9 Oct 2026
The official RELAY 116 123 JustGiving fundraiser is live. Here is why we chose Samaritans, what donations support and how you can help without needing to run a mile.
RELAY 116 123
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RELAY 116 123 · The journey journal
The RELAY journal.
Follow RELAY as it takes shape. From route refinements and training to fundraising, preparations and eventually life on the road, this is where we’ll share what happens between announcing the challenge and reaching Leeds.
The preparation.
The people.
The miles between.
A place for the small steps as well as the big moments. The story keeps moving, and so does the message.
THE NEWEST ENTRY
Latest Update
Where RELAY is now.
NOTES FROM THE JOURNEY
Update Journal
From the first plans to the final miles. Explore what we’re working on, what’s changing and what happens along the way.
Explore a topic
2 Oct 2026
Our 1,500-mile RELAY has gone from a line between two hometowns to a 43,805-point route across Europe. It is far from final, but for the first time the journey is starting to feel real.
MARKING THE MOMENTS
Journey Milestones
Some moments deserve a pause. These milestones show what has been confirmed and what we’re working towards.
Completed milestones are marked below. Dates, route details and the order of future stages may change as planning develops.
01
Upcoming
Route confirmed
02
Completed
Fundraiser launched
03
Upcoming
The starting line
04
Upcoming
Budapest · Hungarian Parliament
05
Upcoming
First border crossing
06
Upcoming
Austria
07
Upcoming
Germany
08
Upcoming
Netherlands
09
Upcoming
UK arrival
10
Upcoming
London · UK Parliament
11
Upcoming
Leeds · the final miles
From reading along to being part of it.
TO BE CONTINUED
Keep up with RELAY.
Follow RELAY 116 123 from preparation to the final miles into Leeds.