Miles for Refugees

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

Take on Miles for Refugees. Choose from 6 distances. Run, walk, swim or cycle to cover your distance in June. Raise money to help those in need of safety.

01 Jun 2023 to 30 Jun 2023

Nationwide

Registration fee:
£10
Sponsorship target:
£150

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

Registrations are now open for Miles for Refugees! Sign up now and choose your distance, ready to take part in June.

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.
  • 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.