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Register to do your own Where's Wally? Fun Run

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Do your own Where’s Wally? fun run

See you next year!

Registrations are now closed for our virtual charity fun run and our Wallys have run, walked or skipped their fun runs. Thank you for taking part!

If anyone is interested in running Where's Wally? later in the year, please contact us.

Discover more challenge events and fundraisers, and get stuck in

Date: Anytime between 18 March – 24 March 2024

Venue: Anywhere you like

Distance: Your choice

Price: FREE to enter or £20 to order your own Where’s Wally? run pack

Fundraising pledge: £50

Pick a day for your charity fun run in the week beginning 18 March, and get together with friends, family, colleagues or neighbours to dress up as Where’s Wally? and help us raise funds to change more children’s lives through literacy.

Whether you are a seasoned runner wanting to take on a new challenge, or you fancy a fun walk with friends, we would love for you to take part.

Anyone who raises over £100 will be entered into a prize draw to win some fantastic prizes!

Are you interested in doing your own charity fun run but not sure where to start?

We’ve added some ideas below that might inspire you:

  • Are you already part of a local hiking or running club? Why not suggest that everyone dresses up as Where’s Wally? for one of your sessions.
  • Bring a group along to take a Where’s Wally? themed walking tour of your local town, stopping off at your favourite spots along the way. Make sure to tag us in any pictures on social media.
  • Use the Where’s Wally? Fun Run as your spring work social! Run together through your local park and end the day at your local pub for a celebratory drink as wallys! 
  • Dress up for one of your walks with the dog and encourage your friends to join you.

Do you have an idea for your own Where’s Wally? Fun Run but you're still not sure how to bring it to life? Email us at fundraise@literacytrust.org.uk and we can help you organise it.

Thank you for your support

Thank you so much for choosing to support the National Literacy Trust - every penny you raise by taking part in our Where’s Wally? Fun Run, will help support the literacy and learning of children across the UK, giving them a route out of poverty and changing their life story.

You can find helpful tips and digital resources to assist with your fundraising in our Fundraising Toolkit.

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FAQs for doing your own Where’s Wally? Fun Run

Can I wear a red and white striped top and bobble hat instead of purchasing an official Where’s Wally? costume?

Yes that’s absolutely fine.

Is there a limit to the number of people who can take part in a ‘do your own Where’s Wally? Fun Run’?

No – there is no limit to the number of people and really, the more people who want to get involved, the better!

I want to do a run on my own in a Where’s Wally? costume, is that ok?

Yes – the whole idea of the ‘Do your own Where’s Wally? Fun Run’ is that you can do it your own way. Choose your favourite route, turn on your favourite music and become a Wally in your area.

How do I set up a JustGiving page?

There are lots of tips on JustGiving's How to create a Fundraising Page which will help you get started on your fundraising journey. Follow the instructions to create a JustGiving account and then simply set up your own fundraising page.

Email us fundraise@literacytrust.org.uk if you need any help.

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