Date 22/02/2026
Time @ 8am-1pm
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We are thrilled to announce that after a successful 2025 Half Marathon Rainbows will once again be the Charity Partner for the 2026 Leicestershire Half Marathon. This closed road race will start and finish at Charnwood College in Loughborough, taking a scenic route around the town’s streets and country lanes.

Whether you’re chasing a personal best or looking for a meaningful goal to kickstart 2026, this is the perfect challenge.

By joining Team Rainbows, you’re not just running a race – you’re making a real difference to your local children’s hospice. Help provide vital care and comfort to babies, children, and young people with a serious or terminal illness, as well as their families, right here in the East Midlands.

Run local. Run with purpose. Run for Rainbows.

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Cost to run for Rainbows:

  • Registration is £15 (+£0.60 booking fee)
  • Minimum fundraising target is £200* (excluding Gift Aid)

What’s included as a Rainbows runner?

When you take part in the Leicestershire Half Marathon for Rainbows, we’ll be with you every step of the way to help with your fundraising. You will receive:

  • A dedicated member of the fundraising team to support you to the finish line and beyond
  • A fundraising guide, as well as fundraising advice, hints and tips in the build up to the event
  • A limited-edition Leicestershire Half Running top
  • Access to a range of Rainbows fundraising materials (collection boxes, posters, balloons etc.) to make any events you hold look amazing
  • On the day support from the Rainbows team

Why run for Rainbows?

By running for Rainbows you will be helping to support babies, children, young people and their families living with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions, here in the East Midlands.

We support every baby, child and young person to fulfil their potential, and help families make the most of every precious moment, while capturing memories and keepsakes to treasure. We’re here for the whole family, offering comfort and compassion during tough times, providing the highest level of professional care until the end, and support after. Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives, and support families, wherever they are.

Every penny you raise, will help support our vital work here at the Hospice, in the local community and in hospitals.

Sign up now for the Leicestershire Half Marathon

Own Place Runners:

If you’ve already entered the Leicestershire Half Marathon we’d still love you to run for us. There’s no minimum fundraising target – but every penny raised really will make a difference.

If you have any questions about running for Rainbows, or securing one of our charity places for the 2026 Leicestershire Half Marathon please let us know by calling 01509 974312 or Email our Events Team.

We can’t wait for you to join Team Rainbows on the start line!