EPiC Runners

07/09/2026

06/09/2026

WHAT. A. TEAM.

We honestly don’t know where to start after today.

So many brilliant people pulled on their trainers and took on the Wigan 10k for EPiC HOPE UK raising money to help us continue supporting people in crisis and ultimately, save lives from su***de.

And WOW! a number of those running for us were our very own EPiC Runners, and EPiC MEN and seeing people who train together, encourage one another and turn up week after week crossing that finish line with pride was pretty special!

And then there were the monsters… 👹💜

Our incredible run leader Rob took on the whole 10K dressed as HOPEY, while his 13-year-old daughter, our brilliant Ava was MOPEY for the Family Mile, joined by some of the other children of our EPiC runners.
Mopey and Hopey actually tell quite an important story.

When we’re struggling with our mental health, the thoughts in our heads can become pretty monstrous. Fear, sadness, self-doubt and hopelessness can get louder and louder. When someone is experiencing suicidal thoughts, that darkness can become so overwhelming that it can be difficult to imagine ever feeling differently.

But Mopey doesn’t have to stay Mopey.

With connection, movement, support, kindness and somebody willing to stay beside us, things can begin to change.

Mopey can find Hopey. 💜

And that’s exactly what EPiC HOPE is all about. Being there when someone’s hope has become difficult to find and walking, talking, sitting or even running alongside them until they can begin to see it again.

To every person who ran, walked, fundraised, sponsored, cheered, dressed as a monster or brought their children along today, THANK YOU.

And to our brilliant younger EPiC runners who completed the Family Mile, you were incredible! 🌟

Every mile today mattered.
Every pound raised matters.
Every conversation about su***de matters.

Because hope saves lives from su***de.

We are ridiculously proud of you all! 💜

A huge thank you too to everyone behind the Wigan 10K for another fantastic event and for helping charities like ours raise vital funds and awareness.

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04/09/2026

Join us for tonight’s run as we warm up for Sunday! 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏿

03/09/2026

We’re looking forward to another Wigan 10k ! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏿

This Sunday, some of our brilliant EPiC Runners, EPiC MEN, and some amazing supporters will be joining the Joining Jack Wigan 10K, alongside some fantastic people who are running and raising money for EPiC HOPE UK

And also in our brilliant running tops are Hopey and Mopey 😂
One looks considerably more enthusiastic about the 10K than the other! 😂

We’re so grateful to everyone choosing to support us this year. The money you raise helps us continue our su***de prevention, intervention, and postvention work and be there for people in crisis, as well as providing support in our communities before things reach crisis point 🛟

You’ll spot other members of the EPiC HOPE team at Mesnes Park on Sunday too, so please come over and say hello. If you’d like to know more about what we do, want information, or need support yourself, come and find us 💜🛟

A MASSIVE thank you to everyone running for EPiC HOPE this year. We appreciate every single one of you and we’ll be cheering VERY loudly! 📣

And thank you to the fantastic Wigan 10K team for putting on another amazing event and continuing to give local charities the opportunity to raise vital funds and awareness.

See you Sunday, Wigan! 💜

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26/08/2026

NO Group Run this morning. If anyone wants to join us for this evenings group we are meeting at the fountain in Mesnes park and will be doing the Wigan 10k route in preparation for the event a week on Sunday.
All welcome to join us for a run/Jog or walk. We are a bunch of friendly people enjoying the outdoors. Keeping our selves active and more importantly we are there for each other for support and encouragement. EPiC HOPE UK EPiC MEN

22/08/2026

Another Epic morning at Parkrun.
This week we chose Widnes as it was Bianca's Son Cole first ever parkrun. 9 years of age and was amazing. Never stopped and did himself and his family very proud.
Dont forget we cater for everyone. Walking, Jogging running. We have a great time and check in and see how everyone is doing.
We meet on Wednesdays 10.30am and 7.00pm. Fridays 7.00pm and we pick a parkrun for most Saturdays. Come and see you even if its just for a chat and get to know us.

19/08/2026

Epic Running from both groups today. Few members down today as people on holiday or working. But we still got out and had a good laugh and chat along the way.

18/08/2026

EPiC RUNNERS IS GROWING EVERY WEEK!

And we’re absolutely loving the community that’s growing with it.

Speed walkers. Brand new runners. Couch to 5K’ers. Faster runners. Everyone has their place here.

It’s completely FREE too and there’s always someone to check in with if you need it
Or you can simply turn up and run alongside us. It’s entirely up to you.

⏰ Wednesdays ~ 10.30am & 7pm
Fridays ~ 7pm
📍 William Fosters Playing Fields, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2BE (we meet inside the building)Leisure United William Foster

Give us a try. It might just be the best thing you do all year!🏃🏽🏃🏿🏃🏽‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃🏿‍♂️

17/08/2026

WHAT A WEEKEND FOR EPiC HOPE UK! 🏉🏃🏽🎂

Our EPiC MEN had an incredible time at Wigan St Patricks A.R.L.F.C, joining Fat Monkey, Andy’s Man Club and so many brilliant organisations coming together, raising money and showing what real community looks like.

Our EPiC Runners were out there smashing their goals too! One of our amazing Run Leaders, Rob, completed the Riverside Half Marathon, while another took on the 10K, and we couldn’t be prouder of them both! 🏃🏽🏃🏽

We’ve celebrated volunteer birthdays, 🎂 cheered one another on and shared another weekend filled with friendship, achievement and hope.

Physical activity can make such a difference to our mental health. 🧠 It gives us connection, purpose, a reason to get out of the house and people beside us when life feels heavy.

At EPiC HOPE, we will do anything and everything we can to help people, not just IN crisis, but before they reach crisis too.
This weekend was a beautiful reminder that su***de prevention🎗️happens in communities, while running, playing sport, celebrating birthdays, raising money and simply being there for one another.

What an incredible community we have! 💜


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15/08/2026

Running goals. 🏃🏿‍♀️ Mental health goals. 🧠 We’re achieving them together!

What a brilliant weekend for EPiC Runners! Our runners were out last night, followed by Bolton parkrun this morning, and Hannah was the first female finisher! We’re incredibly proud of her and every single person who got out there and gave it their best.

Being part of EPiC Runners is about so much more than running. It’s about confidence, friendship, better mental health and discovering what you’re capable of, with people beside you who genuinely want you to succeed.

Why not pop down and give one of our friendly groups a try? All abilities are welcome, and nobody is ever left behind.

📅 Wednesdays at 10.30am and 7pm
📅 Fridays at 7pm
📍 William Fosters Playing Fields, The Grove, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2BE (we meet in the building)

Come as you are. We’ll take the next step together. 😊

An huge Happy Birthday today to Dean one of runners too. Hope it’s EPIC! 🥳🎂

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