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Whether it’s running a Half Marathon or the full 26.1 miles, taking on a challenge event for the London Irish Centre makes a real difference to the lives of those we support.

All the money you raise helps support our charity’s vital services; alleviating poverty, building social connection, and ensuring that no one has to face hardship alone.

If you’re new in London or looking to build more community, it’s also a great way to connect with fellow runners. With running socials, WhatsApp groups and one-to-one support from our fundraising team, joining Team LIC is the perfect way to keep moving, have fun and make a real, positive impact.

Discover our upcoming Challenge Events…

Run London Marathon 2027

London Marathon is the world’s biggest and most iconic annual fundraising event, and running it is the experience of a lifetime. The world-famous route takes you past London’s most iconic landmarks, including Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, and Big Ben, finishing the final stretch on the Mall, just in front of Buckingham Palace.

The London Marathon 2027 takes place on 25 April.

Run Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026

Considered to be one of the most beautiful half-marathons in the world, Royal Parks Half Marathon takes runners on a stunning closed-road route through St. James Park, Green Park, Hyde Park, and Kensington Gardens.

The Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026 takes place on 11 October.

Why run for the London Irish Centre?

You will be making a real difference! All funds raised go directly to brightening the lives of our most vulnerable community members.
One-to-one fundraising support and training advice
Team LIC Fundraising Pack, including: a London Irish Centre technical running top, support resources with fundraising tips and advice, and promotional materials to help you in your fundraising
Running social to meet your fellow runners and fundraising team
Access to Team LIC Strava group and a WhatsApp group to meet fellow runners
Free access to bespoke training plan on Coopah
A dedicated cheer squad on race day
Post-race celebration in a Central London location
Regular updates from a dedicated point of contact

Your Impact in Action

In our last complete year, the London Irish Centre…

Welcomed 55,000 people through our doors for live events, social gatherings, educational classes and courses
Supported 2,750 people through our community services
Gained £4.5m in income for our clients through advice and advocacy
Helped over 1,700 people access their Irish passport.

Hear from your fellow runners…

“It was such an amazing experience and honestly one of the best things I’ve ever done. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to run in the race, I really really appreciate it.”

“It truly was one of the best experiences of my life to run for the London Irish Centre – and I’m so happy as a team we smashed our target.”

“Running the London Marathon has always been on my bucket-list, and I was so proud to raise money for the LIC.”

If you already have a place in a challenge event and would like to fundraise for the London Irish Centre, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch with our team at [email protected].