Whether you're taking on your first marathon, looking for a personal best, want to explore your local countryside or experience the electric atmosphere of a mass participation running event in a city; there's a running event for every type of runner at Pilgrims Hospices.

Keep your eyes peeled on our website, as we will be launching additional running events in the coming weeks! 

Santas on the Run!

Come and celebrate the countdown to Christmas at Santas on the Run!, Pilgrims Hospices' festive family fun run taking place on Sunday 14th December 2025.

Choose from a 3k, 5k, or 10k challenge and dash your way along Herne Bay's scenic seafront with hundreds of fellow Santas in aid of a good Claus.

You'll enjoy festive music to get you into the ho, ho holiday spirit as you prepare for your seafront Santa run. Then, you'll be cheered on and jingled all the way by our Christmas cheer stations!

Santas on the Run! is an event for everyone. So, gather your friends, family, colleagues, or neighbours and step into Christmas with Kent's biggest Santa run!

Find out more!

Brighton Marathon

The seaside marathon returns on Sunday 12 April 2026.

Fancy a marathon with a side of sea air instead of the usual city heat? Join #TeamPilgrims and experience the unforgettable atmosphere of running 26.2 miles through the buzzing city streets of Brighton & Hove alongside thousands of fellow runners, as friends, family, and the local community line the pavements to cheer you on.

With every mile, you'll be raising vital funds to help Pilgrims Hospices continue to provide skilled and compassionate care to those facing an incurable illness across east Kent.

Find out more!

Order a Pilgrims running vest

Show your support with every step you take. 

The Pilgrims Hospices running vest, and technical t-shirts, are made of lightweight, breathable, sweat-wicking material that makes them comfortable to wear whilst running. They're also a great way to show your support for Pilgrims.

Running vest - £10 (available in sizes S, M, L, XL or XXL)

Technical t-shirt - £7 (available in sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL and XXXL)

Neck buff - £5

Order yours today!

Check out our event calendar, or contact our challenge events fundraising team to find out more about our latest running events.

Join our Pilgrims Hospices - Team Pilgrims Runners to find out all of the latest information on running for Pilgrims Hospices! It's also a great place to find encouragement and motivation, as well as ask for advice from your fellow runners.