Virtual challenges

Virtual challenges

Take on a wide range of challenges on your local roads and trails!

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From charity walking challenges to virtual places in major marathons, you can find a wide variety of challenges here, all able to be completed in your own time and without travelling anywhere. Use the search below to find a specific challenge or keep browsing for inspiration!

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In celebration of World Ocean Day you are challenged to run or walk 5km before 8 June! Sign up now, claim your bling and bring awareness to conservation. Check out the medal design!
  • Sat 3 - Thu 8 Jun
  • £28
Anywhere

World Ocean Day Virtual 5km | Invicta Wildlife Fund

In celebration of World Ocean Day you are challenged to run or walk 5km before 8 June! Sign up now, claim your bling and bring awareness to conservation. Check out the medal design!

  • 5K run
22 miles, 12 weeks, your pool. Swim the distance of the English Channel for charity and raise money for people paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury.
  • Fri 1 Sep - Sun 31 Dec
  • FREE
Anywhere

Aspire Channel Swim

22 miles, 12 weeks, your pool. Swim the distance of the English Channel for charity and raise money for people paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury.

  • Charity swim
Join animal lovers up and down the country to ride 125 or 302 miles over the month of September to help pets in need and earn your limited edition Tour de Blue Cross medal!
  • Fri 1 - Sat 30 Sep
  • £12.50
Anywhere

Tour de Blue Cross

Join animal lovers up and down the country to ride 125 or 302 miles over the month of September to help pets in need and earn your limited edition Tour de Blue Cross medal!

  • Charity bike ride 2

Virtual walking challenges

Aim for a target distance or walk every day in one of these virtual challenges. Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive offers and updates.

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Walk, jog or run through the heart of the Cotswolds, a route which takes in the rolling hills, picturesque villages and sections of the fabulous Cotswold Way, on fully supported challenges.
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 Jun
  • £79-£198
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Challenge

Walk, jog or run through the heart of the Cotswolds, a route which takes in the rolling hills, picturesque villages and sections of the fabulous Cotswold Way, on fully supported challenges.

  • 100K ultra run
  • Trail run 4
  • 50K ultra run
Team up with your pup and walk a marathon in a month this August. Join hundreds of others also taking on this paw-some challenge and raising money to end homelessness.
  • Tue 1 - Thu 31 Aug
  • FREE
Anywhere

Take the Lead | St Mungos

Team up with your pup and walk a marathon in a month this August. Join hundreds of others also taking on this paw-some challenge and raising money to end homelessness.

  • Sponsored walk
Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in the City of Discovery this year with various routes for all abilities.
  • Sun 20 Aug
  • £6.50-£20
St Andrews, Fife, UK

The Kiltwalk Dundee

Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in the City of Discovery this year with various routes for all abilities.

  • Challenge walk
  • Ramble
Walk, jog or run upstream along the historic towpath of England's greatest river with wonderful scenery all the way from Putney Bridge to Henley to a riverside finish.
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 Sep
  • £7.50-£198
London, UK

Thames Path Challenge

Walk, jog or run upstream along the historic towpath of England's greatest river with wonderful scenery all the way from Putney Bridge to Henley to a riverside finish.

  • 100K ultra run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • Trail run 4
  • Challenge walk
Challenge yourself to walk (or run) 200km throughout Lent to help fight global poverty. Walk when and where you choose, alone or with friends, and receive goodies!
  • Wed 14 Feb - Thu 28 Mar 2024
  • FREE
Anywhere

The Big Lent Walk | CAFOD

Challenge yourself to walk (or run) 200km throughout Lent to help fight global poverty. Walk when and where you choose, alone or with friends, and receive goodies!

  • Sponsored walk
Join animal lovers up and down the country to do 10,000 steps a day this May to get fitter and enjoy more fresh air whilst helping sick, injured and homeless pets plus get a dog tag and free kit too.
  • Wed 1 - Fri 31 May 2024
  • £12.50
Anywhere

Steps for Pets | Blue Cross

Join animal lovers up and down the country to do 10,000 steps a day this May to get fitter and enjoy more fresh air whilst helping sick, injured and homeless pets plus get a dog tag and free kit too.

  • Sponsored walk

Virtual running challenges

Join a major event in a virtual option or challenge yourself to a charity run on local trails! For more information on virtual events, sign up to our newsletter.

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In celebration of World Ocean Day you are challenged to run or walk 5km before 8 June! Sign up now, claim your bling and bring awareness to conservation. Check out the medal design!
  • Sat 3 - Thu 8 Jun
  • £28
Anywhere

World Ocean Day Virtual 5km | Invicta Wildlife Fund

In celebration of World Ocean Day you are challenged to run or walk 5km before 8 June! Sign up now, claim your bling and bring awareness to conservation. Check out the medal design!

