Ready to race for wildlife?

Join our flock! Whether you want the challenge of a 5k run, a bike ride or even a full marathon, there’s sure to be an event near you. Whilst you’re getting fit, you’re also helping our work to save nature.

Ready to race for wildlife? Take a look at the list below, sign up to support the RSPB, and get training! We have allocated RSPB places at these events. As you’ll be raising money to help our work to save nature, we’ll give you your own RSPB shirt to race in, too. 

England races

Yorkshire Marathon

18 October 2026

Minimum sponsorship £500

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Scotland races

Edinburgh Marathon

24 May 2026

Minimum sponsorship: £500

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Loch Ness Marathon

27 September 2026

Minimum sponsorship: £500

Registration fee: £35

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Wales races

Cardiff Half Marathon

4 October 2026

Minimum sponsorship £250

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The RSPB's Race for Wildlife, RSPB The Lodge

Northern Ireland races

Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival Half Marathon

26 July 2026

Minimum sponsorship: £250

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Already have a place?

If you already have a ballot place at a race and would like to use it to raise funds for the RSPB, please reach out to us at communityfundraising@rspb.org.uk and we’ll help you along the way.

It would mean the world to have your support as we work to help birds, other wildlife and habitats to thrive.

Find events

There’s a whole host of other events, too! You can browse the full list below.