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Race to Respond: Raise funds for vital emergency aid

When an emergency strikes, join our virtual 10k event and help fund urgent aid for people affected.

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Date:

1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027

Location:

Anywhere

Event:

Running


For all enquiries please get in touch with the Challenge Events Team by email at challenges@redcross.org.uk

Complete 10k and help fund vital emergency aid 

In an emergency, every second counts and so does your support.  

Race to Respond is a quick way to fundraise for emergency appeals, to help fund emergency support for people affected by natural disasters, conflict and other emergencies around the world. 

When an appeal launches you just need to sign up, then complete a 10K distance on event day wherever you are and however you like. 

The faster we respond, the more lives we can save. 

How it works  

When a new appeal is launched, we’ll update this page with a link you can use to sign up and create a fundraising page. 

You then share that page and ask people to support you, with all money going towards our ongoing emergency campaign. 

Ahead of event day you decide your 20K route, and complete it however and wherever you like. 

Help those affected by natural disasters by completing your sponsored run, walk, swim or by moving in any way that suits you – your support will fund our urgent work.

What to do next  

This page will be updated with specific event information when Race to Respond is launched alongside an emergency appeal.

Help us be here for humanity 

We know that when disaster hits the headlines, it can be hard to know how to help. But together we can be there for people when the worst happens. Together, we are the world's emergency responders.  

More information about how the Red Cross helps in emergencies

  • A Red Cross response team after the Afghanistan earthquake

    Give to the Disaster Fund

    When a flood, hurricane, or wildfire strikes, we respond immediately. Your donation helps fund emergency response to disasters and urgent medical care. 

  • Palestine Red Crescent Society volunteers responding to the needs of people affected by the ongoing violence between Israel and Palestine.

    International work

    We partner with other Red Cross and Red Crescent societies around the world to prevent or ease human suffering.

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