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The Big Half 2024 

On 1 September 2024, 60 Become runners are taking part in one of the UK's best half marathons, helping to fund our direct advice and support services, and our work fighting for a better care experience for children in care and care-experienced young people.

Run half of the world-famous London Marathon route: an awesome 13.1 miles starting at Tower Bridge and finishing at the Cutty Sark in Greenwich...

…and then celebrate finishing this exciting London half marathon with the Become community.

Our Big Half 2022 Round-Up

Our Big Half team is now full – sorry to anyone who feels they have missed out!

To join our reserves list, or to register early for 2025, please fill in the form below or get in touch at [email protected]

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The suggested fundraising target for this challenge is £250. I commit to fundraising as much as I can.
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Each year, we bring a team together for this event because of shared values. The Big Half’s mission is to empower runners of all backgrounds and experiences to feel the mental and physical health benefits of running. So, what are you waiting for?

Don't just take our word for it... listen to Sahil talking about his experience of running for Become

“I'm already pumped to do it again! That's because of the support and the level of ideas, and the people, and the energy. It's just amazing.”

⎯⎯ Sahil, 2022 and 2023 Big Half finisher

12-week Training Plan

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Training Video

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Why support Become? 

Your support is important because every pound you raise will help to fund our campaigns and direct services for children in care and and care-experienced young people. You’re ensuring there’s someone at the end of the phone when a young person calls for help and that the voices of care-experienced young people are amplified to bring about the change they want to see in and around the care system.

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FAQs

We ask our runners to commit to fundraising at least £250 for Become to support our vital services and work with and for care-experienced children and young people. We will support you to reach this target!

To get your place, please complete our registration form above. If you have any questions, email [email protected]

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  • You’ll be invited to join a Whatsapp group and Strava club with other runners to support each other. 
  • Your choice of Become technical running vest or tee (mens, womens & unisex sizes available)
  • Fundraising support and tips which will make smashing your target as easy as possible.
  • Training plans and advice whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced runner.
  • Race day cheering points and post-race party!

The Big Half 2024, otherwise known as the Vitality Big Half 2024, is a London Half Marathon and is considered to be one of the UK’s best half marathons!

The route runs from iconic London landmark Tower Bridge to Cutty Sark in Greenwich, and you can download the 2023 route map below.

Download the route map

The Big Half 2024 is taking place on 1 September.

Become is the national charity for children in care and care-experienced young people. For over 30 years we have stood shoulder to shoulder with young people and have worked tirelessly to campaign and provide services with and for care-experienced children and young people.

Have another question?

Email us at [email protected] or call 07508 190701

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Take a look at some photos from previous Big Half editions and feel inspired!