The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity. We provide practical support and advice and deliver innovative programmes, projects and activities that work with children, young people, foster carers, services to help improve outcomes for all fostered children in all parts of the UK.

Every 20 minutes a child comes into care needing a foster carer and there are over 66,000 children living with foster families in the UK.

We need your support to be able to continue our work with fostered children and young people.

Run for #teamTFN

Whatever your next running ambition is we’ve got an event for you!

You could take part in exciting running events such as Spartan Race, Colour Run or North London Half Marathon or any one of many other challenging sports events near you!

By choosing to run for #teamTFN you’ll receive support, advice, a dedicated training plan and a shiny new running jersey.

Featured Events

Check out these featured events from this charity

Manchester Half Marathon - Waiting List

Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026

Emirates Old Trafford, Lancashire County Cricket Club, Talbot Rd, Manchester M16 0PX

Registration Price:£40

Fundraising Amount:£400

Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon - Waiting List

Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026

Cardiff CF10 3RB, UK

Registration Price:£40

Fundraising Amount:£400

Oysho Royal Parks Half Marathon - Waiting List

Oct 11, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026

London, UK

Registration Price:£40

Fundraising Amount:£400

Santa in the City London - (Tuesday)

Dec 8, 2026 - Dec 8, 2026

Paternoster Square, London EC4M, UK

Registration Price:£25

Fundraising Amount:£150

Santa in the City London - (Wednesday)

Dec 9, 2026 - Dec 9, 2026

Paternoster Square, London EC4M, UK

Registration Price:£25

Fundraising Amount:£150

Santa in the City London - (Thursday)

Dec 10, 2026 - Dec 10, 2026

Paternoster Square, London EC4M, UK

Registration Price:£25

Fundraising Amount:£150

London Landmarks Half Marathon

Apr 4, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027

London, UK

Registration Price:£40

Fundraising Amount:£400

The Brighton Marathon

Apr 4, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027

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

Registration Price:£60

Fundraising Amount:£600

Wizz Air Milano Marathon

Apr 4, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027

Piazza Del Duomo, Milan

Registration Price:£60

Fundraising Amount:£600

Manchester Marathon

Apr 18, 2027 - Apr 18, 2027

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

Registration Price:£60

Fundraising Amount:£600

HOKA Hackney Half

May 16, 2027 - May 16, 2027

Homerton Rd, London E9 5PF, 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.