Sunrise Challenge

On Sunday 22nd June, London Biggin Hill Airport hosted its annual ‘Sunrise Challenge’. The event saw more than 400 runners (a record year!) take on the 5K dawn run along the airport’s iconic runway, with the city of London clear to see in the distance.

It was a beautiful morning for the charity challenge, which brought together colleagues, resident companies, partner organisations, local community members and supporters to raise vital funds for the airport’s three charity partners: Aerobility, a UK charity that changes lives by providing the disabled community access to the magic and wonder of flight; RAF Benevolent Fund, which provides lifelong support to serving and ex-serving RAF personnel and their families; and Scotty's Little Soldiers, which provides emotional support, development opportunities and grants for children who have lost a parent who served in the British Armed Forces.

“Developing young people is at the heart of both our institutions. Whether on the pitch or in the classroom, we share a belief in creating opportunities that can shape futures.

“I’m excited about this next chapter in our collaboration and what we can continue to achieve together, for our club, our students, and our community.”

David James, Director of Education and Sport at CACT, said: “It’s fantastic that CACT’s partnership with the University of Greenwich has been extended. As established institutions, rooted within the Royal Borough of Greenwich, this collaboration enables us to have an even greater reach and impact, supporting our vision of healthy, happy, resilient and thriving communities.

“I look forward to building on the positive partnership work to date.”

We are excited to continue this long-standing partnership - using the power of sport and education to make a meaningful impact and champion our shared values.

The event raised around £9,000, a fantastic total that will be shared between the three charities. It brought together a fantastic crowd full of familiar faces and new friends, sharing a common joyful spirit and united by a shared goal: making a meaningful impact.