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Challenges

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From our One Million Challenge to sponsored charity challenges, there's a wide variety of events and adventures for you to join and help keep you motivated to achieve your goal!

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Explore types of challenges below or scroll down for featured and extreme challenges.

One Million Challenge
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One Million Challenge

Start making the most of your time outdoors with our challenge!

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Charity challenges

Charity challenges

Join a social and supportive charity team for your next adventure or challenge event.

All charity challenges
Team challenges

Team challenges

Head into the great outdoors with friends, family, colleagues or fellow fundraisers!

All team challenges
Virtual challenges

Virtual challenges

From virtual marathons to month-long charity events, explore challenges you can take on from home.

All virtual challenges
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5 ways being active outdoors together can help your team's mental health

This is why an active outdoors challenge is the tonic your team needs to banish workplace anxiety and build a more cohesive culture.

Skydive for charity

Skydive for charity

Freefall at 125mph from 10,000ft+ for the ultimate high adrenaline experience!

Charity skydives
Challenge Walks

Challenge Walks

Challenging walking events from half marathon distance (13.1 miles) right up to multi-day ultra challenges.

All challenge walks
Long sportives

Long sportives

Long days in the saddle, thigh-burning mileage and huge achievement.

All cycle sportives
Ultra runs

Ultra runs

Helping you realise your lifetime potential as a runner.

All ultra marathons

Explore what's hot in the world of challenge events and adventures.

Step up this November and walk 10,000 steps a day for our veterans. Lace up your trainers, grab your fitness tracker, and turn your daily walk into something extraordinary.
  • Sat 22 - Sun 30 Nov
  • FREE
Anywhere

Tommy 10,000 Steps Challenge

Step up this November and walk 10,000 steps a day for our veterans. Lace up your trainers, grab your fitness tracker, and turn your daily walk into something extraordinary.

  • 30 days walking
Push your limits with ice running, snowshoeing, skiing, fat-biking on snowy trails and husky-dog sledding. Based out of wilderness cabins, you will experience Lapland in the most authentic way!
  • Sun 8 - Fri 13 Feb 2026
  • 5 nights from £3,820
Ylläsjärvi, Finland

Finland Arctic Challenge

Push your limits with ice running, snowshoeing, skiing, fat-biking on snowy trails and husky-dog sledding. Based out of wilderness cabins, you will experience Lapland in the most authentic way!

  • 1 day trail running
  • 1 day snowshoeing
  • 1 day nordic skiing
  • 1 day mountain biking
  • 1 day dog sledding
Trek the UK coast
New 2026 dates

Trek the UK coast

50 miles. 2 days. On foot.

Follow the Seagulls series
50% off Triple Challenge
5 iconic locations

50% off Triple Challenge

From the first light of dawn to the last rays of sunset, teams of 2 or 4 will cycle, hike & kayak in a race against the setting sun.

Race the Sun 2026
The ROC

The ROC

The unique ROC triathlon format is tough, redefined and UK-wide.

The ROC Trilogy
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.
  • Sat 27 Jun 2026
  • £50
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

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
Big Hike Experience
7 destinations

Big Hike Experience

Take on a scenic challenge while raising life-saving funds for Cancer Research UK.

Big Hike 2026 series
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.
  • Fri 26 - Sun 28 Jun 2026
  • £200-£1,500
Aylesford, Kent, UK

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
20% off Pedal, Paddle, Peak
Stunning Lake District

20% off Pedal, Paddle, Peak

Not one, not two, but three challenges in one day!

Let's Pedal Paddle Peak
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.
  • 4 nights from £825
Betws-y-Coed, Clwyd, UK

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
30% off Mighty Hikes
Do something Mighty

30% off Mighty Hikes

Camaraderie, challenge, and breathtaking moments every step of the way.

Mighty Hikes 2026 series
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!
  • 1 day from £180
Coniston, Cumbria, UK

Open 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
Be an Earth Dog
Overseas adventures

Be an Earth Dog

From Everest Base Camp to the Caribbean, Earth Dog Travel have got your back.

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Experience the rugged landscape of Snowdonia/Eryri with this one-day action-packed challenge of biking, hiking and kayaking!
  • 1 night from £190-£265
Llanberis, Gwynedd, UK

Open 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
Put your trail running to the test on this 100km journey from border to beach over 3 days under the expert guidance of a trail running coach.
  • 4 nights from £945
Newtown, Powys, UK

Trans Wales Trail Run

Put your trail running to the test on this 100km journey from border to beach over 3 days under the expert guidance of a trail running coach.

  • 3 days trail running + 1930 m ascent

Extreme Challenges

Feeling super-fit or super-daring? These are for you...

Ultra runs

Ultra runs

Any run longer than a marathon, an ultra is an endurance event like no other.

All ultra runs
24-Hour Runs

24-Hour Runs

Day and night, solo or relay. Start the clock...

All 24-hour runs
Charity skydives

Charity skydives

Minimal training, maximum courage.

View charity skydives
Long sportives

Long sportives

Hit the open road for over 70 miles in a non-competitive ride.

