Move your way. Save babies’ lives.
Join before 1 October and take on a challenge that fits around your life.
Walk, run, cycle, swim or wheel your miles while raising vital funds to help prevent group B Strep infection in babies.
Free to register • Complete it your way • Earn rewards as you fundraise:
👕 Raise £10 = FREE T-shirt
🧢 Raise £50 = FREE Beanie
🏅 Raise £150 = FREE medal
Every mile and every pound raised helps Group B Strep Support support families affected by group B Strep, raise awareness, campaign for routine NHS testing, and help stop fewer babies developing serious group B Strep infection in the future.
How it works
31 Miles in October is fun and makes it easy for you to make life-saving difference.



Step 1: Sign Up
Join 31 Miles in October in just a few quick steps and set up your fundraising page.
Step 2: Share your fundraising page. Reach £150 and you will receive an exclusive medal.
Step 3: Impact Every pound you raise supports our mission to stop group B Strep infection in babies.
You can also head over to our Facebook group and introduce yourself! Share why you’re taking on the challenge and connect with hundreds of others across the country who are walking, running, or cycling or moving their way to help keep babies safe.
As part of #TeamGBSS you’ll receive…
- A digital welcome pack when you register
- A GBSS T-shirt when you raise £10 or more
- A GBSS Beanie hate when you raise £50 or more
- A GBSS medal when you reach your £150 fundraising target
- Support from our dedicated team every step of the way
- Regular challenge updates to inspire you throughout the month
Got a question?
We would love to hear from you and answer any question you may have about taking on the 31 Miles in October challenge for Group B Strep Support. Call the fundraising team on 0330 120 0795 or e-mail fundraising@gbss.org.uk.









