Give refugees the fresh start they deserve in the South Coast Challenge 2023

Want to make 2024 a year to remember? Join our team of human rights heroes in the South Coast Challenge. Take on some of England's finest scenery as a Walk, Jog, or a Run! An Eastbourne start, up Beachy Head, over the magnificent Seven Sisters, and along the famous South Downs Way National Trail with stunning views over the sea to a Brighton mid-point. Devil's Dyke, welcome rest stops, a few ups & downs all lie ahead before historic Arundel comes into view after an 100km amazing journey. There are 50km half challenge and 25km quarter challenge options too – so make it your challenge, your way!

Your entry includes free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a medal to commemorate your achievement. As Refugee Action are an official partner on this event, you get a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us.

As part of Team Refugee Action  you will receive the very best support, including:

• 25% discount on your registration fee
• A branded Refugee Action t-shirt
• Expert fundraising advice and support from our friendly team
• An insight into the work your fundraising is making happen
• Access to fundraising resources, including our fundraising guide, branded bunting and stickers

Your fundraising target will depend on the distance you choose to go. Find out more on the South Coast Challenge website.

SIGN UP & FUNDRAISING OPTIONS:

1. Full Sponsorship – you pay a small registration fee, do lots of fundraising and we cover the cost of your event place! As we are an official Charity Partner – you get 25% off the standard reg fee below
• 100km: Normal Reg Fee £40 & Fundraising Target - £575
• Shorter distances and lower fundraising targets are also available!

2. Mixed Funding – pay half of the event place cost yourself, fundraise a bit less and we pay the balance of the event place cost.
• 100km: Reg fee £100 / fundraising target £300
• Shorter distances and lower fundraising targets are also available!

3. Own Place Fundraising – you pay the full cost of the event place - fundraise whatever you can, with no set target or deadline, and there’s no event place cost at all to the charity - us!
• 100km: £198
• Shorter distances and entry fees are also available!

Why fundraise for Refugee Action?

Refugee Action has been welcoming refugees with open arms since 1981. We exist to support refugees and people seeking asylum to rebuild their lives in the UK. Every day, our frontline staff are helping people to escape homelessness, find work and build a new life for themselves. And our campaigns are fighting for a fairer future for refugees, challenging laws and systems that stop refugees and people seeking asylum from thriving.

This work is only possible because of people like you. With every mile that you walk or run, you will be changing the lives of people seeking safety here in the UK. By taking on this challenge, you are giving refugees hope for the future.

Sign up today!

Find out more about the challenge and sign up here. If you want to have a chat with us before signing up, Hollie in our Events team would love to hear from you. Pop her an email at fundraising@refugee-action.org.uk

Not for you? Check our the other challenges available in this series!