Since 2009, City Year UK has trained and supported over 1,800 young adults to coach and mentor over 17,000 pupils in need of extra help and contributed to a positive learning environment for over 136,000 children. But we know our work is not done. Join us!
Thank you so much for your interest in fundraising for #CityYearUK – the children and young people we work with need you now more than ever.
From 5k & 10k runs to half-marathons or something a little bit different – we’ll have the right challenge event for you! Email development@cityyear.org.uk to find out more. 👟🏅
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The London Landmarks Half Marathon is a closed road, central London run and is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster. Join us on Sunday 12 April 2026 and help raise vital funds for #CityYearUK.
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A Half Marathon with a difference. Set your 2026 off to the right start by calling your crew to the Hackney Half start line on Sunday 17 May and raising funds for #CityYearUK.
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Get ready for a unique experience while raising vital funds for #CityYearUK on Sunday 12 October 2025! The stunning 13.1-mile route takes in many of the capital’s world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London’s eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens.
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15 years of tackling educational inequality
Join us while we rise to the challenge of reaching 7,000 more children and young people over the next 5 years while rising to a challenge of your own! As we know, it takes a village – without supporters, like you, this is not possible. Thank YOU.
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If you want to get involved or have any questions, please contact our Development Team or check our website for more information.
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