The Fostering Network

The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity


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

Amsterdam Marathon (Area B) - Waiting List

Oct 18, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Registration Price:£60
Fundraising Amount:£600

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

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.

Tatton Park 5k - September

Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026

Knutsford WA16 6QN, UK

Registration Price:£10
Fundraising Amount:£100

Tatton Park 10k - September

Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026

Knutsford WA16 6QN, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£175

Battersea Park 10k - September

Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026

Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£175

Battersea Park 5K - September

Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026

Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ, UK

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

Inflatable 5K - Bakewell - 10K

Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026

Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK

Registration Price:£47
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Inflatable 5K - Bakewell - 5K

Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026

Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK

Registration Price:£37
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Inflatable 5K - Bakewell - 2.5K

Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026

Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK

Registration Price:£31
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Mansfield 10k

Sep 13, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026

Market Pl, Mansfield Ng18 1hx, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£175

Basildon Half Marathon

Sep 13, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026

Basildon, UK

Registration Price:£35
Fundraising Amount:£350

Cheshire Autumn Half Marathon

Sep 13, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026

Capesthorne, Hall, Congleton Rd, Siddington, Macclesfield SK11 9JY, UK

Registration Price:£35
Fundraising Amount:£350

Mansfield Junior Race

Sep 13, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026

Market Pl, Mansfield Ng18 1hx, UK

Registration Price:£10
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Derbyshire Dales Hiking Trail - 9KM

Sep 13, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026

Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK

Registration Price:£37
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.