we invite you to join over 1 MILLION football fans across the world to run 5K in our mission to create a world without Homelessness

VIRTUAL 5K RUN: 27th – 28th April 2024

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JOIN THE WORLD UNITED 5K RUN AND ALIGN WITH YOUR FAVOURITE FOOTBALL TEAM IN THE GLOBAL BATTLE AGAINST HOMELESSNESS.

WORLD UNITED 5K, A NEW FIRST OF ITS KIND GLOBAL FUNDRAISING EVENT IS DESIGNED TO UNITE FANS WORLDWIDE THROUGH THEIR SHARED LOVE OF FOOTBALL.

PARTICIPANTS CAN HELP FUNDRAISE FOR THE HOMELESS WORLD CUP BY SIGNING UP AND CHOOSING TO RUN 1K, 3K 5K ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD ON THE 27 AND 28 OF APRIL 2024.

A WORLD WITHOUT HOMELESSNESS
THAT'S THE GOAL

WORLD UNITED RUNNERS LEAGUE

TEAMS RANKED 1-20

TEAM

COUNTRY

RANK

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Manchester United

England

74.2

01

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Corinthians

Brazil

73.4

02

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Real Madrid

Spain

72.8

03

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Juventus

Italy

72.5

04

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Barcelona

Spain

72.5

05

Rangers_FC.svg

Rangers

Scotland

72.0

06

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Flamengo

Brazil

71.9

07

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Liverpool

England

69.0

08

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Roma

Italy

68.2

09

Celtic_FC.svg

Celtic

Scotland

67.5

10

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Tottenham

England

66.8

11

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FC Basel 1893

Switzerland

65.7

12

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Inter Miami

USA

65.2

13

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Newcastle United

England

65.0

14

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Benfica

Portugal

65.0

15

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Manchester City

England

64.8

16

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Paris Saint-Germain

France

64.2

17

Argentina

64.0

18

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Sunderland

England

63.9

19

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West Ham

England

63.8

20

our world united champions

Colin Farrell

Eric Cantona

Hero Fiennes Tiffin

Michael Sheen

How it works

1. SIGN UP

First and most importantly, thanks for joining the World United Virtual Run. You are making a positive difference in our mission to fight global homelessness. Registration is FREE, simply select a run, from 1K for kids, 3K and 5K and keep an eye on your inbox and our socials for regular updates.

2. pick your team

Sign up as a group of friends, work colleagues or club supporters. Select the football club you support and wear your football shirt with pride during your run. If you don’t support a Football Club simply select World United as your club.

3. run

World United Virtual is all fun and no stress. Run at any location, at any pace, inside or outside anywhere in the world on April 27th-28th 2024. You can run, jog, swim, cycle or walk on the road, trail, track or on the treadmill.

4. SHARE

Submit evidence from your run by simply sharing a photo of you and your friends and remember to tag us on socials. #worldunited5k. We will send you extra reward points for completing your run that you can redeem in our marketplace saving up to 50% on merchandise.

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EVENT DATE: 27th - 28th April 2024

Founded in 2003, the Homeless World Cup is an annual tournament that brings a sense of purpose to people who may feel like they’ve lost theirs, and helps inspire them to change their lives. Through our network across 70+ countries, we are active 365 days a year in our mission to end homelessness.

Being homeless can be incredibly isolating, making people feel removed from society and alone. Joining a football team can be a small but hugely significant step in helping an individual to become part of a community.

We use football as a global support network to help and inspire people struggling to make a home for themselves. We want to create an environment for them in which they are empowered to change their own lives. We want our tournament teams to feel like champions before they’ve even stepped on the pitch.

Each year, our international network of member countries inspires more than 100,000 homeless people across the globe. Over 500 players participate each year in more than 400 games over 8 days.

Transforming Lives through homeless world cup

1.2m lives changed since 2003

94% say the Homeless World Cup positively impacted their lives

83% players improved social relations with family and friends

77% say the Homeless World Cup changed their lives significantly

76% continue to enjoy & play the sport

FAQS

Simply click on the register now button. It free and easy to register.

Virtual running operates similarly to traditional running, with the key distinction being that you can complete your run at a location of your choice, at your preferred time, and at your own pace. All that’s required is to choose a race and submit proof of your participation.

100% of all monies generated through merchandise sales goes to supporting the Homeless World Cup Foundation which uses football to end homelessness. For more information please visit www.homelessworldcup.org

Medals and shirts will be sent 20-25 working days after the evidence of your run has been submitted.

Your registration includes the free entry for the virtual run and the opportunity to buy “Champion for Change” medal and limited edition shirt which you will receive 20-25 working days after the evidence of your run has been submitted.

Simply sharing a photo of you and your friends wearing your champions medal on social media and remember to tag us. #worldunited5k. Receive reward points for completing your run that you can redeem in our marketplace saving up to 50%. If you don’t have social media simply email your photo to myrun@worldunited.com with your bib number and full name.

No, you may wear your favourite running shirt. The football shirt is suggested as it helps to build competition amongst the clubs and the fans. If you do not have a football shirt you can buy the World United top for £14.99 click here or you can find competitively priced football tops at our partner’s website www.soccertop.com

Yes, we ship “Champion for Homeless” medal and shirt worldwide. Worldwide shipping costs are £6.95

Having both Saturday and Sunday as race days gives you complete freedom to run when it’s best for you. You’re helping others by running so we want the race to be as easy & convenient for you as possible.

 

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