NSPCC Virtual Challenges
Have fun and raise funds wherever you are!
- Fri 6 Jun
- FREE
The Childhood Day Mile
Move a mile on Childhood Day - the NSPCC's national day of action to help keep children safe. How you move is up to you! Get the family involved, grab a friend, or get your workplace together.
- 1 mile walking
- Mon 1 - Wed 31 Dec
- £10
Walk for Children
Join hundreds of people across the UK and walk 5K in your local area on the longest night of the year. Because for children suffering abuse, every night feels like the longest.
- 5 km walking
NSPCC charity places
Run a 13.1-mile race on behalf of NSPCC to gain dedicated training and fundraising support!
- Sat 24 May
- £30 + £375 fundraising
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London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 1st Half
NSPCC
A varied 56km challenge, initially following the path of the River Thames, before exploring the North Downs en route to the finish at Turners Hill and a huge celebration!
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- 56 km trail running + 800 m ascent
- Sat 24 May
- £37.50 + £575 fundraising
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London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | Full 100km Continuous
NSPCC
Leafy Richmond to sunny Brighton – over the North Downs and the South Downs, with some wonderful Surrey and Sussex countryside in between, fully supported all the way with a huge celebratory finish!
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- 100 km trail running + 1500 m ascent
- Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
- £37.50 + £575 fundraising
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London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days
NSPCC
Leafy Richmond to sunny Brighton, over the North and South Downs, with some wonderful Surrey and Sussex countryside - all in daylight hours and with a good nights' sleep mid-way!
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- 100 km trail running + 1500 m ascent
- Sat 24 May
- £22.50 + £275 fundraising
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London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter
NSPCC
Starting in leafy Richmond, follow the River Thames past Kingston along a scenic route, which arrives at the finish in Oaks Park for a BBQ lunch and celebration.
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- 25 km trail running + 200 m ascent
- Sat 24 May
- £10 + £150 fundraising
Edinburgh 10K
NSPCC
This event kicks off the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend in style, in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park on a route with striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
- 10 km road running
- Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
- £33.75 + £475 fundraising
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London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge
NSPCC
Starting at Oaks Park then following the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Tulley’s Farm in Turners Hill, and then over the South Downs to the finish line at Brighton Racecourse to a celebration!
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- 75 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
- Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
- £22.50 + £275 fundraising
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London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter
NSPCC
A great challenge through the Surrey and Sussex countryside with a Sutton start and Turners Hill finish with full support and a great finish line celebration!
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- 33 km trail running + 600 m ascent
- Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
- £30 + £375 fundraising
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Sussex Marathon
NSPCC
Part of the London 2 Brighton Ultra weekend, run, jog or walk from Turners Hill through wonderful Sussex countryside up & over the testing South Downs before coastal views to Brighton Racecourse.
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- 42 km trail running + 700 m ascent
- Sat 24 May
- £10 + £100 fundraising
Edinburgh 5K
NSPCC
The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 25 May
- £22.50 + £275 fundraising
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Brighton Challenge
NSPCC
A new 25km option – ideal if you want to explore the surrounding countryside around Brighton and sections of the South Downs Way with its fabulous views back over the Sussex countryside.
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- 25 km trail running + 400 m ascent
- Sun 1 - Sun 8 Jun
- £37.50 + £575 fundraising
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Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous
NSPCC
100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported all the way with a celebratory finale!
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- 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
- Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
- £37.50 + £575 fundraising
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Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days
NSPCC
100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported with a good night's sleep mid-way.
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- 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
- Sat 7 Jun
- £30 + £375 fundraising
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Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half
NSPCC
From Kendal you'll head up the Longsleddale Valley over the Garburn Pass with stunning views, on to Windermere and Ambleside, round the west side of Lake Windermere to finish to a big welcome!
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- 50 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
- Sat 7 Jun
- £30 + £375 fundraising
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Lakes Marathon
NSPCC
Start from Kendal Base Camp, head up the Longsleddale Valley, over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere and then on to Ambleside and Rydal's Water's edge.
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- 42 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
- Sat 7 Jun
- £22.50 + £275 fundraising
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Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter
NSPCC
Pack in the Longsleddale Valley, the Garburn Pass, stunning 360 views towards Windermere, the charming town of Ambleside, lakeside shores and a welcome finish line!
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- 29 km trail running + 900 m ascent
- Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
- £30 + £375 fundraising
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Lake District Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half
NSPCC
From the west side of Lake Windermere on to the steep climb of Hampsfell to the flatter terrain on the Lyth Valley with some of the best views of the southern Lakes to a celebratory finale at Kendal!
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- 50 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
- Sat 7 Jun
- £15 + £100 fundraising
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The Ambleside 10
NSPCC
A 10km loop on a fabulous route exploring terrain along Rydal Water’s edge and includes stunning views of ‘5 Lakes’ with Grasmere Lake and Loughrigg Tarn to finish with a medal, fizz and picnic lunch!
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- 10 km trail running + 350 m ascent
- Sat 21 Jun
- £30 + £375 fundraising
Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 1st Half
NSPCC
The first half of the challenge is tough with steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape with magnificent views out to the West.
- 53 km trail running + 1600 m ascent
- Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
- £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous
NSPCC
Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission, with stops every 12-13km and a halfway break in Wotton, you're fully supported.
