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.

Birmingham Running Festival 5k - July 2026

Jul 19, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK

Registration Price:£26
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Birmingham Running Festival 10k - July 2026

Jul 19, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK

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

Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon - July 2026

Jul 19, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK

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

Birmingham Running Festival Junior Event - July 2026

Jul 19, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK

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

Inflatable 5K - Coventry - 15K

Jul 25, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026

Coventry CV4 7AL, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£125

Inflatable 5K - Coventry - 10K

Jul 25, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026

Coventry CV4 7AL, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£125

Inflatable 5K - Coventry - 2.5K

Jul 25, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026

Coventry CV4 7AL, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£125

Inflatable 5K - Coventry - 5K

Jul 25, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026

Coventry CV4 7AL, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£125

Solihull 5k

Aug 9, 2026 - Aug 9, 2026

Malvern Park Ave, Solihull B91 3EA, UK

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

Solihull Half

Aug 9, 2026 - Aug 9, 2026

Malvern Park Ave, Solihull B91 3EA, UK

Registration Price:£42
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Solihull Half - Junior Race

Aug 9, 2026 - Aug 9, 2026

Malvern Park Ave, Solihull B91 3EA, UK

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

Nottingham Running Festival 5k

Aug 30, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026

Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE, UK

Registration Price:£24
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.