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10 Days of 5k Challenge

Run 10 5ks in March to raise money to help fund life-saving cancer research.

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The challenge

Run 5k 10 times in March

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Date

Pick any 10 days in March

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Location

Wherever works for you!

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About the 10 Days of 5k Challenge

Take on the challenge and complete 10 5k runs throughout March to raise money to help fund life-saving cancer research.

Whether you're starting your fitness journey or already a seasoned runner, this is your chance to make every step matter this March. Get stuck in with a 5k run straight away, or start with shorter distances and work your way up. Feel good, get fit and raise money to help fund life-saving cancer research.

How to take part

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Step: 1

Sign up

Sign up and get your free Cancer Research UK running top and online Giving Page.

Sign up

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Step: 2

Join the challenge Facebook group

Meet fellow runners, find support and get motivated.

Join the 10 Days of 5K Facebook group

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Step: 3

Run 10 5ks in March

Turn up your favourite playlist and take a lap around the park. Team up with a friend and run to your favourite coffee shop. Or clear your head with a jog home from school drop-off. Get moving and raise money for life-saving cancer research.

We're here to support you every step of the way

Get fundraising support

Grab your fundraising pack, challenge calendar, shareable badges and more to help you reach your fundraising goals.

Track your runs with Strava

Find out how to connect your Giving Page and track your runs with Strava.

Visit our FAQs page

Get answers to your most common questions.

The difference your fundraising makes

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£70

could fund a clinical research grant for one day, funding doctors and nurses to find new ways to beat cancer.

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£130

could fund a cancer nurse for one day, giving people confidential cancer support and guidance.

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£170

could fund a trial for one day to test new radiotherapy techniques for treating bile duct cancer.

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