Around the world carnivore populations are decreasing, we fear for a world where more and more species are becoming extinct and this is our time to act. Carnivores are key stone species essential to the health of ecosystems, acting as a natural regulator of herbivore populations, ensuring opportunities for the rejuvenation of habitats and controlling the spread of pest species and disease which could cause negative economic impacts on communities. By running the Reading Half Marathon, we aim to raise awarness of the plight some of the most endangered carnivores on the planet face.