Run the Nations 2025

270 Miles | 14 Days | No Rest Days

Chief Executive James McLaughlin is lacing up his trainers once more for one final run—running over 10 marathons in 14 days for a total of 270 miles with no rest days, running through 29 blood cancer centres across the UK where the charity supports through clinical trials networks.

James will begin and end his challenge with a 27-mile run, symbolising a poignant reminder that every 27 seconds, someone somewhere in the world is diagnosed with blood cancer.  

This Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re asking the nation to move for a cure.
Whether you’d like to join James for a few miles or take on the full stage distance, there are options available for all abilities. And if running isn’t for you, you can still get involved through Move The Nations—Cure Leukaemia’s campaign encouraging people everywhere to get moving. Whether it’s running, walking, cycling, or setting your own unique challenge, Move The Nations is a call to action for everyone to help raise vital funds for blood cancer patients around the world.

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Where's James?
DateLocationMilesStart Time (Approx)
Wednesday 10th SeptemberWorcester27 miles11:00am
Thursday 11th SeptemberBirmingham15 milesTBC
Friday 12th SeptemberNottingham18 miles10:30
Saturday 13th SeptemberStoke18 miles11:00am
Sunday 14th SeptemberManchester18 miles9:30am
Monday 15th SeptemberSheffield14 miles9:30am
Monday 15th SeptemberLeeds13 miles2:00pm
Tuesday 16th SeptemberNewcastle14 miles10:00am
Wednesday 17th SeptemberBlackpool19 miles9:00am
Thursday 18th SeptemberCambridge9 miles9:30am
Thursday 18th SeptemberOxford9 miles2:00pm
Friday 19th SeptemberCardiff18 miles11:30am
Saturday 20th SeptemberSouthampton9 miles9:30am
Saturday 20th SeptemberBristol9 miles2:00pm
Sunday 21st SeptemberBelfast18 miles2:00pm
Monday 22nd SeptemberGlasgow15 miles9:00am
Tuesday 23rd SeptemberLondon27 milesTBC
*Please time timings are subject to change

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