We are a very small charity, but with your help, mile by mile, we can make a big impact, and support more tiny tickers to have a better start in life. All monies that you raise by taking part in a running event for Tiny Tickers go to help babies with poorly hearts.
There are hundreds of events to choose from, including 5km, 10km, half marathon, marathon and ultra-challenges. Take a look at Runner’s World to find the perfect event for you or take a look at one of our top choices below.
We’ll support you every step of the way
Whether you have your own place or one of ours, we’ll support you every step of the way. By running for Team Tickers you will receive:
Constant inspiration and advice from the whole team at Tiny Tickers – your very own personal support team
Support with your fundraising – we’ll send you your own fundraising pack, sample press releases and help share your efforts across social media.
Your Tiny Tickers running t-shirt – a lovely addition to your running kit.
To apply for one of our guaranteed places, get your own place in an event, or tell us about a run that you’re taking part in, please contact us and we’ll give you lots of support and some very loud cheers, to get you across that start line…
“My 4 year old nephew has a congenital heart defect. When I saw your charity on the list, I knew I had to run for you. If I can save a parent from going through what my sister had to go through when Jamie was born, the devastation, the grief from the realisation he may not survive, well, it will make my year” – Jo Marshall
Upcoming events
Virgin Money London Marathon - 26 April 2020
Passing some of London’s greatest landmarks over 26.2 miles, take part in the world’s largest marathon. This is definitely a run for the bucket list.
The public ballot entry system for the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon is now closed. All those who entered the ballot will find out whether or not they have been successful by the end of October.
If you are lucky enough to secure a place in the Virgin Money London Marathon ballot for 2020 and would like to run for Tiny Tickers, we would love to have you on the team. Email us at fundraising@tinytickers.org to get all of our fundraising goodies. With your support, we can do so much more for tiny hearts.
Great North Run - 2020
The Great North Run is the world’s biggest half marathon. Join 56,000 runners pounding the streets of the North East from Newcastle, across the iconic Tyne Bridge and onto the picturesque coastal finish in South Shields. Broadcast live on the BBC, this iconic race is one not to be missed !
“I work in a team of 20 obstetric sonographers and I’m passionate about improving our detection rate of congenital heart defects. I want to run in the Great North Run so that Tiny Tickers can continue to provide this important training to sonographer teams like ours” – Lorna Adams
If you would like to run for Tiny Tickers in 2020, please email fundraising@tinytickers.org. We’ve love to have you on our team!
Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon - 2020
The Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon takes place each October, starting and finishing in Hyde Park. Over 16,000 runners take part in the 13.1 mile route through Central London, taking in the spectacular sites of the capital and the beautiful Royal Parks.
If you would like to run for Team Tiny Tickers in 2020, please email fundraising@tinytickers.org.
Yorkshire Marathon - 2020
A sell-out every year since its launch in 2013, the Yorkshire Marathon is one of the UK’s most popular marathons and it’s easy to see why. A picturesque course taking in the splendour of historic York and surrounding countryside, great pb potential, exuberant crowds, friendly marshals and an eye-catching finisher’s medal all add up to a fantastic event for runners of all abilities.
Once your place is secured let us know and we’ll get you signed up to #TeamTinyTickers. There’s no minimum sponsorship, just raise as much as you can!
Take a beautiful and iconic venue, wait until dusk, get the family together (and we mean everyone – grandparents, uncles, aunties, parents, kids, friends!), dig out the fluorescent clothing and grab everything and anything that glows or flashes. Then set off on a Supernova 5K!
Once you have registered, let us know and you can join #TeamTinyTickers at the startline.
Voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runner’s World in 2008. Enjoy a fantastic all-encompassing route which takes in some of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks as well as offering picturesque views along the East Lothian coastline.
The Edinburgh Marathon has sold out every year since 2008 and is the second largest marathon in the UK, behind only London.
Register today for the ‘Auld Reekie’ marathon! If you have your own place in the Edinburgh Marathon then let us know if you would like to join #TeamTinyTickers.
Great Birmingham 10K: May 2020
Soak up the atmosphere and support from the community, as you run through the heart of Birmingham on this 10k tour of the city.
Sign-up to the Simplyhealth Great Birmingham 10k 2020reminder service and we will email you when the event opens for entries. If you are interested in other events, please select them from the list. Let us know if you’re running and we’ll get you everything you need to raise some funds for tiny hearts.
Manchester 10K & Half Marathon: 24th May 2020
Known for its buzzing atmosphere, incredible supporters and the booming anthems that rock the city’s streets, experience a running event like no other. Entries are OPEN and cost £46 for the Half Marathon and £39 for the 10km. Once you have your entry then let us know and you can join #TeamTinyTickers at the startline.
Register
Thank you for signing up to raise money and make a difference to the early detection and care of babies with serious heart conditions. Whatever your distance, wherever your event, we’d love to have you on the Tiny Tickers Team.
