Running Events – 5Ks, Half Marathons and more!

How will you challenge yourself in 2025?

CRASH has charity places in a variety of events from 5km fun runs to marathons and everything in between. You can run solo or united as a team. How ever you choose to take part, running for CRASH will give you focus, motivation and inspiration to achieve.

CRASH will support you with training tips and fundraising advice during the run up to your race.

We’ve listed some of our top running picks, which one will you choose?

(Applications for any of the running events can be submitted via the online form at the bottom of this page)

Hyde Park 10k

Indulge in Hyde Park’s iconic scenery as you take a trip through one of London’s most famous parks. This event is perfect for 10k first-timers, runners gunning for a PB, and those interested in London landmarks alike. Come for the pan-flat and scenic course.

Location: Hyde Park, London

Date: 15th March 2025

Distance: 5k or 10k

Registration Fee: £28

Fundraising target: £100

Sheffield Half Marathon

A major event in the UK’s running calendar, the Sheffield Mutual Sheffield Half Marathon is South Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind.

With a city centre start and finish, a huge crowd of enthusiastic supporters will cheer participants out and back. The event boasts a stunningly scenic route with majestic views of the Peak District on the climb to Ringinglow.

Location: Sheffield

Date: 23rd March 2025

Distance: Half Marathon

Registration Fee: £42

Fundraising target: £200

Battersea Park 10k

One of London’s most picturesque parks; the course is totally flat, offering the perfect opportunity to push yourself to a personal best.

Location: Battersea Park, London

Date: 19th April 2025

Distance: 5k, 10k

Registration Fee: £34

Fundraising target: £150

Leeds Running Festival

Sign up for this unique opportunity to run around one of the biggest city parks in Europe, Roundhay Park. The beautiful parkland route includes lakes, woodland and gardens owned by Leeds City Council.

Location: Leeds

Date: 20th April 2025

Distance: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon

Registration Fee: £24-30

Fundraising target: £100-£250

Coventry Half Marathon

The course takes runners through historic city streets before heading to the nearby countryside and out towards Shakespeare’s county of Warwickshire and back to the Coventry Cathedral finish line; a fan-favourite course that runners love.

Location: Coventry

Date: 27th April 2025

Distance: Half Marathon

Registration Fee: £37

Fundraising target: £200

Great Manchester Run Half Marathon

The city’s original and best loved running event. With a 10K or a half marathon distance to choose from, it’s a party from start to finish, with a high-energy soundtrack, live music and entertainment zones at every turn – plus, some of the loudest and most enthusiastic local support.

Location: Manchester

Date: 18th May 2025

Distance: 10k or Half Marathon

Registration Fee: £68

Fundraising target: £200

The Great West Run Half Marathon

Experience Devon’s biggest race at the Bishop Fleming Great West Run. Why not challenge yourself with this half marathon and enjoy an event full of fun, passion and atmosphere.

Location: Exeter

Date: 25th May 2025

Distance: Half Marathon

Registration Fee: £50

Fundraising target: £200