Run for their lives!
A CHILD dies every three seconds — mostly from diseases we know how to treat
WE’RE in a race against time to save children’s lives
YOU can help us go further, faster — run for Team Save the Children!
Whether you’re already running in an event this year or you’d like a place in one of the top running events of 2010, join us! We’ll give you a Save the Children running vest, help with raising money and the guarantee of a good day out.
Most importantly, you’ll be helping to save the lives of children across the world.
Running has never been more rewarding.
To join Team Save the Children, email or call 020 7012 6400.
LATEST NEWS
Join Lee Evans at the Virgin London Marathon 2010
Comedian Lee Evans and his friend Tony Grounds are running the London Marathon for Save the Children. Find out why and sponsor them.
If you were lucky enough to bag yourself a place in the ballot, join Lee and Tony in Team Save the Children. If not, you can sponsor Lee and Tony and be in with a chance of meeting them on the day. Lee and Tony promise to read every comment on their donations webpage. The people that make them laugh or cry or both will be invited to join them for their post marathon celebrations. "Who wouldn't want to help?" Lee says, "for the price of a cup of tea, you can save a child's life." Lee and Tony urge you to give them the price of a cup of tea and save a child...
Find the run for you
There are hundreds of runs taking place all over the country, throughout the year. Have a look at our events calendar or search for other running events on the Runners’ World website
Save the Children has guaranteed places in some of the top runs in 2010:
- Virgin London Marathon — Sunday 25 April
- Edinburgh Marathon, Scottish Half Marathon and Hairy Haggis Relay — Sunday 23 May
- Asics British 10K London Run — Sunday 11 July
- Great North Run — Sunday 19 September
- Loch Ness Marathon — Sunday 3 October
- Royal Parks Half Marathon — Sunday 10 October
More and more runs are now open to corporate teams or junior competitors. If you’d like to know more about these options, email us.
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Tips and training
Whether you’re a first-time runner or a regular, Runners World offers a huge amount of advice on training, fitness and running gear. You can also create your own personalised training plan.
How you can make a difference and help save children’s lives
Thank you for your interest in taking part in an event and raising money for Save the Children. It’s always helpful to see just what your and your sponsors’ support can achieve. Every donation, no matter how small, can make a big difference to vulnerable children, both in the UK and around the world.
- £10 could buy blankets to prevent five children catching pneumonia.
- £20 could buy a kit containing simple items to treat children suffering from diarrhoea.
- £50 could buy vaccinations to protect a class of 50 children from catching measles.
- £100 could buy a family a food basket that will last them a whole month.
Running Events
February 21, 2010
- Wokingham Half-Marathon
- A well-established and well-organised event celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2010
March 14, 2010
- Kilomathon England
- The perfect race distance - 16.3 miles
- Adidas Silverstone Half Marathon 2010
- Run a half marathon at the historic Silverstone motor racing circuit.
- Inverness Half-Marathon
- Run this scenic half-marathon
March 21, 2010
- ASICS Fleet Pre-London Half Marathon
- One of spring's racing highlights, with top-notch organisation and a fast course.
- Reading Half Marathon
- Join Team Save the Children
April 10, 2010
- Minehead Walk for Children
- Join us in a fun walk for family and friends of all ages
April 18, 2010
- The Brighton Marathon 2010
- The first ever Brighton Marathon around the city and along the coast.
- BUPA Great Ireland Run — 10K
- Ireland's premier 10k running event returns to the beautiful Phoenix Park next April.
April 19, 2010
- Boston Marathon 2010
- The Boston Marathon is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathons.
April 25, 2010
- London Marathon
- Running the marathon is one of the most rewarding challenges you can participate in, especially when you're raising money to help children around the world.
- Sheffield Half-Marathon
- This course has a stadium start and finishes in Sheffield city centre with great crowd support.
May 2, 2010
- The Great West Run 2010
- The Great West Run is a half marathon consisting of two laps starting from Exeter Arena in the Exeter city centre.
- BUPA Great Edinburgh Run — 10K
- Run through the historic city of Edinburgh for Save the Children
May 9, 2010
- Tewkesbury Half Marathon
- Between the Cotswolds and the Malvern Hills the Tewkesbury Half Marathon and 5 mile run will take place
May 16, 2010
- BUPA Great Manchester Run — 10K
- The BUPA Great Manchester Run is one of the world's fastest growing running events and Britain's premier 10K.
