Robin Hood Mini Marathon
Calling all young supporters, grab your parents and join us in Nottingham for the fantastic Robin Hood Mini Marathon.
Taking place on Sunday 28 September 2025, the Robin Hood Mini Marathon gives you the chance to run (or walk) the wonderful 1.5 mile route in a fun community focused race with parents, friends, siblings, teachers or anyone else that you can persuade.
This year’s route largely follows the beautiful River Trent and finishes in front of huge crowds in the race village.
Cost to run for Rainbows:
- Entry fee is £7 (plus £13 for an accompanying adult. Please note participants must be a minimum of four-years-old on race day. Any child aged 10 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult, who must enter the race, failure to do so may cancel the child’s entry)
- Minimum fundraising target is £25* (excluding Gift Aid)
*The fundraising target is for all child places.
What’s included as a Rainbows runner?
When you take part in the Robin Hood Mini Marathon for Rainbows, we’ll be with you every step of the way to help with your fundraising. You will receive:
- A dedicated member of the fundraising team to support you to the finish line and beyond
- A fundraising guide, as well as fundraising advice, hints and tips in the build up to the event
- Supporting Rainbows cotton T-shirt
- Access to a range of Rainbows fundraising materials (collection boxes, posters, balloons etc.) to make any events you hold look amazing
- On the day support from the Rainbows team
Why run for Rainbows?
By running for Rainbows you will be helping to support babies, children, young people and their families living with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions, here in the East Midlands.
We support every baby, child and young person to fulfil their potential, and help families make the most of every precious moment, while capturing memories and keepsakes to treasure. We’re here for the whole family, offering comfort and compassion during tough times, providing the highest level of professional care until the end, and support after. Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives, and support families, wherever they are.
Every penny you raise, will help support our vital work here at the Hospice, in the local community and in hospitals.
Own Place Runners:
If you’ve entered the 2025 Robin Hood Mini Marathon directly you can still run for Rainbows! There’s no minimum fundraising target – but every penny raised really will make a difference.
Adults- If you have any questions about securing one of our charity places or about running for Rainbows, please let us know by calling 01509 638 049 or Email our Events Team.
We can’t wait to see you in Nottingham on the start line!