Sight Loss Awareness and Guide Running workshop

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The Sight Loss Awareness and Guide Running workshop enables Leaders, Coaches and volunteers to attract and support more blind and partially sighted people in athletics and running.

Sight Loss Awareness and Guide Runner Workshops 2026

Those who completed an Expression of Interest form for 2026 have been contacted regarding the dates of the courses below. All courses can be booked on Athletics Hub.

• Sheffield – Sunday 12 April, 11am-1pm
• Truro, Cornwall – Saturday 18 April, 10am-12pm
• Cambridge – Saturday 9 May, 1pm-3pm
• Manchester – Sunday 17 May, 11am-1pm
• Birmingham – June (date tbc)
• Guildford, Surrey – Saturday 27 June, 10am-12pm
• Leeds – Sunday 19 July, 11am-1pm
• Bristol – Saturday 25 July, 11am-1pm
• Ipswich – Sunday 13 September, 1pm-3pm
• Cumbria – September (date tbc)
• Plymouth – Sunday 20 September, 1pm-3pm
• London – Sunday 11 October, 11am-1pm
• Newcastle – October (date tbc)
• Southampton – October (date tbc)

Please note that we organise Sight Loss Awareness and Guide Running courses in areas where there is a demand for more guide runners on the Find a Guide database, and where there is interest from visually impaired runners. Unfortunately, due to limited resources, we cannot organise workshops on demand. This means that in some areas where workshops have already taken place, and there are lots of people on the Find a Guide Database, we may not organise any further workshops until there is more demand from visually impaired runners.”

• Download our Guide Runner Frequently Asked Questions document (PDF 150kB)

Features

• Information on types of visual impairment and common sight loss conditions
• Appropriate terminology and behaviour
• Making sessions blind and partially sighted participant friendly
• Guide running top tips, safety
• Guide running practical sessions
• Further support and resources

Benefits

• Effectively guide blind and partially sighted runners
• Provide training sessions that are enjoyable and accessible for blind and partially sighted runners
• Awareness of where and how to access further support and information

Pre-requisites

Aged 18+

Length

2 hours

On completion of the course:

In order to become a licensed guide runner, you will need to complete the Mandatory Safeguarding & First Aid training (Tier 1) on Athletics Hub.

Expressions of interest for 2026 courses.