I still can’t believe I’m saying this out loud… but I’m running the entire United Kingdom.

Here’s everything you need to know:

Starting in Inverness, I’ll be running to every single city in the UK. That means back-to-back 60k days on the road and a free 5K run club waiting in every city I arrive in. Then I’ll sleep, wake up and do it all again.

Why I’m Raising Money

This run is about movement, community and showing up for people – literally and figuratively. So while the challenge itself is huge, I want it to mean something even bigger.

I’m using this journey to support good causes across the UK. Your donations will go directly towards helping people, charities and communities who need it most.

The causes that matter

This run is about more than distance. It’s about impact.

Based on your nominations, I’ve chosen two headline charities that sit at the heart of what this project stands for.

Sport in Mind uses movement as a tool for mental health. Through sport and physical activity, they help people rebuild confidence, improve wellbeing and feel connected again. It’s proof that moving your body can change how you feel, and sometimes even save a life.

Wings for Life funds world-class research with one clear goal: finding a cure for spinal cord injury. They back scientists and clinical trials that are pushing boundaries, changing outcomes and giving hope to people whose lives have been changed forever. This is a cause that’s personal to me.

Half of everything raised will go to local charities nominated by you as I run through each city. These are the grassroots groups and community organisations doing vital work with limited resources. At every stop, I’ll spotlight a different local cause, helping turn miles into momentum and attention into real support.

At each city, I’ll be shining a spotlight on a local cause. Some will be grassroots groups, some national charities, some people doing unbelievable work with very little. The goal is to raise awareness, funds and momentum as I move across the country.

The Mission

I’m aiming to get 1 MILLION people to complete a 5K before I reach the final city. Whether you walk it, jog it, run it, do it with your mates or do it alone – you’re part of this.

And yes, I’ll do all the running. All 5,000km of it.

All I need from you is to spread the word, join in where you can and help me make this as big as it deserves to be. Donations are warmly welcomed too.

Why This Matters

This project isn’t about being fast or perfect. It’s about proving that movement is for everyone. It’s about showing the unfiltered reality of training, planning, failing, trying again and pushing through. It’s about community. It’s about doing something that reminds people they’re capable of more than they think.

Until the day I set off, I’ll be sharing everything. The behind-the-scenes graft, the planning, the training, the setbacks, the small wins and the big ones. I want you to see the truth of what it takes to run an entire country.

Thank You

Your support – whether that’s sharing, donating or showing up to a 5K – genuinely fuels this mission. Together we can get the UK moving and make a real difference for people along the way.

Esmee xx