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Why Run a Marathon for Autism?
Whatever your motivation is, by helping to raise money through taking part in a marathon, you will be helping to support essential autism support services throughout the country.
How to Get Started
Getting started on a fundraising campaign for marathon running couldn't be easier.
You have two simple options to choose from:
Option 1: Register for any marathon you like and then create a fundraising page on our platform.
Option 2: Sign up for an event through one of our official partners, details are in the next section.
How to Fundraise Using Your Own Marathon Event
Already registered for an event like the London Marathon? If so, you can still fundraise for autism by following the steps below.
Confirm Your Marathon Place
Choose Autism Initiatives As Your Chosen Charity
Setup Your Fundraising Page
Start Collecting Donations for Your Event
Run a Marathon Through Our Event Partners
If you're interested in taking part in a marathon or would like another challenge, we have partners who can sign you up to popular events taking part across the UK.
Simply visit the website of one of our partners below and sign up for your chosen event. When signing up, you can select Autism Initiatives as the charity you want to support.
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival
- Run Bournemouth
- Scottish Half Marathon
- Scottish 10K
- Scottish Men’s 10K
- Scottish Women’s 10K
- Supernova Run
- Kilmathon
- Big Fun Run UK
- Dog Jog UK
- Tough Mudder UK
- White Collar Boxing UK
- Belfast City Marathon
- Belfast City Women’s 10K
Latest Fundraising Events
Looking for a fundraising event? Here are some of the latest autism fundraising events on our platform.
Edinburgh Half Marathon 2027
30 May 2027
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Marathon 2027
30 May 2027
Edinburgh
Kilomathon 13.1K 2027
4 Apr 2027
Edinburgh
Kilomathon 6.5K 2027
4 Apr 2027
Edinburgh
Men's 10K Edinburgh 2026
20 Sep 2026
Edinburgh
Men's 10K Glasgow 2026
12 Jul 2026
Edinburgh
Mini Kilomathon 2.6k 2027
4 Apr 2027
Edinburgh
Run Bournemouth Half Marathon 2026
11 Oct 2026
Bournemouth
Run Bournemouth Junior 1.5K 2026
10 Oct 2026
Bournemouth
Run Bournemouth Kids' Kilometre 2026
10 Oct 2026
Bournemouth
UK Marathons You Can Run for Autism
If you would like to fundraise for Autism Initiatives, there are marathons taking place across the UK throughout the year. You can register for an event through one of our partners and select Autism Initiatives as your chosen charity, or use your own place and create a fundraising page to support your run.
Below are some well known UK marathons and the time of year they typically take place, giving you plenty of opportunities to plan your fundraising challenge.
Spring Marathons
- Great Welsh MarathonTypically held in mid March
- Brighton MarathonTypically held in early April
- Manchester MarathonTypically held in mid to late April
- London MarathonTypically held in late April
- Newport MarathonTypically held in April
- Shakespeare MarathonTypically held in April
- Boston Marathon UKTypically held in April
- Belfast City MarathonTypically held in early May
- Leeds MarathonTypically held in May
- Milton Keynes MarathonTypically held in early May
- Edinburgh MarathonTypically held in late May
Summer Marathons
- Snowdonia Trail MarathonTypically held in July
- Lakeland Trails MarathonTypically held in summer
- Man vs Mountain MarathonTypically held in summer
- Bath Two Tunnels MarathonTypically held in August
- Isle of Wight MarathonTypically held in late summer
Autumn Marathons
- New Forest MarathonTypically held in September
- Richmond MarathonTypically held in September
- Loch Ness MarathonTypically held in late September
- Chester MarathonTypically held in early October
- Kielder MarathonTypically held in early October
- Bournemouth MarathonTypically held in October
- Yorkshire MarathonTypically held in mid October
- Cornish MarathonTypically held in November
- Dartmoor MarathonTypically held in autumn
Winter Marathons
- Northumberland Coastal MarathonTypically held in late February
How You Can Get Involved
There are two simple ways to get involved. You can register for a marathon event through one of our partners and choose Autism Initiatives as your sponsor, or you can use your own place in an event such as the London Marathon and fundraise independently.
If you already have a place in a marathon, you can create your own fundraising page and let supporters know which event you are running. Adding your marathon name, fundraising target and personal reason for taking part can help encourage more donations.
Start Your Fundraising Journey
Whether you are running a major city marathon or a scenic trail event, every mile can help make a difference. Choose your event, set up your fundraising page and support Autism Initiatives through your challenge.
Start FundraisingFundraise Your Own Way!
Start Your Own Fundraising Page in Just 3 Steps
Looking to take part in a marathon that isn't offered by our event partners? You can simply enter any marathon of your choosing and set up a fundraising page by following the steps below.
Register
Create your own fundraising page by signing up to our platform.
Share
Share your page with your friends and family, asking if they will donate.
Fundraise
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How Autism Fundraising Makes a Difference
Autism fundraising truly makes a lasting impact on people's lives. When you fundraise for Autism Initiatives, you help fund community support services, such as A Great Little Place, an award-winning social enterprise café that provides supported work placements for young autistic people.
