Find a Guide: Guide running for blind and partially sighted athletes
Running is something everyone should be able to enjoy. For blind and partially sighted runners, having the right support can unlock confidence, connection and the freedom to move safely and independently.
For guide runners, it’s an opportunity to make a real difference - sharing your love of running while helping someone else take part.
There are currently over 400 licensed guide runners available across England.
Looking for someone to guide your running? Search for trained guide runners near you.
Find a guideSupport a blind or partially sighted runner and make a difference.
Become a guide runnerWhat is guide running?
Guide running is a rewarding and supportive activity that enables blind and partially sighted people to run safely, stay active, and connect with others.
A guide runner runs alongside a blind or partially sighted runner, sometimes using a tether, helping them navigate their environment with confidence. This may include:
- Communicating clearly about direction, terrain, and obstacles (e.g. kerbs, steps, or uneven ground).
- Supporting pacing and positioning.
- Adapting to the runner’s individual needs and preferences.
Every blind or partially sighted runner is different, so good communication and trust are key to creating a safe and enjoyable experience.
Find a guide
Our Find a Guide database, developed in collaboration with British Blind Sport, connects blind and partially sighted runners with trained and licensed guide runners - helping to build partnerships that make running more inclusive, supportive, and accessible for all.
Our friendly guide runners are passionate about running and are ready to support you, whether it’s your first time or you’re an experienced runner looking for additional confidence and support.
All listed guide runner have:
- Completed Sight Loss Awareness and Guide Running training
- Passed DBS and safeguarding checks
- Completed First Aid Training
- The skills and confidence to support safe, enjoyable running
Looking for someone to guide your running? Search for trained guide runners near you.
If you’re interested in Find A Guide, for yourself or someone you know, then watch our Find A Guide video or listen to the Find A Guide audio file (this will open in a new window).
Find a guideHow can you become a guide runner?
Anyone can become a guide runner and support visually impaired people by guiding them whilst running.
To become a licensed guide you need to:
- Attend a Sight Loss Awareness and Guide Running workshop
- Undertake a DBS check
- Undertake the mandatory Safeguarding (Educare Safeguarding Adults in Sport) and First Aid training– details of how to book these courses are provided as part of the Sight Loss Awareness and Guide Running workshop booking.