Sign up to take part
The winter months are sometimes the hardest both physically and mentally. Getting active is good for you, good for others, and a fantastic way to run your way into spring!
So why not try to tackle a marathon in a month at your own pace? Cover the 26.2 miles over February and or divvy it up however you like – run every day, every week, every so often – wherever, however and with whoever you choose – it's completely up to you!
How to join the challenge
- Fill in this registration form
- A fundraising page will automatically be created for you
- Update your page to share why you’re taking on 26.2 miles in Feb
- Share with friends and family to start getting donations
What's in it for you?
- We’ll send you a free T-shirt and running tracker in the post after you register.
- You can join a community of like-minded people also taking part – we'll send you a link to our Facebook Group when you sign up.
- By the end of the month, you might just be feeling fitter, positive, and proud of yourself for supporting patients in desperate need of lifesaving stem cell transplants.
Why sign up?
Every 13 minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with blood cancer, making it the 5th most common type of cancer.
Through our work and research matching stem cell donors from our register to patients we are giving four people another chance at life every day.
It costs £40 to add someone to the stem cell register, and every person who joins gives more hope to those who need a transplant. By fundraising for us, you’re helping to save lives.
Run 26.2 Miles in February FAQs
How do I sign up to run 26.2 miles in February?
Use the button below to fill in your registration form, request your free Anthony Nolan T-shirt and set up your fundraising page.
Who can take part in the run 26.2 miles challenge?
Anyone! You can take on the challenge however it suits you best, whether you run alone or with friends. Complete your Run 26.2 Miles in February your way and help to save lives. If you’re under 18, you must take part with a parent or guardian.
How can I talk to other people taking part in the run 26.2 miles challenge?
Join our dedicated Facebook group and you'll find regular updates from our lovely team, as well as fundraising tips, advice and support from other people taking on the Run 26.2 Miles in February challenge.
How do I get my free Anthony Nolan T-shirt?
After you’ve signed up, we'll send you your exclusive cotton Anthony Nolan T-shirt to wear while you complete the challenge. It can take up to 10 working days for your T-shirt to reach you after you sign up, but please email us on community@anthonynolan.org if it doesn’t arrive.
How do I get free Anthony Nolan T-shirts for my team members?
Feel free to email us on community@anthonynolan.org and our friendly team will be more than happy to help. Don’t forget to include your size preferences! You should have the additional T-shirts with you within 10 working days.
What is Anthony Nolan?
Anthony Nolan is the charity that makes lifesaving connections between people with blood cancer and incredible strangers ready to donate their stem cells. We’re saving lives right now. Three lives a day, in fact.
By growing the stem cell register, carrying out ground breaking research and providing the best post-transplant care, we’re giving families a future.
But we can’t do it without you. Without you, there is no cure.
Why do I have both a branded Anthony Nolan fundraising page and a JustGiving page?
We wanted to give you the best of both worlds with these options, so you can choose the one that works best for you. Both pages have brilliant features that you can take advantage of. With your branded Anthony Nolan page, you can use our fabulous mile tracker to keep up to date with your progress.
Can I get some help with setting up my run 26.2 miles in February fundraiser?
Absolutely! We’re here to help. Just email us at community@anthonynolan.org and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible to help you get set up in time for the start of the challenge.
When do the run 26.2 miles in February fundraising pages close?
All fundraising pages close on the 14th of March, so make sure you get all those final donations in before then.
Have questions?
Get in touch with our friendly team at community@anthonynolan.org