ALPINE

AN INITIATIVE BY ELITE
ATHLETE JOHN MCAVOY

RUN

INTRODUCING 13 YOUNG PEOPLE FROM
UNDER REPRESENTED BACKGROUNDS
TO TRAIL RUNNING

PROJECT

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WHAT

It’s a new wellness movement fuelled by an empowering youth community who advocate for the impact running in nature can have on their wellbeing. It develops their leadership capabilities as they make the transition into adulthood, broadening their horizons through introducing them to inspirational people and places.
This 6-month programme initiated by John McAvoy, starts on March 16th 2024, will onboard up to 100 young people from inner cities and takes them on a transformational journey with a select cohort earning the opportunity to go to the French Alps to take part in the world’s most iconic trail running race.
Partnering with Nike, JD Sports & Strava, some of the biggest brands in the world, we offer opportunities to participate in huge activation events, campaign with brands, build their professional networks, and compete at a global trail running race in the Alps.

WHO

Aspirational and ambitious 16-23 year olds with an appetite for adventure, getting fit, taking on challenges and building communities. You don’t need to be a good runner, you just need to take part - we’ll coach you!
THE CLASS OF 2023

WHEN

During the spring and summer seasons, it all begins on 16th March for 2024, with many life-changing activities and events taking place across the UK and beyond!

"One thing that I am going to take away from this experience is teamwork is the key to succeed in life. A building cannot be completed alone, without teamwork."

YASMIN, 19, LONDON

"For me it was a reward. This is something I’m going to continue to hold onto. When situations get tough, remember how far I have come, for me to keep grinding, keep persevering because tough times never last."

LILLY, 18, NORTHUMBERLAND

"I have learnt to be myself and to live in the present."

SERAI, 16, LONDON

"Grateful for the team that was around me. I don’t think I would have gotten to the finish line without the people who surrounded me the whole 6 months."

ABDUL, 17, MANCHESTER

SIGN UP

The Alpine Run Project continues this year and we want you to join the team.  

We are a diverse and united group of young people from many cities in the UK with a shared passion for changing the face of trail running.

Join the 6 month programme through the application form or simply join the ARP Run Strava Club to take part in exciting events.

FOLLOW THE ALPINE RUN PROJECT

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