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Run 50 Miles in May

Take on the challenge to run 50 miles throughout May, whilst raising vital funds and awareness for Samaritans!

Sign up today!

Sign up to the challenge by joining our dedicated Run 50 miles in May Facebook group, where you'll find information on how to register for your FREE Samaritans t-shirt and set up your Facebook fundraiser.

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Run 50 miles in May

I felt proud of my achievements, felt fitter and enjoyed the virtual social side.

Previous #TeamSamaritans Facebook challenger

More information

If you have any burning questions about the challenge, then head over to our FAQs for more information.

Downloadable materials

We have lots of downloadable graphics available for you to share with your Facebook friends and don't forget the digital steps tracker!

Facebook group guidelines and moderation rules

Everything you need to know about our Facebook group moderation policy for our Challenge events, can be found here.

Keeping Safe

Your safety throughout this challenge is our priority. We've written some online safety tips which you can read here.

I’ve enjoyed being part of the group and being in touch with the others, also pride in doing it for Samaritans.

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Samaritans is a charity registered in England and Wales (219432) and in Scotland (SC040604) and incorporated in England and Wales as a company limited by guarantee (757372). Samaritans Ireland is a charity registered in the Republic of Ireland (20033668) and incorporated in the Republic of Ireland as a company limited by guarantee (450409). Samaritans Enterprises is a private limited company (01451175).