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 ...


Featured Events

Check out these featured events from this charity

Jarrow 10k

Oct 19, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025

Monkton Stadium, 54 Dene Terrace, Hebburn, Jarrow NE32 5NJ, UK

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

Haltemprice 10k

Oct 26, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025

Haltemprice Leisure Centre, Springfield Way, Anlaby, HU10 6QJ

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

Newcastle-Gateshead Marathon - May

May 3, 2026 - May 3, 2026

Gateshead International Stadium

Registration Price:£10
Fundraising Amount:£200

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.

Town Moor & Exhibition Park 10k

Dec 21, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025

Claremont Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Registration Price:£28
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Town Moor & Exhibition Park 5k

Dec 21, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025

Claremont Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

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

Newcastle 10K - Jan

Jan 17, 2026 - Jan 17, 2026

Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DE, UK

Registration Price:£28
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Middlesbrough Half Marathon

Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 1, 2026

Albert Rd, Middlesbrough TS1, UK

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

Middlesbrough Half Marathon - Juniors

Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 1, 2026

Albert Rd, Middlesbrough TS1, UK

Registration Price:£5
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Newcastle-Gateshead 10k - May

May 3, 2026 - May 3, 2026

Neilson Rd, Gateshead NE10 0EF, UK

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

Newcastle-Gateshead Half Marathon - May

May 3, 2026 - May 3, 2026

Neilson Rd, Gateshead NE10 0EF, UK

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

Newcastle-Gateshead Marathon - May

May 3, 2026 - May 3, 2026

Gateshead International Stadium

Registration Price:£10
Fundraising Amount:£200

Hull 10k

May 31, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Sewell Group Craven Park, Poorhouse Ln, Hull HU9 5HE, UK

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

Newcastle 10k - July

Jul 12, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026

Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DE, UK

Registration Price:£28
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Newcastle Half Marathon - July

Jul 12, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026

Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DE, UK

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