Join our 50 day Run to Christmas Challenge.

We’re thrilled to announce the return of our 50 Day Run to Christmas Challenge, kicking off on Wednesday 5th November 2025, all in support of Urban Outreach Bolton.

Together, we’ll be running or walking to make a difference for local families this festive season by raising funds to purchase food and essentials for Urban Outreach.

🏃‍♀️ The Challenge

Run or walk 2 miles every day for 50 days, from 5th November to 24th December.Stay active, feel festive, and help spread some Christmas kindness!

🎖️ Everyone who completes the 50-day challenge will receive a special finisher’s medal, presented at Bolton parkrun on Saturday 20th December.

💚 How to Get Involved

Register here

First register at the link above and then donate below.

Donate Your £5

You can donate in one of two ways:

1. Donate £5 to join the challenge.

2. Share our GoFundMe page with your friends and family to help raise funds.

👉 Donate here: https://gofund.me/360ea613c

✅ Challenge Rules

• Complete the registration form above

• Run or walk 2 miles daily from 5th November to 24th December.

• Share your runs in our Facebook group or on Strava group below which you can find here

• Either donate £5 or share our GoFundMe page.

• All money raised will go directly towards buying food items for Urban Outreach Bolton.

• Collect your medal at Bolton parkrun on 20th December.

💫 Our Virtual Running Story

This is our fifth Virtual Running Event, following in the footsteps of our previous successful community challenges:

• Run to Christmas 2022 – donations to Urban Outreach Bolton

• Run to Christmas 2019 – donations to Urban Outreach Bolton

• Run to Christmas 2017 – gifts for children at Fort Alice Refuge

• Easter 2018 – support for Love Does Neonatal

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We’re not a registered charity — just a passionate group of local runners who love to give back and make a difference together, supported by Burnden Road Runners.

🎁 Join the Festive Fun

Every mile and every pound counts! Lace up, get moving, and help make this Christmas a little brighter for families across Bolton.

Join the community:👉 Facebook Group👉

Let’s make this our biggest 50 Day Run to Christmas yet!