Love running? Love our work?

Run for Rafiki Thabo and make every mile matter!

Whether you’re taking on your first 10K, chasing a personal best or dreaming of crossing the finish line at one of the world’s most iconic marathons, why not make your next running challenge even more meaningful?

By joining Team Rafiki Thabo, you’ll be helping to remove barriers to education and create life-changing opportunities for children and young people, including those living with disability, in Kenya, Uganda and Lesotho.

There are two great ways to get involved. Find your next challenge below!

1. Run one of these iconic marathons in 2027

Fancy taking on a world-famous marathon while making a real difference?

We have a limited number of charity places available for selected international marathons, giving you the opportunity to secure your place and fundraise directly for Rafiki Thabo Foundation.

Berlin Marathon 2027

Take on one of the world’s most iconic marathons and experience the incredible atmosphere of Berlin, all while supporting access to education.

We have just two charity places available for 2027, with a £50 registration fee and £2,000 fundraising pledge for successful applicants.

Already secured your own place? We’d love you to join Team Rafiki Thabo too!

Find out more about Berlin Marathon 2027

Dublin Marathon 2027

Experience the unforgettable atmosphere of the Dublin Marathon and make every mile count for children and young people in sub-saharan Africa.

Whether you’re hoping to secure one of our charity places or already have your own entry, we’d love you to run for Rafiki Thabo.

Applications for our charity places open in late October 2026.

Find out more about Dublin Marathon 2027

2. Choose your own running challenge with realbuzz

Your race. Your challenge. Your chance to make a difference.

Looking for something different? We’ve partnered with RealBuzz to give our supporters access to a fantastic range of running events, from 10Ks and half marathons to some of the world’s most exciting marathons.

Whether you want to take on a challenge closer to home or combine running with an overseas adventure, there are plenty of opportunities to find an event that suits you.

Through our charity running partner realbuzz, you can explore available events, select your preferred challenge and register to fundraise for Rafiki Thabo Foundation.

How it works:

1. Browse the running events available through our dedicated realbuzz page.
2. Choose your event and review the registration fee and fundraising commitment.
3. Register and secure your place in accordance with the event requirements, normally this includes paying a deposit which will be returned to you once you reach 100% of the fundraising target!
4. Start fundraising, get training and prepare to make every mile count!

Entry fees, fundraising targets and availability vary by event, so please check the details before registering.

Explore running events with realbuzz

When registering, please give realbuzz permission to share your details with Rafiki Thabo so we can welcome you to the team and cheer you on!

Every mile can change a future

Whichever challenge you choose, your fundraising will help children and young people overcome barriers to education.

From school fees and nutritious meals to specialist equipment and educational opportunities, your support can make a lasting difference.

Ready to run for something bigger?

Find your challenge, join Team Rafiki Thabo and help us change futures through education.