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
Comedians Lee Evans and Tony Grounds joined other runners supporting Save the Children at the London Marathon on Sunday, 25 April.
Lee and Tony have already raised £11,000 to support our work. "Who wouldn't want to help?" Lee said. "For the price of a cup of tea, you can save a child's life."
88-year-old Marjory Foyle also walked the marathon for us, starting on the Friday before and completing it on Saturday.
She said: "Apart from the traffic, it was a most wonderful time, balmy sun and cool breezes. I called in on a Save the Children shop at the end of Woolwich Road, and got a huge welcome.
"My legs ache a lot, but it was worth it. I am REALLY chuffed to have done it all in two days."
Runners have raised £33,000 for Save the Children so far. They hope to meet a target of £60,000.
Our runner Paul Gugge at the London Marathon. His band turned out to support him, so he joined them for an impromptu jam session during the race! Amazingly, he had already run 24 miles by this point ....
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
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
- Aberdeen Big Fun Run
- The Big Fun Runs are a growing series of 21 Fun Runs being staged across the UK.
- Asics British 10K London Run
- Join Team Save the Children for this summer London run
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
- Mazda London Triathlon
- Join Team Save the Children for one the UK’s fastest growing sports
- Liverpool Big Fun Run
- The Liverpool Big Fun Run is 5km long
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
August 29, 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
- Run to the Beat Half Marathon
- Be inspired and spurred on by specially chosen live bands and DJs at this unique half marathon.
- Real Berlin Marathon
- This route takes you on a big sightseeing loop through one of the most exciting cities in the world.
- Milton Keynes Big Fun Run
- The Milton Keynes Big Fun Run is 5km long
October 2, 2010
- Watford Big Fun Run
- Watford Big Fun Run is a 5k run
October 3, 2010
- Cheltenham Big Fun Run
- The Cheltenham Big Fun Run is a 5km family orientated run
- Kilomathon Scotland
- The perfect race distance - 16.3 miles
- Baxter’s Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running
- Recognised as one of the UK’s leading marathons.
October 9, 2010
- Southampton Big Fun Run
- The Southampton Big Fun Run is 5km long
October 10, 2010
- 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
- Although the public ballot places have now all sold out, Team Save the Children still have places!
- Maidstone Big Fun Run
- The Maidstone Big Fun Run is a 5km run
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.
