Great South Run 2025

After October 2025, we're no longer offering this event. See the events we do support that you can take part in, such as the 2026 Bath Half Marathon in March. 

Why run for Diabetes UK?

"I had started not really knowing what I was capable of, if indeed I would be able to stay fit, well and complete it. The person that began that challenge was not the same person who finished. I had more confidence. I was stronger, fitter and believed in myself. I had enjoyed fundraising and flying the Diabetes UK flag so much that I realised I couldn’t give it up! So, I carried on running."

Lucy runs marathons in memory of her brother James, who passed away from diabetic ketoacidosis.

Read more about Lucy's story.

Team Diabetes UK runners receive:

• Dedicated fundraising and training support, including a fundraising pack, training plans and regular updates.
• Your own personalised Diabetes UK technical running vest.
• Exclusive access to our Facebook and Strava groups.

Next Steps:

Visit our Training Room

It doesn't matter if you haven't done any running or you're a seasoned marathon runner, here you'll find a suitable plan to download.

Join our Facebook group

Our Running Heroes Community is full of past runners, who've been and done it all before. You'll also meet others who'll be running alongside you.

Check out our Fundraising Events Hub

We're with you every step of your fundraising journey so you can smash your target. Once you've signed up, we'll send you everything you need to get going.

Contact us

We would love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have, just contact our fundraising events team on events.fundraising@diabetes.org.uk.