More than 3,800 miles were walked, run, and cycled across the United Kingdom this May as part of the RoadPeace Challenge 2025, a national campaign held to honour the 1,624 lives taken on Great Britain’s roads in a single year. Surpassing its original goal of 1,624 miles, the challenge became a powerful show of solidarity, remembrance, and a resounding call for safer roads. Held from 12–18 May 2025, in alignment with UN Global Road Safety Week, the RoadPeace Challenge is an annual event that raises awareness of road harm while spotlighting the support and advocacy services provided by RoadPeace, the national charity for road crash victims. The initiative invited individuals and teams across the country to take part through physical activity, sharing stories, and fundraising all in memory of loved ones and in pursuit of change.
A nationwide effort—told through the miles
From the Scottish Highlands to the south-west coast, communities found creative ways to make every step count. RoadPeace Chair, Petra Kendall-Raynor set the tone by walking in memory of her father, while Elizabeth Jordan covered 20 poignant miles—one for every year of her daughter Emily’s life. In Manchester, George Nickless took on the Great Manchester Run to remember Joe; Heather Barlow clocked up 50 determined miles for her husband Chris.
From the Scottish Highlands to the south-west coast, communities found creative ways to make every step count. RoadPeace Chair, Petra Kendall-Raynor set the tone by walking in memory of her father, while Elizabeth Jordan covered 20 poignant miles—one for every year of her daughter Emily’s life. In Manchester, George Nickless took on the Great Manchester Run to remember Joe; Heather Barlow clocked up 50 determined miles for her husband Chris.
Corporate and community teams amplified the voice of RoadPeace; TTC Group collectively notched up the full 1,624 miles in just seven days. Angelica Solutions travelled 87 miles one for each cyclist killed on Britain’s roads in 2023. In Warwickshire, the county’s Road Safety Partnership turned the challenge into a week-long public-awareness drive, and firefighters at Mersey Fire Station rolled out hoses for a community car-wash fundraiser. RoadPeace was heard at parliament, as MP Sarah Coombes stood with bereaved families, adding her voice in Parliament to call for safer roads and stronger justice.
Every story carried the same heartbeat: remembrance, solidarity and action. “We are incredibly moved by the response,” said Howard Jones, CEO of RoadPeace. “This challenge is not just about the miles—it’s about memory, advocacy and action.
A movement for change
Each day of the Challenge spotlighted one of RoadPeace’s core services: its national helpline, peer-support network, justice and accountability work, and remembrance activities. By week’s end, participants had not only honoured lives taken too soon but also helped fund vital support for those navigating the aftermath of road crashes.
Each day of the Challenge spotlighted one of RoadPeace’s core services: its national helpline, peer-support network, justice and accountability work, and remembrance activities. By week’s end, participants had not only honoured lives taken too soon but also helped fund vital support for those navigating the aftermath of road crashes.
“To everyone who took part—whether by walking, running, fundraising, volunteering or cheering from the sidelines—thank you,” added Jones. “Your actions have shone a light on the impact of road crashes and the urgent need for change. We are grateful for your energy and your belief in our mission. Together, we are making a difference” said Howard Jones, CEO of RoadPeace.
Together we remember. Together we act.
