Running events

From 5k to ultra marathons, we'll support you every step of the way in any running event you wish to undertake.

To secure your place in a run you will have to get your place directly from the race organisers. Once you have done this get in touch with our Challenges Team and we will give you the support, advice and cheers you need to reach the finish line. Join the Team at www.facebook.com/teamsoschildren to see which events our supporters are running.

There are many races up and down the country that you can get involved in. Here's our diary of the top running events coming up. Follow the links for details on how to reserve your place on the race.

Racing Calendar

The Wales Marathon

When: Sunday 10th June 2012

Where: Tenby, Wales

Distance: Half marathon or full marathon

To secure your place on the race enter online at www.thewalesmarathon.com. Places are available on a first come first serve basis.

British 10k London Run

When: Sunday 8th July 2012

Where: London

Distance: 10k

SOS Children has places on the 2012 British 10k London Run. To reserve your place please email lottie@soschildren.org and request a registration form.

Liverpool 5k Fun Run

When: Saturday 4th August 2012

Where: Sefton Park, Liverpool

Distance: 5k

To secure your place on the race enter online at www.bigfunrun.com/liverpool. Places are available on a first come first serve basis.

Cheshire Triathlon

When: Saturday 8th September 2012

Where: Tatton Park, Cheshire

Distance: Sprint and Olympic distance triathlon

To secure your place on the race enter online at www.tattontriathlon.co.uk

Great North Run

When: Sunday 16th September 2012

Where: Newcastle

Distance: 13.1 miles

To secure your place on the race enter online on www.greatrun.org/events

Loch Ness Marathon Festival

When: 30th September 2012

Where: Inverness, Scotland

Distance: Marathon, 10k or 5k.

To secure your place enter online at www.lochnessmarathon.com/enter_now/

MBNA Chester Marathon and Half Marathon

When: Sunday 7th October

Where: Chester

Distance: 26 or 13.1 miles

To secure your place enter online at http://www.activeleisureevents.co.uk

Places are available on a first come first serve basis.

The Perkins Great Eastern Run

When: October 14th 2012

Where: Peterborough

Distance: 13.1 miles

To secure your place enter online at www.perkinsgreateasternrun.co.uk

Run to the Beat

When: 21st October 2012

Where: The O2, London

Distance: 13.1 miles

To secure your place enter online at www.runtothebeat.co.uk/

The Great South Run

When: 28th October 2012

Where: Southsea, Portsmouth

Distance: 10 miles

To secure your place enter online at www.greatrun.org/events/event.aspx?id=12

If you'd like to raise money for SOS Children through running please get in touch and we'll give you all the fundraising support and side-line cheers you need to reach the finish line.

Once you have received your own running place just let us know and we can send you an SOS Children Challenge Pack, containing lots of fundraising advice and support along with our other Team SOS Children resources.

Visit www.facebook.com/TeamSOSChildren to see which events our team of fundraising runners are competing in this year.

For more information on any of the events listed or to find a race near you please contact lottie@soschildren.org.