Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

https://rainbowtrust.org.uk/events


When a child has a serious illness, family life is turned upside down and time becomes more precious than ever. Rainbow Trust pairs each family with an expert Family Support Worker who enables them to make the most of time together, giving them practical and emotional support for as long as needed. We support the whole family including parents, carers, the unwell child, brothers, sisters and grandparents.

Your support is key to us being able to reach more families and allows us to continue our vital work.

£5 could buy fun arts and crafts activities to keep a sick child entertained.
£32 is enough to pay for an hour’s practical and emotional support to a family caring for a seriously ill child, helping them make the most of their precious time.
£224 pays for a day’s visit from a Family Support Worker which allows parents to do chores, look after other family members, relax or simply sleep, safe in the knowledge that their child is being looked after by someone they trust who understands their needs.
£2,000 is the average cost of support for a family with a seriously ill child for a year.


How Your Support Helps

There are an estimated 86,625* children in England with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. This number has trebled over the last 17 years and is rising. Thousands of families have to face the very real possibility that their child may die and struggle to cope on a day to day basis. Our Family Support Workers provide a lifeline to these families and children.

Why Run for Rainbow Trust?

When you join our team, you’re not just signing up for a race - you’re helping to change lives.

  • Make a real difference – Your fundraising will go directly towards providing vital care and support for seriously ill children and their families. 
  • Be part of our community – Join fellow Rainbow Trust runners, wear your vest with pride, and feel the motivation of running for something bigger.
  • Support from start to finish – From the moment you sign up, our events team will be there with training advice, fundraising tips, and encouragement every step of the way. 

What You’ll Receive as a Rainbow Trust Runner

  • free Rainbow Trust running vest to wear on race day
  • dedicated fundraising pack full of ideas and resources
  • Regular emails to keep you on track with your training and fundraising
  • The knowledge that your miles are making a genuine impact

Featured Events

Check out these featured events from this charity

Snowdonia Sea2sky 25K - September

Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026

Bath House Beach, Barmouth, LL42 1HB

Registration Price:£55
Fundraising Amount:£100

The Peak District Challenge - Gold Challenge - 100K

Sep 18, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026

Peak District, S32 1DU

Registration Price:£87
Fundraising Amount:£100

Swaledale Waterfall Challenge - October

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

Unnamed Road, Penrith, King's Meaburn, Penrith CA10 3BS, UK

Registration Price:£80
Fundraising Amount:£100

Winchester Hiking Trail - 12KM

Jan 10, 2027 - Jan 10, 2027

Sparsholt College Hampshire, Westley Ln, Sparsholt, Winchester SO21 2NF, UK

Registration Price:£42
Fundraising Amount:£100

All Events

What's coming up in the run for charity events calendar? It’s never too late to join one of these great events.

West Yorkshire Hiking Trail - 8KM

Jun 21, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026

Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG, UK

Registration Price:£37
Fundraising Amount:£100

West Yorkshire Hiking Trail - 12KM

Jun 21, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026

Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG, UK

Registration Price:£42
Fundraising Amount:£100

West Yorkshire Hiking Trail - 21KM

Jun 21, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026

Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG, UK

Registration Price:£47
Fundraising Amount:£100

Mam Tor Challenge - August

Aug 22, 2026 - Aug 22, 2026

Cross St, Castleton, Hope Valley S33 8WH, UK

Registration Price:£70
Fundraising Amount:£100

Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon Sunrise) - August

Aug 23, 2026 - Aug 23, 2026

Snowdon, Caernarfon LL55 4UL, UK

Registration Price:£112
Fundraising Amount:£100

Snowdonia Sea2sky 25K - September

Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026

Bath House Beach, Barmouth, LL42 1HB

Registration Price:£55
Fundraising Amount:£100

Snowdonia Sea2sky 12K - September

Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026

Bath House Beach, Barmouth, LL42 1HB

Registration Price:£40
Fundraising Amount:£100

Snowdonia Sea2sky 54K - September

Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026

Bath House Beach, Barmouth, LL42 1HB

Registration Price:£95
Fundraising Amount:£100

Swaledale Waterfall Challenge - September

Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026

Unnamed Road, Penrith, King's Meaburn, Penrith CA10 3BS, UK

Registration Price:£80
Fundraising Amount:£100

Derbyshire Dales Hiking Trail - 9KM

Sep 13, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026

Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK

Registration Price:£37
Fundraising Amount:£100

Derbyshire Dales Hiking Trail - 21KM

Sep 13, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026

Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK

Registration Price:£47
Fundraising Amount:£100

Derbyshire Dales Hiking Trail - 15KM

Sep 13, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026

Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK

Registration Price:£42
Fundraising Amount:£100