runners and why they chose to run for Helen & Douglas House.
Running for your mind
We spoke with Becky, a Level 2 Run Coach, Cancer Exercise Specialist, and Occupational Therapist, who ran the 2025 London Marathon about how running supports mental health.


