About Us
1,500,000
participants
7,000,000
pounds raised
7,000,000
kilometres run
Run For Heroes is an incorporated charity that began in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We launched the viral Instagram challenge: Run 5k, Donate £5, and Nominate 5 others - a simple idea that sparked a global movement.
In just a few months, the campaign raised over £10 million for NHS Charities Together, with an additional £1 million going to international charities tackling the effects of the pandemic.
After this, our community continued to rally behind us. We raised £20,000 for The Care Workers' Charity through Faster 5k Fridays, and another £150,000 for healthcare charities across the UK through our nationwide event, #5kMay, in partnership with JustGiving.
To date, we've mobilised over 1.5 million people to get active and give back. We've seen first-hand the power of communities coming together - and how small actions, multiplied, can create meaningful change.
Today, our mission is simple: to get as many people moving as possible - especially via running - because we believe it has the power to transform lives.
Want to join our community and fundraise with us?
Get in touch here.
Are you a healthcare worker interested in applying for a grant? Find out more here.
Our Impact
Mental Health
support
Food delivery
to support long shifts
1 million
overnight washbags
400+
sleep pods
Travel costs
for front-line workers
1.3 million
nutritious meals & snacks
Grants
for isolation key workers
Volunteer
expenses covered
Our Values
The power of
community
We believe in individuals coming together to create change.
Inclusion &
accessibility
We pride ourselves in developing events that are open to all.
Health &
wellbeing
We motivate people to have an active & well-balanced lifestyle.
Environmentally
conscious
We strive to make events more sustainable for a brighter future.
Our Awards
The Queens Birthday List MBE
We were recognised on the Queen’s Birthday Honour list 2020 and awarded an MBE for our services to fundraising during Covid-19.
The Point of Light Award
The Prime Minister’s Office awarded us the Point of Light Award for supporting our communities through the battle with Covid-19.
Our Ambassadors
Last year millions of you came together and ran for your heroes, you’re all ambassadors - but we thought a few should be given a shout out:
Meet Our Team
Olivia
Founder, Trustee
With a passion for running and charity from a young age, Olivia combined the two to create Run For Heroes. Her mission is to get more people active while raising vital funds for health and wellbeing. Her favourite track to run to is Move On Up, getting her into the swing.
Alice
Head of PR, Trustee
Alice is our PR-savvy media queen who is responsible for getting the word out there. Alice is your go-to contact if you want to promote Run For Heroes! She loves listening to podcasts around the lakes of Copenhagen on her runs.
William
Trustee
William is a corporate lawyer at an international law firm. He frequently advises charities and non-profit institutions on a wide range of matters. His favourite running song is Through the Wire by Kanye West.
Lauren
Trustee
Lauren’s 10 year accountancy experience within the nonprofit sector meant she was the perfect woman for our trustee team. Lauren gets into the groove of running by listening to Elephant by Tame Impala.
Andre
Web developer
Andre is a our wonderful developer, bringing the Run For Heroes website to life. Try to spot our resident ninja hidden somewhere on this site, too! If you find him running, you can guess he is probably listening to The Boys Of Summer by Don Henley.
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