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Run a race for UNICEF!

Are you a racing superstar? Or do you just enjoy running? There are plenty of charity races that you could take part in to raise money for UNICEF.

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Take a look at the races below and see which one you'd like to take part in.

These events are not organised by UNICEF – they are organised by other companies so you will need to visit the race website for more information and to register.

Important! Before you sign up for any of these events, please check with your parents or guardian if you can take part. Ask them to read the information below.

Parents and guardians: We would be delighted if you could support your child in taking part in one of the listed events to raise money for UNICEF. You will find useful fundraising tips in our Youth Voice fundraising pack (please note that the pack is aimed at 11-18 year olds, but there is useful health and safety information, as well as fundraising tips that are also relevant to younger children).

Tesco Mini Great Yorkshire Run
Date: Sat 8 September 2007
Location: Don Valley, Sheffield
Ages: 3-8yrs (children can run with a parent/guardian)
Distance: 1.5km
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Tesco Mini Great South Run
Date: Sat 27 October 2007
Location: Portsmouth
Ages: 3-8yrs (children can run with a parent/guardian)
Distance: 1.5km
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Tesco Mini Great North Run
Date: Sat 29 September 2007
Location: Newcastle/Gateshead
Ages: 3-8yrs (children can run with a parent/guardian)
Distance: 1.5km
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Tesco Mini Great Manchester Run
Date: May 2008 (Date TBC)
Location: Sportcity, Manchester
Ages: 3-8yrs (children can run with a parent/guardian)
Distance: 1.5km
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Tesco Mini Great Edinburgh Run
Date: May 2008 (Date TBC)
Location: The Meadows, Edinburgh
Ages: 3-8yrs (children can run with a parent/guardian)
Distance: 1.5km
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Tesco Junior Great Yorkshire Run
Date: Sat 8 September 2007
Location: Yorkshire
Ages: 9-14yrs (the race is split into boys' and girls' runs)
Distance: 2.5km
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Tesco Junior Great Winter Run
Date: Sat 12 January 2008
Location: Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Ages: 9-14yrs (the race is split into boys' and girls' runs)
Distance: 2.5km
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Tesco Junior Great Wales Run
Date: Sun 29 July 2008
Location: Cardiff Bay, Cardiff
Ages: 8-14yrs (the race is split into boys' and girls' runs)
Distance: 2.5km
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Tesco Junior Great South Run
Date: Sat 27 October 2007
Location: Portsmouth
Ages: 9-15yrs (the race is split into boys' and girls' runs)
Distance: 2.5km
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Tesco Junior Great North Run
Date: Sat 29 September 2007
Location: Newcastle/Gateshead
Ages: 9-12yrs and 13-16yrs
Distance: 2.5km
View 9-12 website
View 13-16 website

Tesco Junior Great Manchester Run
Date: May 2008 (Date TBC)
Location: Sportcity, Manchester
Ages: TBC
Distance: 2.5km
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Tesco Junior Great Edinburgh Run
Date: May 2008 (Date TBC)
Location: The Meadows, Edinburgh
Ages: TBC
Distance: 2.5km
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Tesco Junior Great Coastal Run
Date: Sun 15 June 2008
Location: Seaburn and Roker, Sunderland
Ages: TBC
Distance: 2.5km
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Tesco Junior BUPA Ireland Run
Date: April 2008 (Date TBC)
Location: Phoenix Park, Dublin
Ages: TBC
Distance: 2.5km
View website

 

Disclaimer: Please note that this is only a listing of races and UNICEF is in no way endorsing any of them, as these races are organised by third parties and UNICEF is not involved in organising or running the events. UNICEF does not hold any guaranteed places so runners must register directly with the organisers, under their terms and conditions. Please note that UNICEF does not accept any responsibility for any consequences arising from participation in any of these events.