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The February Run Challenge is a virtual challenge where you run, jog, or walk 50km or 100km throughout February to help fund vital research towards a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Every kilometre is a tribute to the resilience of the T1D community.
From Sunday 1 to Saturday 28 February 2026.
No, it’s completely free to join.
When you sign up, you’ll get your own fundraising page to start raising lifesaving funds that helps move us closer to a cure.
It’s a virtual challenge, so you can take part anywhere! Run at home, in your local park and even abroad. Take on your kilometres at your own pace, in your own way.
Complete the quick registration form and activate your fundraiser.
You’ll also get access to our friendly Facebook Group for support and motivation.
Use whatever works best for you – a phone app, smartwatch or pedometer. As part of your fundraising pack, we’ll be sending you a tracker to jot down your distances.
No – you can spread the distance across the month however suits you. For 50km, that’s less than 2km a day. Walk it, jog it or mix it up.
Your goal (50km or 100km) is just a guide. Take it at your own pace, in your own time. Every kilometre still makes a difference.
Absolutely! The challenge is for everyone. It can be flexed to fit your routine and needs. Every kilometre counts.
There’s no minimum fundraising target. But every pound helps fund life-changing T1D research so we ask that you raise what you can.
Yes! Hit these milestones and unlock exclusive rewards:
Every pound raised helps fund research to cure, treat, and prevent type 1 diabetes and supports the T1D community.
We won’t stop until there’s a cure.
Join our Facebook Group to share your progress, celebrate milestones, and find encouragement from our wonderful community.
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Run, jog, or walk 50km or 100km this February and help fund vital research towards a cure for T1D.
Back by popular demand, the Battersea Park Half is a flat and fast race through one of London’s most scenic parks.
The Brighton Marathon takes you from Preston Park, through the heart of the city and along the iconic seafront.
From Pall Mall to Downing Street, runners will explore London's landmarks and hidden secrets on a route like no other.
