Miles for Refugees

Get active with our virtual walking, running, cycling or swimming challenge. Raise money for refugees who've been forced to flee their homes.

Miles for Refugees Refugee Week

01 Mar 2024 to 31 Dec 2024

Nationwide

Registration fee:
£0
Sponsorship target:
£150

Any questions? get in touch with the events team at MilesForRefugees@redcross.org.uk

Choose your distance and take part your way, over 30 days.

Sign up now

Why take part in Miles for Refugees?

  • Flexible and virtual – take part wherever you are, at a time that suits you.
  • Choose to cover your distance from various activities that suit your lifestyle and fitness level such as running, cycling, walking, swimming, using a wheelchair or even rollerblading for refugees.
  • Options of six distances to choose from, each representing a route that a refugee has taken to reach safety. You could choose to cover 22 miles across the English Channel, right up to 555 miles from Turkiye (Turkey) to Croatia.
  • An inspirational event where the money you raise will help us support refugees to find safety, rebuild their lives and reunite with their loved ones.

Visit the Miles for Refugees website.

Join Miles for Refugees and get:

  • Support
    We’ll provide you with plenty of fundraising resources.
  • Community
    A community of like-minded people to share your journey with on Facebook and Discord.
  • Updates
    We’ll make sure you’re kept up to date about the impact your fundraising has on the work we do.

Whether you’re looking to get more active or to take on a new challenge with friends and family, every pound you raise for Miles for Refugees will support those in need of safety.


Need music to get you motivated?

Listen to the Miles for Refugees celebrity playlist.