Welcome to the Surrey Half Marathon #TeamCatalystSupport Page!

Are you passionate about running and making a difference in your community? Lace up your trainers and join Catalyst Support at the Surrey Half Marathon! This is your chance to combine your love for running with a meaningful cause.

Event Information

Date: Sunday 8th September 2024

Time: 09:00 till 12:00

Distance: 13.1 miles

Location: Woking Leisure Centre. GU22 9BA

The event is Surrey’s largest and fastest half marathon setting off from Central Woking on a closed road, single loop course around the town and the surrounding countryside. We can't wait to cheer along #teamcatalystsupport as you take in the sights and cross the finish line.

Why run for Catalyst Support?

Catalyst Support is a charity that provides mental health and wellbeing services to individuals across Surrey. By running for us, you’ll help raise vital funds to support our community projects and services including:

- Women’s Support Centre who welcome women from all backgrounds, dealing with abuse, discrimination, trauma, homelessness, financial difficulties, and those navigating the criminal justice system.

- Catalyst Counselling who offer up to 24 sessions of free counselling to anyone concerned about their (or someone else's) mental health, alcohol or drug use.

- Cuckooing Specialist Outreach Team. Cuckooing is a type of exploitation by criminal gangs. It involves befriending a person, then taking over their home and using it to deal drugs. Our team provides rapid response and intervention to support victims and prevent future exploitation.

- Outline is our LGBTQ+ listening service for anyone who has questions about sexuality and gender identity and for their family members and friends. We are a confidential, safe and non-judgemental space where you can find advice and emotional support.

What You Get:

- Free Entry: Secure your spot with free registration.

Already registered? If you have purchase an entry place you can still join our team. Email: laura.simpson-pirie@catalystsupport.org.uk and link your fundraising page here.

- Exclusive Gear: Receive a Catalyst Support running vest to wear on race day.

- Fundraising Support: Access to a dedicated team, there to support you every step of the way – you’ve got this!

- Community Spirit: Be part of a passionate team making a tangible impact on mental health in our community. You will have the noisiest cheer squad to support you on the big day!

How to Join

1. Sign Up: Email laura.simpson-pirie@catalystsupport.org.uk to register as a Catalyst Support Runner

2. Fundraise: Set up your personal JustGiving fundraising page and start collecting donations

3. Train: We will share training tips with the team to get ready for race day.

4. Run: Join us on race day and experience the thrill of the Surrey Half Marathon!

Join Us Today!