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UK charity challenges


When it comes to raising money for charity, there is far more to do in the UK than you might otherwise think. From treks and races over land and water to tumbling from the skies attached to a rope or a parachute, whatever your cause, there’s an activity and challenge to put your name to and start getting sponsorship for.

Those with a head for heights and love of walking among some of the best countryside the world, never mind Great Britain, has to offer will be salivating at the prospect of the number and variety of Three Peaks challenges and other peak challenges and challenge walks.

Those with running legs could try a 10K run, half marathon or full marathon whilst those with sea legs can test their mettle and skills with a sailing challenge or a swim. Adrenaline junkies can get their fix abseiling, zip sliding or skydiving and if getting in the saddle is your thing, there are loads of charity bike rides. Alternatively, why not take on a swim, bike and run in a triathlon or all sorts of activity combinations in a multi-activity challenge?

It’s part of the make-up of the Great British public to generally have a bit of a grumble and do ourselves, and our surroundings down, but the fact of the matter is that few places on earth can boast such a stunning and diverse landscape.

Quite simply, there is no better way to explore the great, wild outdoors than to get out there, on foot, wheels or with paddles in hand and see it all close up. Taking all the challenges of nature head on, and conquering them, will give you a sense of achievement, elation and satisfaction like no other.

Featured challenges...

London to Brighton Trek
London to Brighton Trek
Walking in London to Brighton, Surrey, UK - 100 km on 22 Jun 2013.
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Ride for the North
Ride for the North
Road cycling in Nr Harrogate, North Yorkshire to Edinburgh, Lothian, UK - 4 days on 27 Jun 2013.
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NSPCC Ben Nevis Trek
NSPCC Ben Nevis Trek
Hill walking in Fort William, Highland, UK - 3 days on 27 Sep 2013.
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National 3 Peaks Challenge 2013
National 3 Peaks Challenge 2013
Hill walking in Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, Snowdon, UK - 24 hours on 20 Sep 2013.
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Hadrian's Wall Weekend
Hadrian's Wall Weekend
Hill walking in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, UK - 3 days on 06 Jun 2014.
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Hadrian's Wall Weekend
Hadrian's Wall Weekend
Hill walking in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, UK - 3 days on 06 Sep 2013.
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Spire 2 Spire Trekathon
Spire 2 Spire Trekathon
Walking in Winchester to Salisbury, Hampshire, UK - 26 miles on 07 Sep 2013.
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Hadrian's Wall Weekend
Hadrian's Wall Weekend
Hill walking in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, UK - 3 days on 02 Aug 2013.
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Hadrian's Wall Weekend
Hadrian's Wall Weekend
Hill walking in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, UK - 3 days on 01 Aug 2014.
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Around the Clock Sailing Challenge to the Channel Islands
Around the Clock Sailing Challenge to the Channel Islands
Yacht sailing in Channel Islands, Dorset, UK - 4 days on 02 Jul 2014.
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BHF London to Brighton Trek

Breast Cancer Care Ben Nevis Challenge

Charity 10K runs

Almost everyone can run 10K and what better motivation to dust off those trainers than a worthy cause close to your heart.
Charity 10K runs

Charity triathlons

A triathlon is the perfect event for those who love a challenge - do the swim, bike and run yourself or get a team of 3 to do one leg each.
Charity triathlons

Charity swims

Not everyone has an aptitude for running and a big charity swim can be every bit as challenging and rewarding as a marathon.
Charity swims

3 Peaks challenges

Great Britain has some truly astonishing countryside and a three peaks challenge is a fantastic way to see it.
3 Peaks challenges

Challenge walks

Loads of challenge walks including day walks, night walks, weekend treks and even multi-day Pilgrimages and some for all the family.
Challenge walks

Charity bike rides

Why not try the nation’s new favourite sport and get on two wheels for a charity bike ride?
Charity bike rides

Featured charity places

Charity places in runs and triathlons...
The Royal British Legion
Saturday 27 July 2013 Suitable for beginners Beginners Juniors welcome U18s
London, Greater London, UK
Registration fee £50 registration fee Minimum sponsorship amount £500 sponsorship
Buttle UK
Sunday 6 October 2013 Suitable for beginners Beginners Juniors welcome U18s
Hyde Park, London, Greater London, UK
Registration fee £30 registration fee Minimum sponsorship amount £300 sponsorship
The Royal British Legion
Saturday 27 July 2013 Suitable for teams Teams Suitable for beginners Beginners Juniors welcome U18s
London, Greater London, UK
Registration fee £50 registration fee Minimum sponsorship amount £500 sponsorship
Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Sunday 15 September 2013 Suitable for beginners Beginners Juniors welcome U18s
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK
Registration fee £0 registration fee Minimum sponsorship amount £325 sponsorship
St Mungo's
Saturday 27 July 2013 Suitable for beginners Beginners Juniors welcome U18s
London, Greater London, UK
Registration fee £50 registration fee Minimum sponsorship amount £550 sponsorship