It's BACK!! This regular Durham calendar event ended with lockdown but now it's back thanks to Josephine Butler students. Join us this summer for a day of running, teamwork, and community spirit – all in support of a great cause! Run 2 the Sun is a student- and community-led charity fundraiser welcoming Durham University college teams and local residents for a day of friendly competition, long-distance running, and feel-good fundraising.
The event will take place across the inner and outer tracks at the Maiden Castle Sports Park, with the space partitioned throughout the day for different running formats. The event will culminate in final relay races during the last hour, with prizes for the fastest college teams and the most laps completed.
🏃♀️ Format Overview:
Community Long-Distance Runs: Open to individuals and families in the local Durham community. Walk, jog or run at your own pace throughout the day on a dedicated outer track.
College Relay Races: Sports teams from Durham colleges will compete in 4x100m, 4x200m, and 4x400m relays – with finals held in the last hour of the event.
Laps Challenge: Between relay heats, college teams can continue running to contribute to a laps leaderboard, with a prize for the team that clocks the most total laps!
💛 Why We're Running:
All proceeds will support RTMinds– a charity working to support mental health recovery and prevent suicide.
🏅 Entry fees from runners
💸 Minimum £50 fundraising target encouraged per runner
📱 Linked donation pages available for team and individual fundraising
👕 Merchandise for sale (T-shirts, tote bags)
🍰 Cake stall for donations
This is more than a race – it's a collective effort to make a real difference.
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