Staying active and fit is a positive way to support a healthy and happy life. LSHTM invites you to take part in exhilarating running and cycling challenge events, raising funds for our vital work, and scholarships for future global health leaders. Whether you’d like to run or cycle why not register your interest in a free place in one of our community fundraising events, helping raise awareness and much-needed funds. Our fundraisers have a lot of fun along the way, with all the benefits of taking on an active challenge plus it’s a great way to get to know fellow alumni, students, and colleagues.
LSHTM is known for its pioneering research, and not least of all, for discovering the positive effect of exercise on our physical health. Seventy years ago, in 1953, epidemiologist and LSHTM alumnus Jerry (Jeremiah) Morris was the first person in medical history to establish the role of physical exercise in preventing ill health.
Carrying on the legacy of Jerry's groundbreaking findings, in September 2023, 16 cyclists, including LSHTM’s Director Professor Liam Smeeth, amongst other staff, students, alumni and friends, cycled 55 miles from London to Brighton. The team worked together to raise more than £10,000 to maintain diversity in our courses and widen access to education through the provision of scholarships!
Since then our amazing teams of runners and cyclists have raised thousands of pounds to widen access to education and support various areas of LSHTM’s groundbreaking work, from the Val Curtis Memorial Fund, to the Health and Humanitarian Crises Centre. A huge thank you to all our community fundraisers!
How we will support you
Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or runner or taking on a challenge for the first time. We’ll make sure the experience is one you’ll never forget!
We will support your fundraising journey with instructions for how to set up, personalise and share your fundraising page, regular updates, and peer support and motivation.
There’s never been a better time to support the next generation of global health leaders. And with sportspeople already expressing their interest in running and cycling for LSHTM next year, there has never been a better time to set yourself a personal challenge and be part of a motivated team by taking part in one of our events.
Upcoming events
- Register your interest in the London to Brighton cycle ride 14 September 2025.
- You can register your interest in joining the London Landmarks Half Marathon 12 April 2026.
