MK Marathon Weekend 2027
2nd–3rd May 2027
Run for Action4Youth
Take on the MK Marathon, Half Marathon or Rocket 5K and help local young people access safe spaces, outdoor adventures, youth clubs and support when they need it most.
Action4Youth has just seven charity places available across the three MK Marathon Weekend races.
Whether you are ready for 26.2 miles, aiming for a half marathon, or want to take on the 5K, your place could help make a real difference for children and young people across Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire and the surrounding areas.
Register your interest today to join Team Action4Youth
Why choose Action4Youth?
Not every young person has easy access to safe spaces, adults they can trust or support to make more positive choices.
Action4Youth is a local youth charity supporting children and young people across Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas. We provide safe spaces, outdoor learning, youth clubs, mentoring and targeted programmes that help young people build confidence, develop positive relationships and see a different future for themselves.
By running for Action4Youth, you will help more young people take part in activities and programmes that can change how they see themselves and what they believe is possible.
Your fundraising could help young people access:
- Outdoor adventures at The Caldecotte Xperience in Milton Keynes.
- Youth clubs and safe spaces where they can belong.
- Mentoring and personal development support.
- Programmes that help young people make safer, more positive choices
- Activities that build confidence, resilience and practical life skills.
Every mile you run helps create more positive moments for local young people.
Because we only have seven places available across all three races, we recommend registering your interest as soon as possible.
We only have 5 places available
Action4Youth has a limited number of charity places for MK Marathon Weekend 2027.
You can choose from:
MK Marathon
26.2 miles
A brilliant challenge for experienced runners or anyone ready to take on their first marathon.
Minimum fundraising pledge: £500
MK Half Marathon
13.1 miles
A popular distance with a fantastic atmosphere and the same iconic stadium finish.
Minimum fundraising pledge: £350
Rocket 5k
5k
A great option if you are newer to running, coming back to it, or want a shorter challenge that still makes a difference.
Minimum fundraising pledge: £250
What is the MK Marathon Weekend?
MK Marathon Weekend brings thousands of runners to Milton Keynes for two days of running over the early May Bank Holiday weekend.
The event includes the Marathon, Half Marathon and Rocket 5K, giving runners of different abilities the chance to be part of the weekend. The routes take in the lakes, parks, boulevards and green spaces of Milton Keynes, with a memorable finish inside Stadium MK.
Whether you are chasing a personal best, taking on a new challenge or running in memory of someone special, this is a brilliant event to be part of.
Runners enjoy:
- A scenic, largely traffic-free route through lakes, parks, woodland and original Milton Keynes villages
- A flat, fast course ideal for both first-timers and those chasing a personal best
- A spectacular stadium finish inside Stadium MK, cheered on by thousands of supporters
The event also serves as a qualifying race for major marathons including London and Boston, and as an Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group qualifier.
What you’ll receive as part of Team Action4Youth
When you take one of our charity places, we’ll support you with:
- Your Action4Youth charity place for MK Marathon Weekend 2027.
- Help to set up your fundraising page.
- Fundraising tips and ideas.
- Social media assets to help you share your challenge.
- Support from our fundraising team.
- Encouragement as you train, fundraise and get ready for race day.
We’ll be with you from sign-up to finish line.
How to join Team Action4Youth
1
Choose your distance
Decide whether you will take on the marathon, half marathon or 5k.
2
Register your interest
3
Confirm your place
Our team will confirm availability, talk you through the fundraising pledges and help you secure your charity place.
4
Set up your fundraising page
We’ll help you get started so you can begin sharing your challenge with family, friends and colleagues.
5
Train, fundraise and spread the word
As you prepare for race day, we will support you with fundraising ideas, resources and encouragement.
6
Race weekend and beyond
Enjoy an unforgettable weekend of running, cross that iconic stadium finish line and know that your miles are helping local young people.
How your fundraising will help
When you run for Action4Youth, you are not just taking on a race. You are helping local young people access the kind of support and experiences that many of us would want for our own children.
Small moments can stay with young people for a long time. A conversation with a trusted adult. A first go at climbing or paddle sports. A place where they feel listened to. A day where they realise they are capable of more than they thought.
Your fundraising helps make more of those moments possible.
Ready to run for local young people?
There are only seven Action4Youth charity places available across the MK Marathon, Half Marathon and Rocket 5K.
Take on the challenge, raise funds and help young people across our area access safe spaces, trusted adults and support that helps them make more positive choices when they need it most.
