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Take in views of London's most iconic landmarks as you run, including Big Ben, St Paul's Cathedral, the Gherkin, the Shard, the Tower of London and the London Eye before crossing the finish line at Downing Street.
Our 2026 team is now full! Please join our waiting list and we'll be in touch if a place becomes available.
If you have your own place in the event, you can still join Team Cats! Click here to make your half marathon more meaningful by using your place to support the cats.
For this half marathon there is a registration fee of £40 and we ask for a minimum sponsorship commitment of £375. This amount could fund a month of running our Lifeline service, a phone line that takes calls from people who are struggling to cope with the loss of their cat.
Join our team of Cat Champions to get a Cats Protection running vest, then simply set up a fundraising page and raise whatever you can to help the cats and kittens.
“I'm a massive cat lover who has had a few rescue cats, so I decided I wanted to support Cats Protection. I felt a huge sense of achievement and relief when I crossed the finish line. I wasn’t sure if I would finish but I was determined and I did!
We'll be with you every step of the way, from sign-up to the finish line! When you join Team Cats, you’ll get a first-class experience including:
We help an estimated 157,000 cats and kittens a year through our national network which includes around 185 volunteer teams and 32 cat centres. We also provide an array of cat care information and support, promote the benefits of neutering, and seek to educate people of all ages about cats and their care.
You're able to nominate any local Cats Protection to receive 100% of the money you raise from your challenge, helping the cats in your chosen area.
If you have any questions, check out our frequently asked questions page.
Alternatively, reach out to our friendly Events team on 01825 741 960 or email events@cats.org.uk.
You can be a cat champion! Join Team Cats and start making an impact today.
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