Opportunities to become a Guide Runner or find a Guide Runner
Following a rise in the number of people interested in guide running after the 2012 Paralympic Games England Athletics and British Blind Sport have teamed up to help identify more guide runners to support visually impaired athletes.
Anyone interested in becoming a guide runner can now register their interest using the form below and their details will be help on a database so that they can be matched with a visually impaired runner as and when an enquiry comes in to either organisation. Learn more about our sight loss awareness and guide running workshops
For visually impaired runners looking for a guide runner, coach, club or running group please contact:
Liz Purbrick (National Disability Manager, Community Participation), lpurbrick@englandathletics.org or call 07850514936
England Athletics have produced some guidance on guide running to help new guides get started. Download the England Athletics guidance on guide running.
England Athletics and British Blind Sport are also currently developing an informal guide running workshop with practical experience of guiding aimed at Run England Groups and Road Running clubs. The workshop will be between 2-3hrs long and will include:
- Information on types of visual impairment and common sight loss conditions
- Competition, including classification and rules
- Terminology and Behaviour
- Making sessions VI friendly
- Guide running, including top tips, safety and practical session
To express an interest in organising this workshop for your network, club or running group please contact:
Liz Purbrick (National Disability Manager, Community Participation), lpurbrick@englandathletics.org or call 07850514936
Access Find a Guide - database of licensed guide runners in your area