Running Events

At Children Today we have a varied programme of running events to suit all ages and abilities. Running is a fantastic and popular way to fundraise for Children Today. Not only would the run benefit you by helping you to keep fit and active, but you will find it extremely rewarding knowing that you are supporting a great charity.

Your sponsorship money will help us to provide specialised equipment, improving the lives of disabled children living throughout the uk.

“My name is Luke and I am 8. I am very excited because I have a new wheelchair that will help me and my family have a much better life. I can go out more easily with my friends and not have to be taken everywhere - I couldn’t wait for the wheelchair to arrive! I have Cerebral Palsy which is why I need this wheelchair and I know there are lots of other children who have disabilities who need equipment like this. I would like to say ‘thank you’ to the charity which helped me to get my chair, Children Today, and to the people who gave them money to buy it.”

This picture shows Luke’s fantastic new wheelchair which was provided with funds raised last year. If you run for us we will do everything we can to support you in your training and your fundraising activity, so together we can help more children like Luke next year.

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Flora London Marathon

26th April 2009

This gruelling 26 mile marathon takes you on a unique tour of London passing by many of its famous landmarks. If you would like to join the 711, 260 people who have already crossed the finishing line since the marathon’s conception in 1981 then don’t hesitate. Places for this iconic event are going fast! To book your place in this world famous marathon all you have to do is call us on 01244 335622.

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If you are lucky enough to have your own place for 2009 you can still choose to run for Children Today and raise sponsorship. You are making such a huge commitment to training and effort on the day; we would love to help you make the most of it by using the opportunity to raise money for more children like Luke.

To find out more about the race please visit the Real Buzz website.

www.realbuzz.com

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BUPA London 10k

25th May 2009

This race was so popular in its very first year that it was over subscribed! This fantastic event starts and finishes at St James Park. The race takes you past many of London’s famous legendary sights such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace to name but a few. The race starts on Birdcage Walk and follows an anti-clockwise route around the City of Westminster and the City of London via Parliament Square, Embankment, Blackfriars Bridge, Queen Victoria Street, Cannon Street, Great Tower Street, Crutched Friars, Fenchurch Street, Leadenhall Market, Cornhill, Queen Victoria Street, Puddle Dock, Embankment,

Horseguards Avenue, Whitehall and via Trafalgar Square to the Finish in The Mall.

Husband and wife duo Lydia and Kevin Warren ran for Children Today on 26th May 2008 to celebrate their first wedding anniversary in their full wedding attire! If, like the Warrens, you think this is the race for you, please contact our fundraising team and register now. To take part we ask you to pay a registration fee of £50 and raise a minimum sponsorship of £500.

Find out more about this new exciting race here www.london10000.co.uk

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Adidas Women’s 5k Challenge

6th September 2009

London, Birmingham, Liverpool

Here come the girls!

This highly accessible women-only race takes place at three different venues – London Hyde Park, Birmingham City Centre and Liverpool Sefton Park.

This short challenge is suitable for most women whether you run, jog or walk – it’s a great way to do something fantastic and raise valuable funds for charity! Here at Children Today we like to put our money where our mouth is, so all the girls from the office will be taking part in this event. We hope you can join the Children Today team too! Please contact Ceri at the fundraising office on 01244 335 622 or email ceri@childrentoday.org.uk

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Support Us

Of course there are many running events taking place all over the country, perhaps in your own town. If you are taking part in a running event why not consider supporting Children Today. Wherever and whenever the event is happening we would be pleased to support you in your fundraising.

Please contact the fundraising office on 01244 335 622 for further details of all our running challenges or email ceri@childrentoday.org.uk