Great Baddow Races 2027: Join Team Kids Inspire
Take on an Essex charity run for children's mental health
Sunday 16 May 2027
Looking for an Essex charity run to challenge yourself in 2027?
As Kids Inspire celebrates 20 years of supporting children's mental health, we're looking for 20 runners to take on the 10-mile road race or 2-mile fun run.
Together, we'll double the team of 10 who ran for us in our 10th anniversary year and raise vital funds for local children and families.
How to join Team Kids Inspire
Getting involved couldn’t be easier:
Step 1: Sign up for the Great Baddow Races
Choose either the 10-mile race or the 2-mile fun run and register directly through the Baddow Races website.
Sign up to the Great Baddow Races
Step 2: Let us know you're running for Kids Inspire
Once you've secured your place, get in touch with our team so we can welcome you to Team Kids Inspire and support your fundraising journey.
Step 3: Start fundraising
Set up your fundraising page and share your challenge with friends, family and colleagues.
Set up your fundraising page on Just Giving
Need inspiration? Take a look at our fundraising resources for fundraising ideas, tips and materials to help you reach your target.
Choose your challenge
10-mile road race
A popular and long-established 10-mile race for experienced runners and enthusiastic participants looking to challenge themselves.
2-mile fun run
A fun, family-friendly event suitable for children, beginners and anyone who wants to be part of the day.
Why run for Kids Inspire?
Every child deserves the chance to thrive, yet too many children and families are facing challenges with their mental health.
By joining Team Kids Inspire, you'll be helping us provide specialist trauma responsive support, therapy services and early intervention for children, young people and families across Essex. 5,615 people benefited from Kids Inspire’s therapeutic support in the past year.
Join us in marking 20 years of Kids Inspire, by becoming part of our team of 20 runners, for our biggest Baddow Races team yet.
A look back at our amazing Baddow Races team for our 10th anniversary in 2017.