Right now, in Kenya, an orphaned elephant calf is being hand-raised around the clock by Keepers who have become its family – bottle-fed every three hours, day and night, until it's strong enough to return to the wild. This is the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust's Orphans’ Project, the world's first and most successful programme of its kind, rescuing and rewilding orphaned wildlife that would otherwise have no chance of survival.

Every mile you run helps make that possible. Your fundraising supports the Keepers, Pilots, and Anti-Poaching Teams protecting these animals and the habitats they depend on.

Founded in 1977 by Dame Daphne Sheldrick, building on the conservation legacy of her husband David, the founding warden of Tsavo East National Park, SWT has grown into one of Africa's most respected wildlife charities – tackling the greatest threats to Kenya's natural world while engaging local communities and a global supporter base. When you run for SWT, you become part of that story.