Welcome!
Welcome to Safe Child Thailand’s Global Run – a team challenge event designed to celebrate the spirit of running, globally.
Whether this is your first time running and you want to run 1 mile, or you are a seasoned runner, hoping to run a full marathon, we encourage anyone and everyone to participate!
Collectively, Safe Child Thailand is aiming for all of our runners to run the length of Thailand: 1,024 miles together.
Event Details
Who: Whatever your age or running ability, anyone is welcome to participate in the Global Run.
When: 15th – 22nd March 2025. Runners can run anytime within this week. Whether you clock up your miles with one long run or several smaller runs, it is entirely up to you.
Where: Participate from anywhere in the world! Outdoors, on a running machine, or even laps of your home or school.
Why: To raise awareness and funds for projects that provide education, healthcare and support services to vulnerable children across Thailand. All funds raised will go directly towards supporting children in these projects.
How to Participate: Taking part in Safe Child Thailand’s Global Run is easy! Fill out our online Global Run Registration Form.
If you have any trouble accessing the form, please contact Caroline – caroline.pratt@safechildthailand.org
All funds raised will go to supporting children in Thailand.
FAQ’s
We would suggest using an app called Strava to join our “Team Challenge”.
Strava is an engaging app designed to help you effortlessly monitor and share your outdoor workouts, particularly running. It serves as a stylish tool to highlight your progress, detailing the distance covered and the time taken to complete your chosen route.
Getting Started with Strava 
To embark on your fitness tracking journey, simply download the app onto your smartphone (use the QR code above to find Strava). Once installed, creating an account is a breeze – and it won’t cost you a thing! Just provide your email and choose a secure password.
Next, the app will prompt you for some basic details, such as your full name and date of birth.
Make sure to join the Safe Child Thailand Global Run 2025 Team on Strava. Here you can log your miles and see how everyone else is getting on and track our progress to our target!
Once you’ve completed these initial steps, take a moment to explore the app. If you’re ready to hit the ground running, click on the record button located at the bottom of your screen.
For the app to accurately track your journey and compile a visual record, granting precise location access is necessary. If privacy is a concern, you can opt to allow location access exclusively while using the app.
With everything set up, hit the start button, and you’re off!
.We would love to see your running journey! Here are some ways to share your milestones.
Tag us in posts and photos on:
Facebook: @safechildthailand
Instagram: @safechildthailand
X: @SafeChildTH
.Fundraising is a big part of the event. It helps to build team momentum and encourages others to engage with your run. Plus, it is extremely encouraging and rewarding for you to know that people are backing you with sponsorship. Please know that with every step, you are helping to raise money for projects that are vital to keep children safe and in education.
.We want to set an ambitious target of £5,000 (210,000 Thai Baht) for the collective efforts or all Global Run participants. But the more runners we have, the more money the team can raise! We are excited to support your fundraising in whatever way we can. We will be in touch after you sign up to offer ideas and support to help you maximise you fundraising!
.How can I fundraise for the event?
Safe Child Thailand is registered with JustGiving, Facebook and GoFundMe. You can use any of these platforms to collect donations. Simply set up a Fundraising Page and search for our charity: “Safe Child Thailand”. Once you Register, we will send you tips and ideas for maximising your fundraising, or you can find them on our website!
If you’d prefer to collect donations offline, you can use a paper sponsorship form. Click here to download a form that you can print at home. If you’re using a paper form in the UK, don’t forget to ask your sponsors to complete the Gift Aid column, so we can claim Gift Aid on their donations.
.If you’re using an online platform, all donations are processed and sent directly to Safe Child Thailand.
If you collect cash donations, simply tally up your final amount, cash the money and then send a cheque to our office or transfer the amount via bank transfer. Please get in touch and we will send you our bank details.
.Tips to Prepare for your Run
Set clear goals: Define your running goals based on your on ability and enjoyment of running.
Gradual progression: Increase your mileage and intensity gradually. Create a Training Plan to help!
Choose the right shoes: Run in trainers or running shoes that provide proper support and fit well.
Warm-Up properly: Always warm up before your run to increase blood flow and flexibility.
Hydrate: Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day
Run safely: Make sure you run in safe areas. Wear lights at night and adhere to the Highway Code when running on the roads.
Fuel your body: Consume a balanced meal with a mix of carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats.
Listen to your body: Pay attention to any signs of discomfort, pain, or fatigue during your run.
Post-run recovery: Cool down with gentle stretches after your run to avoid muscle soreness.
Get some sleep: Ensure you get enough sleep, especially the night before a run.
Enjoy it! This is a fun team challenge – make sure that, at the end of the day, you are having fun!
If you need anything else to support you, we can help. Please contact for any help you might need in preparing for your run or in fundraising. Get in touch with Caroline, who will be happy to help: caroline.pratt@safechildthailand.org.
We’re excited to be part of your journey as you help us reach that 1,024-mile milestone!
Feel free to share your progress by sending us photos via email or tagging us on social media. We can’t wait to see how you’re doing and share your updates with our followers
.Contact Information
For any questions, please contact Caroline – caroline.pratt@safechildthailand.org or call the office on +44 (0) 207 6203 and one of the team will be able to help you.
We are excited to run with you!
