There are lots of great running events throughout the country that you can enter to help UNICEF UK stand up for child rights. These range from local fun runs to world class events like the London Marathon, newly sponsored by Virgin in 2010. There truly is something for everyone!

UNICEF UK has a fantastic team of runners and we’re looking for more people to join us, which is where you can help. Whether you are contemplating your first 5km run or are a professional runner and regularly take part in events, we want to hear from you.

Join Team UNICEF

Benefits include: the fundraising support of a dedicated member of UNICEF UK’s staff; a running pack with a running vest or t-shirt; training tips; sponsor forms and fundraising materials such as stickers, balloons and collecting tins; and the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children worldwide.

See individual running events for even more benefits.

How to enter

We have guaranteed places in the following events! Click on the relevant link for more information and to register.

• Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon - 10 October 2010
• Brighton Marathon - 10 April 2011
• Virgin London Marathon - 17 April 2011
• adidas Silverstone Half Marathon - 6 March 2011
• BUPA London 10,000 - 30 May 2011

Alternatively, choose from the following list for more information about entering a running event near you and then let us know which one you are entering by emailing running@unicef.org.uk.

• Marathons
• Half Marathons
• 10km runs
• 5km runs
• Other runs and Triathlons

Where your money will go

Team UNICEF raises funds for UNICEF’s global campaign Unite for Children, Unite against AIDS, focusing on children affected by HIV and AIDS and their rights to be healthy, be educated and to be a child. To find out more abut the latest phase of our campaign, please visit our campaign pages.