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30 DAY
CHALLENGES

Welcome to The Sapphire Running Zone virtual events: our 30 Day Challenges! They are a great way to fundraise and all the funds you generate will help our charity partners with their essential work. They are really flexible and you can have lots of fun along the way. You can run as little or often as you like, within the 30 days and when and where you like, and be rewarded with an exclusive medal, and a range of other goodies, like hoodies, caps and if you raise £1000 you be able to grab yourself a pair of £150 running shoes! On this page you'll see the steps to get started, the 12 virtual destinations, and an introduction to themed destination fundraising. If you can complete your challenge in under 30 days that's fine with us. One day, or 30 days; it's your choice!

STEP 1

Decide on your charity from the list below and your preferred distance, from 5km to the marathon.  You have 30 days to complete your challenge, whatever the distance. You can run, or walk, and for however far you like on any given day. Do it all in one day, or over 30 days and you can also include official events if you like.

Select your charity  in the 'CHOOSE YOUR CHARITY AND ENTER HERE' section at the bottom of this page. It's free to enter and is really quick!

STEP 2

Once you've entered you'll be sent a link to a page that has all of our virtual destinations. Simply select where in the world you want to run virtually and you can get started. With all the support on offer you'll think you're actually there! There are videos, playlists and themed fundraising ideas!

Setting up a fundraising page is easy and we'll show you how to do that, how to update it and how to share it. You'll be surprised how simple it all is.

STEP 3

Keep a record of each run (use a running app or smartwatch) and then upload the files on the destination page once you're done. We'll check it and once verified, along with your fundraising we'll send you email  confirmation and a few days later your goodies will follow.

You just need to hit certain fundraising targets to get your goodies. These will vary by charity and start at just £50 to grab one of the great medals!

OUR EVENTS

DESTINATION THEMED FUNDRAISING IDEAS

Why not host a fundraising dinner party using local food and drink from your destination or a bake sale using local products? We've got lots of great ideas to make your fundraising fun and easy!

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OUR CHARITIES OFFER

MEDALS, HOODIES,

RUNNING SHOES & MORE!

The Scoliosis Support & Research 5km medal
The Scoliosis Support & Research Half Marathon medal
a blue Hoka running shoe

Entry to our 30 Day Challenges is free. If you raise £50 you'll get one of our high quality medals and if you raise £250 you'll get the medal and a range of different goodies from your chosen charity. Find out more by clicking on one of the charity logos below to see what they offer.

Best of all, if you hit the magic £1000 your chosen charity will send you a gift card for £150 to use on  running shoes, clothing or accessories in our online shop. You can see what you could get below.


   

the sapphire running zone online store

CHOOSE YOUR
CHARITY HERE

St. Joseph's Hospice logo with green heart and text on white background

St Jospeh's hospice offers high-quality, professional nursing care within a peaceful, home from home environment surrounded by 12 acres of beautiful woodland gardens.

Aspire logo with text Supporting people with spinal injury

Aspire is dedicated to achieving a world where people with Spinal Cord Injury have an equal place in society by removing physical obstacles and economic barriers.

Ability Bow logo with green text and a unique abstract design.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of physical activity, whatever their ability. Our charity empowers people living with disabilities.

Silver Star Maternity Fund supporting Oxford maternity services logo for charity events.

We make things better for mothers and their families.  We need to raise money to keep the Silver Star Unit well equipped, and to improve its comfort and amenities.

Dockland Settlements logo: Supporting local communities since 1894 with a blue bollard.

We have been helping deprived communities since 1894, in London’s East End, for the purpose of bringing welfare and recreation to the youth of the dock area slums.

Scoliosis Support & Research logo with text and abstract green design elements.

We promote and fund innovative research to improve treatment options and we offer guidance and support to individuals and families affected by scoliosis.

Backcare logo with a blue circle and the words Backcare in green

At Backcare we provide information and education to prevent unnecessary back pain. We need your support to help us improve the lives of millions affected.

Gingerbread Centre logo with text supporting vulnerable people, virtual events for charities

The Gingerbread Centre is here for families facing tough times. We offer one-to one and whole family support to build stability, well being and brighter futures

The Whitechapel Centre logo with yellow door frame. Representing charity and services.

We are the leading homeless and housing charity for the Liverpool region. We work with people who are sleeping rough, living in hostels or struggling to manage their accommodation.

David Lewis logo with colored lines under name, simple and modern design.

We provide outstanding education, residential, day opportunities, medal and therapeutic support for people with learning disabilities, epilepsy and autism.

Dental Wellness Trust logo featuring text and smiling faces in a circle

Many children suffer the consequences of the UK's worsening oral health crisis. The Dental Wellness Trust needs your support to put an end to this critical public health issue.

St John Ambulance Cymru logo with Maltese Cross on a black background.

Every pound you raise supports our lifesaving volunteers and helps fund our first aid training programmes across Wales, bringing us closer to our vision of Wales as a community of lifesavers

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We exist to defend the right to a safe home in Wales. Join us in ending the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people and our communities

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In the UK today there are around half a million children and young people with brain conditions that result in complex medical, educational and social support needs. 

Once you've entered for free you'll get an email confirmation. You then choose from any of these virtual destinations and distances.

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