Charity challenges in 2026 - 2027
Looking for a way to make a difference and have some fun? Why not take part in a charity challenge! Whether you're a runner, hiker, cyclist, walker, swimmer, jumper or abseiler, there are plenty of ways to get involved and support a cause close to your heart.
Discover your next charity challenge
Use the quick links below or continue scrolling to discover a wide range of charity challenges.
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- 1 day from £92
Velocity Zip Wire for Charity
Soar up to 100mph on the world’s fastest zip line on an adventure combining adrenaline, breathtaking views, and rich Welsh heritage - all for a great cause.
- 0.5 day abseiling
Brand new charity challenges
Be among the first to experience one of these exciting new additions to the fundraising calendar.
- Sat 6 Jun
- £15
WaterAid Munro Challenge
This summer, join a challenge like no other! To place a team on the summit of every Munro in Scotland, plus selected mountains over 3,000ft in England, Wales and Ireland – all on the same day!
- 1 day hiking
- Sat 5 - Tue 8 Jun 2027
- £110.50-£975
D-Day 44 Challenge
On the anniversary of the D-Day 44 landings, take on an unforgettable challenge, and run or walk the historic Normandy beaches. This event is fully supported,
- Charity ultra
- Charity marathon
- Charity challenge walk
- Fri 11 Sep
- £60-£2,000
Cyclothon
Challenge yourself to an epic 8-hour endurance ride at Britain’s iconic motor racing circuit — push your limits, refuel at pitstops, and chase that chequered flag glory!
- 8 hrs track cycling
- Sat 26 Sep
- £49-£395
Pedal Paddle Peak | The Jurassic Coast
New for 2026! Grab a teammate and head to the Jurassic Coast to Pedal, Paddle, Peak and Party on this full-day, multi-activity challenge.
- 40 km road cycling
- 3 km kayaking
- 17 km hiking
- Sat 13 - Thu 18 Nov 2027
- 5 nights from £395
Sahara Desert Trek
Scale sand dunes and sleep under the stars as you trek through the Moroccan Sahara, whilst helping to save sight and change lives.
- 50 km trekking
Classic charity challenges
Earn bragging rights for life with these epic personal challenges!
- Sun 26 Apr
- Charity places sold out
TCS London Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the TCS London Marathon today. Run for charity in the world’s most popular marathon while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 26.2 miles road running + 266 ft ascent
- Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
- £19.99-£49.95
The MoonWalk London
Celebrate 30 years at the iconic MoonWalk London – a powerful night-time walk uniting thousands against breast and other cancers.
- Charity walk 4
- Sat 4 Jul
- £49-£395
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
- Sat 27 Jun
- £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
- Sun 13 Sep
- 21 charities
AJ Bell Great North Run charity places
Guarantee your charity place in the Great North Run. Run for charity in one of the UK's largest fundraising events and make every mile count. Compare charities, pledges and perks - get a place today.
- 13.1 miles road running + 404 ft ascent
Support a charity cause
Join a charity team! Use the quick links below to browse challenges supporting a cause or choose a charity below.
Cancer charities
Every two minutes, someone is diagnosed with cancer in the UK. By signing up to one of these challenges and fundraising for a cancer charity, you can help to change that.
- Sun 10 May
- FREE-£20
- 50% off 6+ adults
The Banham Marsden March
Experience a unique atmosphere as you walk between the two Royal Marsden hospitals. Hear from hospital heroes, walk alongside thousands of supporters and enjoy the fun-filled finish line celebration!
- Charity walk 3
- 1 day from £70
Open Skydive | Target Ovarian Cancer
Join Team Target and experience the thrill of a lifetime by taking on a skydive for Target Ovarian Cancer on the weekend of your choice!
- 10000 ft skydiving
- Sat 28 Mar
- £15
Walk of Light Birmingham
As the sun sets, walk together and shine a light on blood cancer. Sign up today to walk 2.5km or 5km with your family and friends in Cannon Hill Park.
- Charity walk 2
- Sat 21 Mar
- £10
Walk of Light London
As the sun sets, walk together and shine a light on blood cancer. Sign up today to walk 2.5km or 5km with your family and friends in Battersea Park.
- Charity walk 2
Children's charities
Children's charities can differ in their exact mission but are united in their determination to improve the lives of children around the UK and the world. Find a charity challenge to support their work.
- Sat 6 Jun
- FREE-£52
Sparkle Walk
Get your sparkle on and make every step count! Join Sparkle Walk 2026 and help Haven House do everything they can to support children and families going through the toughest of times.
- 10 km walking
- Sat 25 Apr
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race The Sun South Downs
Take on the rolling hills of Sussex in this dawn-to-dusk team race. Cycle, hike and kayak across the South Downs while raising funds for Action Medical Research.