All long sportives
Iron triathlons

Iron triathlons

Swim 2.4 miles, cycle 112 miles, then run a marathon.

See all full triathlons
Half Iron triathlons

Half Iron triathlons

Swim 1.2 miles, cycle 56 miles, then run a half marathon.

See all 70.3 tris
Rat Race Events
UK & overseas

Rat Race Events

Tackle world-class, boundary-breaking adventures that push you beyond your limits.

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Landrace

Landrace

Fast-paced, guided gravel rides from London designed for skilled off-road riders.

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Swim the official open water Olympic distance at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
  • Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £95-£105
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Arla Great North Swim | 10K

Swim the official open water Olympic distance at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.

  • 10 km lake swimming
Commit to all five days and push your endurance across distances from 3K to ultra, unlocking a week of unstoppable running challenges - ideal for a '5 marathons in 5 days' goal.
  • Thu 21 May 2026
  • £135
Durham, County Durham, UK

The Dun Holm Challenge | All Days

Commit to all five days and push your endurance across distances from 3K to ultra, unlocking a week of unstoppable running challenges - ideal for a '5 marathons in 5 days' goal.

  • 5 days trail running
Collect an Easter Bunny egg each day as you conquer the distance of your choice for five days, powering through a colourful series of epic spring runs for your Easter egg themed medal and goody bag.
  • Thu 2 Apr 2026
  • £135
Egham, Surrey, UK

Eggcellent Easter Orange Run | The Eggcellent Easter Five in Five Days Series

Collect an Easter Bunny egg each day as you conquer the distance of your choice for five days, powering through a colourful series of epic spring runs for your Easter egg themed medal and goody bag.

  • 5 days road running
Zip slide from the top of the Cow, at the Cow and Calf rocks above Ilkley, at speeds up to 35 miles an hour with spectacular views of Wharfedale, for Sue Ryder's expert care.
  • Sat 11 Jul 2026
  • 1 day from £30-£85
Ilkley, West Yorkshire, UK

Zip the Cow

Zip slide from the top of the Cow, at the Cow and Calf rocks above Ilkley, at speeds up to 35 miles an hour with spectacular views of Wharfedale, for Sue Ryder's expert care.

  • 885 ft abseiling
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.
  • 1 day from £92
Bangor, Gwynedd, UK

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
Push your limits with ice running, snowshoeing, skiing, fat-biking on snowy trails and husky-dog sledding. Based out of wilderness cabins, you will experience Lapland in the most authentic way!
  • Sun 8 - Fri 13 Feb 2026
  • 5 nights from £3,820
Ylläsjärvi, Finland

Finland Arctic Challenge

Push your limits with ice running, snowshoeing, skiing, fat-biking on snowy trails and husky-dog sledding. Based out of wilderness cabins, you will experience Lapland in the most authentic way!

  • 1 day trail running
  • 1 day snowshoeing
  • 1 day nordic skiing
  • 1 day mountain biking
  • 1 day dog sledding
A crisp morning start from the farm on a 50/50 road-trail mix with coastal views. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £73-£115
Dover, Kent, UK

Kent Backyard Ultra | Round Two: Dover

A crisp morning start from the farm on a 50/50 road-trail mix with coastal views. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.

  • Fixed time runs
  • Ultra run
Flat, fast and friendly at Lillyroo’s near Deal, one of Europe's flattest backyard courses. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.
  • Sat 7 Mar 2026
  • £73-£115
Deal, Kent, UK

Kent Backyard Ultra | Round Three: Sholden

Flat, fast and friendly at Lillyroo’s near Deal, one of Europe's flattest backyard courses. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.

  • Fixed time runs
  • Ultra run
A 'monster' ride in the Landrace series of guided gravel rides for serious riders skilled at off-road cycling, from London to Brighton via Tillgate Forest and the South Downs.
  • Fri 17 Apr 2026
  • £50
London, UK

Landrace to Brighton

A 'monster' ride in the Landrace series of guided gravel rides for serious riders skilled at off-road cycling, from London to Brighton via Tillgate Forest and the South Downs.

  • 130 km gravel riding + 1480 m ascent
Take on this legendary 250-mile ultra following rivers and canals in a gruelling anti-clockwise loop through stunning countryside and historic towns within 100 hours.
  • Wed 22 - Sun 26 Apr 2026
  • £100-£350
  • Early bird
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Thames Ring Series

Take on this legendary 250-mile ultra following rivers and canals in a gruelling anti-clockwise loop through stunning countryside and historic towns within 100 hours.

Early bird on now

  • Ultra run 3
4.167 miles on the hour, every hour, until the there is only one left standing. Have you got what it takes for just one more loop?
  • Fri 1 May 2026
  • £100-£102
Portland, Dorset, UK

Portland Pig BackYard Ultra

4.167 miles on the hour, every hour, until the there is only one left standing. Have you got what it takes for just one more loop?

  • 1 day multi terrain running + 323 ft ascent
A long summer’s day spent riding the gravel paths of Surrey and Sussex, heading to the coast at Bognor, traversing both the North and South Downs and passing through the woodlands of the Arun Valley.
  • Fri 15 May 2026
  • £50
London, UK

Landrace to Bognor

A long summer’s day spent riding the gravel paths of Surrey and Sussex, heading to the coast at Bognor, traversing both the North and South Downs and passing through the woodlands of the Arun Valley.

