Double Dash 5k fun run
Double Dash 2020 cancellation
We are sorry to confirm that due to coronavirus, we’ve made the decision not to reschedule RNIB Double Dash 2020, which was due to take place on Sunday 31 May.
For more information please view the latest statement from the RNIB events team. If you have any questions please email [email protected].
Register your interest for 2021
We’re committed to creating a successful future for Double Dash and will be bringing it back event bigger and better next year. Register your interest below and we’ll let you know when we’ve confirmed plans for 2021.
"Double Dash was quite simply the best running event... amazing atmosphere that made me non-stop smile, and as a blind person for the first time ever, I felt equal to every other runner on the course. It's totally unique. I can't wait for the next one."
Watch our video of our Double Dash 2019 event to get a taste of what it's all about.
When you’re blind or partially sighted, safely going out for a run can be a real challenge. Most people overcome this barrier by running tethered at the wrist to a guide runner. It’s a simple and safe way to be able to get out and enjoy the highs that come from running. This is the inspiration behind Double Dash. We want to give everyone a chance to experience a race like no other; running 5k tethered to a friend. So, whether you want to take on the 5k as a fitness challenge with friends, or as a fun run with the family, Double Dash is open to all.
If you need any persuasion, think about this: every day 250 people in the UK start to lose their sight. Today, there are two million people in the UK living with sight loss. We’ve done a lot to break down barriers over the last 150 years, but when it comes to blind or partially sighted people getting a job or doing all the other stuff that most of us take for granted, there’s still a huge amount to do.
