Run Kids Run

As we look back on 2025, we’re proud of the impact has delivered together with our school communities and corporate partners.

Since 2020, .kidsrun has raised a total of £1.2 million for state primary schools in London 🙌

In 2025:
🏃‍♀️ 6,456 runners took on a 2km challenge across five events
🏫 53 state primary schools from 9 London boroughs were supported
🤝 145 community volunteers: school staff, parents, sponsor employees and local partners made every event possible
👧🧒 16,660 primary school children benefited from Run Kids Run funding, 40% of whom are pupil premium pupils
💷 £337,187 was raised for transformative educational projects

These numbers represent much more than statistics: they reflect stronger school communities, healthier children, and meaningful investment in education where it is needed most.

Thank you to our schools, sponsors and volunteers for making 2025 such a powerful year of impact. We’re excited to build on this momentum in 2026! ❤️🙏🏻💫

Celebrating the power of community!


Check out these photos which show the excitement,enthusiasm and pride of our young Canada Water runners. Run Kids Run brings local schools and businesses together to raise money for the participating schools and fosters a sense of belonging and community spirit amongst those taking part.

Next stop Stratford! ⏭️ For more details check out www.runkidsrun.org/str

Check out these fantastic pictures of the new astroturf pitch opening at Our Lady of Mercy School in Dublin.


OLOM took part in our first international event this year in Dublin. The funds received from Run Kids Run Ireland were added to the school's own massive fundraising effort through its Pitch Perfect initiative. This meant OLOM reached its fundraising target and was able to proceed with the installation of a fantastic new astroturf pitch to be used by all OLOM pupils.

We're delighted to support these vital school projects which enhance the educational experience of the pupils. Good schools make good communities!

A massive shout out to our corporate sponsors who made this possible and show the pupils at our participating schools that they are growing up in a community that cares:

ireland

The countdown is on!!!! ⏳
There are just 5 days to go until Run Canada Water Run.

Our young runners are taking on a 2km running challenge to raise essential funds for their schools 💪🏃🏿🏃🏽‍♀️👟🎽

Come along to Southwark Park and help cheer them to the finish line.....🏁

Huge shout out to our amazing sponsors and - your support makes a real change to the educational experience of the children at our participating schools - Rotherhithe Primary School Redriff Primary School

If you haven't signed up already, register your place now at www.runkidsrun.org/can

We can't wait to see you there!

Let's go!!!!!!

There are just over 2 weeks to go until our Canada Water runners take part in the third Run Canada Water Run!!!! 👏👏👏👏

Come along and cheer on Rotherhithe Primary School Redriff Primary School at Southwark Park Athletics Club on Sunday 5th October at 2pm.

If you're a parent please sign up to run with your children 🏃‍♀️💨👟 and help raise vitally needed funds for your school.

As ever, thanks to our amazing sponsors and - we couldn't do this without you!!!

If you're a local business and would like to support please get in touch at
www.runkidsrun.org or DM us. Your help can make a tangible difference to your local schools.

We're back!!!! Get ready for our third Run Canada Water Run!

We're very excited to bring our community running event back to Southwark to raise more funds for local schools.

📅 Sunday 5th October
⌚️ 2-4pm
🏟️ Southwark Park Athletics Track

.salter.pta and Rotherhithe Primary schools will all be returning to participate in our fun run - get involved & help raise vital funds for your local schools.

Register for your place today - registration links are on our website www.runkidsrun.org/can

📸 On the shoulder of giants . . .
Some of our favourite shots from yesterday's 💛

🎉Look at those crowds!
Over 2,400 runners, families, and supporters turned up on Highbury Fields yesterday — and wow, what an atmosphere!

A huge well done to the 22 schools who brought their energy, community spirit, and determination. The sun came out, the medals shone, and the vibes were electric ⚡

Thank you to everyone who made this possible — more photos to come soon

📸Photo credit: Belinda Lawley

🎉 ONLY 4 DAYS TO GO! 🎉

The countdown is ON for our 3rd annual – and it’s going to be BIG! 🏃‍♀️🌞

📍 10 schools from Westminster, Wandsworth & Lambeth

👟 750 runners already registered

🎈 Warm-ups, dancing, games, a 2km run, medals & snacks for all runners!

Don’t miss out – it’s not too late to sign up! 💥
👉 SUPPORT your school
💛 GET sponsored by friends & family
🌱 TAKE the challenge and help raise funds for playgrounds, outdoor classrooms, school trips & exciting new learning spaces!

🙌 This year’s event is proudly sponsored by:
🥇 Gold: Apollo, ICG
🥈 Silver: Highland Europe, Pictet, The Langham Estate, Greystar, OPLM, Skanska

Thanks to their support, children across London are getting access to better education and enrichment.

📣 Register now at runkidsrun.org/bat

Weekend vibes = Running vibes!!!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃🏿‍♂️🏃🏾

Looking for something fun, free & energising to do on a Sunday? Head to your local Junior parkrun!

👟It's a 2km run for 4-14 year olds: not a race, but a fun way to get moving and train for Run Kids Run events.

Bring your friends, run at your own pace and get your weekly boost of fresh air & fitness.

📍There are events all over the UK & Ireland - find one near you at www.parkrun.org.uk or www.parkrun.ie

Need help getting started? Our brilliant ambassador has your back with tips on:

✅ Warm-ups & stretching
✅ Running techniques
✅ How to adapt your run

💻 Head to our website & check out her training zone for everything you need to feel ready and raring to go! Let's keep those legs moving and smiles coming - your next run day is on a Sunday!!!

What a day we had on Saturday for RUN DUBLIN RUN! The sun was shining, the children and their parents were super enthusiastic and local sporting superstars Kellie Harrington & were on stage and motivated them to do their absolute best to complete their runs....Healthy snacks were donated for the tired runners by and warm-ups were given by .ie

A huge thank you to all of our amazing sponsors Partners - your incredible support will enable these brilliant schools to carry out projects which will benefit the educational experience for all pupils. Which is amazing!!

Here's to 2026!!! 🏃‍♀️🥇👏👏👏

What a way to end Active Schools Week!!! 👏👏👏

RUN DUBLIN RUN is happening this Saturday with pupils from 10 local schools participating in our first ever fundraising fun run in Ireland!!!!! 🇮🇪

Our young runners are getting ready to lace up their trainers 👟and enjoy a day of fun, fitness and fundraising. Our schools are:



St Mary's NS
St Columba's NS
Our Lady of Mercy


Star of the Sea
Scoil Mhuire
St Vincent's GNS

📆 Saturday 10th May
📍Clanna Garl GAA Club Fontenoy
⏰2-4pm

We can't wait to welcome you and are delighted that local sporting legends Kellie Harrington and will be there on the day to lend their support! Please come along to support our runners and cheer them to the finish line!