the 124 mile challenge

One mile for every thousand young people facing homelessness in the UK. Walk, run, swim or cycle your 124 miles, alone or with a team. Split the distance between friends, or take it on solo. However you cover it, it counts.

Take on the challenge

take on 124 miles in one month and help end youth homelessness.

Nearly 124,000 young people faced homelessness across the UK in 2024/25. Centrepoint is working to change that, and your 124 miles helps. That’s roughly 4 miles a day. Every mile gets someone closer to home.

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How it works

  • Choose your challenge

    Choose to walk, run, swim or cycle your 124 miles in one month. Go solo, or build a team and split the distance between you.

  • Set up your fundraising

    Set up your JustGiving page in minutes. We'll give you everything you need to start raising funds.

  • Spread the word

    Share your challenge, inspire your friends, family and colleagues to support your efforts.

  • Complete the challenge

    Take on the 124 miles! Every mile you cover helps fund our goal to end youth homelessness by 2037.

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124 mile challenge?

sign up and be part of the fight to end youth homelessness.

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