- 31 miles road cycling
- 10 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Sun 10 May
- £43.50-£58.50
- 10% off
RIDE Castle
King of the castle, or dirty rascal? Expect some tough climbs after departing the imposing Tonbridge Castle with 800 other riders and experience some amazing views across the Kent countryside.
- Long sportive 2
- Medium sportive
- Short sportive
- Sun 17 May
- £43.50-£58.50
- 10% off
RIDE Suffolk Sunrise
One of the biggest charity sportives in the East, where experienced riders cover a fast and furious sportive or newer riders tackle their first long-distance on flat and forgiving terrain.
- Sportive 3
- Sun 7 Jun
- £43.50-£58.50
- 10% off
RIDE The Dales
The spectacularly beautiful but equally tough northernmost event of the RIDE series features one of the most unrelenting climbs in Nidderdale - Trapping Hill. Yorkshire doesn't really do flat.
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Sat 13 Jun
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race The Sun Lake District Off-Road
Ride, hike and kayak in the heart of the Lake District. Conquer Coniston’s off-road terrain at Race the Sun 2026 and support Action Medical Research.
- 23 miles mountain biking
- 2.5 miles hiking + 803 m ascent
- 2 miles kayaking
- Sat 27 Jun
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race The Sun Jurassic Coast Off-Road
Experience Dorset’s iconic cliffs, trails and waters in a single day. Cycle, hike and kayak the Jurassic Coast while fundraising for Action Medical Research.
- 21 miles mountain biking
- 10 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Sun 28 Jun
- £48.50-£58.50
- 10% off
RIDE Tommy Godwin
Celebrate cycling heritage on this scenic West Midlands sportive, featuring beautiful countryside, quiet lanes and challenging climbs inspired by British Olympic cycling medallist, Tommy Godwin.
- Sportive 2
- Sun 5 Jul
- £43.50-£58.50
- 10% off
RIDE Wessex Downs
An early season ride in the heart of Berkshire featuring some of the very best of the North Wessex Downs AONB with three road routes offering something to suit all abilities.
- Long sportive
- Medium sportive
- Short sportive
- Sat 11 Jul
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race The Sun Cheddar Gorge
Race against the sun through dramatic landscapes at Cheddar Gorge. Cycle, hike and kayak with your team while supporting Action Medical Research.
- 32 miles road cycling
- 9 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Sun 30 Aug
- £43.50-£58.50
- 10% off
RIDE Essex
Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, quiet villages and farmland where the undulations will have you in and out of the saddle.
- Long sportive
- Medium sportive
- Short sportive
- Sat 5 Sep
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race The Sun Lake District
Climb, ride and paddle your way across the Lake District. Join Race The Sun Lake District 2026 for a full-day challenge in aid of Action Medical Research.
- 34 miles road cycling
- 10.5 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Sat 12 Sep
- £35
Trek Together | 20 Mile
A guided, circular walk from the beautiful town of Keswick in the Lake District National Park with charity, Sands. Trek Together for 20 miles to help reduce the number of baby deaths in the UK.
- 20 miles walking + 1060 m ascent
- Sat 1 - Mon 31 May 2027
- £175-£1,175
- Book early
Incredible Hike
Date TBC. The ultimate coast path challenge! Walk 60 miles of the South West Coast Path over 3 days and take in the breathtaking sights and soak up the camaraderie for Children’s Hospice South West.
- 3 days hiking
Armed Forces charities
Show your support for the physical and mental needs of the Armed Forces Community with one of these charity challenges.
- Fri 5 - Sat 6 Jun
- £40-£150
Tommy Trek
Join Tommy Trek, a nighttime challenge to commemorate the anniversary of D-Day. Trek 20K or 40K through Kent's countryside alongside fellow supporters and veterans, with a team breakfast on the route.
- Charity challenge walk 2
- Fri 26 - Sun 28 Jun
- £200-£1,500
Tommy Ride To Ypres
Join RBLI Tommy Ride, a two-day cycling challenge from RBLI’s village in Kent to the Menin Gate in Ypres. Ride 190km alongside veterans and take part in the Last Post Ceremony on Armed Forces Weekend.
- 190 km road cycling + 3704 ft ascent
- Sat 7 Nov
- £10-£36
ATW Remembrance Runs
Join ATW for the Remembrance Runs at The Carver Barracks, (Formerly Debden Airfield), in Essex to help honour our fallen heroes and raise money for this fantastic military charity.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 26 Apr
- £40-£45
Taunton Flyer
This popular early season sportive offers a mixture of open, flowing, flat roads combined with a couple of testing climbs in the Blackdown Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Sat 5 - Tue 8 Jun 2027
- £110.50-£975
D-Day 44 Challenge
On the anniversary of the D-Day 44 landings, take on an unforgettable challenge, and run or walk the historic Normandy beaches. This event is fully supported,
- Charity ultra
- Charity marathon
- Charity challenge walk
Mental Health charities
Mental Health causes need your support more now than ever before. You can help the mental health of others while improving your own.
