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Goodwood Motor Circuit Marathon – 11 October 2026
At the world famous Goodwood Motor Circuit, home to the Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival, you will enjoy the thrill of racing your way to a new chip timed personal best on this smooth traffic free tarmac motor racing circuit.
- Registration Fee- £25+ booking fee
- Minimum Fundraising target- £300 excluding Gift Aid
- Sponsorship Deadline- A minimum of £100 must be raised by 7 September 2026 to confirm your place.
The Brighton Marathon – 4 April 2027
The Brighton Marathon is one of the UK’s favourite 26.2-milers. With a stunning backdrop of the sea in one of the country’s most vibrant cities, the race gets bigger and better every year. Renowned for its buzzing atmosphere and roaring crowd support, the course winds through the city streets, finishing up on the spectacular Brighton seafront.
- Registration Fee- £60+ booking fee
- Minimum Fundraising target- £650 excluding Gift Aid
- Sponsorship Deadline- A minimum of £250 must be raised by 9 October 2026 to confirm your place.
Manchester Marathon – 18 April 2027
The adidas Manchester Marathon, the UK’s second largest marathon and one of Europe’s largest is an iconic event drawing participants from all over the world to the vibrant streets of Greater Manchester.
- Registration Fee- £60+ booking fee
- Minimum Fundraising target- £650 excluding Gift Aid
- Sponsorship Deadline- A minimum of £250 must be raised by 5 October 2026 to confirm your place.
Shakespeare Marathon – 25 April 2027
Join us for the Shakespeare Marathon, a well established event in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. With a predominantly road closed, PB-friendly course and a scenic route through the Warwickshire countryside, this is a fantastic choice for runners.
- Registration Fee- £25+ booking fee
- Minimum Fundraising target- £300 excluding Gift Aid
- Sponsorship Deadline- A minimum of £100 must be raised by 22 March 2027 to confirm your place.
Edinburgh Marathon – 30 May 2027
Be part of Scotland’s BIGGEST running festival! This ever-growing festival of running is now a major event in the Scottish sporting calendar. Starting in Edinburgh, the course heads out through East Lothian offering stunning views and an unforgettable running experience.
- Registration Fee- £60+ booking fee
- Minimum Fundraising target- £650 excluding Gift Aid
- Sponsorship Deadline- A minimum of £250 must be raised by 7 December 2026 to confirm your place.
Why fundraise for Rainbows?
We can’t do the work we do without your support, so by taking part in a challenge we will provide:
- A dedicated member of the fundraising team to support you
- A fundraising guide, as well as fundraising advice, hints and tips in the build up to the event
- Access to a range of Rainbows fundraising materials (collection boxes, posters, balloons etc.) to make any events you hold look amazing
By fundraising 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.
How do I fundraise?
The simplest way to fundraise is by utilising the online donation site JustGiving. Think of your JustGiving page as an online sponsorship form… and setting it up typically only takes a few minutes.
Once you have signed up for an event choose your target- you’re doing something brilliant and people will want to support you! Visit our JustGiving page here and click the blue Fundraise for us button to get started! We will receive a notification when you sign up and set up your JustGiving page so will be in touch with you!
If you have any questions about signing up for an event, please let us know by calling 01509 974312 or Email our Events Team.
