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Cats Protection

The UK's leading cat welfare charity provide brilliant opportunities to get active outdoors, from their original UK treks to charity places in major events!

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Run for cats! Take on anything from a 5K to 26.2-mile run to support the welfare of cats in the UK.

Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in Aberdeen this year over a challenging 18 mile route.
  • Sun 1 Jun
  • £20 + FREE fundraising
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Banchory, Aberdeenshire, UK

The Kiltwalk Aberdeen | Mighty Stride

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Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in Aberdeen this year over a challenging 18 mile route.

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  • 17.8 miles walking
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!
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

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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!

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  • 100 km trail running + 2150 m ascent
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!
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

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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!

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  • 100 km trail running + 2150 m ascent
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!
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

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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!

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  • 53 km trail running + 1250 m ascent
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.
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Bakewell 25km Loop

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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.

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  • 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
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.
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £33.75 + £475 fundraising
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

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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.

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  • 73 km trail running
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.
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £15 + £100 fundraising
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Bakewell 10

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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.

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  • 10 miles trail running + 405 m ascent
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!
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

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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!

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  • 47 km trail running + 900 m ascent
The most iconic capital city 10K! Live bands, DJs and cheering crowds on a closed road route past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street and Big Ben.
  • Sun 13 Jul
  • £15 + £200 fundraising
London, UK

Saucony London 10K

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The most iconic capital city 10K! Live bands, DJs and cheering crowds on a closed road route past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street and Big Ben.

  • 10K run
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!
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Minehead, Somerset, UK

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | Full 50km

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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
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!
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Minehead, Somerset, UK

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

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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
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!
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Minehead, Somerset, UK

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | 25km Loop

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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
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.
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Minehead, Somerset, UK

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

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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
A seriously flat and rapid point-to-point course with a downhill profile along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse plus grandstand finish. Come and be part of it!
  • Sun 17 Aug
  • £25 + £150 fundraising
Tranent, East Lothian, UK

Scottish Half Marathon

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A seriously flat and rapid point-to-point course with a downhill profile along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse plus grandstand finish. Come and be part of it!

  • Half marathon
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.
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Polegate, East Sussex, UK

South Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

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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
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.
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Polegate, East Sussex, UK

South Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

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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
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.
  • Sat 6 Sep
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Polegate, East Sussex, UK

South Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

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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
The first quarter option of the South Coast Ultra Challenge from Eastbourne to the coastline, over the Seven Sisters to Cuckmere Haven, over the South Downs to finish at Alfriston for a celebration!
  • Sat 6 Sep
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Polegate, East Sussex, UK

South Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

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The first quarter option of the South Coast Ultra Challenge from Eastbourne to the coastline, over the Seven Sisters to Cuckmere Haven, over the South Downs to finish at Alfriston for a celebration!

  • 25 km trail running + 660 m ascent
The second half option of the South Coast Ultra Challenge is a scenic ‘marathon plus’ adventure across the South Downs towards Arundel with wonderful coastal views and a celebratory finish!
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Hove, East Sussex, UK

South Coast Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

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The second half option of the South Coast Ultra Challenge is a scenic ‘marathon plus’ adventure across the South Downs towards Arundel with wonderful coastal views and a celebratory finish!

  • 43 km trail running + 850 m ascent
Kicking off the famous Thames Path Challenge weekend, experience London in a different light, passing famous landmarks including St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, the London Eye and more!
  • Fri 12 Sep
  • £15 + £150 fundraising
London, UK

Thames Moonlight 10 Mile

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Kicking off the famous Thames Path Challenge weekend, experience London in a different light, passing famous landmarks including St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, the London Eye and more!

  • 10 miles walking
Kicking off the famous Thames Path Challenge weekend, experience London in a different light, passing famous landmarks including St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Somerset House and more!
  • Fri 12 Sep
  • £15 + £150 fundraising
London, UK

Thames Moonlight 10km

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Kicking off the famous Thames Path Challenge weekend, experience London in a different light, passing famous landmarks including St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Somerset House and more!

  • 10 km walking
The full, non-stop option of the epic Thames Path Challenge from leafy South West London following the river to Hampton Court, Runnymede to finish at Henley-on-Thames for a celebratory finish and BBQ!
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
London, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | Full 100km Continuous

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The full, non-stop option of the epic Thames Path Challenge from leafy South West London following the river to Hampton Court, Runnymede to finish at Henley-on-Thames for a celebratory finish and BBQ!

  • 100 km trail running + 350 m ascent
An epic challenge from leafy South West London on the River Thames featuring Hampton Court, Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame, Henley-on-Thames and a fabulous celebration finish - all in daylight.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
London, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

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An epic challenge from leafy South West London on the River Thames featuring Hampton Court, Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame, Henley-on-Thames and a fabulous celebration finish - all in daylight.

  • 100 km trail running + 350 m ascent
The first half option of the Thames Path Challenge from leafy South West London on the River Thames along the river to Hampton Court to finish at Runnymede for a big celebration finish and hot meal!
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
London, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

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The first half option of the Thames Path Challenge from leafy South West London on the River Thames along the river to Hampton Court to finish at Runnymede for a big celebration finish and hot meal!

  • 50 km trail running + 200 m ascent
Start this epic challenge in leafy South West London on the River Thames. This route follows the meandering waterway to Hampton Court for a big celebration finish and picnic!
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
London, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

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Start this epic challenge in leafy South West London on the River Thames. This route follows the meandering waterway to Hampton Court for a big celebration finish and picnic!

