Gamesley FC players take on 3,400 mile running challenge to raise funds for new sports pitch

Road to the World Cup Challenge

A team of 4 local runners is embarking on an extraordinary 25-week challenge to raise funds for the much-needed replacement of outdoor sports facilities at Gamesley Community Centre.

The distance- a total of 3,400 miles- is equivalent to the distance from Gamesley to MetLife Stadium in the USA, where matches will kick off this summer in the football World Cup.

The challenge will culminate on the day of the World Cup Final in July with a grand finale: a 24-hour continuous run around Gamesley Ring Road. This is your opportunity to take part, joining the runners to complete the final miles of their journey- whether you run a couple of laps or cheer them on.

Video of the current facilities and proposed image for the improvements

Meet the runners

Each team member will be pushing their own fitness limits, reaching up to 50 miles per week to reach the collective goal distance.

Community Centre Manager and runner Helen Thornhill explains that the challenge is “about more than running miles- it’s about bringing our community together to create safe, modern sports facilities that everyone can enjoy. Every donation and every mile makes a real difference for Gamesley.”

Helen Thornhill

Trustee and fundraiser

Tom Burns

Gamesley fc manager

Tom Kay

Gamesley fc captain

Jamie Redmond

Gamesley fc player

Get Involved

The team hopes to inspire the local community to get involved, support the challenge and raise vital funds for improved sports facilities.

Donate to our Crowdfunder

Read more about the challenge and contribute to improving local facilities.

Run with us

Join in for the final 24-hour push. Gamesley FC Captain Tom Kay notes that “whether you run, walk, or cheer us on, everyone can help make these facilities a reality."

Sponsor the runners

Donate per mile ran by each participant