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

Derbyshire Dales Trail Run - 15km

Sep 13, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026

Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK

Registration Price:£40
Fundraising Amount:£100

Beat Box Hill Trails 21k

Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026

Box Hill, Tadworth, KT20 7LB

Registration Price:£55
Fundraising Amount:£100

Jones o Gymru Anglesey Trail Half Marathon

Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026

Newborough Forest, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, UK

Registration Price:£55
Fundraising Amount:£100

Delamere Forest - 21k - November

Nov 22, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026

Delamere Forest, Frodsham WA6 6NB, UK

Registration Price:£55
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 Trail Run - 8KM

Jun 21, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026

Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG, UK

Registration Price:£37
Fundraising Amount:£100

West Yorkshire Trail Run - 12KM

Jun 21, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026

Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG, UK

Registration Price:£42
Fundraising Amount:£100

West Yorkshire Trail Run - 21KM

Jun 21, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026

Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG, UK

Registration Price:£47
Fundraising Amount:£100

RunThrough Marlow Trail Run - 5k

Jun 28, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026

Riverwoods Drive, Marlow SL7 1QU, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:£100

RunThrough Marlow Trail Run - Half Marathon

Jun 28, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026

Riverwoods Drive, Marlow SL7 1QU, UK

Registration Price:£36
Fundraising Amount:£100

RunThrough Marlow Trail Run - 10k

Jun 28, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026

Riverwoods Drive, Marlow SL7 1QU, UK

Registration Price:£32
Fundraising Amount:£100

Tittesworth Water 50k

Jul 5, 2026 - Jul 5, 2026

Tittesworth, Leek ST13, UK

Registration Price:£95
Fundraising Amount:£100

Tittesworth Water 22k

Jul 5, 2026 - Jul 5, 2026

Tittesworth, Leek ST13, UK

Registration Price:£50
Fundraising Amount:£100

Snowdonia Trail Eryri 10K

Jul 11, 2026 - Jul 11, 2026

Llanberis, Caernarfon LL55, UK

Registration Price:£42
Fundraising Amount:£100

Snowdonia Trail Marathon

Jul 12, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026

Llanberis, Caernarfon LL55, UK

Registration Price:£70
Fundraising Amount:£100

Snowdonia Trail Half Marathon

Jul 12, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026

Llanberis, Caernarfon LL55, UK

Registration Price:£55
Fundraising Amount:£100

Brecon Beacons Trails - 51KM

Aug 8, 2026 - Aug 8, 2026

Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon LD3, UK

Registration Price:£95
Fundraising Amount:£100