• Anonymous just donated £44.01
  • Julie Ann just donated £44.01
  • William Davis just donated £5.30
  • Rachel Church just donated £8.30
  • MotherGoose just donated £53.00
  • Richard just donated £8.80
  • Devlin just donated £83.05
  • Caitlin King just donated £10.00
  • Anonymous just donated £31.80
  • Anonymous just donated £10.60
  • Gemma / Elsie just donated £5.30
  • Cleo Teeters just donated £26.41
  • Dan Bromsgrove just donated £5.30
  • Lee leadbetter just donated £10.00
  • Chris and mum just donated £20.00
  • Colin Sherwood just donated £8.48
  • Rhianne just donated £13.20
  • The Male’s just donated £10.00
  • Andrew Dawson just donated £20.00
  • Kevin Baylis just donated £10.60

Amount Raised

£50,430

Entrants

1,441

Distance

2,446 kms

Grab your antlers. Lace up those hooves.
Be a lifesaver.

Take on the Reindeer Run Challenge 2024! Run 24 miles throughout December – that’s one mile for every hour RNLI volunteers are on call, even on Christmas Day. If running’s not for you, you could walk, jog, or even saunter. Did you know, it only takes 20 minutes on average to walk 1 mile?

It's a fun and festive way to get active and be a lifesaver.

How it works

Step 1

Sign up for the Reindeer Run and you’ll automatically get a fundraising page.

Step 2

Take on the 24-mile challenge. You could run one mile every day or create your own plan.

Step 3

Raise money by sharing your fundraising page – and use our handy resources to boost donations.

Step 4

Once you’ve reached the £125/€125 target, you’ll get your medal in the post!

Take on the Reindeer Run Challenge with us

Our volunteer crews need your help

Every time an RNLI crew launches, they are determined to save every one. But they can’t do that without you. By taking on the challenge and raising vital funds, you’ll be helping keep our volunteers safe.

When you've raised £125/€125, you will have reached your fundraising target and earned your challenge medal! And once you've completed your 24 miles, you can sit back, crack open the mince pies, and enjoy being a lifesaver.

A crew member holding onto the side of a lifeboat with one hand, while reaching out to the water with his other hand. The photo has been taken from the perspective of someone in the water.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the challenge work?

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We’re asking everyone who takes on the challenge to run 24 miles throughout December. When you register, a fundraising page will be automatically created, which you can share with your friends and family. Then all you need to do is choose how you’d like to tackle the challenge, lace up your hooves and get running!

Do I need to run 1 mile every day?

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No, you decide how you would like to tackle the challenge. Running 1 mile every day for 24 days is one option. You could even walk it – on average, it takes just 20 minutes to walk a mile.
It is up to you how you would like to face the challenge. Running 24 miles throughout December is no mean feat, so make sure to plan your runs so they fit into your lifestyle.

Where does the event take place?

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The Reindeer Run is a virtual event, and you decide when and where you want to complete your runs. Just choose your favourite place to run and get started.

How do I pay in my fundraising?

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If you receive any cash donations, you can bank them yourself and transfer the amount to your online fundraising page. Every contribution makes a real, lifesaving difference.

Is there an age limit to take part?

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You must be aged 18 or over to register for the Reindeer Run. Under 18s are welcome to participate, but they must be registered by someone over 18.

Ready for the challenge?

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