From marathons to 5k or 10k races, we have guaranteed places at a range of UK running events throughout the year. If you decide to join our team, loads of training advice and fundraising support awaits - plus the knowledge that you're running to help protect human rights!
If you're looking for a running event that isn't listed on here, you can still run for Amnesty! We'll happily give you all the training, running vest and fundraising support you'd get as a member of the team. Get in touch to run for Amnesty at another event
- Great North Run September 2013
- Royal Parks Foundation half marathon October 2013
- Brighton Marathon April 2014
- 2014 Virgin London Marathon April 2014
- Edinburgh Marathon May 2014
- BUPA 10,000 May 2014
Bupa Great North Run (half marathon) - 15 September 2013
We have a limited number of places at one of the UK's biggest running events this September. The 13.1 mile route starts in Newcastle city, crosses Tynecastle Bridge and heads to the coastal town of South Shields. Crowds line the roads to cheer the 55,000 eventers of all sorts of levels, running for a range of different causes.
Our Great North Run team is currently full, but email us to join the waiting list or let us know if you have your own place and would like to be part of Team Amnesty, running to protect human rights.
Contact Emily Nott in our Fundraising Team: email emily.nott@amnesty.org.uk or call 0207 033 1651
Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon - 6 October 2013
Registration fee: £20
Sponsorship target: £350
Last few places left! This half marathon is one of the most beautiful runs in London, passing through the picturesque Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, St James Park and Green Park.
A half marathon is a great distance to kick-start a fitness programme, or can also be used as a training event if you are building up to run a marathon.
Sign up for your guaranteed place on the team
BRIGHTON MARATHON - 6 APRIL 2014
Registration fee: £30
Sponsorship target: £600
With
sun, sea and a fast, scenic route it's little wonder this has quickly
become one of the most popular UK marathons. The course takes you past
many of Brighton's famous sights, starting from Preston Park, passing
the Brighton Pavilion and with a downhill finish and panoramic sea
views! Find out more and join the team at Brighton
London Virgin Marathon - 20 April 2014
Registration fee: £100
Sponsorship target: £1,800
This iconic event is simply one of the most spectacular marathons in the world. The buzzing atmosphere is so contagious that it inspires even the most run-shy spectators to pick up a pair of trainers and give it a try.
Find out more and register for a place on our marathon team
Edinburgh Marathon Festival - 24-25 May 2014
Marathon Registration fee: £30
Marathon Sponsorship target: £600
Half Marathon Registration fee: £20
Half Marathon Sponsorship target: £300
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is considered one of the top city marathons in the world. With its beautifully scenic route through this historic city and one of the fastest courses you'll find it's easy to see why.
You can join Team Amnesty at this event by registering for one of our guaranteed places for which you'll need to raise a minimum of £600 for the full marathon distance or £300 for the half marathon.
Which ever distance you choose, you'll receive fantastic levels of fundraising support including an Amnesty pack with tips and materials including a running vest or t-shirt. Register online now.
BUPA 10,000 - 26 May 2013
Registration fee: £20
Sponsorship target: £250
This showcase run takes place against the stunning backdrop of historic London, starting and finishing in St James' Park. Taking in the sights of London, you'll run through iconic locations such as the City of Westminster, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall and Horseguards Avenue.
Interested in this event? Let us know, and run with Team Amnesty
Contact the team
Want to know more about an event, or how to sign up? We're happy to answer any questions.Email: team@amnesty.org.uk
Phone: 020 7033 1777
'Own place runner'? What's that?
Own place runner: You have secured a place on the run event from race organisers, and are interested in using that place to raise money as part of Team Amnesty.
Guaranteed place runner: You wish to apply for one of the places on a race already secured by Team Amnesty. There is a minimum sponsorship amount attached to a guaranteed place.