We have some individual and team spaces left for the Cambridge Half Marathon event, which will take place on Sunday 8 March 2026. Come and take part in the 15th birthday of the infamous regional event in the place where Tom’s Trust began and join 15,000 others to run around the beautiful city of Cambridge. Every mile run, and every pound raised, will make a difference to families facing a child’s brain tumour diagnosis.
This year, our amazing team of 70 runners raised over £30,000 – funding a full year of psychological support for ten families facing a child’s brain tumour diagnosis. In 2026, with 80 runners on the start line, Team Tom are aiming to go even further and reach even more families when they need us most.
Why you should run the Cambridge Half Marathon for Tom’s Trust
-It is a great warm up for the London marathon which is a month after Cambridge
-You’ll help children who are facing a brain tumour diagnosis and their devastated families
-The route is beautiful, moving through the historic sites of Cambridge
-You’ll feel community and team spirit – joining Team Tom is an experience we will make special for you and give you chances to train and socialise with your fellow runners
-Having an event booked in will help you to achieve any physical goals you have.
Your commitment
To join our Cambridge Half Marathon 2026 team, all we ask is for each runner to pay a £55 non-refundable deposit towards the cost of their charity place, and to raise £350 in sponsorship through an individual JustGiving page under the umbrella of our own. You will receive a Tom’s Trust running vest and receive lots of support.
Why do families need this support?
There is a common misconception that children who survive brain tumours make a full recovery. The reality is that a brain tumour is emotionally, physically, and mentally devastating, and for children and young people the impact of their medical treatment can continue to unfold for years afterwards. A child’s brain tumour diagnosis is also traumatic for the whole family and has a huge effect on the long-term wellbeing of everyone involved – that is why we support the child, but also the parents/carers, siblings and if needed the child’s extended family.
Tom’s Trust clinical psychologists support hundreds of families in the East, North-East, North-West and Thames Valley, with a view to adding more in-hospital services in the coming years. We also provide nationally accessible guidance and support through our online resource hub. Our expert teams support families from the devastating point of a child’s brain tumour diagnosis, through brutal treatment, and rehabilitation, or when facing the reality of a dying child and bereavement.
NHS Trusts invest in medical treatment to help a child with a brain tumour survive. Tom’s Trust clinical psychologists are there to ensure those survivors and their families thrive.