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On 20 September 2026, the Chariots of Fire six-person team relay returns to Cambridge for the 34th year, with the 1.7-mile course running through areas of Cambridge usually closed to the public. The Chariots of Fire race, which will welcome more than 1,000 runners, has raised more than £1.6m for charities since it was first […]

On 20 September 2026, the iconic HCR’s Chariots of Fire six-person team 1.7 mile relay race returns to Cambridge for the 34th year. And this year, a new partnership is set to make arriving at Chariots of Fire 2026 easier, greener and more convenient as Cambridge-based transport planning consultancy KMC Transport is confirmed as the […]

Every team member taking part in this year’s Chariots of Fire race on Sunday 20 September will be helping the British Heart Foundation (BHF) fund pioneering cardiovascular research in Cambridge. At the Heart and Lung Research Institute (HLRI) in the city, researchers are searching for discoveries that could lead to better treatments and longer, healthier […]

In 2024, Maia Wiggett was named a British Heart Foundation Young Hero for her fundraising efforts and bravery. 11-year-old Maia Wiggett, from St Neots, was born with a serious congenital heart condition and underwent open heart surgery at just six months’ old. This summer, in her role as a BHF Young Hero, she visited the […]

On 20 September 2026, the Chariots of Fire relay returns, opening parts of Cambridge usually closed to the public through a route shaped by the city’s history. The 1.7-mile course starts on Queen’s Green and runs through the centre of Cambridge, passing through Trinity College and King’s College. Both institutions have played a role in shaping ideas […]

Every year, Chariots of Fire brings people together to run, volunteer and fundraise in Cambridge. Now in its 34th year, it’s one of the region’s few fully road-closed relay events, giving participants a rare chance to run through the historic grounds of several University of Cambridge colleges. While race day is a celebration of teamwork […]

Chariots of Fire, Cambridge’s iconic six-person relay race, will return on 20 September 2026, giving teams the chance to run through the city’s historic colleges and raise funds for the British Heart Foundation (BHF). Now in its 34th year, Chariots of Fire is a unique road-closed relay which takes runners along a distinctive two-mile loop, passing through […]

Applications are now open for the 2026 Chariots of Fire official charity partner. The chosen charity will be at the heart of the iconic Cambridge relay race, taking place on 20 September 2026, helping to raise vital funds and awareness. The deadline to apply is 5pm on 5 December 2025. Since it was founded by […]

HCR Law’s Central England office has named Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity as one of its charities of the year, helping to fund vital care for people with life-limiting illnesses. The charity supports Cynthia Spencer Hospice to provide specialist hospice care to patients across West Northamptonshire, whether in their homes, its inpatient unit or at its […]

HCR Law in Central England is supporting Maggie’s Northampton as one of its charities of the year, reflecting its commitment to the local community and passion for people. Maggie’s offers free support for anyone living with or affected by cancer, both through its drop-in Centres and online, helping people to feel more in control when […]