Sprintathon

BEATING CANCER FASTER.

422
RUNNERS

105
TEAMS

£300,000
RAISED SO FAR

THE MARATHON RELAY WE RUN TOGETHER IN 100M SPRINTS IN AID OF STAND UP TO CANCER.

Sprintathon unites people to run really fast marathons. Together we run faster, and together we’ll raise loads of money for Stand Up To Cancer to Beat Cancer Faster.

SPRINTATHON IN ACTION

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

THE CAMPAIGN SPRINTATHON

Date: 25th July 2019
Location: London Marathon Community Track at the Olympic Park

Do you work in the London advertising industry? Do you want to have ultimate bragging rights of being crowned the "Fastest in Adland" whilst helping to Beat Cancer Faster?

Then sign up your lap team of four runners here.

Want to organise your own Sprintathon? Contact us for more information.

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THE JOURNEY SO FAR...

Brought to you by Cancer Research UK and Channel 4, Stand Up To Cancer is an annual fundraising campaign that brings the UK together to speed-up progress in life-saving cancer research. The money raised supports UK scientists working in cancer centres, NHS hospitals, universities and institutes, taking ground-breaking discoveries from the lab and turning them into new treatments and tests for cancer patients who need them right now. Visit standuptocancer.org.uk for more info. And you can support this amazing work by donating on our Just Giving page.

£50

buys a ‘scientific sieve’ to separate out big bits and small bits of DNA to reveal vital clues about how to beat cancer, sooner.

£200

buys 500 special plastic dishes that let Stand Up To Cancer-supported scientists follow a cancer cell’s every move.

£500

buys one DNA sequencing experiment, helping Stand Up To Cancer scientists uncover the genetic blueprint of a cancer cell’s DNA.

£1000

kits out a fresh-faced PhD student with everything they need to begin Standing Up To Cancer.

FAQ

General Information

What is a Sprintathon?: The Sprintathon is the marathon that we run together. Up to 422 participants, in lap teams of 4, each run 100 meters in turn to run the fastest possible marathon to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer. In 2018 Nike failed to break the 2 hour barrier but as a result of the Sprintathon there are many people in the world who can proudly say that they have run a marathon in under 2 hours (well a small part of one...)

How do I get involved?: In 2019 there is a calendar of events for various schools and companies but these are not open to the general public. However we are scaling the Sprintathon up to make it available to more people so if you would like support in organising your own Sprintathon then please contact us for more information

Where does the sponsorship money go?: Money raised through the Sprintathon helps fund the Stand Up To Cancer’s life-saving work in preventing, controlling and curing cancer. Our vision is to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured, from the most common types to those that affect just a few people. For more information about Stand Up To Cancer, visit https://www.standuptocancer.org.uk.

What is GiftAid?: If you are a UK taxpayer, the Government’s Gift Aid scheme allows Cancer Research UK to claim tax back on your donations. We can currently claim at least 25% back from the Government on every sponsorship donation, without it costing you a penny extra. Find out more about Gift Aid here - http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/support-us/donate/gift-aid-explained.

BEATING CANCER FASTER.

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FAQ

General Information

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