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With a team of 500 fun runners and enthusiasts like yourself running for us every year, The Children's Society is able to raise over £350,000 each year to help make childhood better. We couldn't do it without people like you running for us, so pick an event and join our running team today! 

We have guaranteed places and welcome own place runners in all our events.

Flora London Marathon
Flora London Marathon 2009

Join 40,000 runners for The Flora London Marathon, the capital's biggest race and one of the world's most famous marathons. It's a thrilling experience for all who take part.

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Real Berlin Marathon 2008

It’s fast, it’s flat, it finishes at the Brandenburg Gate and it could not be easier for you to take part.

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BUPA Great North Run 2008

Join over 47,000 runners in the world's largest half marathon, where the route that takes you through the heart of Newcastle, with a fantastic atmosphere as the roads are lined with cheering supporters to encourage you on the finish.

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BUPA Great South Run 2008

Feel the buzz of being part of the South's biggest road race. Let the sea air fill your lungs as you pound the 10-mile circuit between Portsmouth and Southsea.

La Salle Chicago Marathon
Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2008

It's fast, it's flat and it's fabulous – what a great way to see the windy city of Chicago with all it's famous sights.

ING New York City Marathon
ING New York City Marathon 2008

Take a bite out of the big apple and have a go at this world-famous marathon. It takes you on an incredible journey through all five boroughs of New York, where you will see smiling faces and cheering children all the way to the end in Central Park.

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