Run for Hearts

Take on the challenge this September and raise vital funds for BHF! Run 25, 50, or 100 miles and track your progress all month long. You can start anytime in the month and complete your chosen distance at your own pace.

STEP 1

Sign up for free

Choose your 25, 50 or 100 mile challenge and get ready to start this September.

STEP 2

Track your progress

Run your miles throughout September, wherever and whenever suits you. Track your progress as you work towards your chosen distance.

STEP 3

Complete your challenge

Take on the challenge your way and fundraise for lifesaving research. You can also access training plans and support available through our Run Hub.

As a thank you for fundraising for BHF, we'll support you to make it to the finish line. You'll get:

support from the BHF team
access to our Run for Hearts Facebook group and Strava group
access to our Run Hub to support you across the month, including suggested training plans and guidance
fundraising tips and advice to help you raise as much as possible
a free BHF t-shirt and distance tracker
free BHF bespoke Run for Hearts 2026 lace tags if you raise over £50
a free BHF medal if you raise over £200.

The easiest way to start fundraising is by setting up a JustGiving page.

You can share your page with friends and family and on social media.

We also have a wealth of fundraising resources for you. You can:

FAQs

Can I collect cash donations?

Do I have to do the challenge in September?

Can I meet other participants?

How do I get the free BHF t-shirt?

Is there a fundraising target?

What are the fundraising rewards?

How do I fundraise?

We would encourage you to set up a JustGiving page to get started with your fundraising. All the donations made to your page will be sent to us automatically. You can also share your progress on social media and in your groups chats for friends and family to see.

We will also send you plenty of fundraising tips and support throughout the challenge to help you raise as much as possible!

Are there any registration fees?

How can I track my miles?

You can track your miles in a way that works for you, but for Run for Hearts 2026, we recommend using Strava, our official app for the challenge. You're responsible for keeping track of your own mileage or kilometres throughout the challenge.

You’ll be able to join the Run for Hearts Strava group, where you can stay connected and motivated alongside other participants.

You can also connect Strava to your JustGiving page so your activities update automatically. To do this, log in to your JustGiving account, open your fundraising page, select the ‘Connect Strava’ button, confirm the Strava permissions and save your fitness settings.

Please make sure you only connect your account once you're ready to start your challenge, as any activity recorded after connecting may be added to your page.

Once connected, track your chosen activity in Strava and it should update on your JustGiving page automatically.

If you have any issues connecting your account, please check the support guidance on your JustGiving page or contact JustGiving Support for help.

What is Run for Hearts?

This is a virtual fundraising challenge for the BHF. We're challenging you to run 25, 50 or 100 miles in September. It's your challenge, so you can choose when and where you complete your miles! You can track your miles using your phone, smart watch or manually. Please keep your distance tracker updated.