There are many different ways to get involved, whether you take part in one of our Fundraising events, host your own fundraising event, or take on a sporting challenge, we will be delighted to welcome you to Team Aching Arms.
Thank you for everything you do to raise money for us. Your kindness will bring comfort to many and our work quite simply couldn’t happen without you.
If you would like to discuss your fundraising ideas or have any questions, please contact our Community and Events Fundraising Officers, Ilana Manning or Claire Shuttleworth at fundraising@achingarms.co.uk or on 07557 742825.
Taking part in Miles in Memory gave us the space and focus to honour our son, Leo. We really cherished the time – it was a new way to create memories and channel our grief.
The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind.
The much-loved run raises hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity every year and often attracts more than 7,500 runners.
But what makes it special is the crowds. Support for runners along the route is always phenomenal, whatever the weather. Every participant will get a boost from the words of encouragement they receive.
The Leeds Half attracts runners of all abilities and ages. With a fantastically vibrant atmosphere guaranteed, this run could be right up your street.
Run for us and commit to the fundraising mimium target and you'll receive
- Reduced Entry Fee
- FREE Aching Arms Running Vest when you raise your first £100
- FREE Aching Arms Digital Fundraising Pack
- Dedicated Support from our community and events fundraising team
Register here
The Essar Chester Half Marathon is one of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in the historic Roman/Medieval international destination city of Chester.
Reduced Entry Fee
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Come and join this amazing 10K at Colchester Zoological Society, home to over 150 species and set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes!
The Zoo is proudly listed in the top 2 zoos in the UK and listed as the 11th best zoo around the world as part of the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Attractions.
The AJ Bell Great Manchester Run is the city’s original and best-loved running event – over 99% of runners say they’d recommend it to a friend. And in true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish, with a high-energy soundtrack, live music and entertainment zones at every turn – plus, some of the loudest and most enthusiastic local support we’ve seen anywhere in the UK.
However, it’s also a testament to the strength and generous spirit of this incredible city, with thousands of charity runners taking on the challenge of a 10k or half marathon each year to raise millions for charity.
Register here.
The Forget Me Not Tea Party is our annual fundraiser to bring people together and we invite you to host your very own tea party. Our tea party season runs all year round, so you are welcome to host your tea party when it suits you.
Whether you choose to meet in person or host a virtual event online, a Forget Me Not Tea Party is a great way to connect and catch-up with family, friends or colleagues whilst raising vital funds for Aching Arms. Your event can be in memory of a baby special to you or to support our ongoing work. Bake it, make it, or buy it - will you go traditional or be original when choosing your tasty tea party treats?
Sign up to host a Forget Me Not Tea Party here.
Join the ultimate obstacle course challenge now that has over 12+ obstacles over a 5 kilometre run. We have access to multiple Tough Mudders throughout the year and across various locations in the UK.
With no competition and no timing, it’s just you, your teammates and muddy strangers working together to conquer the course and earn the world-famous orange headband.
Find a Tough Mudder near you.
Taking place on Sunday 6th September 2026, The Big Half is a community event for everyone - regardless of age, background or ability. First-time runners are welcome. Run 13.1 miles in a fun, festival atmosphere on a closed-road route from the mighty Tower Bridge to the majestic Cutty Sark in Greenwich. It's like the first half of the London Marathon in reverse! Take on this brilliant event and enjoy an amazing experience whilst raising awareness and funds for a cause close to your heart.
Join the wait list here
Are you after a 10K with breathtaking views of London? The Vitality London 10,000 celebrates both mental and physical well-being. It's the only 10K in the capital to finish outside Buckingham Palace. Join us on Sunday 27th September 2026. Whether you choose to run, jog or simply enjoy a scenic stroll, this stunning 10K route offers the chance to take in some of London’s most iconic sights — including St Paul’s Cathedral, the Bank of England, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey — before an unforgettable finish in front of Buckingham Palace. The Vitality London 10K could be the perfect challenge for you! With an unbeatable atmosphere, world‑famous landmarks and a fast, flat course, it’s ideal for anyone chasing a new PB or taking their very first steps into running. Whoever you are and whatever your pace, why not take on this inspiring 10K and help raise vital funds to support our ongoing work - bringing comfort to bereaved families.
Find out more and sign up here.
The Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most exciting road races in Europe. It is Wales’ largest mass-participation and multi-charity fundraising event and the second largest half in the UK.
Its flat, fast course passes all the city’s most breath-taking scenery and iconic landmarks including Cardiff Castle, the Principality Stadium, Civic Centre and stunning Cardiff Bay. Thousands of spectators turn out to cheer on the runners in a city renowned for its sporting passion.
This is the most spectacular half marathon that central London has to offer - it is a unique and inspiring event.
Charity runners will glide through four of London's stunning Royal Parks, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, St James's Park and The Green Park. The 13.1m extraordinary route brushes past London's most famous landmarks, including The Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, all on closed roads.
Plus, the event village in Hyde Park hosts a fantastic food and fitness festival, ensuring a brilliant day out for runners and supporters alike.
