2026 Cancer Research UK London Winter Run
Take on the 2026 Cancer Research UK London Winter Run
Date: Sunday 15 February 2026
Location: Trafalgar Square, London
Distance: 10k
Whether you already have your own place or you'd like a charity place, join Team Cancer Research UK in 2026 for the Cancer Research UK London Winter Run and play your part in supporting vital cancer research.
How to join Team Cancer Research UK
Decide whether you'll get an Exclusive Fundraiser place or General Entry
Sign up to get Team Cancer Research UK perks
Get fundraising for life-saving research
Get over that finish line and smash your fundraising target
About the 2026 Cancer Research UK London Winter Run
The 2026 Cancer Research UK London Winter Run is a 10k challenge through the heart of the city, passing world famous landmarks, and instantly recognisable areas that have been given a winter spin.
The 2026 edition of the hugely popular, and critically acclaimed, London Winter Run which was launched in 2015 in partnership with Cancer Research UK, and has seen over 100,000 people take part and just over £6 million raised for life-saving cancer research. It regularly receives incredible reviews from those who have taken part.
Why run for Cancer Research UK?
Mary believes that it's important that we support the charities that find ways to get us away from cancer.
I’m labelled as a cancer patient. I’ve never been patient, so I say I’m on a cancer journey. You may not be on a cancer journey, but it’s really alarming that one in two people will have the label of cancer. It could be your friend, your mother, another relative, even your baby, and it’s so, so important that we support the charities and research that’s finding ways to get us away from this label, so we have a future.
The difference your money makes
1500 Cancer Research UK runners taking on the 2025 Cancer Research UK London Winter Run
Hitting their fundraising targets to raise an overall total of around £1,000,000
Could fund the CanTest project which aims to speed up cancer diagnosis for 1 year
Team Cancer Research Runners recieve
A personalised Cancer Research UK running t shirt or vest
Support with fundraising and training to help you smash your fundraising target
Support on the day at cheer points along the route and a post race reception
An official finishers medal for completing your race
We'll be there on the day, ready and waiting to shout your name with pride, so make sure you look out for all our cheering points along the course. Find out everything you need to know about cheer points and post-race reception.
Contact Cancer Research UK Supporter Services on 0300 123 5461 or email supporter.services@cancer.org.uk. They'll be able to help you with any queries about the event or your fundraising.
Any questions? Check out our sports events frequently asked questions.
Volunteer at the 2025 Cancer Research UK London Winter Run
Every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every mile, every pound and every person. Play your part and join our dedicated team to support our fundraisers on the day.
