Reading Half Marathon
Join the ActionAid team for the Reading Half Marathon.
Run 13.1 miles through the heart of Reading, taking in the stunning University campus and finishing with an unforgettable sprint into the iconic Madejski Stadium.
By fundraising for ActionAid, you can support women and girls around the world as they tackle injustices and claim their rights.
Charity place
Complete our short form to grab one of ActionAid's limited charity places in Reading Half Marathon.
Own place
If you have your own place in the event, but would like to fundraise for ActionAid, let us know.
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I felt so proud to run for women and girls around the world and the support I received from ActionAid was superb!"
Why run for ActionAid?
Harriet, from Kampala, Uganda, received support from an ActionAid women's shelter after surviving years of domestic violence. This included training in how to make reusable sanitary pads.
With this training, Harriet started her own business and became a national trainer, teaching more than 22,000 girls across Uganda how to make their own reusable sanitary pads.
Many girls in Uganda don't have access to safe, hygenic sanitary products which can cause them to miss multiple days of school which can have a negative impact on their future.
Your fundraising can enable more women, just like Harriet, to make powerful changes within their communities.
Harriet (22) from Uganda was a sponsored child whose life changed thanks to child sponsorship with ActionAid. She is now a young woman studying at a local university.
Robert Asiimwe/ActionAid
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Thank you so much for your incredible support – you are changing lives, for good.
Page updated 18 December 2024