The Royal Parks Half is a beautiful event with charity at its heart and has raised nearly £60 million for over 1000 charity partners since 2008.
We have access to a range of events such as 5K and 10K runs, obstacle courses, bungee clubs, Half Marathons and Marathons, Tough Mudders and Cycling events via Run for Charity, where you can find a local, national or international event of your choice that suits you, across the year.
Find your challenge event here.
Walk, jog, run, cycle or swim to remember a baby special to you. Throughout October, in support of Baby Loss Awareness Week, we invite you join our Miles in Memory challenge to celebrate the memory of babies who have touched your lives, whilst raising vital funds for Aching Arms. Miles in Memory is a great opportunity to get active and be a part of something special. Your help will ensure we can continue to offer comfort and support to bereaved families following the loss of their baby.
Miles in Memory will be back in 2026.
Many families find great comfort in donating Aching Arms bears, and for them it's a special way of remembering their baby at Christmas. So, every Christmas we invite you to dedicate a bear in memory of a baby special to you.
Each soft and cuddly Aching Arms bear wears a personalised label that is lovingly handwritten with the name of the baby in whose memory the bear was dedicated. The label also connects families to sources of information, support and understanding. The bear you donate will be gifted to another bereaved family which extends the arm of friendship and helps other bereaved parents to know they are not alone.
When donating a bear for Christmas, our supporters have the option of their baby’s name being added to a star on our beautiful ‘Starlights’ graphic, along with other precious babies being remembered, which will be shared across our social media pages throughout November and December, culminating with a montage on Christmas Eve.
You can see our Christmas eve montage here.
Donate a Bear for Christmas will return in 2026
This Christmas, we will help bereaved families to feel less alone. Whether it’s the first Christmas without their baby or the 20th, we are here to offer comfort and support, and hold their hand. To do this, we rely on voluntary donations and the wonderful warmth and generosity of our amazing donors ensures we can continue our vital care-driven work. Your kindness will bring comfort to families when they need it most.
Show your support for Aching Arms this festive season. Could you:
Be a seasonal star and ‘give it up’ to do good this festive season - donate the cost of that extra box of mince pies, chocolates, or biscuits. Donate the cost of your usual morning coffee, cuppa, or cheeky hot chocolate. Be an Aching Arms £1 Warrior and take on our spare change challenge - gather all the spare change you have at home, in your car, on your work desk, round it up to the nearest pound and donate. Get creative and festive in your workplace with your seasonal giving - host a Christmas jumper/festive fancy dress day, host a Christmas quiz, hold or a Christmas bake sale or festive afternoon tea with proceeds being donated to Aching Arms.
Christmas Giving will be back in 2026.
Instead of sending traditional, printed Christmas cards this year, please consider donating to Aching Arms and you will receive a beautifully festive eCard that has been exclusively designed for our supporters. There are three designs to choose from, each with five different greetings. Customise your eCard with your own festive message and choose whether to send different messages to each eCard recipient, or the same message to everyone.
Christmas ecards will return in 2026.
Taking place on Sunday 4th April 2027, this is your chance to join the 10th annivesary of this iconic Half Marathon.
This is the only half marathon (13.1 miles) to go through both the City of London and the City of Westminster. From cultural landmarks and heritage to the city's quirky and hidden secrets, London Landmarks runners will get a chance to explore the capital on a closed road route like no other. Brilliant entertainment adorns the route with musical performances, DJs, dancers, and themed cheer stations - runners may even be serenaded by the sound of Bow Bells!
- REDUCED race entry fee TBC with an Aching Arms charity place (payable upon being offered an Aching Arms charity place). - FREE personalised Aching Arms running vest when you've raised the first £100 of the fundraing target on your dedicated Aching Arms JustGiving page. - Access to our Aching Arms marathon community WhatsApp chat where you can chat to other LLHM runners, share training tips, encourage and motivate each other throughout your training, during race day preparations, and on the big day. - An Aching Arms digital Fundraising Guide full of tips and ideas to help kick start your fundraising and help you reach your target. - Support from our experienced, compassionate, and understanding Fundraising Team as we take on our 5th LLHM. - Aching Arms cheer station on race day to cheer you on at 2 separate mile markers and celebrate your achievement on completing the race. Our loud and vibrant green team will ensure you're seen! - Race finishers will receive an exclusive medal and finishers t-shirt directly from the race organisers. Take on this award-winning central London race and enjoy an amazing experience whilst raising awareness and funds for a cause close to your heart - help us offer comfort and support to families just like yours.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE
The adidas Manchester Marathon, the UK's second largest marathon and one of Europe's largest is an iconic event drawing participants from all over the world to the vibrant streets of Greater Manchester.
We pride ourselves in welcoming all to take on our 26.2 mile challenge, from some superb elite runners, to those who thought completing a marathon would never be possible. Many regular runners find this the ideal event to get a personal best time, whilst everybody finds the incredible Mancunian support throughout the course unforgettable.
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