Charity events and challenges
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Charity events and challenges

Ready to challenge yourself and change lives at the same time? Getting active outdoors is the ideal way to make a difference to an important cause whilst achieving your own goals.

Race the Sun 2025
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Race the Sun 2025

Incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenges for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.

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Big Hikes 2025

Big Hikes 2025

Choose from 5 amazing locations with hikes from 10K to marathon distance to help beat cancer step by step.

Hike for Cancer
BHF Bournemouth Pier to Pier

BHF Bournemouth Pier to Pier

Take the plunge and sign up to this epic 1.4-mile swim this summer.

Swim for BHF

Charity events

Whether you're up for a run, walk, bike ride, swim or challenge, browse the categories below and get ready to push your limits or try something new.

Run, cycle, walk or swim for charity

Land or water, flat or hilly, solo or with others - if it raises money, you'll find it here.

Run for charity

Run for charity

Run, raise, then run some more with the UK's most comprehensive calendar of charity runs.

Run for charity
Cycle for charity

Cycle for charity

See new scenery and test your stamina on the ride of your choice from a rolling sportive to an overseas classic.

Ride for charity
Walk for charity

Walk for charity

From sponsored city strolls to lofty mountain climbs, get moving and socialise with fellow fundraisers.

Walk for charity
Swim for charity

Swim for charity

Test your skills and endurance in the water and watch the donations flow in.

Swim for charity

Charity challenges

Say farewell to the old comfort zone and rekindle your adventurous spirit.

Charity challenges

Charity challenges

Bike, hike, kayak and generally adventure your way across spectacular landscapes.

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Virtual charity challenges

Virtual charity challenges

Get active to suit your schedule, for better well-being all round.

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Skydive for charity

Skydive for charity

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

Charity skydives
Abseil for charity

Abseil for charity

Go over the edge for a cause you're passionate about.

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Zip slide for charity

Zip slide for charity

No training, just bravery required here!

Charity zip slides
Trek for charity

Trek for charity

Head into the wild and achieve a life dream for a good cause!

Trek for charity

Featured charities

Join a charity team! Be guided and motivated by their expertise in both your training and fundraising. It's a win-win.

Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support

No one should have to face cancer alone.

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Action Medical Research

Action Medical Research

Saving and changing children's lives through medical research.

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Royal British Legion

Royal British Legion

The UK's leading Service charity.

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Mind

Mind

The mental health charity.

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NSPCC

NSPCC

Every childhood is worth fighting for.

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Target Ovarian Cancer

Target Ovarian Cancer

Stop ovarian cancer devastating lives.

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Explore the biggest challenge events and charity trips!

The Childhood Day Mile
Childhood Day 2025

The Childhood Day Mile

Move a mile on 6 June with friends, family or colleagues to help keep children safe.

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Skydive for Mind at an airfield near you, on a weekend of your choice, to help make sure no one faces a mental health problem alone.
  • 1 day from £70
Anywhere

Open Skydive | Mind

Skydive for Mind at an airfield near you, on a weekend of your choice, to help make sure no one faces a mental health problem alone.

  • 10000 ft skydiving
Big Hikes 2025
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Big Hikes 2025

Conquer a 10K, half marathon or marathon distance hike to help beat cancer step by step.

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Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the beautiful Glen Nevis in the Scottish Highlands, this spectacular challenge will see you reach the top for beautiful views!
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £45-£120
Fort William, Highland, UK

Defeat the Peak | Ben Nevis by Day Challenge

Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the beautiful Glen Nevis in the Scottish Highlands, this spectacular challenge will see you reach the top for beautiful views!

  • 8 hrs hiking + 4413 ft ascent
One of NOMAN’s exclusive Mediterranean ocean rowing races, pitting multiple crews against one another between the Catalonian capital and the world famous White Isle.
  • 2 nights from £500
Barcelona, Spain

Mediterranean Ocean Rowing Races | Barcelona - Ibiza

One of NOMAN’s exclusive Mediterranean ocean rowing races, pitting multiple crews against one another between the Catalonian capital and the world famous White Isle.

  • 3 days rowing
Pedal Paddle Peak Snowdon

Pedal Paddle Peak Snowdon

This famous triple hits Wales! Tackle a 24-mile pedal, 2.5-mile paddle, summit Snowdon then party!

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Race the Sun 2025

Race the Sun 2025

Incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenges for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.

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Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the heart of Snowdonia this spectacular challenge will see you trekking to the top of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), at night!
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
  • £45-£169
Llanberis, Gwynedd, UK

Defeat the Peak | Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) at Night Challenge

Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the heart of Snowdonia this spectacular challenge will see you trekking to the top of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), at night!

  • 21 km hiking + 975 m ascent
Great North Run
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Great North Run

You can still be part of the nation's favourite half marathon with a charity place!

Run in 2025
London to Paris Cycle Challenge

London to Paris Cycle Challenge

Conquer one of Europe's classic rides as a personal challenge or for charity.

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A team of 5. A half marathon every day for 4 days. You have just Run2Paris! This is your next great running adventure where you'll camp under the stars on a road trip like no other.
  • Thu 11 - Sun 14 Sep
  • £250-£1,250
London, UK

Run2Paris

A team of 5. A half marathon every day for 4 days. You have just Run2Paris! This is your next great running adventure where you'll camp under the stars on a road trip like no other.

  • 4 days multi terrain running
London to Brighton Road Ride
Better mental health

London to Brighton Road Ride

Wake up in London, get on your bike and end up on Brighton's pebbly beach!

Ride for Mind
Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the heart of Snowdonia, this challenge will see you trekking to the top of Snowdon!
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £45-£165
Llanberis, Gwynedd, UK

Defeat the Peak | Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) by Day Challenge

Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the heart of Snowdonia, this challenge will see you trekking to the top of Snowdon!

  • 15 km hiking + 1000 m ascent
Are you Trailwalker strong? As a team of four, trek 100km non-stop across the South Downs in under 30 hours.
  • Fri 19 - Sun 21 Sep
  • £65-£300
Horndean, Hampshire, UK

Trailwalker

Are you Trailwalker strong? As a team of four, trek 100km non-stop across the South Downs in under 30 hours.

  • 100 km trekking
Join thousands of other riders taking on miles of technical terrain with superb views, conquering Europe's biggest charity mountain bike event to fund lifesaving research.
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • £45-£60
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, UK

London to Brighton Off-Road Bike Ride

Join thousands of other riders taking on miles of technical terrain with superb views, conquering Europe's biggest charity mountain bike event to fund lifesaving research.

  • Charity bike ride 2
Royal Parks Half Marathon
13.1-mile goal

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Jog or run traffic-free through four gorgeous London parks and admire world-famous landmarks along the way!

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