Running events

Whether you are new to running and keen to do your first event, you are looking for something for the whole family or you are an avid marathon runner we’ve got it covered.

If you are unable to find an event in your area you can still take part and raise money for us, just let us know! For any further information contact [email protected]

There are one million people in the UK who suffer from psoriasis. 40,000 new cases of skin cancer are reported each year. 20% of all children have eczema. The number of people suffering from skin disease grows each day. Join the fight against skin disease and skin cancer by signing up for an event today!

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Run Tatton 10K

2nd November 2019 Read more

Run Tatton Half Marathon

3rd November 2019 Read more

Hertfordshire Half Marathon

24th November 2019 Read more

Santa in the City - Leicester

4th December 2019 Read more

Santa in the City - London

5th December 2019 Read more

Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon

15th March 2020 Read more

Greater Manchester Marathon

5th April 2020 Read more

Brighton Marathon

19th April 2020 Read more

Hackney Half

17th May 2020 Read more

Edinburgh Running Festival

23rd & 24th May 2020 Read more

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Paris Marathon 2020

I'm fundraising for the British Skin Foundation as I personally suffer from Serve Eczema, which got really bad last year with a trip to the hospital where the Doctor said I was lucky that I got treatment when I did because it could have been a different outcome. I've done multiple Half Marathons but never a full Marathon so doing it for charity to give something back.

The benefits of scar massage

Consultant Plastic Surgeon Ioannis Goutos talks about the benefits of scar massage.

UCL DermSoc

The British Skin foundation (BSF) is the the UK’s only charity supporting research into skin cancer and all skin disease. At UCL DermSoc, we are passionate about research in dermatology and can appreciate the significant impact that funding research has on improving people's lives. It is therefore an honour for us to try and raise money and spread awareness of this important charity through the events we organise

KCL DermSoc

Impetigo

Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the surface of the skin. In the UK, it is the most common skin infection seen in young children, but may be seen in people of any age.

Basal Cell Carcinoma

A basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a type of non-melanoma skin cancer. BCC is the most common type of all skin cancer in the UK.

Shingles (herpes zoster)

Shingles is a painful blistering rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, known as the varicella (chickenpox) zoster (shingles) virus.

Alopecia Areata

Alopecia is a general term for hair loss. Alopecia areata is a common cause of non-scarring hair loss that can occur at any age.

Scabies

Scabies is a common and very itchy skin condition caused by a tiny mite called Sarcoptes Scabiei. It can affect people of any age but is most common in the young and the elderly.

Keratosis pilaris

Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a very common and may be present in half the population. It is a completely harmless skin condition. It affects 50-70% of adolescents and approximately 40% of adults.

Melasma

Melasma, also called ‘chloasma’ and ‘pregnancy mask’, is a common skin condition of adults in which brown or greyish patches of pigmentation (colour) develop, usually on the face.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

A squamous cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer. There are two main types of skin cancer: melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), and the second most common type of skin cancer in the UK.

Eczema

Atopic eczema is a very common skin condition due to skin inflammation. It may start at any age but the onset is often in childhood.

Plantar Warts (Verrucas)

Warts are localised thickenings of the skin, and the term ‘plantar warts’ is used for those that occur on the soles of the feet (the ‘plantar’ surface). They are also known as verrucas.

Help us fight all types of skin disease, including skin cancer

Your donation will help us to fund research into all types of skin diseases, including potential killers like melanoma skin cancer. Skin diseases can affect everyday life, mental health, relationships and work-life. By donating towards our research, you’ll be helping to find cures and treatments that can dramatically improve the quality of life of someone with a skin condition. Read more

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