Take on the most popular challenge of all. Whether a seasoned runner or an unfit novice, there will always be a distance for you that will prove a personal challenge, and what better way of raising money to help young homeless people get back on their feet.

Run for Centrepoint and we'll make sure you are fully supported from fundraising till finish

Here are our up and coming events - if you would like more info on any of these, or want to get involved in next year's Marathon or 10K then please let us know by contacting the Fundraising team.

Flora London Marathon

The next London Marathon will be taking place on Sunday 26th April 2009. If you would like to join the Centrepoint team for 2009 you can do so by contacting the Fundraising team, we would love to hear from you.

British 10K London Run 2008

July 6^th  2008

The British 10K on July 6th is a fantastic, light-hearted run through the centre of London taking in all the famous sites. This year leading youth homelessness charity Centrepoint is hoping to take to the streets with its largest team yet- and wants you to be part of it!

The Great North Run, 2008

The Great North Run, based in Newcastle is the world’s largest half marathon event. This year it is taking place on Sunday 5^th October. By joining Centrepoint’s Great North Run Team you can help change the lives of young homeless people not only in the North East where Centrepoint has services in Derwentside, but also nationally across other parts of the UK including Worcestershire and London.

Contact us now if would like to help homeless young people. We would be proud to have you in our team. Please contact the Fundraising team to talk about how you can change the lives of homeless young people. 

Meet Centrepoint's past Great North Runners

Three young homeless people housed and supported by Centrepoint Derwentside in Durham, ran the 2006 BUPA Great North Run for us.  Carl 18, Claire  21, and James 20, joined Bob, Centrepoint Derwentside Support & Development Worker, in running the world's biggest half marathon.  We caught up with them to find out what motivated them to run and how they got on. 

Why did you decide to run the Great North Run?

James: I’ve never run in my life! It’s a good cause though.

Why did you choose to run the half marathon for Centrepoint?

Carl: Because it’s the only thing worth supporting- apart from Sunderland Football club!

How did you find training? Did you train together?

Bob: Difficult! It’s tough! I like to think I’m in pretty good condition anyway but you can’t do something like this without hard work.

How did you become homeless?

Carl: I’m completely blind and used to live in residential schools in Scotland. When I came home to live with my family, things got really bad - I started to argue a lot more with my parents 'cause I’d been used to independence.  We realised I couldn’t carry on living there anymore.

Claire: Family problems-arguments with my Mam and her boyfriend got too much to take.

James: I’m gay and eventually my Mam threw me out after lots of arguments.

How do you feel about Centrepoint?

Carl: Love it. I love being here, I love the staff. Centrepoint give young people not only a shelter, but independence, growth and support.

Claire: I think it’s a great organisation for homeless people. We have somewhere to live and help and support in housing, emotional problems too.

James: It’s a great place to live and it’s so friendly.

Caped Crusader!

The Great South Run, 2008 Portsmouth

The 2008 Great South Run will take place on 26^th October and will have a bigger Centrepoint team than ever, and we want YOU to run for us! What better way to spend a Sunday morning? To reserve your place on the 10 mile course contact the Fundraising team.

Click here for more event information.

If you have your own place and would like to run for Centrepoint, or have any other questions, please send a message to the Fundraising team.

Other races

Even if you have entered a local race and have organised your own place, we can support you and send you our great training and fundraising packs, which include top tips on making the most of your race. 

will have a bigger Centrepoint team than ever, and we want YOU to run for us! What better way to spend a Sunday morning? To reserve your place on the 10 mile course contact the Fundraising team.

Click here for more event information.

If you have your own place and would like to run for Centrepoint, or have any other questions, please send a message to the Fundraising team.

Other races

Even if you have entered a local race and have organised your own place, we can support you and send you our great training and fundraising packs, which include top tips on making the most of your race.