Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is an official Local Charity Partner of the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon.
On Sunday 9 March 2025, 95 #TeamArthur runners lined up at this iconic event in our city. Together they raised over £50,000 for hospice care in Cambridgeshire.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity have 60 charity places for 2026 and we would love you to join the team. Secure your place today. We ask for a registration fee of £24 and a commitment to raise £350.
You can also purchase your own place in the run, when they go on sale, and opt to fundraise for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. We can support you with fundraising tips and give you a #TeamArthur shirt to run in.
If you’re interested in running for us, please contact our challenges team on Challenges@arhc.org.uk.
The 13.1 mile route is mostly flat with fully closed roads. It showcases the best of what Cambridge City has to offer!
You can expect to take in many of Cambridge’s prestigious highlights.
The Course
The course guides you from Midsummer Common through town and the historic grounds of Kings College.
Travelling along with scenic River Cam views from the Backs, you will follow the road towards the picturesque village of Granchester.
As you pass through Trumpington, you can expect to return into town passing the famous Cambridge monument, the Corpus Clock.
When you reach Bridge Street, around mile 12, you will see #TeamArthur supporters cheering you towards the finish. Finally, with the finish line in site, you will enjoy the grounds of Jesus College, before enjoying an overwhelming sense of achievement!
Why run with #TeamArthur?
You will be running for a local charity that supports its’ community by helping people going through a difficult time
Each runner receives a technical vest or t-shirt
Support with fundraising and training
Cheer squad on the day
Whether this is your 1st half marathon or your 13th we welcome you all!
The care my sister received from Arthur Rank Hospice was truly remarkable. I take pride raising funds for those who need palliative care.
Tricia, #TeamArthur challenger and Louise’s sister
FAQ
How much does it cost?
There is a Non-Refundable Registration Fee of £24
We ask for a commitment to raise £350 for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity
I'm not sure what to expect - can I get any support with fundraising?
You will receive a free #TeamArthur runners t shirt or vest to train and run in on the day – this is really good for others to ‘spot’ you so they can cheer you on and show their support.
Our Challenges Fundraising Team can support you to fundraise also.
I can't run - how can I support in another way?
Sponsoring anyone who is running will help them to meet their fundraising target. Please let us know if you would like to donate to our Charity or support a runner.
We always have a team of ‘cheerleaders’ along the route. If you are not running come and join us to cheer the runners along!
How will I receive a runners pack?
All runners with a charity place will have their packs sent directly to the address they registered with.
Which fundraising platform should I use?
We have introduced our own fundraising platform now. This means you will feel a sense of community and you can see the overall total raised by all #TeamArthur Runners. Please ask our challenges team for more information challenges@arhc.org.uk. Other fundraising platforms are available.
Does Arthur Rank support runners on the day?
Yes! We love coming along to cheer on our runners. You can find us near The Mitre pub on Bridge Street. This is usually between mile 12 and 13, where we can give that extra boost over the finish line.
How many runners take part?
On the day some 12,000 runners will be participating, Arthur Rank Hospice Charity has 60 Charity Places. We also welcome any runners who have secured their own place in the ballot and choose to fundraise for the Charity.
We expect our #TeamArthur community to reach around 70+ runners in 2025.
Thank YOU
Your support helps to continue supporting people in Cambridgeshire living with an advanced serious illness or other life-limiting condition and those who need end of life care, thank you.