International Races

An extraordinary running series. Run an international race for Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity in 2026! We have charity places available in Valencia, Rome, Dublin, and Chicago Marathon!

For more information, please get in touch with our dedicated fundraising team today at fundraising@roalddahlcharity.org. We would love to talk to you about your fundraising plans this year.

Valencia Half Marathon
Valencia Marathon

6 Dec 2026

Registration Fee: £50
Minimum Fundraising Target: £650

Get ready to race through one of Europe’s most stunning cities - the Valencia Marathon 2026 offers a flat, fast course with sunny skies, vibrant culture, and unbeatable energy. Perfect for chasing a personal best or ticking off your first marathon!

Tokyo Marathon
Tokyo Marathon

7 March 2027

Registration Fee: £100
Minimum Fundraising Target: £4500

As one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, this flat and fast course takes you through the heart of Tokyo’s vibrant streets, past historic temples, the towering Tokyo Skytree, and the dazzling lights of Ginza. Join #TeamMarvellous today!

Athens Marathon
Athens Marathon

8 November 2026

Registration Fee: £50
Minimum Fundraising Target: £650

The Athens Marathon is the original marathon course, a bucket-list challenge that combines athletic ambition with ancient wonder. Start in Marathon, finish in the legendary Panathenaic Stadium, site of the first modern Olympics. Join #TeamMarvellous today!

Sydney Marathon image
Sydney Marathon

30 August 2026

Registration Fee: £100
Minimum Fundraising Target: £1800

Join Team Marvellous at the Sydney Marathon and take in the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, and the electric energy of the city, all while fundraising to support seriously ill children and ticking off one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors

Cork City Marathon
Cork City Marathon

31 March 2026

Registration Fee: £30
Minimum Fundraising Target

Take part in the Cork Marathon as part of #TeamMarvellous this May. It is overall, a flat and fast course around the city of Cork. Join #TeamMarvellous today!

Dublin Marathon
Dublin Marathon

25 October 2026

Registration Fee: £50
Minimum Fundraising Target: £1250

Take on the Dublin Marathon 2026 with Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity. Whether it's your first marathon or your fiftieth, this legendary race offers a fast course, incredible crowd support, and an electric atmosphere - all in one of the friendliest cities in the world

*The above events have not been organised by Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity and are therefore not controlled by us. Please read out Fundraising Terms and Conditions for more information.

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