Running for OCD-UK

JOIN TEAM OCD-UK

Run for OCD-UK

Every step you take in support of OCD-UK will make a big difference for children and adults affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. We have guaranteed places for running events across the country, with distances for complete novices or experienced runners.

No matter which event you do, using either one of our guaranteed places or your own ballot place, regardless of your running experience, we will welcome you to Team OCD-UK. All OCD-UK fundraisers will be offered a fantastic high tech and breathable OCD-UK running vest or t-shirt of their choosing, and the more you fundraise the more rewards we will send your way!

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Guaranteed Charity Places

OCD-UK do have guaranteed places in the following mass participation events, all runners will need to be registered in advance of the registration deadline. Please check the notes for each event registration deadline.

Bath Half Marathon

Sunday 14th March 2027

Enjoy an electric atmosphere as you take on this flat, fast and historic route, which straddles both sides of the River Avon and through the heart of the beautiful world heritage city of Bath.

Places Allocated

London Marathon

Sunday 25th April 2027

All 2027 places have now been allocated. OCD-UK will have guaranteed places available for the 2028 London Marathon. Applications will open for that event in March 2027.

Places Allocated

Great Manchester Run (10k)

Sunday 23rd May 2027

Entries for our 2027 Great Manchester Run (10k) places will open in December 2026.

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Great Manchester Run (Half)

Sunday 23rd May 2027

Entries for our 2027 Great Manchester Run (Half Marathon) places will open in December 2026.

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The Big Half

Sunday 5th September 2027

With a fantastic festival atmosphere, celebrating the diversity of London, and a route packed with London landmarks, The Big Half is a brilliant challenge.

Event Registration Deadline: 5th August 2027

Great North Run

Sunday 12th September 2027

Entries for our 2027 Great North Run places will open in December 2026.

Coming Soon

Vitality London 10,000 (10K)

Sunday 26th September 2027

Starting and finishing in the heart of central London, this closed-road scenic route takes you past some of the city’s most famous landmarks, including Big Ben and finishes right outside Buckingham Palace!

Event Registration Deadline: 26th August 2027

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Sunday 10th October 2027

Entries for our 2027 Royal Parks Half Marathon places will open in December 2026.

Coming Soon

Other Running Events

Our team of #FantasticFundraisers have raised an amazing amount running for OCD-UK, and we are already busy signing people up for 2027 running events. Scroll below for information about other events you can register to run for OCD-UK through our fundraising event partner (whilst places remain available).

Brighton Marathon

Sunday 4th April 2027

Starting in Preston Park and running through the vibrant streets of Brighton, past iconic seafront landmarks and along the stunning coastline.

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Leeds Marathon

Sunday 9th May 2027

Starting and finishing at Headingley Stadium, this challenging route takes you through Leeds and out into the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, passing through villages including Bramhope and Otley.

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Edinburgh Half Marathon

Sunday 30th May 2027

Fast & flat, the Edinburgh Half Marathon is ideal if it’s your first half marathon, and has sold out every year since 2012, secure your place now.

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Robin Hood Half Marathon

Sunday 26th September 2027

Starting and finishing at Victoria Embankment, the route showcases some of Nottingham’s most stunning landmarks, including Nottingham Castle and Wollaton Hall and Deer Park.

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Loch Ness Marathon

Sunday 26th September 2027

Experience one of the UK's most scenic running events. Starting in the dramatic Highland countryside, the route follows the shores of Loch Ness before finishing in Inverness.

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Cardiff Half Marathon

Sunday 3rd October 2027

The Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of Europe’s largest half marathons and is Wales’ largest mass participation with over 29,000 runners taking part.

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Oxford Half Marathon

Sunday 10th October 2027

Take in the stunning architecture of Oxford's famous university buildings, explore the tree-lined streets and enjoy the lively atmosphere as you make your way around this fast and flat 13.1 mile course.

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Yorkshire Marathon

Sunday 17th October 2027

Experience the best of Yorkshire! Starting and finishing at the University of York, this route takes you past the city's historic landmarks before heading out through picturesque villages and countryside.

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Other Local Running Events

There are many other running events you can register to run for OCD-UK through our event partner. Click the button below to see if a local event near you is available to register to Run for OCD-UK!

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Run Today

Go on, join Team OCD-UK

Over the last twenty years, hundreds of people have taken part in running events for OCD-UK, from 5k runs to full marathons, from Scotland to Cornwall and even overseas in Europe and Singapore!

We really appreciate the commitment of our fantastic fundraisers and supporters and your amazing efforts also allow us to raise considerable awareness at the same time.

OCD-UK have places in selected running events listed above, but you can also sign up for your own place in any local and international events through the race organiser. If you then participate and fundraise for OCD-UK and agree to raise at least £150 we will send you an OCD-UK running shirt, if you can raise £200 or more we will even refund your race entry fee!!

We'd love to have you join our team, Team OCD-UK, no running experience necessary!!!