26 for '26
26 Events. 2026 Kilometres. A Marathon of a Mission.
Running to raise funds for Youth Sport Trust -
to support and empower young people across the UK through play and sport
THE WHY BEHIND THE CHALLENGE
I believe we need to invest in the future. And we do so by investing in young people.I grew up feeling different, excluded, and not at all confident.
But in adulthood, I found running and sports, and from that, my confidence has increased, my wellbeing has improved, and I've been able to find a community of like-minded individuals.Movement and sport gave me something I never had as a young person - that's why I'm doing this challenge and raising money for Youth Sport Trust, so that young people across the UK get to experience the benefits of sport and play much sooner than I did.
THE CHALLENGE
26 events
2026 km
One year
Raising money for Youth Sport TrustTo support and empower young people
“There are plenty of people who could have their whole life changed with just a little help and support” - Rachel Reid
THE IMPACT OF YOUR DONATION
This is about investing in the future by investing in young people.Youth Sport Trust's programmes and initiatives support inclusion, wellbeing, and focus on reaching young people in under-served communities, which in turn helps young people feel more confident, happier, resiliant, and included.
Sport and play drive human connection - helping young people build friendships, empathy, and understanding.This isn't just about investing in physical education.
It's about investing in young people, their futures, and the future of the UK.
It's about giving these young people the opportunity to have a positive relationship with movement, confidence in themselves, and the chance to reach their full potential.
It's not just about sport. It's about well-being, inclusion, and investing in a happier, healthier generation.
THE EVENTS
| DATE | LOCATION | DISTANCE |
|---|---|---|
| 15.03 | Bath | Half Marathon |
| 26.04 | Stratford-upon-Avon | Marathon |
| 10.05 | Bristol | Half Marathon |
| 17.05 | Hackney | Half Marathon |
| 30.05 | Battersea Park, London | Half Marathon |
| 07.06 | Leeds | Half Marathon |
| 20.06 | London | 25K |
| 05.07 | Windsor | 10K |
| 11.07 | Race to the Stones | 100K |
| 09.08 | River Thames Path | Half Marathon |
| 12.08 | Olympic Park, London | 10K |
| 29.08 | Regent's Park, London | 10K |
| 05.09 | Edinburgh | Trail Marathon |
| 12.09 | Kew Gardens, London | 10K |
| 19.09 | Victoria Park, London | 10K |
| 26.09 | Bristol - Bath | Trail Marathon |
| 04.10 | Weston Super Mare | Half Marathon |
| 11.10 | Leicester | Half Marathon |
| 25.10 | Greenwich Park, London | 10K |
| 01.11 | Cardiff | Half Marathon |
| 07.11 | Rutland Water | 10K |
| 22.11 | Silverstone | Half Marathon |
| 06.12 | Richmond Park, London | Half Marathon |
| TBC | TBC | TBC |
FOLLOW THE JOURNEY
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