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.

Brighton Marathon

The seaside marathon returns on Sunday 6 April 2025.

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!

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The London Big Half

The community running festival returns on Sunday 7 September 2025. 

The Big Half is the perfect half marathon for runners of all abilities. Starting by the impressive Tower Bridge, the 13.1 mile closed-road run echoes the famous London Marathon route. You'll visit the boroughs of Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Lewisham and Greenwich before finishing at the historic Cutty Sark. The Big Half is much more than a half marathon, it's a community running festival and everyone is invited.

You can register now for the Vitality Big Half as a Pilgrims Hospices runner for free, with a pledge to raise at least £350 in sponsorship to help Pilgrims to continue providing specialist nursing care to patients, and families, receiving end-of-life care in east Kent. Already secured your place? Put your best foot forward and raise much-needed funds for Pilgrims Hospices.

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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)

Order yours today!

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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.