Run the River. Anywhere. 2025

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  • Date Mon 1st September 2025 - Tue 30th September 2025
  • Time 09:00
  • Location Virtual Event
  • Price £20.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

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Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join the excitement of Run the River. Anywhere. 2025, organized by Teach First! This inspiring virtual event runs from September 1st to September 30th, 2025, and invites participants from around the globe to take part in either a 5k or 10k run. Whether you choose to sprint along a scenic route near your home, a stunning local landmark, or a tranquil riverside, every step you take will contribute to a worthy cause.

By participating in Run the River, you’ll not only enjoy the thrill of running but also help ensure that every young person reaches their full potential. Your participation fee covers a stylish technical running t-shirt and a coveted finisher's medal, while your fundraising efforts will directly support disadvantaged schools and communities across England. Join the movement, rally your friends and family, and make a difference this September with Teach First!

Run the River. Anywhere. 2025

Mon 1st September 2025 - Tue 30th September 2025

Two marathon runners with race bibs joyfully raise their arms while crossing Tower Bridge in London at night. The bridge is illuminated behind them, and other runners are visible in the background. A smiling runner in a blue shirt celebrates with arms raised at a nighttime race finish line, while others stand nearby and a medal is being handed out. The FINISH banner is visible in the background. A smiling runner in a blue shirt and orange cap spreads his arms wide while running on a city park path, with other runners and tall buildings in the background. A smiling runner wearing a blue "Run the River 2024" shirt and race number 1313 spreads his arms wide at the finish line of a nighttime race event, with other participants and city buildings in the background. A woman in a blue shirt with race number 1027 raises her arms and smiles while running on a city street during a race, with other runners and volunteers in yellow vests visible in the background. Three runners in blue shirts celebrate with raised arms in front of Tower Bridge in London, smiling after a race, with race numbers 464, 460, and 459 visible. Other participants and banners are in the background. Three smiling runners in blue "Run the River 2024" shirts celebrate with raised arms in front of Tower Bridge in London, with a bright sky and race banners in the background. A group of smiling runners in blue "Run the River 2024" shirts pose together in front of Tower Bridge, holding their race bibs, on a grassy area during daylight.

Organiser's Description

Run the River. Anywhere. 2025

Run the River is back this September. Sign for 2025 Run the River and help ensure every young person fulfil their potential.

Step up for our 5k or 10k run from anywhere in the world and help ensure every child, whatever their background, gets the education they deserve, and the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Every mile covered, and every pound raised, will help fund our vital work in some of the most disadvantaged schools and communities in England

Step up for schools.

How do you take part?
1. Sign up
Your event fee covers the cost of the event, including your technical running t-shirt and finishers medal.

2. Start fundraising
You can easily donate at checkout or go a step further by setting up your own fundraising page. Let your friends, family, and colleagues know you’re joining the cause and rally their support. https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/runtheriver25

3. Plan your route
Choose your 5k or 10k route. Run from anywhere in the world, near your home, a local beauty spot, around an iconic landmark, near a river, the options are endless!

4. Log your run
Track your run between 1-30 September with your preferred running app or fitness device.
Don’t forget you can join our Strava community https://www.strava.com/clubs/694314

See where you are on our leader board https://events.kronosports.uk/event/1257/app/addresult

Races

  • 5k - UK Based

    £20.00

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  • 10k - UK Based

    £20.00

    Booking for more than 1?

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Maria

·8 months ago

This was such a nice event! Organisation was top notch, the course was beautiful. Had a lot of fun!

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