Running events

Team St John has hundreds of runners each year who take part in various events throughout the UK and abroad. You can run distances from five kilometres through to marathons and all the money you raise is used to support the vital life saving work of St John Ambulance.

Meet members of Team St John

How do I get a place in an event?

We have a number of guaranteed places in the following races:

All we ask from you is a non refundable registration fee and a pledge to raise a certain amount depending on the event. It is really simple – take a look at the various running events, then download an application form or register online if available.

Alternatively contact the events team on 020 7324 4172 or email us with all your details.

While training, and especially on event days, runners are plagued with potential injuries. To prevent, or treat, your running injuries equip yourself with our first aid for runners guidelines.

What happens after I have registered?

On receiving your completed application form or online registration, the events team will send you a welcome pack which includes details about our work, fundraising advice and sponsor forms. We will then be in touch with you again before the race to send you further details about your run and your St John running vest.

Remember we are here to help. So, if you have any queries about your run, including what time the race starts, what is the best time to get there, where to put your running number or any other questions you might have, please call 020 7324 4172 or email us.

If you have received your welcome pack but haven't heard from us since and it is a week before the race, please call the number above.

What if I want to run as part of a company, sports club or team?

If you think you can put together a team of runners from your company, sports club or a group of friends, please call 020 7324 4172 or email us as we may be able to reserve you a set number of places.

I have a guaranteed place in a running event and would like to raise money for St John Ambulance. What do I do?

Please send us an email or call 020 7324 4172 and we will be happy to offer you the same level of support as our other runners and will start by sending you a welcome pack. This contains information on the work of St John Ambulance, fundraising advice and sponsor forms. We will be in touch before the race to send you final details and your running vest.

I don't know if I will be able to raise the full amount. What shall I do?

Please contact us on the above number as we will be able to give you some great fundraising tips. We are here to support you every step of the way.

For any questions or queries please call the events team on 020 7324 4172.

Other running events

Unfortunately we cannot purchase guaranteed entries for all running events, however, below are a list of events that may well be of interest to you. Once you have applied for your own place in one of these races please call 020 7324 4172 or email us and we will be happy to offer you the same level of support as our other runners including fundraising advice, sponsor forms and a running vest.

Event information

To find out more about our running events, see the list below; 

Resources

  • Absolute Running - absoluterunning.com has used it’s vast knowledge and experience of running holidays to offer you an unrivalled choice of running events catering for all running abilities.
  • Running Crazy - Running Crazy is a running tour operator offering runners the opportunity to run abroad in a number of prestigious races. They have guaranteed race entries, great hotels on the start line, and take great care of runners throughout their weekend break.

Justgiving

We have teamed up with Justgiving to help make your fundraising easier. By clicking on this link you will be able to create your own fundraising page for free and raise vital funds to support the work of St John Ambulance.

Setting up a fundraising page is quick and easy.

Your page will help to raise awareness of our work, and your friends, family and colleagues around the world can donate with the click of a mouse. It is easy for you to use because all the administration is taken care of. All money raised comes straight through to St John Ambulance.