- 100 km trail running + 2250 m ascent
- Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
- £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days
NSPCC
Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission in daylight only with the benefit of a mid-way break and good night's sleep.
- 100 km trail running + 2250 m ascent
- Sat 21 Jun
- £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter
NSPCC
The 1st Quarter of the Cotswold Way Challenge will start from Cirencester basecamp. It's tough with some steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape.
- 23 km trail running + 600 m ascent
- Sat 21 Jun
- £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter
NSPCC
Arguably the most scenic stretch of the whole Cotswold Way route. Head towards Coaley Peak with its breathtaking views over the Severne Valley, to Wotton-Under-Edge for a celebration and hot meal!
- 30 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
- Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
- £33.75 + £475 fundraising
Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge
NSPCC
The route is 3/4 of the full challenge – so starts at Painswick, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Wotton, and then on through the Cotswolds to the finish line at Cirencester basecamp.
- 76 km trail running + 1650 m ascent
- Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
- £30 + £375 fundraising
Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half
NSPCC
A start at Wotton and then some fantastic Cotswold scenery in the heart of this beautiful landscape, on the way back to the very welcome finish line celebration back at Cirencester basecamp.
- 47 km trail running + 650 m ascent
- Sat 21 Jun
- £15 + £100 fundraising
Cirencester 10km
NSPCC
A looped 10km route from the main Cirencester basecamp, taking in the wonderful surrounding countryside and families are welcome too. Walk, jog or run - come and enjoy the event!
- 10 km trail running + 200 m ascent
- Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
- £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Peak District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous
NSPCC
Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District with stops every 12-13km and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration!
- 100 km trail running + 2150 m ascent
- Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
- £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Peak District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days
NSPCC
Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District in daylight with a good night's rest and full support to get you to the finish line celebration!
- 100 km trail running + 2150 m ascent
- Sat 28 Jun
- £30 + £375 fundraising
Peak District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half
NSPCC
Start and finish from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp for a few steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful and varied landscape to return for a finish line celebration!
- 53 km trail running + 1250 m ascent
- Sat 28 Jun
- £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Bakewell 25km Loop
NSPCC
From the idyllic basecamp in Bakewell, journey past Chatsworth House, the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way and the beautiful Combs Dale on your looped challenge route.
- 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
- Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
- £33.75 + £475 fundraising
Peak District Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge
NSPCC
Take on a mighty ultra adventure through the stunning Peak District with regular stops and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration! You can even cover it in two days.
- 73 km trail running
- Sat 28 Jun
- £15 + £100 fundraising
Bakewell 10
NSPCC
Take on the 10-mile looped route starting and finishing at the Bakewell basecamp, taking in the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way along The River Derwent up to Chatsworth House.
- 10 miles trail running + 405 m ascent
- Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
- £30 + £375 fundraising
Peak District Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half
NSPCC
Starting out from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp, trek through some fantastic southern Peaks scenery on the way back to the very welcome finish line and celebration!
- 47 km trail running + 900 m ascent
- Sat 2 Aug
- £30 + £375 fundraising
South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | Full 50km
NSPCC
The 50km ultra option from Dunster Castle, along the South West Coastal Path to a picnic in Exmoor National Park with awesome views over the Bristol Channel to finish back at Minehead with a medal!
- 50 km trail running + 1600 m ascent
- Sat 2 Aug
- £22.50 + £275 fundraising
South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | 1st Half
NSPCC
Starting from Dunster Castle it’s down to the coast to pick up the official start of the South West Coastal path in Minehead and head west with ups and downs towards Porlock, with fantastic views!
- 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
- Sat 2 Aug
- £22.50 + £275 fundraising
South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | 25km Loop
NSPCC
From the iconic Dunster Castle to the coast, along the South West Coast path with fantastic views over the Bristol Channel, then into Exmoor National Park to the finish line for your medal!
- 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
- Sat 2 Aug
- £22.50 + £275 fundraising
South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half
NSPCC
Starting in Porlock, it’s a truly magnificent route into Exmoor National Park and a climb up to Dunkery Beacon, down and back towards Minehead to the welcome finish line at Dunster basecamp.
- 25 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
- Sat 2 Aug
- £15 + £100 fundraising
The Dunster 10K
NSPCC
This fantastic trail route explores stunning views of Dunster Castle, ancient hill forts and wonderful trails through the estate woodlands and hills with magnificent views at the top and great medal!
- 10 km trail running + 300 m ascent
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £37.50 + £575 fundraising
South Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous
NSPCC
The full distance option of the South Coast Challenge from sunny Eastbourne, over the magnificent Seven Sisters, onto Cuckmere Haven and over the South Downs all the way to historic Arundel.
- 100 km trail running + 2100 m ascent
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £37.50 + £575 fundraising
South Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days
NSPCC
The full distance option of the South Coast Challenge over 2 days with 57km on day 1 and 43km on day 2, meaning you experience the route in daylight with the chance to sleep overnight.
- 100 km trail running + 2100 m ascent
- Sat 6 Sep
- £30 + £375 fundraising
South Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Half
NSPCC
The first half option of the South Coast Challenge from Eastbourne to the coastline, over the Seven Sisters to Cuckemere Haven, over the South Downs to finish via Brighton's promenade.
- 57 km trail running + 1250 m ascent
