Join #TeamFelix and Walk, Jog, or Run the ‘South West’ challenge for 2024 – taking in the first Minehead section of the stunning & famous 630 mile Coastal Path,
and with an extensive ‘basecamp’ in the shadows of the impressive Dunster Castle.

Event Date: 3rd August 2024

Event Type: Walk, Jog or Run

Event Distance: 50 km Loop + 25 km & 10K

Location: Dunster Castle

Walk, Jog, or Run the ‘South West’ challenge for 2024 – taking in the first Minehead section of the stunning & famous 630 mile Coastal Path,
and with an extensive ‘basecamp’ in the shadows of the impressive Dunster Castle

The Route: The full 50 km loop heads over Exmoor with ups & downs and some magnificent views with over 1600 metres of climb. You’ll get full support all the way to the finish, and with three 25 km options also, plus a family friendly Dunster 10km event – along with camping options & festival style hospitality at basecamp across the weekend – there’s a South West Coast Challenge for everyone!

What's included?: Your entry includes free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a medal to commemorate your achievement...you will of course also receive a vest or t-shirt to show your support of The Felix Project.

Help us to fight food waste and feed Londoners in need. Choose your fundraising option and sign up now!

SIGN UP & FUNDRAISING OPTIONS:
1. Charity Sponsorship
– you pay a small registration fee, do lots of fundraising and we cover the cost of your event place!
• 50km: Reg fee £30 / fundraising target £360
• Shorter distances and lower fundraising targets are also available!
2. Mixed Funding
– pay half of the event place cost yourself, fundraise a bit less and we pay the balance of the event place cost.
• 50km: Reg fee £75 / fundraising target £225
• Shorter distances and lower fundraising targets are also available!
3. Self Fund
– you pay the full cost of the event place - fundraise whatever you want, with no set target or deadline, and there’s no cost at all to the charity! 10km: £39 25km: £89 50km: £139

FAQs

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What support can I expect from The Felix Project?

Once you are registered, we'll be in touch regularly with training advice, fundraising support and information about The Felix Project. You will also receive a vest or t-shirt to wear on the day.

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How do I set up a fundraising page?

All you need to do is visit JustGiving and choose The Felix Project. When you select us as your chosen charity, all income is transferred directly to us. so all you have to do is share your page on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to get the word out to all your friends and family.


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Is Gift Aid included in my total?

No, donations received through Gift Aid are in addition to the total you have fundraised.

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What happens if I don't reach my target?

You need to have reached 50% of your target three weeks before the event and then have until 6 weeks after the event to raise the minimum target.

The majority of our fundraisers exceed their target, the earlier you start and share your fundraising page the word, the better – don’t be shy!

We are here to support you with your fundraising as much as we can. If you're worried get in touch, we are more than happy to talk through ideas with you!

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Can my employer get involved?

Many employers in the UK now offer ‘matched-funding’ programmes where they match employee fundraising efforts, usually up to a set amount. Ask your line manager or HR department about this.

If your employer doesn’t offer match funding, we can provide plenty of work based fundraising ideas for you!

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What happens if I have to pull out for any reason?

Let us know as soon as possible, depending on the event, wherever possible we will try to roll your place over to the next year.

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I already have a place in this event, can I still fundraise for The Felix Project?

Absolutely! If you have your own place we would be delighted if you would like to join #TeamFelix and fundraise for us and help us to fight food waste and feed Londoners in need.

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I'd like to chat about this further...

We would love to discuss this with you further, just drop us an email.