Makeni (Sierra Leone) - "Street Child Sierra Leone Marathon". Join us in Sierra Leone from Wednesday 21st October 2026 for an epic five-night adventure. Choose to run or cycle off the beaten track discovering the beauty that Sierra Leone has to offer. Winding through tropical jungle and local villages, the varied routes will take you through some of the most stunning scenery in Northern Sierra Leone. From a brand new full and half marathon course to a 10km or 5km option, there is something for all running abilities. This year we are launching an incredible 75km cycle for those of you that want to take on a different type of challenge. Regardless of the distance you complete, each race will provide you with a unique perspective on this beautiful country, all whilst challenging your body and mind. https://street-child.org/challenges/the-sierra-leone-marathon

Agmon Hula (Israel) - "The Crane Race". If birds could talk they would probably tell you about the Crane Race – the perfect connection between the love of running and nature and contribution to the crane project, in one of the most beautiful places in Israel, and the perfect season for running. The Crane Race around the Hula Lake - where you will meet spectacular views and migratory birds - offers flat, fast course that just begs you to achieve a great PR to end the year on a high note. In recent decades, the Hula Lake has become one of the most important stops in the migration route of the Gray Crane. Out of the 100,000 cranes that pass southwards, 30,000-40,000 cranes remain for the winter in the Hula Valley. On one hand the cranes are a unique tourist attraction in the Galilee, yet on the other they are a disaster for farmers in the area, without an appropriate interface. Since 1999, many nature organizations have joined a unique project aimed at preventing damage by the cranes while protecting them. The project is very successful, and in the last decade most of their damage to agriculture has been avoided. In addition, hundreds of thousands of visitors get to enjoy crane spotting every year. The project requires a lot of resources every year. The purpose of the Crane Race is to help raise funds for the existence of this important project, and to raise awareness of the conservation of migratory birds in particular. Each year the excess funds from the race are transferred to the project. The race itself is funded by private sponsors led by EY, and the sponsors do so without any profit in order to support nature in Israel’s northern region. Participation in the race is a contribution and support of the Hula Lake, the crane conservation project and the entire area. https://www.marathonisrael.co.il/en/event/crane-race

San Diego, California (United States of America) - "Halloween Trick or Trot 5K / 10K / 13.1 San Diego". Run in our annual Halloween Run, where healthy fitness meets frightful fun! We'll even give you some free Halloween candy after your run! Find a friend, set a goal, and join this unique 5K, 10K, or 13.1 Half-Marathon run! https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/SanDiego/HalloweenTrickOrTrotRun5K10KSANDIEGO1031?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt