Tom Wilmott runs a mile for each World Cup goal in charity effort
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 5:45 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Tom Wilmott is running one mile for every goal scored during the World Cup to raise funds for Brain Tumour Support and Compton Care hospice. He has run 121 miles in 11 days, aiming to reach a £2,000 target with £1,635 raised so far. Preparing for an expected total of about 300 goals, Wilmott continues his routine despite a heatwave, waking early to fit in runs around his job. He plans to add goals scored in penalties to his challenge if he meets his fundraising goal by the end of the group stage.
- •Wilmott has run 121 miles in 11 days.
- •He aims to raise £2,000 for two charities.
- •Currently, he has raised £1,635.
- •He expects about 300 goals during the tournament.
- •Wilmott runs early to fit training around his job.
- 5:45 AMYahoo Sports — Football fan runs a mile for each World Cup goal
"Tom Wilmott says he wanted to help two charities and expects to be running about 300 miles.
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