FITNESS fanatics are being called on to get their running shoes on for the 24 Hour Run Against Homelessness this weekend.
The unique 24-hour relay run is set to return to Birmingham, raising money for homelessness charities SIFA Fireside and St Basil’s.
The event will take place from midday on Saturday, October 18, to midday on Sunday, October 19, inviting runners, walkers, and supporters to join the continuous relay of five-kilometre laps.
The 24 Hour Run Against Homelessness was created by a group of students in Manchester in 2019 to raise money for the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity.
Since then, it has gone from strength to strength, uniting running communities and raising over £117,800 for homelessness charities across the UK.
Last year, the first Birmingham edition launched, with runners collectively covering 1,625kilometres and raising over £1,900.
This year, the organisers have set the ambitious target of raising £5,000, to be split equally between SIFA Fireside and St Basil’s.
SIFA Fireside, provide a range of responsive homelessness support services, and St Basil’s, provide accommodation and support to young people aged 16-25 who are experiencing homelessness, are vulnerable or at risk.
The format is simple and inclusive: participants can join at any time during the 24-hour period to run or walk a 5km lap, led by friendly run leaders.
Everyone can complete as many, or as few, laps as they like, by joining from the host venue Ethyon Cafe, on Cannon Street.
The event will be supported by the University of Birmingham’s Cool Runnings as host club.
