Lauren inspired to take on GWR by amazing friend
Lauren Pezzani (pictured above) is taking part in the Great West Run this year to raise money for FORCE Cancer…
Join Team FORCE 2026: Your Local Half Marathon, Your Local Cause
Be part of something unforgettable in 2026 by joining Team FORCE in the Great West Run, Exeter’s much-loved local half marathon. We’re proud to be the official charity partner, and we’d love you to run with us for a day filled with community spirit, energy, and purpose.
For just £20 to register and a simple fundraising ask of £90, you can take on this iconic challenge while making a real difference. Every step you run helps FORCE provide vital support, comfort, and care to local people facing cancer.
This is your chance to be part of something bigger: to run not just for yourself, but for our community. Join us, wear your FORCE vest with pride, and help us create a day to remember.
Sign up now and join Team FORCE 2026.
In 2025, our incredible runners raised an outstanding £200,000 for FORCE – an achievement that has made a significant difference to the support we provide to local people affected by cancer. This remarkable amount has enabled us to deliver vital services where they’re needed most:
Thank you so much to all our 2025 runners for your amazing support!
Be part of Team FORCE in the half marathon or 10K, which both start and finish at Exeter Arena. The runs take you through the city centre, followed by pretty country lanes and stunning views across Exeter.
Sunday 24th May 2026
Exeter Arena
Registration is £20 with a £90 minimum fundraising target
13.1 miles or 10km
Road
FORCE support around the course on race day
Pacemakers
Entertainment on the route
Finisher’s medal
Pre-race guidance and post-run support from injury experts Motion
Training support from local running coach Hannah at City Runs
FORCE running vest – free when you set up your JustGiving page
Access to Strava & WhatsApp groups to keep up the motivation and connect with other Team FORCE runners
Fundraising competition to win a free 10K run place in April organised by City Runs
Event pack with information about the day and fundraising tips
Opportunity to visit the FORCE Centre to hear more about the work of the charity and get fundraising support
Thank you event for top 20 fundraisers
Your go to Team FORCE guide for all things GWR 2026!
Hannah Bown from local running coach, has kindly created a sample training plan just for FORCE runners and is offering 20% off full personalised plans to help you smash your goals.
Get training support from local running coach Hannah at City Runs
Injury experts, Motion Clinic are kindly supporting all FORCE runners in the Great West Run and have written a tailored blog to help you with injury prevention
Email – challenges@forcecancercharity.co.uk
Phone – 01392 402875
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