Virtual Charity Run October/November 2022
Full details of the event and how to register will appear here when the dates have been finalised.
About the event
The annual Charity Run is a VIRTUAL event organised by Burnham Beeches Rotary in which anyone can take part and and help raise funds that are distributed around the local community.
Open to runners and walkers, of all ages abilities, individuals, groups and families. This is your opportunity to participate in an organised event, have some fun, and raise much needed money for needy causes at this difficult time.
Every entrant will get one of our fantastic 'Running Tree' medals!
If you are able we would really appreciate it if you could make an extra donation to help us support local causes.
How to take part
ALL the money raised will go to local charities.
The funds raised last year was used to support voluntary organisations and individuals and those hard hit by COVID - 19. We made donations to local Foodbanks, including Burnham Care & Share, supplied food parcels for families at Christmas, and helpedThames Valley Adventure Playground, Riding for the Disabled and Youth groups including Guides and Scouts. We have also supported and organisations Alexander Devine, Thames Hospice and helped raise money for Children in Need through local schools.
If you would like to make a donation you can do so when you Register or via our VirginMoneyGiving page where you can also set up your own fundraising page
Safety and Government Covid-19 guidelines
All participants are expected to take part in a safe environment and follow the latest Government guidelines to ensure the safety of themselves and others.
JOIN US in what we hope will be a fun event and an opportunity for aspiring or experienced athletes to participate in an event and add a Beeches Run Medal to your collection. Good luck!
Open to runners and walkers, of all ages abilities, individuals, groups and families. This is your opportunity to participate in an organised event, have some fun, and raise much needed money for needy causes at this difficult time.
Every entrant will get one of our fantastic 'Running Tree' medals!
If you are able we would really appreciate it if you could make an extra donation to help us support local causes.
How to take part
- Enter on the EventEntry website (up until 31st August)
- The Event is open to anyone (under 16's must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
- Entry fees - £10 for adults and £5 for children and dogs(!) - Online only
- You must register to enter the Event in order to request a medal
- Additional donations can be made at Registration
- Donate or set up a fundraising page for your cause via our VirginMoneyGiving page
- Run or walk anytime during July and August on your own or in a family group
- Distance - no rules, but we suggest 1K to 10K (more if you want!)
- Use any route not just in the UK! Wherever you take part please follow the guidance below.
- Maximum entries - 375 competitors
- Send details of your completed effort to contact@rcbb.co.uk
- This could be a screenshot from your smartphone, a photo, or just an email setting out the date, time and the distance covered
- Send photos of competitors for us to post to social media and this website – but only if you want to!
- We'll send you one of our beautiful enamel medals
- Claim your 10% discount when you buy from Apex Sports on production of your medal.
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ALL the money raised will go to local charities.
The funds raised last year was used to support voluntary organisations and individuals and those hard hit by COVID - 19. We made donations to local Foodbanks, including Burnham Care & Share, supplied food parcels for families at Christmas, and helpedThames Valley Adventure Playground, Riding for the Disabled and Youth groups including Guides and Scouts. We have also supported and organisations Alexander Devine, Thames Hospice and helped raise money for Children in Need through local schools.
If you would like to make a donation you can do so when you Register or via our VirginMoneyGiving page where you can also set up your own fundraising page
Safety and Government Covid-19 guidelines
All participants are expected to take part in a safe environment and follow the latest Government guidelines to ensure the safety of themselves and others.
- Choose a route unlikely to inconvenience members of the public
- Don't run/walk in groups of more than six people
- Tell people where you are going
- Carry emergency details with you
- Think about how you will stay hydrated
- Check medical guidance at runners' medical resource
JOIN US in what we hope will be a fun event and an opportunity for aspiring or experienced athletes to participate in an event and add a Beeches Run Medal to your collection. Good luck!
Our sponsors
We would like to thank the following for their very generous sponsorship of this event and for their ongoing support of Burnham Beeches Rotary over many years. Please support them whenever you can.
We would like to thank the following for their very generous sponsorship of this event and for their ongoing support of Burnham Beeches Rotary over many years. Please support them whenever you can.
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BURNHAM BEECHES ROTARY
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VIRTUAL Charity Run
back Our annual Burnham Beeches Rotary Charity Run has been held as a VIRTUAL event for the last two years and we plan to hold it again in October/November 2022 to raise funds to support local individuals, charities and organisations in the local community