Marathons

Looking to run a marathon for Team Combat Stress? 
Check out the following list of events.

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2025

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2025

25 May 2025

With it’s start line in the incredible city centre, you’ll run through the very heart of Edinburgh when you take on this amazing challenge! Greyfriars Bobby, The Mound, Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and the Palace of Holyrood are just a few of the landmarks you will pass and maybe one of the reasons that this is the second largest marathon in the UK behind only London. Edinburgh has also been voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World, so if this is your first marathon or you’re looking for a PB, this is the event for you!
London Marathon 2025

London Marathon 2025

27 Apr 2025

Run the iconic London Marathon for Team Combat Stress and we’ll be there to support you every step of the way. Soak up the incredible atmosphere on the streets of the capital as you join thousands of fellow runners in the largest annual fundraising event in the World!
Brighton Marathon

Brighton Marathon

6 Apr 2025

Join Team Combat Stress for the second largest marathon in the UK and enjoy the coastal and scenic route of Brighton! Soak up the buzzing atmosphere and be spurred on by our fantastic cheerers and by the spectators that line the streets.
London Landmarks Half 2025

London Landmarks Half 2025

6 Apr 2025

Join Team Combat Stress in the London Landmarks Half Marathon for an experience like no other. Run through the heart of London and take in the very best of London’s iconic landmarks including Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London.
Race to Remember

Race to Remember

9 Nov 2024

On Saturday 9th November, in honour all servicemen and women who sacrificed so much for our nation, show how much you care by taking on one of our toughest challenges yet! You can choose one of three options - walk 36km, run 36km or take on the ultimate physical endurance race - a 76km ultra-marathon.
Amsterdam Marathon 2024

Amsterdam Marathon 2024

20 Oct 2024

Join Team Combat Stress for one of Europe’s fastest marathons. Take on this historical course and run alongside the River Amstel, passing stately homes and infamous windmills on the way. Loop back through the city centre under the Rijksmuseum and pass through the Vondelpark before finishing in the legendary Olympic Stadium.
Amsterdam Half Marathon 2024

Amsterdam Half Marathon 2024

20 Oct 2024

Join Team Combat Stress for one of Europe’s fastest half marathons. Pass through the attractive centre of Amsterdam and past many of the cities highlights. Run through Churchilllaan, Rijnstraat and the Utrecchtse Bridge over the Amstel river.
Sophie’s Half Marathon for Combat Stress

Sophie’s Half Marathon for Combat Stress

20 Oct 2024

Combat Stress is the UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health. For over a century, they've helped former servicemen and women deal with issues like trauma, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Today, they provide support to veterans from every service and every conflict.

I’m taking on vital steps towards ensuring veterans can get the support they need.

I will be undertaking the half marathon at Goodwood Race Course on 20th October 2024. Any donations are welcome!

Thank you so much for your support.

Royal Parks Half Marathon 2024

Royal Parks Half Marathon 2024

13 Oct 2024

This stunning central London Half Marathon, takes in some of the capital's world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London's eight Royal Parks - Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James's Park and Kensington Gardens.
Manchester Half Marathon

Manchester Half Marathon

13 Oct 2024

Starting and finishing at the Emirates Old Trafford Lancashire County Cricket Club, the Manchester Half Marathon takes runners through Old Trafford, Sale and Brooklands on a flat and fast course. Join our team of amazing runners today and put your best foot forward for veterans’ mental health.
Bournemouth Marathon Festival

Bournemouth Marathon Festival

13 Oct 2024

Sea to Summit Snowdonia Ultramarathon

Sea to Summit Snowdonia Ultramarathon

12 Oct 2024

On The 12th October this year I will be competing in a 33 mile Ultramarathon Across Snowdonia National park (Eryri). This will start on the coast in North Wales and over the course of the 33 miles with a total elevation of 6300 feet will end with an ascent and decent of Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) with a time limit of 11 hours. This will not be an easy task just 10 days before my 52nd birthday but will be aiming to complete it in the best possible time.

Anyone close to me will know that Combat Stress are a Veterans charity that I have personally used myself and I am so grateful for the support they gave me. Therefore if you could give any small amount towards this fantastic cause it would be very much appreciated.

I will try and keep everyone updated on my training progress and the event itself through social media.

Combat Stress is the UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health. For over a century, they've helped former servicemen and women deal with issues like trauma, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Today, they provide support to veterans from every service and every conflict.

Thank you so much for your support.

Cardiff Half Marathon

Cardiff Half Marathon

6 Oct 2024

Join Team Combat Stress and take on the Welsh Capital’s iconic half, passing its impressive landmarks on this fast and flat course - perfect for runners of all abilities.
Great North Run 2024

Great North Run 2024

8 Sep 2024

There’s a reason why the Great North Run is arguably the World’s biggest half marathon - it’s warm North East welcome and unbeatable atmosphere make it an event like no other. Join 57,000 fellow runners and fundraisers to take on this amazing challenge, crossing the iconic Tyne Bridge and finishing at the coast of South Shields.
Bacchus Wine Half Marathon & 10K 2024

Bacchus Wine Half Marathon & 10K 2024

8 Sep 2024

Whoever suggested that running and drink don't mix, has never run the Bacchus Wine Half Marathon and 10K! Celebrate fancy wine , fancy dress and plenty of running in this event at Denbies Wine Estate. With a hog-roast, wine at drinks stations on route, and stunning views of the vineyard along the way, this is so much more than just a race.
Solihull Half

Solihull Half

11 Aug 2024

These unique races start and finish in Solihull's town centre, and take runners along closed roads. This race is perfect for new and experienced runners alike. Solihull is connected to junctions 4, 5 & 6 of the M42, connecting to the M40 and M6.
Battersea Park Half Marathon

Battersea Park Half Marathon

27 Jul 2024

Run Aintree

Run Aintree

21 Jul 2024

Join Team Combat Stress and take on the world-famous Aintree Racecourse! The route involves laps around a circuit - the course is flat and quick and there's a choice of 5K, 10K or half marathon distances.

OUR SUPPORT TO YOU

You’re important to us and we aim to make your run very special. Whether its your first event or you’re a seasoned pro when you join Team Combat Stress, we are ready to support you every step of the way. We will provide you with:

  • A discount code for a Combat Stress running top
  • A digital fundraising pack full of ideas
  • A wealth of fundraising resources including training plans
  • Support from a dedicated challenges fundraising team
  • Team e-newsletters with fundraising advice
  • Cheering materials available for family and friends
  • Access to an online Facebook Combat Stress forum

Do you have your own place?

Great news that you've got your own place, we'd love you to run for Team Combat Stress.

You get to choose your own fundraising target, so please raise as much as you can for veterans' mental health! We'll be here for you every step of the way and you’ll be provided with a discount code for a Combat Stress top.

Please tell us about your challenge so that we can best support you. 

If you have any questions please just ask we are here to help.  Give us a call on 01372 587 140 or email us at challenges@combatstress.org.uk