Fundraising events

Take on a pawsome physical challenge and raise vital funds for your favourite street dogs!

From fun runs to bungee jumps, we have the challenge event for you!

You can raise money for Dogstar Foundation by signing up to one of the challenges listed below. Take your pick – it could be the most fun you have all year!

Looking for an event that’s closer to home? Click here to visit our Regional Fundraising page

If you have any questions about any of our events, please contact us at fundraising@dogstarfoundation.com.

Large crowd of people running through London in Santa outfits.

Santa in the City – London (Wednesday)

4th December 2024

This 3.5K festive fun run starts at 7.00pm by the Tate Modern. You will then run along the South Bank, continue over Southwark Bridge, pass the Tower of London and Tower Bridge and then head through the city back to the Tate Modern, completing a truly iconic route. No previous experience is needed for a run like this. The route is relatively flat and you can either run, jog or walk. All entries come with a Santa suit to get you in the festive spirit!

Large crowd of people running through London in Santa outfits.

Santa in the City – London (Thursday)

5th December 2024

This 3.5K festive fun run starts at 7.00pm by the Tate Modern. You will then run along the South Bank, continue over Southwark Bridge, pass the Tower of London and Tower Bridge and then head through the city back to the Tate Modern, completing a truly iconic route. No previous experience is needed for a run like this. The route is relatively flat and you can either run, jog or walk. All entries come with a Santa suit to get you in the festive spirit!

Cambridge Half Marathon

9th March 2025

This fast and flat course starts and finishes on Victoria Avenue in the centre of Cambridge, with Midsummer Common as the event site. Previous courses have guided athletes from Midsummer Common through the city centre and have included exclusive access to four University of Cambridge colleges, providing breath taking views and a glimpse of iconic landmarks not typically visible.

Bath Half Marathon

16th March 2025

Take part in one of the UK’s most established road races – the Bath Half Marathon! Join 15,000 other runners on the flat, picturesque course and enjoy the electric atmosphere. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a total novice – this event is perfect for everyone.

Surrey Half Marathon

16th March 2025

The Half Marathon boasts unparalleled PB potential and follows a professionally marked and measured single loop from central Woking into the surrounding countryside. The 5K features some of the Half Marathon’s best bits – including starting and finishing under the main event gantry. This picturesque race is made even more popular by live performances from local bands, aid stations and communities of cheering spectators, and boasts one of the fastest half marathon finish times on record!

Sheffield Half Marathon

23rd March 2025

A major event in the UK’s running calendar, the Sheffield Half Marathon is South Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind. Thousands of runners of all abilities will be taking part, raising many thousands of pounds for numerous great causes.

With a city centre start and finish, a huge crowd of enthusiastic supporters will cheer participants out and back. The event boasts a stunningly scenic route with majestic views of the Peak District on the climb to Ringinglow.

Reading Half Marathon

23rd March 2025

The Reading Half Marathon not only takes in the highlights of the centre of Reading where you will experience huge crowd support but also still passes through the beautiful grounds of the University campus. The race culminates in a finish rarely found outside an Olympic stadium with over 15,000 people cheering you into the stadium and over the finish line.

Gloucester Half Marathon

30th March 2025

We’d love you to join us for our first ever 10k and Half Marathon starting and finishing at Gloucester Park.

The course follows a scenic route around the pedestrianised city centre streets, passing around Gloucester Cathedral, before heading out around Gloucester & Quedgeley along a closed road circuit & Sharpness Canal Path.

Newcastle Half Marathon

13th July 2025

We are excited to announce the return of the Newcastle Half Marathon and 10k, starting and finishing at the Newcastle Falcons Rugby Union home ground – Kingston Park!

These ROAD CLOSED courses take in the beautiful countryside lanes around Newcastle Airport and Dinnington.

The Great West Run

25th May 2025

The Great West Run takes an exciting 13.1 miles route through the heart of Exeter. This half marathon has it all; a journey through the city centre, followed by pretty country lanes and stunning views across Exeter and a fantastic stadium finish.

Cardiff Half Marathon

5th October 2025

The Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most exciting road races in Europe. It is Wales’ largest mass-participation and multi-charity fundraising event and the second largest half in the UK. Its flat, fast course passes all the city’s most breath-taking scenery and iconic landmarks including Cardiff Castle, the Principality Stadium, Civic Centre and stunning Cardiff Bay. Thousands of spectators turn out to cheer on the runners in a city renowned for its sporting passion.