Chariots of Fire Returns to Cambridge in 2026 in Support of British Heart Foundation

26 July 2026

Runner carrying a relay baton along a riverside route in Cambridge during Chariots of Fire, with fellow participants running behind.

Chariots of Fire, Cambridge’s much-loved charitable relay race, will return on Sunday 20th September 2026, bringing teams together in support of British Heart Foundation.

A long-standing city tradition, Chariots of Fire has raised more than £1.6 million for charitable causes thanks to the incredible support of the Cambridge community. The 2026 event will once again see teams of friends, colleagues, clubs and families take part in a memorable relay race through the heart of the city.

For 2026, HCR Law has once again partnered with race specialists RunThrough to deliver a smooth, uplifting and well-organised event, while continuing the race’s proud fundraising legacy.

This year, participants will be fundraising for the British Heart Foundation, supporting its life-saving work into cardiovascular disease. Every 3 minutes, someone in the UK dies from cardiovascular disease, and the British Heart Foundation funds vital research to help diagnose, treat and prevent heart and circulatory conditions.

As the biggest independent funder of research into cardiovascular disease in the UK, British Heart Foundation plays a vital role in powering the next breakthroughs against one of the world’s biggest killers.

Entry fees for Chariots of Fire cover the cost of staging the event and include a donation to the charity. Teams are also encouraged to set up fundraising pages to support the British Heart Foundation and help raise even more for the cause.

Chariots of Fire continues to be one of Cambridge’s most meaningful community events, combining teamwork, tradition and fundraising in support of life-changing charity work.

Entries for Chariots of Fire 2026 are open, with teams invited to take their place on the start line on Sunday 20th September 2026.