
Chris determined to conquer Great West Run after cancer all-clear
When Chris Shaw from Copplestone was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 39, he and his wife, Carla, decided…
In 2024 Team FORCE raised £100,000
In 2025 Team FORCE are on track to raise £200,000
Be part of Team FORCE 2026 and do something amazing!
£100,000 was enough to cover all of our support and education groups for a whole year – our pioneering Moving Forward and Living with Non-Curable Cancer programmes, Mindfulness and Relaxation and Anxiety Management sessions, all invaluable for cancer patients and their families.
£200,000 will fund FORCE’s Oncology Support Specialist Service for eight months, ensuring patients and their families receive expert counselling, compassionate care and emotional support at a time when it matters most.
Thank you to all our previous runners for your support and we are excited to see how you will impact more local people affected by cancer in 2026!
Be part of Team FORCE in the half marathon or 10K, which both start and finish at Exeter Arena. The runs takes 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 water and energy stations
Pace makers
Entertainment on the route
Finisher’s medal
Post-run massage from Motion
Access to FORCE Great West Run training runs with City Runs
Training and strengthening guides
City Runs are offering Team FORCE runners access to training groups
Motion 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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