Charity events and challenges
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Charity events and challenges

Ready to challenge yourself and change lives at the same time? 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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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
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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Featured challenges

Explore the biggest challenge events and charity trips!

Tackle a Tough Mudder for Turn2us
Have fun, raise funds

Tackle a Tough Mudder for Turn2us

Conquer a 5K or 15K Tough Mudder for debt charity, Turn2us, & help increase financial security across the UK.

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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
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Mountainous
  • Traffic free
  • Rural
  • Mountains
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 14 & over
  • Hikes
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
  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Fundraising required
  • Hilly
  • Urban
  • Public transport links
  • Age 18 & over
  • Half marathons
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
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Mountainous
  • Traffic free
  • Rural
  • Mountains
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 14 & over
  • Hikes
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
  • £75-£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
  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Fundraising required
  • Hilly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Long distance walks
Come and tackle miles of technical terrain with superb views on a dirt adventure you'll never forget! It's Europe's largest charity mountain bike ride, and you're invited to join in.
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • £45-£60
  • 20% off
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, UK

London to Brighton Off-Road Bike Ride

Come and tackle miles of technical terrain with superb views on a dirt adventure you'll never forget! It's Europe's largest charity mountain bike ride, and you're invited to join in.

20% off with code

  • Charity bike ride 2
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Rural
  • Public transport links
  • Age 16 & over
  • Charity events
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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