Running as one.

Building solidarity through sport.

We use running, jogging and walking to bring everyone in the community together including people who have moved to the UK from other countries and especially those seeking safety, sanctuary and a community in which they feel they belong.

Join Us

Find Your Nearest Group!

We are developing our network of groups across the UK. Join one to run, jog or walk with others or if you can’t find one near you but would like to start a group please get in touch with us.

Use the map to find your nearest Sanctuary Runners group in the UK and see where we meet.’

No group in your area?

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Solidarity. Friendship. Respect.

These are our core values. We bring people together to run, jog or walk and get to know each other regardless of their nationality, ethnicity, legal status, culture, religion, age, gender or sexual orientation. Totally secular and apolitical, we focus on building welcoming communities where everyone belongs and we have fun doing it!

No pressure: Walk, jog, or run—all levels are welcome.

No problem: We can help source running gear for those who need it

About us

A Growing Global Movement

Our first group in the UK began in Brighton in 2024 and now we are building groups across the country. Our organisation which started in Ireland in 2018 also has groups in Australia and throughout Europe.

Groups across the world – with more being added in UK every month

People have worn the blue Sanctuary Runner t-shirt

Of our participants have built new friendships