Runners raise £1,920.31 for us at Southampton Marathon event
*Update 31st May – Our runners and supporters have raised a fantastic £1,920.31 via The 2022 Southampton Marathon Event! Congratulations all and thank you so much! Runners from Southampton who ran in the ABP Southampton Marathon on Sunday (April 24, 2022) have so far helped raise £1,528 for us! The team of 10 runners... Read More
Volunteer John to run Southampton Marathon 10k for us
John Linford from Bursledon will be running in the ABP Southampton Marathon event next month (April 2022) to raise money for us. The 49-year-old volunteers for us and often helps isolated service users who need assistance with getting their shopping. John said: “I have had nothing but a positive experience volunteering with Communicare and have... Read More
Running after having a baby
Sponsor Leah here Leah has signed up to run the 10km distance. Leah already knows the work of the charity, having helped as a volunteer in a range of activities such as providing transport and helping at Community teas and social activities. Leah says: “I have recently had a baby and would like to get... Read More
Southampton Marathon 2022
Would you like to support the work of Communicare by taking on a running (or walking) challenge? The Southampton Marathon event (which encompasses a 10km, half marathon and full marathon) takes place on Sunday 24th April 2022, and we’re looking for more runners to join our team! By signing up to one of Communicare’s charity... Read More
Run Soton’s marathon, half marathon or 10k to help our city’s lonely and isolated
We’d love people to sign-up for this year’s Southampton ABP Marathon, half marathon or 10k to help raise funds for our charity. We’re looking for people to participate in the event on Sunday, September 5 to assist with our fundraising efforts. Manager, Annie Clewlow explains: “We’re a good neighbours organisation, helping people across the city,... Read More
New Years Resolution? Get fit and get Running for Communicare in the ABP Marathon (Half Marathon or 10k)!
IMPORTANT UPDATE ON 9 FEBRUARY – EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO SUNDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER. The 2020 ABP Southampton Marathon had to be deferred due to Covid-19, but we’re delighted it’s set to go ahead on Sunday 5th September 2021 (after being deferred from 25th April). Why not get fit and run and raise money for... Read More
The ABP Marathon Is Postponed Until 25 April 2021 But There’s Still Time To Sign Up For A Virtual Run (Or Cycle)!
Rees Leisure have announced that it is with great regret that the ABP 2020 Southampton Marathon has now been cancelled and will return on Sunday 25th April 2021. The ongoing Covid-19 crisis is still heavily impacting on leisure events and a further re-schedule in 2020 was not possible. The good news is there’s still time... Read More
Well Done Kevin For Running A Marathon For Communicare!
We’re delighted that Kevin ran the marathon last Sunday (on what should have been the original Southampton marathon date) with a time of four hours, nine minutes and 45 seconds! Kevin said: “I have been training hard for the event and wanted very much to continue with my plan to run a marathon in aid... Read More
Why Not Use Your Daily Exercise Allowance To Run Or Walk A ‘Virtual’ 10k, Half Or Full Marathon Over Several Days And Fundraise For Communicare?
The ABP Southampton Marathon which was originally going to happen on Sunday 26th April has been postponed until Sunday 9th August. Rees Leisure who organise the marathon have been working hard to find the best option to encourage everyone to safely enjoy the allowed exercise time, and still be rewarded for their efforts. They have... Read More
Clap For Kevin!
You may know that the ABP Southampton Marathon was due to be this Sunday 26th April but had to be postponed due to COVID-19. ABP are offering what’s called a ‘virtual ABP Southampton marathon, half marathon or 10K’ where people can run individually (or with members of their household) following the Government guidelines, but can... Read More