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

2027 Date TBC

Registration Fee: £50
Minimum Fundraising Target: £1000

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!

Athens Marathon
Athens Marathon

2027 date TBC

Registration Fee: £50
Minimum Fundraising Target: £1000

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!

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!

Copenhagen Marathon
Copenhagen Marathon

9 May 2027

Registration Fee: £100
Minimum Fundraising Target: £1000

The route winds through the heart of Copenhagen. It’s a course where landmarks meet lactic acid. Where history and heartbeat merge into 42.2KM of pure motion. You pass the Lakes, Amalienborg Palace, the Marble Church.

*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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