Sport Relief 

Mile FAQs

• Where is my nearest Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile event taking place?
• How do I enter the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile?
• When I enter for the Mile what will I get?
• I am not able to fundraise over the Sport Relief Weekend, is it ok for me to raise money on another day?
• I am not able to do a Mile event on the Sunday, can I organise my own?
• What should I wear for the Mile?
• Will you be timing participants/holding time trials?
• Can I walk/jog rather than run or is it a race?
• My wave time is much later than the event’s start time, what time do I have to be there?
• What do I need to bring on the day?
• Will there be anywhere to leave my bags whilst I do the Mile?
• I have a disability, can I still take part?
• Can I skate/cycle/rollerblade the Mile?
• Is there a minimum age for someone doing the Mile?
• Can my dog do the Mile?
• When is the last date I can enter the Mile?
• Can I enter on the day?
• I've entered the Mile, but I haven't received anything yet. When will I get my pack/information?
• How do I know whether to run for 1, 3 or 6 miles?
• How will I be able to track if I'm doing 3 or 6 miles?
• Does my entry fee count as a donation?
• How much does it cost to enter to run 1, 3 or 6 Miles?
• Are the BBC showing the events and how do I get on TV?

Where is my nearest Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile event taking place?

There are hundreds of Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile events happening across the UK so there’s bound to be one near you. Click here to find out where your nearest Mile is taking place. You can also call the information line on 0871 200 1515 (calls cost 10p per minute from BT landlines. Calls from mobiles and other networks may vary).

How do I enter the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile?

The easiest way to enter is online or by calling our fundraising kit line on 0845 605 8000 to be sent a Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile Kit. (Calls cost 4p per minute from BT landlines. Other operators and mobile rates may vary).

When I enter the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile what will I get?

Once you enter you will receive a Sport Relief Welcome Pack which will include; a sponsorship form, giro slip, directions to the event, your personal runner number and your 'Make your Mile make a Difference' booklet which includes plenty of advice and tips on how to raise lots of cash through sponsorship.

I am not able to fundraise over the Sport Relief Weekend, is it ok for me to raise money on another day?

Yes, you can certainly fundraise at any time. We have loads of fundraising ideas on our website to help you organise an exciting activity – click here and be inspired.

Whatever you do, make sure you raise cash while you do it and help someone to turn their life around.

I am not able to do a Mile event on the Sunday, can I organise my own?

If you are really not able to attend a Mile event on the Sunday then you can arrange your own event with friends, family and/or colleagues. Start by setting up your own personal online fundraising page so you can get sponsored for your efforts! Please get in touch with our fundraising team at fundraising@comicrelief.com

What should I wear for the Mile?

We recommend you wear a good pair of trainers and comfortable clothing but we'd be delighted to see you in fancy dress! Click here to check out our fundraising ideas for the Mile. Don't forget to be creative as you never know, you may even get on the telly!

Will you be timing participants/holding time trials?

No, we won’t be doing any formal timing but there will be clocks at the start and finish of some of our larger events so you can time yourself if you want to.

Can I walk/jog rather than run or is it a race?

Yes, of course you can walk or jog. Some people will want to go fast but there will be lots of people jogging and walking. Remember it’s supposed to be fun so we aren’t expecting you to race against the other participants – unless you want to!

My wave time is much later than the event’s start time, what time do I have to be there?

Our event start time is usually the time when the event is open for anyone to arrive; some of the events will have entertainments from that time. Generally though you need to arrive at least 30 minutes before your wave starts in order to ensure you get warmed up and to the start area in plenty of time. If you are attending the London Mile event please arrive at least 45 minutes before your wave starts as we expect this event to be particularly busy.

What do I need to bring on the day?

You’ll need to bring your runner number so that you can enter into your Mile. You’ll also need to bring some safety pins to attach your runner number to your clothing. Your runner number will be in your Sport Relief Welcome Pack which you will get around 10 working days after you register.

Will there be anywhere to leave my bags whilst I do the Mile?

Unfortunately we can’t provide anywhere secure for bags. We recommend you come without any heavy bags or do your Mile with a small rucksack or money pouch.

I have a disability, can I still take part?

We have made every effort to ensure that as many of our courses and venues as possible are suitable for people with disabilities. There are some exceptions to this, however. More information is available on the web page specific to the Mile you would like to enter. Click here to find your nearest Mile.

Can I skate/cycle/rollerblade the Mile?

Unfortunately we can’t allow this. We have to consider the safety of all our other Milers - some of whom are small children.

Is there a minimum age for someone doing the Mile?

No, we don’t have any age restrictions but we do ask people to be sensible. If you are bringing very young children or prams we ask you to move towards the back of the queue of participants and let faster Milers go off first.

We do ask that anyone under 16 seeks permission from their parent or guardian and have them know where they are.

It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to decide whether a child under 16 is capable of doing a Mile, and the level of supervision necessary. We would recommend that a responsible adult accompanies a child at all times, as there will be a large number of participants and it could be difficult to find each other if you are separated.

In all cases, children must have permission from a parent or guardian to attend and an adult’s emergency contact details must be supplied.

Can my dog do the Mile?

Please check the individual Mile page for the event that you would like to attend for more information about whether or not dogs are allowed.

When is the last date I can enter the Mile?

Events are always very popular and we have a maximum capacity at each venue. Places are booked on a first come first served basis so we really recommend that you enter as soon as you can before we sell out. Click here to find your nearest Mile event.

Can I enter on the day?

The events are very popular and we do sell out quite quickly. We recommend you enter as soon as possible. Click here to find your nearest Mile event.

I've entered the Mile, but I haven't received anything yet. When will I get my pack/information?

Thank you for entering. The packs will take around 10 working days to get to you. If you haven’t received one within this time frame please get in touch with us at info@sportrelief.com.

How do I know whether to run for 1, 3 or 6 Miles?

This year, to help you really rise to the challenge, there are three distances up for grabs – all you need to do is decide which one best suits you, your friends or your family. Find out more here.

How will I be able to track if I’m doing 3 or 6 miles?

With people running different distances it’s important that you arrive at your meeting point 30 minutes before your wave starts (45 minutes if you are attending the London event) so you are clear about how your route works. Most routes are circular, so you will be able to count how many times you go round in order to work out how far you have run.

Does my entry fee count as a donation?

No, the entire entry fee goes towards helping us to cover the cost of putting on events across the UK. That’s why we ask you to get sponsored and raise money – to help transform lives here in the UK and across the world’s poorest countries.

How much does it cost to enter to run 1, 3 or 6 miles?

Adults: £5; Children: £2; Family Ticket (two adults two children): £12. These prices are the same regardless of the distance you choose to run.

The entry fee goes towards helping us to cover costs of putting on events across the UK. That’s why we ask you to get sponsored and raise money – to help transform lives here in the UK and across the world’s poorest countries. Click here for more information about the Mile.

Are the BBC showing the events and how do I get on TV?

The BBC will be broadcasting live from 6 of our larger events and broadcasting pre-recorded footage from 16 of them during the afternoon on Sunday the 16th of March.

The best way to get on TV is to do your Mile in a different way or dress up to stand out in the crowd, but unfortunately we can never guarantee that the BBC will show you.