The 2027 event will take place on Sunday 24th October 2027. If you'd like to join our 2027 team, we'd be delighted to get in touch once our 2027 charity places are available. If you'd like to hear from us, please register your interest below.
Run Rugby Half Marathon for Your Local Air Ambulance
Run Rugby Half Marathon for Your Local Air Ambulance. Take on 13.1 miles through Rugby and help keep lifesaving critical care responding across Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Your fundraising could help make a lifesaving difference when local people need us most.
Key Details
Date: Sunday 24 October 2027
Location: Rugby town centre
Challenge: Half Marathon, 13.1 miles
Registration Fee: £30
Minimum Sponsorship: £300
Supporting: Your Local Air Ambulance
Why Take Part?
Every day, Your Local Air Ambulance is called to people experiencing life-threatening injuries and medical emergencies.
From serious road traffic collisions to cardiac arrests and major trauma incidents, our crews bring advanced critical care directly to patients when every second counts.
By taking on Rugby Half Marathon and fundraising, you'll help keep our helicopters and critical care cars ready to respond across your local communities.
Every mile you run could help save a life locally.
Run for Your Local Community
Rugby Half Marathon is a fantastic local challenge, starting in Rugby town centre and following a gently undulating route through the surrounding area.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or training for your first half marathon, this is your chance to take on a meaningful challenge for a lifesaving local cause.
Cross the finish line knowing your effort, training and fundraising have helped support Your Local Air Ambulance.
Never Run a Half Marathon Before?
Don't worry — you don't need to be an experienced runner to take part.
With time to train and support along the way, Rugby Half Marathon is a great goal for anyone looking to challenge themselves and do something positive for their local community.
You don't need to be the fastest runner — you just need the determination to take on the challenge.
We'll Support You Every Step of the Way
When you sign up, you'll receive:
- Branded running goodies
- Fundraising tips and resources
- Support from our events team
- An instant online fundraising page
- The knowledge that your fundraising will help save more lives
Ready to Run Rugby?
Challenge yourself. Support local families. Help keep lifesaving critical care responding when every second counts.
If you'd like to run to help save local lives, please register your interest and our Events team will be in touch as soon as our charity places are available.
✓ BRANDED RUNNING GOODIES
✓ FUNDRAISING SUPPORT & RESOURCES
✓ EXPERT TIPS TO HELP REACH YOUR TARGET
✓ THE CHANCE TO HELP SAVE LOCAL LIVES
HELP US SAVE LIVES
Over the past 20 years, Your Local Air Ambulance has saved thousands of lives.
Our critical care teams can be on the ground within minutes, delivering lifesaving care to give patients the very best chance of survival and recovery.
We receive no government or National Lottery funding and rely entirely on voluntary donations to raise the £2,300 needed for every mission.
Support past patients like David by taking on a fundraising challenge today and become our latest lifesaver.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU
We're with you every step of the way towards event day with advice and information so you can just focus on your fundraising. We'll also provide:
- An instant online fundraising page
- Support from one of our friendly fundraisers to get the most out of your experience with us
- Virtual Gamification badges when you hit your key milestone moments
- And the knowledge that your fundraising will help us to save more lives
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The route is gently undulating and consists of 2 beautiful loops extending almost to Barby and is suitable for runners of all abilities.
https://www.rugbyhalf.com/12-week-half-marathon-training-plan/
How can I get in touch?
You can email us at challenge@theairambulanceservice.org.uk or by calling 0300 3045 999