  • 28 km trail running + 20 m ascent
Start this epic 3/4 distance of the Thames Path Challenge near Hampton Court and follow the meandering waterway to Runnymede for a big celebration finish and hot meal at Henley on Thames.
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £33.75 + £475 fundraising
West Molesey, Surrey, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

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Start this epic 3/4 distance of the Thames Path Challenge near Hampton Court and follow the meandering waterway to Runnymede for a big celebration finish and hot meal at Henley on Thames.

  • 72 km trail running + 60 m ascent
The second half option of the Thames Path Challenge from Runnymede along the meandering river through Cookham to Henley-on-Thames, home of the regatta, to a celebration finish and family BBQ!
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Egham, Surrey, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

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The second half option of the Thames Path Challenge from Runnymede along the meandering river through Cookham to Henley-on-Thames, home of the regatta, to a celebration finish and family BBQ!

  • 50 km trail running + 150 m ascent
Join 2500 walkers and trek 25km across the capital with unrivalled views of the skyline and landmarks as you zig-zag over 16 historic bridges to a party-style finish line celebration!
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
London, UK

Thames Bridges Trek 25km

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Join 2500 walkers and trek 25km across the capital with unrivalled views of the skyline and landmarks as you zig-zag over 16 historic bridges to a party-style finish line celebration!

  • 25 km walking
From the Oval Cricket Ground, 100s of walkers will cross many of the capital's historic bridges for some of the best vantage points over the London skyline and famous landmarks, with a celebration!
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £15 + £150 fundraising
London, UK

Thames Bridges Trek 10km

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From the Oval Cricket Ground, 100s of walkers will cross many of the capital's historic bridges for some of the best vantage points over the London skyline and famous landmarks, with a celebration!

  • 10 km walking
The second quarter event of the Thames Path Challenge takes a route from near Hampton Court and follows the meandering waterway to Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame, for a celebratory finish and hot meal!
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
West Molesey, Surrey, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter

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The second quarter event of the Thames Path Challenge takes a route from near Hampton Court and follows the meandering waterway to Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame, for a celebratory finish and hot meal!

  • 22 km trail running + 20 m ascent
The epic third quarter option of the Thames Path Challenge starts from Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame following the meandering waterway to finish at Cookham to finish with a celebration and fizz at the
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Egham, Surrey, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 3rd Quarter

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The epic third quarter option of the Thames Path Challenge starts from Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame following the meandering waterway to finish at Cookham to finish with a celebration and fizz at the

  • 28 km trail running + 20 m ascent
Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in Scotland's capital this year over a challenging 21 mile route.
  • Sun 14 Sep
  • £20 + FREE fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

The Kiltwalk Edinburgh | Mighty Stride

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Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in Scotland's capital this year over a challenging 21 mile route.

  • 20 miles walking
Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in Scotland's capital this year over an achievable 11 mile route.
  • Sun 14 Sep
  • £20 + FREE fundraising
Musselburgh, East Lothian, UK

The Kiltwalk Edinburgh | Big Stroll

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Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in Scotland's capital this year over an achievable 11 mile route.

  • 11 miles walking
A fabulous 10km loop through Remenham countryside with a start and finish near Henley Bridge on Sunday morning. Take it on as a walk, jog or run and get your family and friends involved!
  • Sun 14 Sep
  • £15 + £100 fundraising
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, UK

The Henley 10K

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A fabulous 10km loop through Remenham countryside with a start and finish near Henley Bridge on Sunday morning. Take it on as a walk, jog or run and get your family and friends involved!

  • 10 km trail running
The epic fourth quarter option of the Thames Path Challenge starts in gorgeous Cookham and follows the meandering waterway to Henley-on-Thames, home of the regatta, to a fabulous celebration finish!
  • Wed 17 Sep
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 4th Quarter

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The epic fourth quarter option of the Thames Path Challenge starts in gorgeous Cookham and follows the meandering waterway to Henley-on-Thames, home of the regatta, to a fabulous celebration finish!

  • 22 km trail running + 10 m ascent
The full 50K route of the Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge starts from basecamp in Henley on a loop via Greys Court, the Ridgeway, Shakespeare's Way, The Chilterns and Hambleden Village to a party finish!
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge | Full 50km

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The full 50K route of the Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge starts from basecamp in Henley on a loop via Greys Court, the Ridgeway, Shakespeare's Way, The Chilterns and Hambleden Village to a party finish!

  • 50 km trail running + 920 m ascent
An exciting 25km loop as part of the Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge from Henley Showground past the River Thames, Greys Court and the pretty Hambleden Village to a celebratory finish!
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge | Henley 25km Loop

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An exciting 25km loop as part of the Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge from Henley Showground past the River Thames, Greys Court and the pretty Hambleden Village to a celebratory finish!

  • 25 km trail running + 500 m ascent
A beautiful 10km loop from the basecamp at Henley Showground exploring public footpaths and wonderful woodlands within the Culden Faw estate to be rewarded with a medal and glass of fizz!
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • £15 + £100 fundraising
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

The Chiltern 10K

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A beautiful 10km loop from the basecamp at Henley Showground exploring public footpaths and wonderful woodlands within the Culden Faw estate to be rewarded with a medal and glass of fizz!

  • 10 km trail running + 235 m ascent
An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage!
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £10 + £250 fundraising
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK

Oysho Cardiff Half

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An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage!

  • Half marathon
The flat and fast Supersonic 10K takes in both Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers! Perfect for seasoned runners and newcomers looking to embrace the vibrant atmosphere and beautiful scenery.
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £15 + £150 fundraising
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Bournemouth Supersonic 10K

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The flat and fast Supersonic 10K takes in both Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers! Perfect for seasoned runners and newcomers looking to embrace the vibrant atmosphere and beautiful scenery.

  • 10 km road running