Get active for IWF

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Get active for IWF and help stop online child sexual abuse

From triathlons to trail marathons, our highlighted events offer something for everyone whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a casual weekend exerciser. Take part to challenge your physical limits while making a meaningful impact in creating a safer digital environment for children. Plus, by using the links above, you'll get access to an exclusive discount on your registration fee.

Looking for something a little different? You can also take on a charity challenge. Go solo or team up with friends and push your limits by trekking, biking, climbing, rafting, riding, sledging or skiing. However you choose to get active, you’ll be working towards an incredible personal goal while supporting IWF’s vital mission.

If you’re already signed up for a sporting event, turn your effort into impact by starting a fundraiser for the Internet Watch Foundation. Register with JustGiving to start your fundraising journey, share your progress, and inspire others to support you along the way.

Choose an event or challenge that resonates with you, put on your sports kit, and help turn strides into significant change, today!

SIGN UP TO A SPORTING EVENT TODAY

Get a discount on a diverse lineup of events scheduled for 2026 and support the critical mission of the Internet Watch Foundation in combatting online child sexual abuse.

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Your step-by-step guide to fundraising for the IWF

  • STEP 1:

    Choose an event and register! From swimming to sprinting, there's something for everyone, in every corner of the UK - and even abroad! Whatever you choose, every penny you raise will go towards making the internet a safer place for everyone.

  • STEP 2:

    You'll receive an email from our PartnershipsTeam, welcoming you as an IWF Fundraising Hero! We'll be with you every step of the way, providing tailored support throughout your fundraising journey. We'll also send you a free IWF t-shirt, in a colour and size of your choice.

  • STEP 3:

    Set up your JustGiving page! We'll help by providing a how to guide, stats, facts, videos and images to help you tell your story and illustrate how donating makes an impact on online safety.

  • STEP 4:

    Start fundraising! We can help you plan an exciting calendar of fundraising activities to increase your donations - from bake sales to guessing your finish time, there are plenty of ways to engage your supporters and smash your target!

  • STEP 5:

    Don't forget to train! Documenting and sharing updates about your training is an amazing way to keep your supporters excited about your goal and to keep the donations coming as the months tick by.

  • STEP 6:

    Complete your event! You've trained for months and smashed your target, and now's the moment you've been waiting for! Be sure to tell us how you did - and most importantly, how much fun you had!

  • STEP 7:

    We say a massive "thank you"! You've worked so hard, training for months and raising funds to support our vital work. We love to recognise our supporters on our website and social media, so let us know if you're happy for us to share your photos, videos and quotes.

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IWF Fundraising Heroes, the Ink Print Services team
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Our wonderful Partnerships Team are here to get you up and running (or cycling, swimming, climbing, bungee jumping!)

 

Let's lace up for a cause that matters! 

Join us in powerful strides towards stopping online child sexual abuse. Embrace the opportunity to challenge yourself, boost your fitness and make a significant impact by supporting a cause that fights tirelessly against online child exploitation.

Every step you take on the track contributes to a safer digital world for children. Sign up now, rally support and run to make a difference. Together, we can outrun online harm and protect the innocence of children across the globe.

 

 

How does Run for Charity work? 

Choose from over 750 events, search by region or pick from our spotlight events taking place in 2026. Every pound you raise will support our mission to combat online child sexual abuse.

However, if you have already secured your place at a sporting event and would like to raise money for the IWF, you can set up a fundraising page. All our runners, walkers, swimmers, obstacle racers and bungee jumpers will receive support from our dedicated fundraising team. However you choose to support IWF, we’ll be cheering you on to complete your challenge and smash your fundraising target!

BROWSE EVENTS & SIGN UP

 

Not sure where to start?

Get in touch with our Partnerships Team who will be able to answer questions and once you have signed up for an event, send you a branded IWF t-shirt. Email [email protected] or call +44 (0)1223 20 30 30

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