Challenge events

Are you interested in challenging yourself by raising money for charity whilst taking on a major physical event? We’d love you to fundraise for Crimestoppers. 

Perhaps you or someone you know have been a victim of crime, and you would like to show your support?

We can offer places even if you have not been successful in the ballot for prestigious events such as the TCS London Marathon and the  AJ Bell Great North Run - and we will support you every step of the way.

The support we offer

Join Team Crimestoppers and we'll give you everything you need from the start of your training journey, right through to when you rest your feet at the end of the event. We offer:

• A Crimestoppers technical running vest
• Lots of smiling faces and cheers from our dedicated cheer point
• Help and support from a member of our Events Team
• Training tips and advice

TCS London Marathon  

No other race can match the experience of the London Marathon, currently the largest fundraising event in the world.

The 2026 TCS London Marathon is scheduled to take place on Sunday 26th April 2026, and we would love you to choose us as your fundraising partner. You may already have your own place or, if you have not been successful in the ballot, you are very welcome to apply to us for a place.

Own place runners

If you have secured your own place in the 2026 TCS London Marathon, you can still run and fundraise for Crimestoppers. 

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Charity place (Golden Bond)

If you didn’t manage to secure a place in the ballot you can apply for a Crimestoppers’ charity place in the London Marathon.

Please note that we ask our charity place runners for a registration fee of £100 and you’ll need to pledge to raise £2,000 (overseas runners are required to raise £2,200).

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Helping you on your way

We’re here to support you every step of the way. Here’s what previous Team Crimestoppers runners said about our support:

“The best thing I have done in a long time was partner with Crimestoppers for the London Marathon! The Crimestoppers team were wonderful in all aspects - training group connection, fundraising platforms, race weekend support, and more. Thank you Crimestoppers for the opportunity to run the streets of London in this very special marathon!”

Holly-Rae Van hoof, Crimestoppers London Marathon runner

“The day itself was amazing from start to finish. The crowd was phenomenal. One thing I will remember is at mile 19, I hear “Go on, Jacky," and I turned around and saw a lady from Crimestoppers wave. I waved back, carried on - and that kept me going with a smile on my face.”

Jacky Johnson, Crimestoppers London Marathon runner
(See Jacky's story here)

London Marathon Photos 

Take a look at our amazing runners in action!

Crimestoppers London Marathon runners 2024

Crimestoppers London Marathon runners 2023

Fill out our short form and you could be a part of team Crimestoppers at the next London Marathon. Speak up, stop crime and run for a great cause.

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AJ Bell Great North Run  

The 2025 AJ Bell Great North Run is scheduled to take place on Sunday 7th September 2025.

The AJ Bell Great North Run is the world’s biggest and best half marathon, with 60,000 runners taking on the 13.1 mile route from Newcastle to South Shields each year.

Own place runners

If you have secured your own place in the 2025 Great North Run, you can still run and fundraise for Crimestoppers. 

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Charity place

If you didn’t manage to secure a place in the ballot, you can apply for a Crimestoppers’ charity place in the Great North Run.

Please note that we ask our charity place runners for a registration fee of £35 and you’ll need to pledge to raise at least £390.

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Be inspired

Read about what inspired long-time Crimestoppers champion Steve Shackell to run the 2024 Great North Run, fundraising for Crimestoppers:

Read Steve's story

"Representing Crimestoppers at the Great North Run was a bucket list moment for me. The atmosphere and warmth of the people of the North East made up for the wet, cold weather and to have the support of the Crimestoppers team en route really spurred me on!

I would highly recommend supporting this great charity and taking part - I hope to do it again soon!"

Steve Shackell, Director of Intelligence & Risk at Zinc Systems, and also owner of Steer Security Consulting

Fill out our short form and you could be a part of team Crimestoppers at the Great North Run. Speak up, stop crime and run for a great cause.

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19 February 2025