Impetus Relay

The Impetus Relay is our new endurance fundraising event: a four-hour corporate team challenge on 12th September 2026 on Clapham Common.


Cover as much distance as possible on a 2.5km loop, while raising vital funds for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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You choose the pace, set the strategy and face the challenge. Whether you’re a team of first‑time fun runners or an ultramarathon veteran, the only question that matters is: how far will you go?

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2026 Races

There’s no set distance. Every race starts at 10am and you have four hours to go as far as you can, whether you’re taking part as a team, a pair or an individual. Early‑bird pricing is available for the first 100 to register - secure your spot now!
Kirkland & Ellis Team

Early-bird: £30 per person

£1600 fundraising goal

4 people

£40 per person

£160 total

PwC Pair

Early-bird: £45 per person

£800 fundraising goal

2 people

£60 per person

£120 total

Individual

Early-bird: £60 per person

£400 fundraising goal

1 person

£80 per person

How far will you go?

A four‑hour endurance challenge on a 2.5km loop. Use this lap-to-distance guide to help you set your strategy.

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Fundraising

Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life. By taking part, each individual participant is committing to raise £400, each pair £800 and each team £1,600 for Impetus' work.

We have plenty of ideas to help you on your way to the fundraising target.

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2026 Impetus Relay JustGiving Campaign

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Impetus Relay is a four-hour running and walking challenge taking place on Saturday 12th September 2026. Participants compete on a 2.5km loop, aiming to cover as much distance as possible either individually or as part of a team, while raising vital funds for Impetus.

  • Date: Saturday 12th September 2026
  • Location: Clapham Common, London
  • Event village open: 08:00 to 16:00
  • Race time: 10:00 to 14:00

Anyone can take part. No prior experience is required. The event is suitable for all fitness levels, and individuals could run or walk anything from 2.5km up to 50km.

It can be but it does not have to be. Some participants will aim for marathon or ultra distances, while others will take part for fun, fitness and fundraising. The Relay is designed to support both competitive and social teams.

No. The Relay is completely flexible. For example:

  • One teammate could run for just 10 minutes
  • Others might run longer stints
  • Teams can rotate evenly or unevenly
  • You and your team do not have to be on the course for the full four hours, you can take breaks
  • You can rotate multiple times during the four hours

There is no minimum or maximum time per person. All time spent on the course counts toward your total distance.

After 11 successful years and over £4 million raised, we decided to evolve the event to:

  • Reduce rising logistics costs
  • Improve accessibility by moving to a London location
  • Remove barriers created by the swimming element
  • Reflect changing sporting trends, particularly the growth of relay running events

The Relay keeps the challenge and fundraising ambition, while opening the event up to many more participants.

Read more on our FAQs page