Every day in the UK, two babies will develop a life-threatening group B Strep infection.
This April we challenge you to take on the distance of a Marathon in a Month, your way, and raise vital awareness of group B Strep infection in newborn babies and help prevent these devastating infections in the UK.
You can run, walk, swim, cycle, row the 26.2 miles – whichever way you choose to take part, you’ve got the month of April to complete your challenge and raise at least £100 for Group B Strep Support.
You are going to be amazing and you will make a real difference.
Be part of Marathon in a Month challenge and join us today!
Event Details
- Date:
- 1 Apr – 30 Apr 2020
- Location:
- Anywhere
- Registration Fee:
- Free
- Fundraising Target:
- £100

Get Inspired
Last year over 30 supporters challenged themselves and took on the Marathon in a Month challenge in their own way.
I completed the challenge to walk a Marathon in a Month which I did in memory of my Grand-daughter, Pippa Griffiths, who we lost to group B Strep in 2016. I am proud to have raised funds and awareness of this infection in babies.
I enjoyed completing the challenge, which was also a personal challenge to myself as I am recovering from having had 2 new knee replacements .
The challenge has encouraged me to keep walking!
— Avril

It’s your choice. It’s that easy!
Sign up now and tell us you’re going to complete the 26.2 miles during the month of April. Make a difference and do something incredible this year!
Every year our supporters go above and beyond their fundraising target. To say thank you, take a look at the gifts we’ll send.
- Raise £100 or more and receive a thank you certificate and medal.
- Raise £250 or more and receive the above as well as a GBSS pin badge, wristband and car sticker.
- Raise £500 or more and receive the above and a GBSS Theo bear
- Raise £1,000 or more and receive the above and a special glass trophy
Got a Question?
We would love to hear from you and answer any question you have about taking on the Marathon in a Month challenge for Group B Strep Support. Please call the fundraising team on 0330 120 0795 or e-mail info@gbss.org.uk.