  • 5K run
Challenge yourself to run, jog or walk your target distance to help your own mental health and that of others - plus you get a running vest and medal!
  • Sat 3 Jun - Sun 31 Dec
  • FREE
Anywhere

Miles for Mental Health | Rethink Mental Illness

Challenge yourself to run, jog or walk your target distance to help your own mental health and that of others - plus you get a running vest and medal!

  • Charity run
Take part in the Dog Jog Virtual Challenge! Get fit and have fun with your four-legged friend. Do whichever distance you like, whether that’s 5K or more!
  • Sat 3 Jun - Sun 31 Dec
  • £2.50-£10
Anywhere

Virtual Dog Jog

Take part in the Dog Jog Virtual Challenge! Get fit and have fun with your four-legged friend. Do whichever distance you like, whether that’s 5K or more!

  • 5K run
Big Fun Run is about being active and having fun whilst doing it! If you’re just beginning your journey to being more active and improving your fitness, this is for you!
  • Sat 3 Jun - Sun 31 Dec
  • £8-£10
Anywhere

Virtual Big Fun Run

Big Fun Run is about being active and having fun whilst doing it! If you’re just beginning your journey to being more active and improving your fitness, this is for you!

  • Fun run
Walk, jog or run on a fully supported challenge from 100km to 10km amongst the finest scenery in England. From towering fells to glimmering lakes, the landscape is sure to delight all participants.
  • Sat 10 - Sun 11 Jun
  • £29-£198
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Challenge

Walk, jog or run on a fully supported challenge from 100km to 10km amongst the finest scenery in England. From towering fells to glimmering lakes, the landscape is sure to delight all participants.

  • Trail run
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • 10K run
Walk, jog or run through the heart of the Cotswolds, a route which takes in the rolling hills, picturesque villages and sections of the fabulous Cotswold Way, on fully supported challenges.
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 Jun
  • £79-£198
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Challenge

Walk, jog or run through the heart of the Cotswolds, a route which takes in the rolling hills, picturesque villages and sections of the fabulous Cotswold Way, on fully supported challenges.

  • 100K ultra run
  • Trail run 4
  • 50K ultra run
Walk, jog or run through the spectacular Peak District National park, taking on a fully supported challenge from the basecamp hub in Bakewell to explore the glorious Derbyshire scenery.
  • Sat 8 - Sun 9 Jul
  • £37.50-£198
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Challenge

Walk, jog or run through the spectacular Peak District National park, taking on a fully supported challenge from the basecamp hub in Bakewell to explore the glorious Derbyshire scenery.

  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Trail run 2
  • 50K ultra run
  • 10 miler
Walk, jog or run the famous South West Coast Path from base camp in the shadows of Dunster Castle followed by the ups and downs of Exmoor with full support all the way.
  • Sat 5 Aug
  • £12.50-£129
Minehead, Somerset, UK

South West Coast 50 Challenge

Walk, jog or run the famous South West Coast Path from base camp in the shadows of Dunster Castle followed by the ups and downs of Exmoor with full support all the way.

  • 50K ultra run
  • Trail run
  • 10K run
Walk, jog or run an ultra with amazing coastal views, famous white chalk cliffs, a sunset, a sunrise and the luscious South Downs Way.
  • Sat 2 - Sun 3 Sep
  • £79-£198
Polegate, East Sussex, UK

South Coast Challenge

Walk, jog or run an ultra with amazing coastal views, famous white chalk cliffs, a sunset, a sunrise and the luscious South Downs Way.

  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Ultra run 2
  • Trail run
Walk, jog or run upstream along the historic towpath of England's greatest river with wonderful scenery all the way from Putney Bridge to Henley to a riverside finish.
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 Sep
  • £7.50-£198
London, UK

Thames Path Challenge

Walk, jog or run upstream along the historic towpath of England's greatest river with wonderful scenery all the way from Putney Bridge to Henley to a riverside finish.

  • 100K ultra run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • Trail run 4
  • Challenge walk
Walk, jog or run the best of the Chilterns and some of the UK's most astounding countryside on a route full of surprises - forests, ancient footpaths, nature reserves and the famed hills.
  • Sat 23 Sep
  • £12.50-£129
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

Chiltern 50 Challenge

Walk, jog or run the best of the Chilterns and some of the UK's most astounding countryside on a route full of surprises - forests, ancient footpaths, nature reserves and the famed hills.

  • 50K ultra run
  • Trail run 3
  • 10K run
A multi-award event and three-time winner of the 'UK's Best Marathon Up to 5,000 Runners' and the UK’s only marathon from the City of Chester, plus a rare Metric Marathon on race day too!
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • £10-£59
Chester, Cheshire, UK

MBNA Chester Marathon and Metric Marathon

A multi-award event and three-time winner of the 'UK's Best Marathon Up to 5,000 Runners' and the UK’s only marathon from the City of Chester, plus a rare Metric Marathon on race day too!

