Big Fun Run 2026
Join Samaritans and get active with a relaxed, friendly and fun challenge.
How Samaritans will support you
- Regular email updates and support from the Samaritans Events Team
- Receive awareness-raising and fundraising materials
- Your own personalised running vest/t-shirt to wear with pride on the day
- Supporter t-shirts and cheering materials
Why Samaritans need your support
We know that life can sometimes be incredibly tough. Thanks to the dedication of more than 20,000 volunteers, Samaritans can be there for anyone, whatever they are going through and whenever they are struggling to cope. We’re also at the heart of local communities, working with schools, workplaces, railways, prisons and hospitals to offer training and support, preventing suicide and helping people turn their lives around.
Our life-saving work wouldn’t be possible without the extraordinary generosity of our event participants.
More information
Charity place applications are now open, please click on the 'Apply for your place' button below.
Got a question about this event? Contact our Events Team at community&[email protected] and we'll respond as soon as we can.
About Big Fun Run
Big Fun Run is about being active and having fun whilst doing it!
If you’re just beginning your journey to being more active and improving your fitness, and are looking for a relaxed, friendly and fun challenge to help motivate you, then Big Fun Run is for you!
Your challenge, your rules:
- Choose a distance you’ll enjoy
- Choose your own pace - run, jog or walk
- Complete in one day, or over multiple days
For more information on the event, please visit the official Big Fun Run website.
Incredible support from start to finish!
Team Samaritans Participant
For more information you can check out the race organiser’s Event FAQs here or please get in touch with our team at community&[email protected] to discuss further.