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You run 26.2 miles. We go the extra mile for everyone affected by dementia.

Richmond RUNFEST Marathon
Two Alzheimer's Society runners competing, both smiling and one is giving two thumbs up .
, 14 Sep 2025 London
14 Sep 2025
London
Brighton Marathon
Brighton Marathon .
, 06 Apr 2025 South East England
06 Apr 2025
South East England
Paris Marathon
Paris Marathon .
, 13 Apr 2025 International
13 Apr 2025
International
adidas Manchester Marathon
runner .
, 27 Apr 2025 North West England
27 Apr 2025
North West England
TCS London Marathon
runner .
, 27 Apr 2025 London
27 Apr 2025
London
Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
A gentleman punching the air with a mix of relief and tiredness on his face, with crowds around. He is dark skinned and wearing an Alzheimer's Society t-shirt and race number. .
, 11 May 2025 Yorkshire and the Humber
11 May 2025
Yorkshire and the Humber
Edinburgh Marathon
Woman running .
, 25 May 2025 Scotland
25 May 2025
Scotland

Contact our events team on 0300 222 5808 or email [email protected]

We also have places in the UK’s best Half Marathon and 10K races
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