The Great Drag Race

The outrageous 10k fun-run from The xFoundation and Prostate Action. The next event takes place on August 31st, 2013.

The Great Drag Race is a spectacular annual fundraising event that aims to radically increase the public's awareness of prostate cancer. Hundreds of men of all shapes and sizes descend on London, where they each walk or run for 10.2km wearing a wig and a frock in order to drag the issue into the spotlight. That's one long stride for each of the 10,200 men lost to the disease each year.

Yes, we did say frocks and wigs.

It’s a race in the loosest sense of the word. We welcome all abilities and fitness types, even if you can only do the final 10.2 metres. You just have to be a man and man enough to put on a frock to raise awareness of prostate cancer.

We've had to make a few changes for 2013, so this year it's going to get interesting…

• For the first time, we'll be racing across central London (and back again).


• This year, it's for teams only, but you can enter on your own and we'll team you up.


• We'll do your make-up, and even give you a wig. All you'll need is a frock.


• The route will be approximately 10km, and will start and end at a venue in East London.


• You can walk or run, but ALL transport combinations are allowed and encouraged: bus, tube, bike, etc.


• The route will be designed to ensure that no single mode of transport has an advantage.


• There will be no medics, security guards, or marshals, so everyone will have to sign a waiver.


• Entrants can raise funds for Tackle Prostate Cancer OR a local prostate cancer support group.


• There is NO minimum sponsorship requirement.


• Supporters can tag along with the teams or watch the action from base camp via video link.


• All teams will be asked to give out flyers, shake collection tins, and draw as much attention as possible.


• There will be prizes/trophies for all sorts of stuff.