Charity events
Whether you're up for a run, walk, bike ride, swim or challenge, browse the categories below and get ready to push your limits or try something new.
Charity events
Charity runs
Charity 10K runs
Charity half marathons
Charity marathons
Charity ultra runs
Charity bike rides
Charity walks
Charity hikes
Charity challenge walks
Charity swims
Charity challenges
Charity treks
Skydives
Run, cycle, walk or swim for charity
Land or water, flat or hilly, solo or with others - if it raises money, you'll find it here.
Charity challenges
Say farewell to the old comfort zone and rekindle your adventurous spirit.
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Featured charities
Join a charity team! Be guided and motivated by their expertise in both your training and fundraising. It's a win-win.
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Featured challenges
Explore the biggest challenge events and charity trips!
- Sat 30 Aug - Fri 24 Oct
- FREE
Swim Marathon
Take on a challenge like no other as you swim a marathon or half marathon distance over 12 weeks and lift your health, wellbeing and fitness to the next level.
- Charity swim 2
- Sun 31 Aug
- £35-£65
- Entries close soon
Pedal Trossachs
Choose your distance and take in the breathtaking scenery as you cycle through the world-famous cycling routes of the Trossachs National Park (formerly Pedal Stirling Sportive).
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Wed 10 Sep
- £20-£40
Run the River
Participate in the evening 5km or 10km run along the Thames, passing by London's iconic landmarks against a twilight backdrop.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Road run
- Sat 13 Sep
- £25-£30
Trek Together
A guided, circular walk over 10 or 20 miles from the beautiful town of Keswick in the Lake District National Park with charity, Sands, to help reduce the number of baby deaths in the UK.
- Charity walk 2
- Sat 20 Sep
- £45-£60
- Pay in instalments
London to Brighton Off-Road Bike Ride
Come and tackle miles of technical terrain with superb views on a dirt adventure you'll never forget! It's Europe's largest charity mountain bike ride, and you're invited to join in.
Email heretohelp@bhf.org.uk for instalments code
- Charity bike ride 2
- Sat 27 - Sun 28 Sep
- 1 day from £35
The Big Skydive
If the sky's the limit for what you'll do to help children, then this is the challenge for you! Join #TeamNSPCC for The Big Skydive 2025 at an airfield near you, on Saturday 27 or Sunday 28 September.
- 10000 ft skydiving
- Fri 19 - Sun 21 Sep
- £75-£300
Trailwalker
Are you Trailwalker strong? As a team of four, trek 100km non-stop across the South Downs in under 30 hours.
- 100 km trekking
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- Sat 27 Sep
- £20-£25
- 30% off
Mighty Hikes | South Coast
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the South Coast Mighty Hike - where you’ll explore the stunning South Downs Way and take in spectacular coastal views to support people living with cancer.
30% off with discount code
- Hike 2
- Sun 28 Sep
- £12-£15
The Christie Tower Run
Rise to the challenge for The Christie! Sprint, jog or walk your way up Manchester’s iconic Beetham Tower and help ensure cancer patients receive the best treatment and care at The Christie.
- 1 day road running
- Thu 30 Apr - Sun 3 May 2026
- £200-£1,200
Run2Paris
A team of 5. A half marathon every day for 4 days. You have just Run2Paris! This is your next great running adventure where you'll camp under the stars on a road trip like no other.
- 4 days multi terrain running
- Sat 27 Jun 2026
- £50
Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim
Join over 1,200 swimmers and take on an epic 1.4 mile open water swim from Boscombe Pier to Bournemouth Pier. With every stroke, you’ll be powering lifesaving research.
- 1.4 miles sea swimming
- Sat 4 Jul 2026
- £48.75
Pedal Paddle Peak | Lake District
Grab a teammate and head to the Lake District to Pedal, Paddle, Peak and Party on this full-day, multi-activity challenge.
- 34 km road cycling
- 3 km canoeing
- 17 km hiking
- 4 nights from £825
14 Peaks Experience
The 14 Peaks is a famous 24-hour challenge that only the toughest and bravest (or craziest?!) undertake! Savour the hiking adventure by tackling it over 3 days with expert guides to lead the way.
- 3 days hiking
- 1 day from £180
Lake District Triple Challenge
Trek to the summit of the iconic Old Man of Coniston, tackle the off-road mountain bike trails of Grizedale forest and kayak across the picturesque Coniston water, in one action-packed day!
- 10 miles road cycling
- 5 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- 1 night from £190-£265
Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa Triple Challenge
Experience the rugged landscape of Snowdonia/Eryri with this one-day action-packed challenge of biking, hiking and kayaking!
- 10 miles road cycling + 220 m ascent
- 9 miles hiking + 945 m ascent
- 2.5 miles kayaking
Featured fundraisers
Some of the best fundraisers across TimeOutdoors for 2025.
Pete W.
Likes doing exercise and events based around it. Finds that work and life get in the way of doing them!
Sponsor
Mitch Thor E.
Unleash the beast. I phys for my sanity. Mental health and physical well being
Sponsor
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