David Nott Foundation

Safe skilled surgical care for all


Take part in a sponsored challenge for The David Nott Foundation!

Every mile you run, every step you take, helps us train doctors working on the front lines of conflict and catastrophe. Your support directly empowers medical professionals to save lives where it matters most.
No matter your fitness goals this year, we’ve got a challenge that can push you further while making a real impact.

Training War Doctors. Saving lives.


How Your Support Helps

We strive for a world where safe surgical care is available to all.

Since 2015, our world-class surgical trainers have upskilled more than 2,500 frontline doctors in the places where it’s needed most, including Syria, Libya, Ukraine and Palestine.

We equip our global network of life savers with the skills, resilience and confidence to face any trauma injury and to strengthen their own health systems.

Featured Events

Check out these featured events from this charity

Great Scottish Run 10K

Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026

Glasgow G2 1DH, UK

Registration Price:£56
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

GetPRO Bath Half

Mar 14, 2027 - Mar 14, 2027

Royal Ave, Bath BA1 2NR, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:£300

The Brighton Marathon

Apr 4, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027

Preston Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 6SD, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:£300

Manchester Marathon

Apr 18, 2027 - Apr 18, 2027

Talbot Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0PX, UK

Registration Price:£40
Fundraising Amount:£400

All Events

What's coming up in the run for charity events calendar? It’s never too late to join one of these great events.

Battersea Park 5k Presented by TREK- September

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Registration Price:£32
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Hyde Park 5K - September

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

Hyde Park, Serpentine Rd, London W2 2UH, UK

Registration Price:£32
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Hyde Park 10K - September

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

Hyde Park, Serpentine Rd, London W2 2UH, UK

Registration Price:£32
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Battersea Park 10k Presented by TREK- September

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Registration Price:£32
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Battersea Park Half Marathon Presented by TREK- September

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Registration Price:£38
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Ladybower Trail 52k

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

Hope Showground, Castleton Rd, S33 8RZ

Registration Price:£95
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Ladybower Trail 21K

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

Hope Showground, Castleton Rd, S33 8RZ

Registration Price:£55
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Run Aintree 5k - September

Sep 27, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026

Ormskirk Rd, Aintree, Liverpool L9 5AS, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Clapham Common 5k

Sep 27, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026

Clapham Common, Windmill Dr, London SW4 9DE, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Clapham Common 10k

Sep 27, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026

Clapham Common, Windmill Dr, London SW4 9DE, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Run Aintree 10k - September

Sep 27, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026

Ormskirk Rd, Aintree, Liverpool L9 5AS, UK

Registration Price:£32
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Run Aintree Half Marathon - September

Sep 27, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026

Ormskirk Rd, Aintree, Liverpool L9 5AS, UK

Registration Price:£34
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.