About the Running Bee Foundation

Through The Running Bee Foundation events we will champion health and wellbeing initiatives, promote the benefits of an active lifestyle and help in the fight to reduce childhood obesity.

We will make funding accessible to all parts of the communities we serve with no restriction on age, financial status, religion or gender.

Together we can #BeeActiveBeeHealthyBeeHappy

Carl Austin-Behan OBE, DL Running Bee Foundation Chair of Trustees

Claire Dyson Running Bee Foundation Trustee

Chris Bird Running Bee Foundation Trustee

Jan Collins Running Bee Foundation Trustee

How do I apply for a Running Bee grant?

To apply for a Running Bee Grant, simply fill out our form and send it to the team. You can enquire about a Running Bee Foundation Grant here >
How can I donate to the Running Bee Foundation?

To show your support for the Running Bee Foundation, you can donate by our secure payment system here > All of your donations will go directly to the Running Bee Foundation.
What events do the Running Bee Foundation organise?

There are a range of running events you can join us for throughout the year. Take a look out our event calendar here >
Where did it all start?

The Running Bee Foundation has been set up in memory of a true Salfordian, Mo Done, who supported many Manchester charities and played an integral part in the development of tour operator Sports Tours International, the founder and supporter of the Foundation.

Starting from 2019, ALL the profits from Sports Tours International’s UK running events will go to The Running Bee Foundation to be invested back into the communities where these events take place. The Running Bee Foundation aims to improve the health and well-being of local residents and to help tackle the challenge of childhood obesity. It will do this by making grants available to community groups and local charities in the towns and cities where our events take place.So get involved, enter our races and help those charities and good causes in YOUR area.

The Running Bee Foundation partner with Sterosport for exclusive event

The Running Bee Foundation has partnered with Sterosport (a division of Steroplast Healthcare) for an exclusive face-to-face Injury Rehab Network event, in collaboration with British Association of Sport Rehabilitators (BASRaT)…

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Runner’s Story: Michael Graham

‘’Being active helps me maintain a healthy weight. Once you've completed a 5K, 10K or more you feel a great sense of achievement! Michael Graham, 48, from Mottram in Longdendale,…

05 Aug 2021

Runner’s Story: Richard Bradbury

‘’Being active is important to me because it helps your sense of self-worth, wellbeing & confidence!’’ Richard Bradbury, 50, from Audenshaw, completed the 2021 Tour of Tameside’s Hero Half Marathon…