What is the Community Fun Run?

For the sixth consecutive year, a number of important Jewish charities have teamed up to organise a major cross communal fundraising charity event called the Community Fun Run.

The event is managed by Maccabi GB and the following charities are presently involved:
AJEX, All Aboard, Beit Halochem, British Friends of Tikva, Camp Simcha, Chai Cancer Care, Chana, CST, The Duchenne Research Fund, GIFT, Israel Children's Centre, JAMI, JCC for London, JCHA, Jewish Child’s Day, Jewish Blind & Disabled, Jewish Care, Jewish Deaf Association, Jewish Learning Exchange, JLGB, JVN, Kisharon, Langdon, Laniado, London Maccabi, Maccabi GB, MDA, Myisrael, Nightingale, Norwood, No Surrender, Reform Judaism, Respite Kids, Streetwise, UJIA, UJS, US Chessed, Youth Aliyah.

You can read more about all of these organisations by clicking here. 

Please join us on Sunday 20th May 2012 at London Maccabi, Rowley Lane to enjoy our fabulous FREE FUN DAY for kids and families or to complete either the 1km, 5km or 10km course in order raise money for your chosen charity or charities. Last year participants raised over £160,000 for the charities involved and we are aiming to increase that total this year. The weather at the 2011 event was truly wonderful which of course we can't promise again. We can however promise that you and your family will have a tremendously rewarding day and meet like-minded people who are raising much-needed funds for the outstanding communal organisations involved.

Who is the Community Fun Run aimed at?

The Community Fun Run unites and engages the entire community, young and old, serious runner to casual stroller. All fitness levels are welcome and the event is aimed at adults, kids and families who can opt for the traditional 5km or 10km course or the 1km. This 1km shorter route means that ABSOLUTELY ANYBODY can participate, from the youngest to the oldest – at any fitness level. The 5km run is a more challenging but fun option where you can walk, jog, run, push a buggy or even participate hopping in fancy dress! The 10km course is generally recommended for the more serious runner.

Whatever your reason for getting involved, do please participate. Whatever you can raise is worth raising and you might even want to use this as an excuse to train and get fit!

There is a charge to run or walk in the Community Fun Run which covers the cost of administration, marketing and event t-shirts. This cost is £15 for adults and £10 for children (under 16), but...Following on from last year we have a family rate of £40 for two adults and two children (the equivalent of one child going free!).

This is an administrative fee and goes towards the logistics of the event. All funds that are raised by the participant go directly to your specified charity.
It is also absolutely free to come along on the day and support the runners and enjoy the Fun Day activities.

You can also support the event and participating charities by becoming a volunteer on the day. We have loads of important roles that need filling and the event can't run without their help. If you would like to sign up as a volunteer please call the Maccabi GB office on 020 8457 2333 or email info@communityfunrun.org

To register for the 2012 Community Fun Run online now, click here.

What happens after you sign up?

1. You will see a message confirming your participation and the option to download a sponsorship form

2. You will receive an email receipt from our payment provider (SagePay)
3. You will receive an email from your chosen charity/charities
4. You will be kept up to date with any updates regarding the Fun Run
5. Nearer to the day you will receive your ‘Community Fun Run’ pack that will contain: 2012 Community Fun Run t-shirt; map of the route; directions to the site and transport/drop-off information.

If you have any queries please contact the Maccabi GB team on 020 8457 2333 or email info@communityfunrun.org

What are the timings of the runs and activities?

Registration will take place at the following times:



10km - 9.15am – 9.45am – Run begins PROMPTLY at 10.00am


5km - 11.15am – 12.00pm – Run begins PROMPTLY at 12.30pm


1km - 12.45pm – 1.15pm – Run begins PROMPTLY at 1.30pm



What happens at the Fun Day?

As well as the three runs, we also have an action packed Fun Day with loads to do for all the family! Entertainment this year includes face painting (provided by www.letspartyentertainments.co.uk), bouncy castle, penalty shootout, arts & crafts and much more!

Is there onsite parking?

There will be onsite parking. There will be plenty of car park marshals on site, please follow their directions to the relevant car park and please bear with us if there is a short delay. There is no parking on Rowley Lane. The Road has double yellow lines and cars that park on the road will be ticketed and towed away – please ensure to park onsite in the car parks provided.

There will be an overflow car park at the Elstree Business Centre with a shuttle service running to and from London Maccabi Rowley Lane. There will be the facility to drop off your family at London Maccabi and then drive to the car park. 

If you require disabled parking please call 0208 457 2333 to request a space and a permit will be sent out to you prior to the Fun Run.

Can I help by volunteering?

Yes please! We always need loads of volunteers on the day to ensure that the day runs smoothly. If you'd like to volunteer to help run this fabulous event please email info@communityfunrun.org