May 23, 2010
- The Edinburgh Marathon, Hairy Haggis Team Relay and Scottish Half Marathon
- With around 25,000 people expected to compete in these events, it will now be one of the biggest running festivals in the UK.
July 10, 2010
- Stirling Big Fun Run
- The Big Fun Runs are a growing series of 21 Fun Runs being staged across the UK.
July 11, 2010
- Asics British 10K London Run
- Join Team Save the Children for this summer London run
- Aberdeen Big Fun Run
- The Big Fun Runs are a growing series of 21 Fun Runs being staged across the UK.
July 17, 2010
- Dundee Big Fun Run
- The Big Fun Runs are a growing series of 21 Fun Runs being staged across the UK.
July 18, 2010
- Perth Big Fun Run
- The Big Fun Runs are a growing series of 21 Fun Runs being staged across the UK.
July 24, 2010
- Glasgow Big Fun Run
- 5km of beautiful scenery!
July 25, 2010
- Edinburgh Big Fun Run
- The Edinburgh Big Fun Run is 5km long
July 31, 2010
- Middlesbrough Big Fun Run
- This is a 5km run through the heart of Middlesbrough
August 7, 2010
- Liverpool Big Fun Run
- The Liverpool Big Fun Run is 5km long
- Mazda London Triathlon
- Join Team Save the Children for one the UK’s fastest growing sports
August 8, 2010
- Sheffield Big Fun Run
- The Manchester Big Fun Run is 5km long
August 14, 2010
- Leeds Big Fun Run
- The Leeds Big Fun Run is 5km long
August 21, 2010
- Derby Big Fun Run
- The Derby Big Fun Run is 5km long
August 22, 2010
- Norwich Big Fun Run
- The Norwich Big Fun Run is 5km long
September 4, 2010
- Cardiff Big Fun Run
- The Cardiff Big Fun Run is 5km long
September 5, 2010
- BUPA Great Yorkshire Run — 10K
- Take part in the BUPA Great Yorkshire Run and join 10,000 runners of all abilities aged 15 and over.
- Leicester Big Fun Run
- Leicester Big Fun Run is 5km long
September 11, 2010
- London Big Fun Run
- This Big Fun Run in the capital takes place in Crystal Palace
September 17, 2010
- BUPA Great North Run 2010
- The world's biggest half marathon!
September 18, 2010
- Coventry Big Fun Run
- The Coventry Big Fun Run is 5km long
September 25, 2010
- London Big Fun Run
- This London Big Fun Run is being held in Victoria Park
September 26, 2010
- Milton Keynes Big Fun Run
- The Milton Keynes Big Fun Run is 5km long
- Real Berlin Marathon
- This route takes you on a big sightseeing loop through one of the most exciting cities in the world.
- Run to the Beat Half Marathon
- Be inspired and spurred on by specially chosen live bands and DJs at this unique half marathon.
October 2, 2010
- Watford Big Fun Run
- Watford Big Fun Run is a 5k run
October 3, 2010
- Baxter’s Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running
- Recognised as one of the UK’s leading marathons.
- Kilomathon Scotland
- The perfect race distance - 16.3 miles
- Cheltenham Big Fun Run
- The Cheltenham Big Fun Run is a 5km family orientated run
October 9, 2010
- Southampton Big Fun Run
- The Southampton Big Fun Run is 5km long
October 10, 2010
- Maidstone Big Fun Run
- The Maidstone Big Fun Run is a 5km run
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike.
- Royal Parks Half Marathon
- Places are not yet on sale but please register your interest with us.
October 17, 2010
- The Cardiff Half Marathon
- More than 11,000 runners are expected to turn out in the Welsh capital for this tour of its most famous sights.
October 24, 2010
- Venice Marathon
- Venice is celebrating 25 years of the Marathon, and has been granted permission to deviate the finish to run directly through St Marks Square making it a truly spectacular experience
- BUPA Great South Run — 10 miles
- The BUPA Great South Run is Britain's leading 10 mile running event.
October 31, 2010
- Athens Marathon
- Athens Marathon is celebrating their 2500th anniversary this year, so it is set to be a momentous occasion!!
November 7, 2010
- ING New York City Marathon
- The application for the ING New York City Marathon 2010 closes on March 15.
