Other organised running events

There are many alternative running events to the London Marathon.

Credit: Henry Tim

If you fancy participating in an organised race and want to raise funds for WaterAid you can see a comprehensive calendar of forthcoming running events in the UK on the Runners world website or the Running bug website.

Most cities in the UK have their own marathons and half marathons, so why not try your local one?
Once you have secured your own place in a running event please let us know as we would love to have you on the WaterAid team. 

Overseas Events

2:09 Events offers several overseas challenges, and here are some examples of the marathons you can apply for:

Stockholm Marathon

When – June 2011
Where – Stockholm, Sweden
Distance – 26.2 miles

Ranked as the No. 1 destination marathon in the world by "The Ultimate Guide to International Marathons". It is also one of the original European marathons.

Visit the Stockholm Marathon website.

Entry for this event is now closed however if you already have a place and would like to run for WaterAid please let us know.

Madrid Marathon

When – April 2011
Where – Madrid, Spain
Distance – 26.2 miles

On the same day as the London Marathon, 25 April 2010, and as such is an ideal alternative. Madrid is the highest capital city in Europe, which might affect your time.

More info on the Madrid Marathon 

China Great Wall Marathon 

When – May 2011
Where – China
Distance – 26.2 miles

It includes 7km of the wall itself and the rest of the run takes in some of the region's mountain scenery. A half marathon is also available. The high temperatures combined with the testing route make this a more demanding marathon than most – most runners finish an hour slower than their usual times. This is an opportunity for a challenging and exciting alternative to a city marathon.

Visit the China Great Wall Marathon website.

Other Events

There are also many overseas challenge opportunities available through www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk, and other event companies. Most major cities have a marathon, so it's really a case of where you want to go!

Feel like running the Tokyo, Berlin or even the Dublin Marathon?

Then Absoluterunning.com can help! They specialise in running holidays for individuals, clubs and groups, as well as events all over the world. They can offer a wide range of running events that cater to all running abilities.
Whatever type of running event you decide to take part in, please complete this questionnaire so that we can assist your fundraising in the best possible way.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our events team.