MK Festival of Running

MK Festival of Running 2026

The MK Festival of running is an annual event held in Central Milton Keynes. Each year, thousands of participants come together to celebrate their love of running, choosing from a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or 20-mile race.

YMCA Milton Keynes are proud to be a chosen charity partner. We are so grateful to the festival for helping us support young people in Milton Keynes who are at risk of homelessness. As a charity partner, we’re putting together a team of runners to raise vital funds for our residents.

Last year, 47 amazing runners joined Team YMCA – this year, we’re aiming to go even bigger and better to help more young people build brighter futures through safe housing, employment opportunities, and emotional support.

It’s free to run for us, but we kindly ask that if you take part in the 5K or 10K you aim to raise at least £50. For the Half Marathon or 20-mile race, we suggest a minimum fundraising target of £100.

YMCA Milton Keynes will be hosting a massage bench area to reduce that post run sore – make sure you pop by and see us!
The event takes place on 15 March 2026 at the Xscape Centre, starting at 9:50 AM.

Got questions? Email us at fundraising@mkymca.com

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