  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • Fun run
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and grace the grounds of World Athletics Champions.
  • Sat 18 Nov
  • £21.25-£31
London, UK

Supernova London 5K

Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and grace the grounds of World Athletics Champions.

  • 5K run
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.
  • Fri 15 - Sat 16 Mar 2024
  • £24-£32
Grangemouth, Falkirk, UK

Supernova Run Kelpies 5K

Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.

  • 5K run 2
A spirited Central London run with live music, upbeat DJs, street-dancers and inspiring themes on a landmark-packed route with closed roads. Charity places available for 2024.
  • Sun 7 Apr 2024
  • £65
  • 41 charities
London, UK

London Landmarks Half Marathon

A spirited Central London run with live music, upbeat DJs, street-dancers and inspiring themes on a landmark-packed route with closed roads. Charity places available for 2024.

  • Half marathon
Be part of the world’s biggest marathon and earn the coveted finisher’s medal and New Balance T-shirt by taking on the Virtual TCS London Marathon your way. Charity places for 2024 coming soon...
  • Sun 21 Apr 2024
  • £30-£50
  • 3 charities
Anywhere

Virtual TCS London Marathon

Be part of the world’s biggest marathon and earn the coveted finisher’s medal and New Balance T-shirt by taking on the Virtual TCS London Marathon your way. Charity places for 2024 coming soon...

  • Marathon
Experience the renowned atmosphere of the TCS London Marathon, the most popular marathon in the world, with its grand finale on The Mall itself! Charity places available for 2024.
  • Sun 21 Apr 2024
  • £50
  • 39 charities
London, UK

TCS London Marathon

Experience the renowned atmosphere of the TCS London Marathon, the most popular marathon in the world, with its grand finale on The Mall itself! Charity places available for 2024.

  • Marathon
Walk, jog or run the stunning coastal paths of the Isle of Wight. Make a full, half or quarter tour of the island from the basecamp at Chale, visiting historic Cowes and the iconic Needles en route.
  • Sun 5 - Mon 6 May 2024
  • £79-£198
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Challenge

Walk, jog or run the stunning coastal paths of the Isle of Wight. Make a full, half or quarter tour of the island from the basecamp at Chale, visiting historic Cowes and the iconic Needles en route.

  • 100K ultra run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • Trail run 2
Walk, jog or run along the fabulous UNESCO World Heritage coastline of the Jurassic Coast, starting at the picturesque Corfe Castle, with a range of distances to suit all abilities.
  • Sat 18 - Sun 19 May 2024
  • £29-£198
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Challenge

Walk, jog or run along the fabulous UNESCO World Heritage coastline of the Jurassic Coast, starting at the picturesque Corfe Castle, with a range of distances to suit all abilities.

  • 100K ultra run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • Trail run 2
  • Marathon
  • 10K run

Virtual cycling events and challenges

Cruise around your local roads in these virtual charity challenges.

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Challenge yourself to ride 100 miles over a month to help your own mental health and that of others - plus you get a cycling jersey and medal! There's a Land's End to John O'Groats team option too.
  • Sat 3 Jun - Sun 31 Dec
  • FREE
Anywhere

Ride for Mental Health | Rethink Mental Illness

Challenge yourself to ride 100 miles over a month to help your own mental health and that of others - plus you get a cycling jersey and medal! There's a Land's End to John O'Groats team option too.

  • Charity bike ride
Join animal lovers up and down the country to ride 125 or 302 miles over the month of September to help pets in need and earn your limited edition Tour de Blue Cross medal!
  • Fri 1 - Sat 30 Sep
  • £12.50
Anywhere

Tour de Blue Cross

Join animal lovers up and down the country to ride 125 or 302 miles over the month of September to help pets in need and earn your limited edition Tour de Blue Cross medal!

  • Charity bike ride 2
  • Sat 1 - Mon 31 Jul
  • FREE-£15
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK

Virtual Cycle | Chilterns MS Centre

Are you a cyclist? Do you like getting out into the great outdoors for fresh air and some exercise? Why not take part in the Chilterns MS Centre Virtual Cycle during July?

  • Charity bike ride 3

Virtual swimming challenges

Dive into a virtual swimming challenge and see how far you can go!

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22 miles, 12 weeks, your pool. Swim the distance of the English Channel for charity and raise money for people paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury.
  • Fri 1 Sep - Sun 31 Dec
  • FREE
Anywhere

Aspire Channel Swim

22 miles, 12 weeks, your pool. Swim the distance of the English Channel for charity and raise money for people paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury.

  • Charity swim
  • Tue 1 Aug - Tue 24 Oct
  • £150
Anywhere

Swim Marathon

Take on a swim challenge like no other!

  • Charity swim 2