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#FreeYourself: get active outdoors

Whether you want to get some fresh air with the kids, spend time with friends or colleagues or find your next personal challenge, getting active outdoors is great for the mind, body and soul.

We have over 10,000 listings of things to do, places to go and clubs to join plus expert advice to help you on your way - all free to access. Quickly find your fix using the search or browse around for some inspiration.

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10 popular runs in the North of England

Outdoor events

5,000+ outdoor events across the UK

Find an event to suit you. Choose from runs, bike rides, walks, swims, triathlons and more - near you, nationwide or overseas. Buy your own place or get a charity place today.

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Take on a friendly triathlon
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Take on a friendly triathlon
St Albans - 7 Oct - £15

Renowned for its friendly atmosphere and warm welcome, this triathlon is perfect for beginners and PB-chasing participants.

Jog with your dog for Mayhew
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Jog with your dog for Mayhew
Crystal Palace, London - 27 Oct

The perfect opportunity to get fit with your four-legged friend all with a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Sign up for £10!

*NEW* Escape the City bike ride
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*NEW* Escape the City bike ride
London - 30 Sep - from £25

Be a Hero (80 miles), Sportsperson (60 miles) or Tourist (30 miles) as you pedal from the city into scenic Surrey with #TeamStroke.

Walk for Parkinson's
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Walk for Parkinson's
Perfect for friends & family!

Walk a short distance with friends and family at a beautiful location near you and help raise funds for Parkinson's UK.

Challenges
Challenges

Challenges

Personal, team & charity challenges

Achieve something great with everything from challenge walks, abseils and skydives in the UK to treks and cycles around the globe.

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Walk your way to fitness
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Walk your way to fitness
Tracked 42-day challenge

Fitbits & apps at the ready! Your mission is to cover 100km in 6 weeks. Challenge yourself or race others to finish first...

Trek the Normandy coastline
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Trek the Normandy coastline
Stormed by our ancestors in WW2

Walk in the footsteps of those who fought & visit the infamous beaches - Utah, Omaha, Juno, Sword & Gold with a historian.

Experience day: Abseil and slide
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Experience day: Abseil and slide
Olympic Park, London - 20 Oct

Take on the UK's highest freefall abseil & you will get a FREE slide down the world's longest tunnel slide! Watch this video...

UK's highest freefall abseil
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UK's highest freefall abseil
Olympic Park, London - 20 Oct

Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone! Abseil 262ft from the UK's tallest sculpture for children with life-threatening illnesses.

Trips
Trips
10 great UK activity days

Trips

Active holidays, courses & training camps

If you believe a holiday should be so much more than a week on the beach then you’ve come to the right place. From one-day courses to thrilling activity holidays, there’s something for everybody no matter what you’re looking for. Use the links below to get inspired for your next outdoor adventure!

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From couch to cycling camp
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From couch to cycling camp
Mallorca | 7 days

Whatever your level of fitness, shape or size you are, you are not too unfit to start!

Adventure on the Adriatic
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Adventure on the Adriatic
Multi-activity | 8 days

Discover the incredible coast of Croatia on this 8-day adventure holiday; kayaking, cycling, rafting, trekking and much more!
 

The ultimate Everest trek
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The ultimate Everest trek
20 days | experienced trekkers

A superior trekking experience to the standard "up & down the same way" Everest Base Camp Trek. 

Classic Inca Trail
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Classic Inca Trail
Peru | 10 days

Discover the legendary lost city of Machu Picchu via breathtaking mountain passes through the magnificent Peruvian Andes.

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Be a #BrightonHero

Be a #BrightonHero

Brighton Marathon - a stunning seafront route with roaring crowd support - secure your charity place now...
London Marathon route guide

London Marathon route guide

We explore 18 iconic attractions of the London Marathon to get you inspired for April.
Bike Bosnia in 2019

Bike Bosnia in 2019

Join MAG's #BikeBosnia and discover the real heart of Europe. Ride 300km from Sarajevo to Dubrovnik.
Explore historic Portsmouth

Explore historic Portsmouth

Experience the south coast’s best 10-mile event at the Great South Run and discover a historic course.
Discover medieval York

Discover medieval York

We explore the medieval aspects of the Yorkshire Marathon course that make this race unmissable!
Active winter sun holidays

Active winter sun holidays

Chase the sun to some of the world’s best winter sun destinations and banish those winter blues!
10 great UK activity days

10 great UK activity days

From learning new skills to enjoying big thrills, make the days count with a fun-filled UK activity day.
Dalai Lama Trek 2019

Dalai Lama Trek 2019

An 11–day trek to the Taj Mahal, from the home of Dalai Lama, through the Himalayas to the Taj Mahal!

Beaches in Bournemouth Half

Beaches in Bournemouth Half

With stunning sea views and crisp fresh air, the Bournemouth Half Marathon is a real treat for runners!
St. James’s Place Triathlon

St. James’s Place Triathlon

Perfect for those who are considering taking on their first challenge of this kind, in a friendly atmosphere!
*Last Chance* - Cardiff Half

*Last Chance* - Cardiff Half

Just 6 days left to secure your place what may be the biggest running event in Welsh history! Time to run!
Landmarks in the Oxford Half

Landmarks in the Oxford Half

From famous film locations to the historic architecture and the world-famous university building, Oxford is a fantastic location for a city centre...
Urban summit for Barnardo's

Urban summit for Barnardo's

Push to the peak of London’s iconic skyscraper - ‘The Cheesegrater’, in this exhilarating stair climb!
Get active in South America

Get active in South America

Easter Island, Inca Trail, Patagonia, Peru and the Amazon basin, these places will take your breath away!

Top 5 weekend walking courses

Top 5 weekend walking courses

Planning a trekking adventure? Grab your walking boots and prepare with a UK weekend course.
Ride Africa 2019

Ride Africa 2019

A dazzling 500km route through national parks & a gruelling climb to the base of Mount Kenya!
Beginner triathlon camps

Beginner triathlon camps

To help you pick your ideal destination, we’ve selected our favourite beginner camps that are worth a ‘tri’!
10 popular runs in the North

10 popular runs in the North

We look at 10 runs in fantastic locations across the North, with various distances to suit all abilities!
Sheffield Half Marathon

Sheffield Half Marathon

A city centre start/finish and a super scenic route - with stunning views of the Peak District!
The best of The Peaks!

The best of The Peaks!

From walking and cycling to climbing and canoeing, there's so much to do in Britain’s first National Park!

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