Take on an exciting challenge this May – walk, run, swim, cycle, or even dance your way to 26.2 miles or push further to 30 miles for an ultra marathon! Whether you complete it all at once or spread it out over the month, every mile you cover will help provide vital support for kidney patients across the UK.
Set your goal, get moving and be a #KidneyWarrior – every step, stride or dance move makes a difference!
Marathon May: how to get started
- Join the Marathon May Facebook Group.
- Register and set up your fundraising page.
- Share your page with your friends and family and raise money to make a difference to the lives of people living with kidney disease.
Raise £50 and receive a FREE technical T-shirt.
Raise £150 and receive your very own eco-friendly medal to celebrate your success!
FAQs
Join the Marathon May Facebook Group today. We will offer lots of hints, tips and support throughout the challenge!
Now register for Marathon May.
You can track your miles however works best for you. Use an app like Strava or use our exclusive mile tracker, which you’ll receive in your welcome pack. You can also access a digital version in the ‘files’ section of the Facebook group.
No, any fundraising you are able to do is incredible and will help us support people living with kidney disease. We do suggest aiming for £150, as this means you will earn your very own eco-friendly Kidney Care UK Medal!
Once you are officially registered, you can of course use JustGiving! Register to join us.
Yes there is! Come join our team and share your progress on Strava.
Walk, run, swim or dance! Just tailor the challenge to best suit you, whenever you want and wherever you want. Keep track of your steps and fundraising, we will offer you hints and tips along the way.
If you're feeling keen, you can aim for 30 miles (an ultra marathon).
This challenge is for everyone! Make it your own.
If you raise £50, we will send you a Kidney Care UK technical T-shirt!
Your fundraising page will stay open for 30 days after Marathon May, until 30 June 2025, when it will automatically close.
Please reach out to us at [email protected]. The Challenge Events team will support you with any questions or concerns you might have!
