Challenge events
Stay the distance: 50km in october challenge
Run or walk 50km throughout the month of October. Because justice will come, one step at a time.
your challenge, your way
We’re challenging you to take on 50km in October in our new virtual event.
You’ll raise vital funds that will support people facing execution, unlawful detention, and grave abuses of power.
Working out a little over a mile a day, it’s up to you how you take it on. Run them, walk them, wheel them – or a bit of everything! Whether you’re looking for your next fitness challenge, or trying to start a good new habit by getting your steps in, take it on in the way that suits you.
At Reprieve we stay the distance for our clients. Can you?
Simply log your distance on JustGiving, and start fundraising!
Each km you log, and each pound you raise helps us fight for people facing extreme state abuses – and the lasting change that protects thousands more.
- Get a free Team Reprieve exercise top when you hit the £50 halfway point!
- Hit your £100 target to get a Stay the Distance medal!
3 ways to join the community
Join our Facebook group
All the encouragement you need to stay the distance, in one place! Join now to be part of something bigger.
Join the Strava club
Get your kudos while pushing on for human rights in our supportive community .
Tag us on Instagram
Tag @ReprieveHQ so we can see how you're taking on the challenge.
50km in october FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What is Reprieve's 50km in October challenge?
We are challenging you to run, walk, or wheel 50km in the month of October.
You’ll be joining the fight against torture, unlawful detention and the death penalty. Each kilometre you log, and each pound you raise lets us fight for people facing extreme state abuses – and the lasting change that protects thousands more.
All you need to do is set up a JustGiving page where you can log your distance and start fundraising. And don’t forget to join our amazing Facebook community group where we’ll be cheering each other on every step of the way.
Do I have to run my kilometres?
No, this is your challenge! 50km in 31 days is a little over a mile a day. So, whether you’re a runner looking for more consistency, or looking to add some walking to your routine, this challenge is perfect for you. You could even cycle or swim your kilometres.
And if you want to push yourself even further? No problem, we’ll be cheering you on every step.
How do I log my kms?
You can manually log your distance on JustGiving, or we recommend using Strava or a Fitbit which can be linked to your JustGiving page.
You can also use a pedometer on your phone which often gives you the km equivalent.
Find guidance on linking fitness devices to JustGiving here.
How do I set up my JustGiving page?
Simply click ‘Start fundraising’ and JustGiving will guide you through the process and help you start sharing your page.
Who are Reprieve and what will my donations do?
We are a small team of investigators, lawyers, and campaigners fighting against extreme human rights abuses. We work to end the death penalty, torture, unlawful detention, rendition, and extrajudicial execution.
Reprieve works with people on death row. People held without trial. People subjected to the most brutal abuses of government power. Too often they have been failed by the very systems meant to protect them.
Your donation funds the investigations, casework and resources that we need to stand alongside people facing injustice, for as long as it takes.
How much does it cost to join, and is there a minimum sponsorship target?
Our Stay the Distance Challenge is free to take part in! We will be on hand to help with fundraising, and will send tips and information about what your donations will achieve, to help inspire your supporters.
Our fundraising target is £100, and if you hit it we will send you a Stay the Distance medal once the challenge is complete! We’ll also be on hand to help with fundraising tips and inspiration to help you get there.
Do I need to live in the UK to take part?
You can take part from anywhere in the world! However, please note that while you will be able to fundraise and be part of our community from overseas, we can only send Team Reprieve t-shirts to UK addresses.
Can I do the 50km Challenge with a friend, or as a team?
You can absolutely take on the challenge with a friend, family member, or colleague. We advise you all set up your own fundraising pages.
If you want to do the challenge as part of a team, for example with a group of colleagues – you can set up a team after you have all set up your personal pages. JustGiving has helpful guidance on doing this here.
How do I get a free team Reprieve T-shirt?
We will send you a free running t-shirt when you hit £50 fundraised! We will email you when you are nearing £50.00 raised to organise it to be sent to you.
Is there a prize?
Yes! If you complete the challenge and hit the £100 fundraised target, we will send you a Stay the Distance medal! Medals will be sent after the challenge has wrapped up so you have time to get your fundraising in.