On April 6 2025, ten dedicated runners will be racing through 13.1 miles of London’s most iconic routes to raise money for Central YMCA. Starting off at Pall Mall, the course will lead to memorable sights across the city, including the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Big Ben – celebrating the rich history that London has to offer.
Are you interested in running for us? Lace up your running shoes and click here to express your interest in participating. Spots are limited, so make sure your application form stands out from the crowd! We want to hear about why you want to run, and what your fundraising plans are.
Every donation received for this half marathon will be allocated to support our life-changing wellbeing programmes; helping to create a stronger and healthier society.
You can also contact us at fundraising.team@ymca.co.uk to understand this event a bit better.
Every year, we support over 6,000 people to get active and improve their health with our wellbeing programmes – people of all ages, genders and backgrounds.
Participating in physical activity comes with a variety of health benefits: from getting stronger to reducing stress and anxiety. Unfortunately, 11.9 million of UK citizens do less than 30 minutes of physical activity a week. The reasons for this are varied. Some don’t have access to safe spaces to exercise, while others might not be able to afford classes.
That's where we come in. At Central YMCA we create services to ensure everyone can get active and improve their health, regardless of their background or level of ability. We prioritise creating friendly, accessible and supportive environments to exercise, especially for those who've never had that before. Join us in this run, and race for life-changing wellbeing programmes for all.
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