It’s not often you get to do something where everyone benefits, but Love Running offers just that. What makes it so special is the unique combination of health and fitness, social action and community engagement. Not to mention the fun of having a go with loads of other people, and the big party at the end of it.

The basic plan is for us to create one of the largest sporting event mass-entries of all time, with up to five hundred people entering the Bristol 10k Race together on May 9th. Between us we aim to raise tens of thousands of pounds for some incredible causes. We’re also going to get our own hands dirty by taking part in some community action over the May Bank Holiday weekend.

The beauty of something like this is the fun that we’re going to have together getting ready for Race Day. We’ve got a training seminar to kick things off, optional running clubs for all levels, and then a whole bunch of celebrations at the end.

Really, it’s all good.

February 27th, 10am-12pm. Launch Seminar
We’ll be going through everything here – instructions on how to train, how to get the most out of Love Running and how to do your sponsorship. Plus, we’ll be giving out the special packs and goodie bags.

May 1st - 3rd. The Noise
This is our weekend of community action. We’ll be doing everything from community clear ups to family fun days. A chance to get as involved as you want, with hundreds of other volunteers.

May 9th. The Bristol 10k Race
We’ll make our presence felt with wacky costumes, loads of support and a general fun-loving attitude. We're also planning a major post-race event for the city.

May 16th & 23rd. Special Celebration & Thanksgiving Events
Christ Church and Woodlands will host two exclusive evenings for us to present cheques and generally wallow in kudos and mutual backslapping.

It costs just £30 to register for Love Running (if you register before February 19th). What that gets you is a Gold Bond Place in the Bristol 10k Race on May 9th, access to all the Love Running programmes, training and resources, a pack full of goodies, free access to a number of Bristol’s top health and fitness professionals, a 10% off Prestige Card to use in a number of Bristol shops and, of course, the exclusive T-shirt.

We’re also going to be running a range of groups where people can train together and get ready for the race. Doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned pro or have never run before, there’ll be something for everyone. Not only that, but there'll be a host of other benefits, including a life training course.

In return, your mission is to raise a minimum of £120 in sponsorship for our three causes. Actually, we’d love you to raise much more, and we’ll provide you with the latest tools and know-how so you  can do just that.

There’s a huge demand for this, and places are limited, so register now. After February 19th, the price jumps to £34.