Medical Research Foundation

Giving hope through life-changing medical research


The Medical Research Foundation is the independent charitable foundation of the Medical Research Council (MRC), set up to advance medical research, improve human health and change people’s lives. Many of the diseases and conditions that affect human health have been cured or overcome as a result of medical research. But there will always be more to do. We fund and support the most promising health research wherever we discover great opportunities that are not being pursued and meet the highest research standards through our unique connection with the MRC. The power of our donations are invested to change medicine and change lives.


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.

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Newmarket Half Marathon

May 31, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Rowley Mile Racecourse, Cambridge Road, Newmarket CB8 0TF

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

Inflatable 5K - Norwich - 2.5k

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

Royal Norfolk Showground, Dereham Rd, Costessey, Norwich NR5 0TT, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£125

Inflatable 5K - Norwich - 5k

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

Royal Norfolk Showground, Dereham Rd, Costessey, Norwich NR5 0TT, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£125

Inflatable 5K - Norwich - 10k

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

Norfolk Showground, Dereham Rd, New Costessey, Norwich NR5 0TT, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£125

Inflatable 5K - Norwich - 15k

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

Norfolk Showground, Dereham Rd, New Costessey, Norwich NR5 0TT, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£125

Hertfordshire 10k

Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026

Old Knebworth Ln, Knebworth, UK

Registration Price:£36
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Hertfordshire Half Marathon

Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026

Old Knebworth Ln, Knebworth, UK

Registration Price:£10
Fundraising Amount:£150