Chana Sporting Challenges

Join Chana’s sporting challenge—run, cycle, swim, contribute in any way to support our charity. Sign up, set goals, and help us raise funds to change lives. Together, we achieve more.

Below is a shortlist of events you can register for. But we have access to over 700 events throughout the year around the country including some marathons abroad. If the event you are interested in is not listed, please contact us at info@chana.org.uk and we’ll see what we can do.

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Crystal Palace Half Marathon - December
Dec
14

Crystal Palace Half Marathon - December

Come and run a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon with us at Crystal Palace Park located in the South-East London suburb of Crystal Palace.

The park is situated on the Norwood Ridge, offering views of Central London, Greenwich and the North Downs. This undulating route in the beautiful park is the perfect opportunity for a fun morning run, even passing a few dinosaurs along the course!

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Chase the Moon Battersea
Mar
25

Chase the Moon Battersea

Come and run for us in the Battersea Park race in either the 5K or the 10K race!

Battersea Park is one of London’s most picturesque parks and has been a favourite course for those wanting to run a PB! The course is totally flat, offering the perfect opportunity to push yourself to a personal best. Starting and finishing at the Parks Bandstand this course laps the park making it easy to follow and great for any spectators to catch you flying round the course.

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Shakespeare Half Marathon
Apr
26

Shakespeare Half Marathon

  • Wood Street Stratford-upon-Avon, England, CV37 United Kingdom (map)
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This flat and fast route, follows 1 lap for the half marathon and 2 laps for the marathon. The majority of the route follows closed roads around the town, with the remainder on the Stratford Greenway footpath, a hard compact footpath, ideal for pb racing!

The route heads from the town centre, past the racecourse, into Luddington & Welford-on-Avon before joining the Stratford Greenway back into Stratford-upon-Avon. The half marathon will head into the Recreation Ground from there. The marathon will complete a 2nd, extended loop, which also heads through Long Marston, before returning to the Recreation Ground for the finish.

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Womens Run Series Manchester
May
17

Womens Run Series Manchester

The Women’s Run Series returns to Manchester on Sunday 17th May 2026! 

At Women's Run Series, our mission is to create a truly safe and inclusive space for women’s running, empowering individuals to embrace a healthy and active lifestyle. We are dedicated to increasing female and ethnic minority participation in running events, ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, feels welcome and supported. 

Together, we strive to build a vibrant community where every woman has the opportunity to thrive and inspire others to do the same. 

Our entirely female events team is here to open those doors and help you break down those barriers that may have prevented you from joining an event like this before! 

All abilities are welcome. 

What to expect: 

An all female events team 

Changing facilities 

Chip timed results 

Free official event photos 

Free sanitary products 

Women’s Run Series Medal 

Post run refreshments 

And much more!! 

Come and join us for what is guaranteed to be a fun yet inspiring and empowering day for all involved - we can't wait to meet you and celebrate our power, strength and unity together! 

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Hertfordshire Half
Nov
1

Hertfordshire Half

The start line is positioned at historical Knebworth House for a dramatic effect, and the half marathon route explores the beautiful gardens of Knebworth Park before leading runners out to the surrounding countryside. The Hertfordshire Half Marathon is a Road closed event which gives runners a rare opportunity to have the roads for themselves, this is unprecedented in this neighbourhood.  So get out there and enjoy it. 

Knebworth House is a grade II listed house set in acres of beautiful gardens and parkland. Knebworth House has welcomed many music artists for major open-air concerts, including Robbie Williams, Oasis, Led Zepellin and Red Hot Chilli Peppers. The grounds are home to popular tourist attractions including an adventure playground and dinosaur trail.

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If the event you are interested in is not listed, please contact us at info@chana.org.uk