Join the 2.6 Challenge and help save the seas from home

If you’re looking for ways to continue the fight to save our seas while stuck at home, why not take part in the nationwide 2.6 Challenge for the Marine Conservation Society? 

The 2.6 Challenge launches Sunday 26 April on what should have been the date of the 40th London Marathon, the world’s biggest one-day annual fundraising event that usually raises millions for charities.

To take part, you need to complete an activity of your choice based around the numbers 2.6 or 26 and fundraise or donate. The monies raised will go to support the valuable work of the Marine Conservation Society (MCS).

The Marine Conservation Society says: “People of all ages are taking on the 2.6 Challenge with a host of activities – from walking, running or cycling 2.6 miles, juggling for 2.6 minutes, to holding online workouts with 26 friends. The ideas and options are endless – here at MCS we are getting creative with ideas linked to our work, such as collecting 26 pieces of litter on our daily walks, or creating a playlist of 26 marine themed songs.”

Most people will take part on Sunday 26 April but you can do your activity whenever is most convenient for you. Just remember to follow government guidelines on exercise and social distancing.

To get involved there are just five simple steps to take:

1.       Dream up your 2.6 Challenge activity – if you need help there are lots of ideas here.

2.       Register your challenge at the MCS Just Giving page. You can also set up your own Just Giving page if you prefer.

3.       Ask all your friends and family to sponsor you and challenge them to do their own 2.6 Challenge.

4.       Complete your challenge.

5.       Share a photo or video of your challenge on social media using the hashtags #twopointsixchallenge #marineconservationsociety #oceanindoors.