Whether you’re a practiced runner looking for your next challenge or seeking an outdoor adventure with friends – the funds you raise will be invaluable in supporting Groundwork’s mission.


Join Team Groundwork today and help us to support communities in need throughout 2025 and beyond.

We currently have places in the Great North Run and various Ultra Challenges events:

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Great North Run

Take part in the largest half marathon in the world and run for #Team Groundwork.

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Ultra Challenges

Challenges suitable for all abilities – take part as a solo adventure or as a team.

With support from our team, your fundraising goal will be a breeze. Every penny raised helps Groundwork make a real impact in our neighbourhoods and communities. Ready to sign up? Register your interest and our fundraising team will be in touch.

£350

could pay for ten homes to receive winter warmer packs through our Green Doctor energy efficiency programme, keeping vulnerable people warm in the colder months.

£500

could sponsor two families to take part in an eight-week Wellies in the Woods course, inspiring a love of nature in young children and families who do not have good access to green spaces.

£1,000

could fund five Green Doctor energy efficiency advisor visits to vulnerable households, installing practical measures and providing advice for those living in fuel poverty. 

Looking for inspiration about why you should join Team Groundwork 2025? Read more below:

Read about Joe’s experience of running for Groundwork here

Read about Ginny’s experience of running the Great Birmingham Run


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Groundwork 23 – 28 Strategy

Groundwork 23-28 sets out how we will support practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places and nature thrive over the next five years.