Run the River
Help children facing the biggest challenges get access to a great education.
Run today. Transform tomorrow.
Join us for Run the River 2024
£40 in-person and £20 for anywhere in the world.
Two ways to participate
✔ Evening Run in London
Date: 11 September
Details: Participate in our evening 5km or 10km run along the Thames, passing by London's iconic landmarks against a twilight backdrop.
✔ Virtual Run Anywhere
Dates: 9 - 15 September
Details: Run your 5km or 10km from anywhere in the world during Run the River week. Submit your run times, and we'll send you your t-shirt and finisher's medal by post.
Volunteer with us
We need more volunteers than ever to make this year’s event the biggest and best yet. Volunteer roles range from supporting and cheering our runners along the route, to handing out medals at the finish line.
Explore our scenic 5K and 10K running routes for the Run the River event, offering a unique tour along the Thames from Potters Fields Park.
Any route. Any ability.
5K route
10K route
Fundraise for Teach First
Help us end educational inequality and transform the futures of children experiencing poverty.
Visit our Just Giving page to:
- Donate
- Set up your fundraising campaign
Every contribution makes a difference.
Explore the impact your donations can make for Teach First:
£50
One hour’s career session for six pupils
£500
Could pay for two teachers to have professional coaching
£100
Could provide a pupil with a week of virtual work experience
£6,000
Could fund a careers leader to provide careers education for 750 pupils
Why we run?
Children experiencing poverty face more challenges to succeed at school – and in life.
It’s not fair that potential is everywhere, but opportunity isn’t.
Help us end educational inequality.
Run today. Transform tomorrow.
Any route. Any ability. Anywhere in the world.
Highlights from Run the River 2023
Last year, over 2,000 runners helped raise an incredible £250,000.
We welcome everyone to take part this year too - all ages and abilities.
I was drawn to take part because I experienced inequality in our education system first-hand. When I completed the race, I felt like all my hard work in fundraising and training paid off and I had achieved something great.
Our partner
We are Teach First
We are an education charity working to improve the life chances and choices for children experiencing poverty.
We train talented teachers and equip school leaders working in some of the poorest areas of the country – to give children with the fewest opportunities access to a great education.
By supporting us you can help children experiencing poverty fulfil their potential and unlock the future they deserve.
Frequently asked questions
See more information and read our frequently asked questions
Email us at events@teachfirst.org.uk for any further questions you may have.