Frequently asked questions
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What is Jog on dementia?
Jog on dementia is a marathon challenge with a twist. Take on 26.2 miles whenever and wherever you like. Complete the distance in days, weeks or months. The finish time doesn’t matter. It’s about raising vital funds to help finish dementia.
Are there any registration or participation fees?
No – Jog on dementia is free to take part!
Do I have to jog?
No you don’t - you can jog, walk or run your marathon distance or do a mixture of all three!
When do I have to complete my marathon by?
This is your challenge. Set yourself a target as to when you’d like to finish your marathon. Your fundraising page will stay open for the rest of the year, so there's lots of time to complete the challenge.
Is there a deadline for paying in donations?
Everything you raise on your JustGiving page will transfer directly to us, so there's nothing more you need to do. If you have offline donations we ask that you pay them in within 2 months of you finishing your challenge. You can pay your offline donations onto your JustGiving page, or to find out about other ways to pay in offline donations click here.
Tracking your miles and linking Strava to your fundraising page.
You can track your miles however you wish. Use your favourite app or simply count your miles.
If you use Strava, you can link your account to your JustGiving page to track your activities and share your progress with your supporters . When viewing your page, scroll down to the Fitness Activity box and click Connect with Strava. See the full instructions here.
Only connect once you're ready to start your challenge as all of your activities will upload to your page. Once setup you can change your settings by clicking Manage Strava Settings found in the same Fitness Activity box on your fundraising page. This will let you pick what information you share on your page.
If you don't use Strava, you'll find a button to Add manual data in the Fitness Activity box, under the Connect with Strava button. You can manually add your activities to keep your supporters updated on your progress and track your total activity.
See JustGiving's help pages here if you're having a problem connecting.
Can I take on the challenge with others?
Absolutely! When you register you will be asked whether you’d like to set up a team, and you can send invites to your friends and family. Make sure your following the current government guidelines around social distancing, find out the latest here.
How do I get a running top?
All UK residents who raise £300+ on their JustGiving page will get a free breathable running top. We'll be in touch once you've hit this target to ask for your preferred size.
If you've hit £300 and not heard from us, please email events@alzheimers.org.uk with your size (XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL) so we can order one for you.
Or you can buy running kit in our shop.
How do I fundraise?
As soon as you sign up to your challenge your fundraising page will be created for you, simple! All income is transferred directly to us. You will be able to share your progress on Facebook and Twitter too. We will also provide fundraising tips and support throughout your journey.
How will Alzheimer’s Society use the funds I have raised?
The money you raise will make a big difference to the lives of many affected by dementia. We fund essential support services for people living with dementia and their carers, as well as funding research to find a cure.
To find out more you can visit our website at www.alzheimers.org.uk.
Can I take cash donations?
You can pay offline donations into your fundraising page, you also have the option to collect sponsorship via our sponsorship form or by sending us a cheque. You can view a full list on how to send in your offline donations here.
How do I get my Jog On Dementia medal?
All UK residents who raise £150 or more on their JustGiving fundraising page will receive a special medal in the post to say thank you.
We'll send out one medal per fundraising page setup, if you would like additional medals please get in touch.
You don't need to do anything to claim your medal, we'll pop it in the post. We send out medals in the last week of each month, so your medal should arrive within 4-6 weeks of you hitting the £150 target. If it's been longer than 6 weeks and you haven't heard from us, please pop us an email so we can help to events@alzheimers.org.uk.
Can I meet other people taking part?
Yes! Once you've signed up please join our Facebook group here to chat away.
Prefer Strava? Join the Strava group here.
Do you have any training tips?
Download our 8 top jogging tips and our training guide here.
If you need further help, please email our professional coaches for free advice. Contact them on info@runningwithus.com.