The Big Half

What's involved?

Ready to take on a fundraising challenge to help us support intensive care? This brilliant half marathon could be perfect for you!

Organised by London Marathon Events, The Big Half is a vibrant, inclusive half marathon with a fun, festival atmosphere. The 13.1 mile course weaves through London from Tower Bridge to the iconic Cutty Sark in Greenwich.

Want a spot?

If you do win a spot we’ll ask you to pay £25 right away to secure it. You’ll also need to pledge to raising a minimum of £250 to support Intensive Care Units throughout the UK.

If you don’t get a spot in this initial round, don’t worry, we’ll have an opportunity for more places later in 2024, so we’ll retain your information and give you a shout when we know more.

Have your own spot in Big Half or another challenge?

Fundraising for the Intensive Care Society means helping us care for those on the frontline who care for the sickest of us. You’ll be enabling us to deliver wellbeing support, learning, and lifesaving research into intensive care.

We’re so glad you’d like to fundraise for us, and we’ve made it quick and easy for you to do so. Simply set up a JustGiving page, then email fundraising@ics.ac.uk to let us know, so we can support you along the way!

What you can get for reaching your target

Hit your £250 target and receive our Intensive Care Society running vest.
Raise £300 and receive a pair of our trainer shoelaces.
Raise £400 and receive a Society water bottle.