Take on the 5K
or half marathon
Two steps: book your race place, then set up your free fundraising page to collect sponsorship for AC.
Show me the two steps ↗Kettering 5K & Half Marathon · Team AC
Homelessness can
jog on!
Your challenge. A fresh start for someone else.
Run, fundraise or cheer us on. Help people facing homelessness and poverty find advice, support and a more secure future.
There’s a place for you on the team
How will you get involved?
Take on the 5K
Back the team.
No running required.
Donate to the campaign, sponsor a runner or help spread the word. You don’t need to book a race place to support AC.
Ways to support AC ↗Ready to join Team AC?
Two steps to the start line.
Your race entry and your fundraising page are separate. Complete both to run and raise money for Accommodation Concern.
Step one · Run for Charity
First, book your race place.
Choose your distance and register to run for Accommodation Concern on our Run for Charity page.
5KA shorter challenge to make your own.
13.1 milesTake on the Kettering Half Marathon.
Check the entry fee, eligibility and any fundraising requirements for your chosen event before booking. For event information, visit Run Kettering (opens in a new tab).
Already booked? Go straight to step two below.
Step two · Give as you Live Donate
Then, create your free fundraising page.
Start from our AC Kettering campaign page so your fundraising page is linked to the team.
- Click “Start fundraising”.Use the campaign link below, then log in or create a free account.
- Make it yours.Add your chosen race, a photo, a fundraising target and a few words about why you’re supporting AC. You can use our campaign image below.
- Publish your page and share your link.Send it to friends, family and colleagues through WhatsApp, email and social media to start collecting sponsorship.
Next: choose “Start fundraising” on Give as you Live Donate. Creating a fundraising page does not book your race entry.
Good to know
Give as you Live passes donations to AC, and eligible donations can include Gift Aid. You can also connect Strava to share training progress and keep your supporters cheering you on.
Every supporter makes a difference
You don’t have to run
to be part of Team AC.
Give to the campaign
Choose “Donate now” on the campaign page to support AC. There’s no race registration to complete.
Donate to the campaign (opens in a new tab)Sponsor a runner
Use a runner’s personal fundraising link, or find their page through the AC campaign, to cheer them towards their target.
Visit the team campaign ↗ (opens in a new tab)Spread the word
Share this page with friends or colleagues. Want to fundraise in another way or offer a hand? Sharon can help you get started.
Talk to Sharon ↗Prefer to support AC’s work more generally? Visit our donation page →
Wear the colours. Share the cause.
One team.
Two bold colours.
Every Team AC runner gets a “Homelessness can jog on!” shirt. Choose turquoise or magenta, and let Sharon know your size and preferred colour.
Give your fundraising page a head start.
Download our campaign image to use on your own fundraising page, or share the poster to invite others to join you.
Why we’re running
Help someone take
their next step forward.
Your fundraising supports AC’s work with people facing homelessness, housing insecurity and poverty: practical housing advice, debt help and supported accommodation, alongside support to build independence.
See the difference AC makes →A friendly hand getting started
Questions? Ask Sharon.
For help with joining Team AC, setting up your fundraising page, your running shirt or supporting the campaign.