Run 28 miles in 28 days
About the event
Our 28 day challenge is designed for you to take on something new this 2023 and develop your running ability. Lace up your trainers and head out for a run this February for Macmillan.
How to enter
We recommend setting your fundraising pledge at £100, but the goal is to raise what you can!
Check out some of our fundraising tips to get you on a roll.
It’s as easy as…
Why should I join Team Macmillan?
By registering in the Facebook group following the steps above you'll receive:
- A free Macmillan T-shirt
- Access to our friendly Facebook group and your fellow challengers
- Fundraising support and weekly updates to help you ace your challenge!
Most importantly we'll provide you with a reason to keep going because you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer. Donations make up 98% of our annual income so we simply couldn't do what we do without you.
By taking part in this challenge, you accept that you must, as least, be at a basic level of fitness in order to participate. You also must be over the age of 18 to take part.
Kickstart your fundraising
In this current climate, we understand it might be hard to collect money for your fundraiser. To get you started on your fundraising journey, we’ve compiled a list of tried and tested tips to help you boost your fundraising and smash your target in no time!
- Get the fundraising ball rolling: Kickstart your fundraising by self-donating £5 to your Facebook Fundraiser.
- Keep your support network updated: Did you know you can invite your Facebook friends to follow your page? This means they'll get updates whenever you post about your challenge progress!
- Share, share and share some more: Post a photo of you in your Macmillan T-shirt and talk about your Facebook challenge on social media. You can even add it to your email signature. Share photos and videos daily to let supporter know how you’re getting on. You can tag us at @macmillancancer on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!
- Small donations for the win! In a time where people may find it harder to give larger donations, remind your support network that a small donation can go a long way here at Macmillan Cancer Support. Just £4 could pay for 50 copies of our credit-card sized resource explaining graphically the signs and symptoms of some common cancers. This has become one of our most popular resources and is particularly popular with men, who are often reluctant to pick up other materials.
- Boast about your challenge achievements: Use the downloadable badges below to share every key moment on your fundraising journey. From signing up to finishing the challenge, let your friends and family know how you’re coming along to help drum in the donations.
Download your Fundraising Pack
By taking part in this challenge, you accept that you must, as least, be at a basic level of fitness in order to participate. You also must be over the age of 18 to take part.
How to train for your daily runs
If you are new to running, it’s good to understand what you need to do to prepare your body for new activity! From stretching to understating nutrition and recovery, we have a host of helpful tips to help you guide you on your new challenge.
FAQs
General questions
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What is ‘Run 28 miles in 28 days challenge’?
The challenge is to run 28 miles in 28 days in February. You do not have to constantly be running for it to count towards the challenge, you may walk if you need to. The challenge will help to raise vital funds for Macmillan.
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Can I complete the challenge at my own pace during the month of the challenge?
The challenge is to run 28 miles in 28 days throughout February, so you can choose whatever time of the day to complete this challenge. You may also run extra one day if you want to catch up on missed days.
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Can I start the challenge late or early? What if I miss a day?
We will be encouraging everyone to start their challenge on 1 February and continue throughout the month until the end of February. However, if you are joining the challenge later or you have missed a few days, you can continue into March or make up the difference with longer runs throughout February.
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How can I keep track of the number of my running each day?
Most phones have an already installed health app, but you can also download one via your app store. Devices such as Fitbits also have these functions. We will also share a daily tracker for you to mark each day that you complete.
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Do I need to provide evidence to the charity that I have done the challenge?
No.
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What level of fitness do I need to have?
This challenge is aimed to be accessible to everyone. We want to encourage participants to get out and about during the winter months. But please be aware that you do not have to constantly run for it to count towards the challenge, you can do it at your own pace and walk if you need.
How to take part:
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How do I sign up?
To take part in the challenge, join the Facebook group to meet the community of people taking on the challenge with you, fill in the registration form linked in the group to order your t-shirt and set up your fundraising page. Then you are set to go on 1 February!
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How do I join the Facebook group?
Follow this link to the private group and click join: Run 28 miles in 28 days challenge
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Can I invite my friends to join the group?
Yes, absolutely! Just send them a link to the Facebook group to join.
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I don’t have Facebook, can I still take part?
Unfortunately, this challenge is designed to take place on Facebook. If you would still like to take part, get in touch to let us know and you can set up a JustGiving page
T-shirt questions
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How long will my t-shirt take to arrive?
We expect your t-shirt to arrive around 2 weeks after you complete the t-shirt registration form
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How do I order a t-shirt?
Complete the t-shirt registration form in the Facebook group.
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What do I do if my t-shirt doesn’t arrive after two weeks?
You can either contact fundraising@macmillan.org.uk or DM us on Social Media and the support team will look in to this for you and order a new one if necessary.
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What do I do if my t-shirt doesn’t fit?
There is a returns label in t-shirt pack. Please return with details of the new size you would like and our mailing house send out a replacement.
Fundraising questions
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How do I fundraise? Is there a minimum fundraising target?
Fundraising will be completed on your Run 28 miles in 28 days challenge Facebook fundraiser page. Details on how to set up this can found in the Facebook group. There is no minimum fundraising amount. If you would like a suggested amount to aim for then we suggested starting with a target of £150 for your challenge – you can always increase this once you reach it.
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How do I set up a Facebook Fundraiser?
Once you fill in the t-shirt registration form in the Facebook group, you will be able to set up your Facebook Donate page – it’s really quick!
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How can I delete my Facebook Fundraiser?
For a Fundraiser page, this can be closed in the Fundraiser personal settings and can be hidden from the personal timeline on Facebook if the supporter so wishes -for any technical issues these should be referred to Facebook help. As with all Facebook posts, a ‘Donate’ button in status / live content can be deleted.
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How much of the donations go directly to Macmillan?
100% of the donations from your Facebook Donate page will come directly to Macmillan.
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Can we fundraise as a group?
Yes. If you would like to fundraise as a group, then the lead fundraiser should complete the registration form and set up a Facebook Donate fundraiser as directed in the Facebook group. This page can be shared on behalf of the group.
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How do I get people to sponsor me?
Once you have set up your fundraiser, make sure to share it on your social media channels with your friends, family, and colleagues. Let them know how important this challenge is to you and how vital the money raised is to Macmillan Cancer Support.
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Stuck for what you will say in your first message?
If you’re not quite sure what to say, here is a suggestion to get you started. The most important thing is to tell people what you’re up to, why the challenge is important to you and what you’re raising money for: From the 1 February, I’m going to be completing the Run 28 miles in 28 days challenge for Macmillan Cancer Support. This challenge is really important to me. Everyone who gets cancer deserves life-transforming support and so I’m doing whatever it takes to help Macmillan to be there for everyone with cancer. Any donation amount will be greatly appreciated. And I’ll share updates as complete the challenge. Thank you!
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How can I get friends and family involved?
Your friends and family will love to see your progress throughout the challenge and will look forward to seeing how well you’re doing. Keep them updated with Facebook posts and pictures showing how far you have come.
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I would like to be thanked for my fundraiser?
Please get in touch with our team by DMing us on Social Media or email us at fundraising@macmillan.org.uk and our Supporter Care Hub will pass on the request to Supporter Donations.
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How can I get a refund for my donation?
If one of your donors needs a refund, you can guide them to the following link: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/162031714239823
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I don’t want to use Facebook fundraiser. How else can I fundraise for the ‘Run 28 Miles in 28 Days’ challenge’?
You can fundraise offline using a sponsorship form, or you can set up a JustGiving page
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How can someone donate who is not on FB?
You could ask them to give you the donation and then to add this to your fundraising page yourself.
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