Join the 24-Hour Run Against Homelessness in Hereford
New running event for Hereford – 12pm Saturday 20th to 12pm Sunday 21st September.
National Running Event Comes to Hereford – The 24 Hour Run Against Homelessness
Hereford is the first small city to host a national running event aimed at raising awareness and funds to help families facing homelessness.
It’s all thanks to a local man, Charlie Shave, who’s bringing The 24 Hour Run Against Homelessness, to Hereford. It is the latest location for an event that was started by Charlie’s Hereford friend Thomas Lewis in Manchester in 2019. Later this year, the event is also taking place in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and Sheffield.
Sponsored by Herefordshire firm Brightwells, the host club is Hereford Couriers. Charlie says they will bring much needed volunteer support to help recruit runners and provide run leaders to guide runners and walkers through the 5km laps.
Charlie hopes it will raise £3,000 for Hereford charity Vennture, and their vital work with those facing homelessness. As Charlie explains:
“The 24 Hour Run Against Homelessness invites people of all running abilities to take part in a continuous relay made up of repeatable 5 km loops. People can join for as little or as much as they like, with some expected to cover just one lap, while others may push to 100 km or more. Club runners can also join at a set time to run together.
The route intentionally starts and ends at Vennture’s Vicarage Road offices. Passing through the city centre, particularly in the dark, reinforces the need for safety, shelter, and support for those without homes.
“It’s about making sure we don’t look away,” says Charlie. “We want to highlight the often unseen struggles of those without stable housing in our community. Every step we take helps Vennture continue its critical work, offering support and practical help to people when they need it most,” he adds.
Participants can sign up individually, or as teams from a club or business. To find out more visit: https://www.the24hourrun.co.uk/events/hereford
Funds raised will directly support Vennture’s mission to help individuals and families in crisis — providing guidance, stability, and hope.
Find the JustGiving page of The inaugural Hereford 24 Hour Run Against Homelessness 2025 at https://www.justgiving.com/page/hfd-24-hour-run-2025
Vennture is a Herefordshire-based charity committed to helping individuals and families facing homelessness, addiction, and other complex challenges. Learn more at www.vennture.org.uk.