  • 130 km gravel riding + 1300 m ascent
Push your limits at the highly competitive Summer Suffolk Backyard Ultra — run 4.167 miles every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains standing.
  • Sat 6 Jun 2026
  • £80-£130
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

Suffolk Back Yard Ultra Festival

Push your limits at the highly competitive Summer Suffolk Backyard Ultra — run 4.167 miles every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains standing.

  • Fixed time runs 2
  • Ultra run
The UK’s favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £95-£105
  • Team & charity places only
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Endure24 | Reading

The UK’s favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?

Team & charity places only

  • 24 hrs multi terrain running
A series of fast-paced guided gravel rides from London, perfect for serious riders skilled at off-road cycling. Can you ride 100 miles and climb 3000m, off road, in a day?
  • Fri 19 Jun 2026
  • £50
Winchester, Hampshire, UK

Landrace South Downs Way

A series of fast-paced guided gravel rides from London, perfect for serious riders skilled at off-road cycling. Can you ride 100 miles and climb 3000m, off road, in a day?

  • 162 km gravel riding + 3600 m ascent
Series finale on wide forest gravel through Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.
  • Fri 26 Jun 2026
  • £113-£115
Goudhurst, Kent, UK

Kent Backyard Ultra | Round Four: Bedgebury

Series finale on wide forest gravel through Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.

  • 1 day trail running + 305 ft ascent
The London Off-Road Gravel Challenge (LOGC) is back, and it's ready to test even the most seasoned cyclists with 30 challenging climbs. This legendary ride is known for its sheer brutality.
  • Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jun 2026
  • £40
London, UK

London Orbital Gravel Challenge

The London Off-Road Gravel Challenge (LOGC) is back, and it's ready to test even the most seasoned cyclists with 30 challenging climbs. This legendary ride is known for its sheer brutality.

  • 24 hrs gravel riding + 4400 m ascent
The north's favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
  • Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jun 2026
  • £95-£105
  • Team & charity places only
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK

Endure24 | Leeds

The north's favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?

Team & charity places only

  • 24 hrs multi terrain running
10 running events in 10 days in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or an Ultra every day for 10 days in this unique endurance challenge!
  • Thu 23 Jul - Sat 1 Aug 2026
  • £300-£350
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Great Barrow Challenge | 10 events in 10 days

10 running events in 10 days in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or an Ultra every day for 10 days in this unique endurance challenge!

  • 10 days trail running
Complete your own Odyssey on a journey of self-discovery in the Cambridgeshire countryside featuring a swim in the River Ouse, a scenic ride and a run around the beautiful town of St Neots.
  • Sat 8 Aug 2026
  • £140-£275
  • Early bird
St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK

ATW Odyssey Triathlon

Complete your own Odyssey on a journey of self-discovery in the Cambridgeshire countryside featuring a swim in the River Ouse, a scenic ride and a run around the beautiful town of St Neots.

Early bird on now

  • Ironman
  • Half Ironman
Complete your own Odyssey on a journey of self-discovery in the Cambridgeshire countryside comprising a swim in the meandering River Ouse followed by a cycle around scenic countryside.
  • Sat 8 Aug 2026
  • £115-£200
St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK

ATW Odyssey Aquabike

Complete your own Odyssey on a journey of self-discovery in the Cambridgeshire countryside comprising a swim in the meandering River Ouse followed by a cycle around scenic countryside.

  • Long aquabike
  • Middle aquabike
This challenge involves a beautiful 7.2km loop being used, which will test you with it's 500m of ascent each time, with competitors completing as many laps of this as possible in 12 or 24 hours.
  • Sat 15 Aug 2026
  • £65.50-£170
Mold, Clwyd, UK

Moel Famau 12 & 24hr Challenge

This challenge involves a beautiful 7.2km loop being used, which will test you with it's 500m of ascent each time, with competitors completing as many laps of this as possible in 12 or 24 hours.

  • Fixed time runs 2
Take on one of the UK’s toughest triathlons – a legendary Lake District challenge where brutal climbs, wild beauty and sheer determination define every mile.
  • Sun 6 Sep 2026
  • £75-£120
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Helvellyn Triathlon & Aquabike

Take on one of the UK’s toughest triathlons – a legendary Lake District challenge where brutal climbs, wild beauty and sheer determination define every mile.

  • Olympic triathlon
  • Standard aquabike
Push your limits in this late-summer Thetford Backyard Ultra — run 4.167 miles every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains standing.
  • Sat 12 Sep 2026
  • £60-£100
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

Thetford Back Yard Ultra Festival

Push your limits in this late-summer Thetford Backyard Ultra — run 4.167 miles every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains standing.

  • Fixed time runs 2
  • Ultra run
4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

Low-intensity training is easier for you, reduces the risk of injury and helps builds an efficient aerobic system.

Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

Fresh air, natural light and reconnecting with nature all help to improve mental and physical wellbeing.