Charity challenges in 2025
Looking for a way to make a difference and have some fun in 2025? 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 £70
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
- 1 day from £70
Open Skydive | NSPCC
If the sky's the limit for what you'll do to help children, then this is the challenge for you! Join #TeamNSPCC at airfields across the country for a skydive adventure on a weekend of your choice.
- 10000 ft skydiving
Brand new charity challenges
Be among the first to experience one of these exciting new additions to the fundraising calendar.
- Sat 6 Sep
- £45
WWF Lake District 10 Peaks Challenge
Join WWF for a challenging 10-peak trek through the beautiful Lake District - a perfect opportunity to fully connect with UK nature whilst raising funds to protect it.
- 1 day hiking + 1250 m ascent
- Fri 12 - Sun 14 Sep
- £95
- 50% off
Ben Nevis Trek
Experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands and conquer the highest peak in Britain with Muscular Dystrophy UK to help change the future of muscle wasting conditions.
50% off with code
- 1 day hiking + 1345 m ascent
- Sun 28 Sep - Sun 5 Oct
- £1,140
Camino 100 Challenge
Walk 100 miles in 5 days! Walk the Camino Trail in style and unite against breast cancer.
- 5 days walking
Classic charity challenges
Earn bragging rights for life with these epic personal challenges!
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £79.99
TCS London Marathon
Experience the renowned atmosphere of the TCS London Marathon, the most popular marathon on the planet, with its grand finale on The Mall itself!
- 26.2 miles road running + 266 ft ascent
- Sun 7 Sep
- £65
- Entries closed
Great North Run
The Great North Run is the world's biggest and best half marathon, attracting 60,000 runners each year to its iconic 13.1 mile route, jam-packed with entertainment, music and finish line party!
- 13.1 miles road running + 404 ft ascent
- Thu 10 - Sat 12 Jul
- 2 nights from £590
National Three Peaks Challenge
Considered Britain's toughest outdoor challenge - conquer the highest mountains of Scotland, England and Wales on this professional hike with Mountain Guides, top safety record and high success rate.
- 2 days hiking
- Sat 5 Jul
- £48.75
- Entries closed
Pedal Paddle Peak | Lake District
10th Anniversary edition! Grab a team mate 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
- 8 nights from £2,450
Mount Kilimanjaro Trek | 7 Day Machame Route
Face up to majestic Mount Kilimanjaro on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, trekking from the savannah heat to the frozen summit at 5,895m above sea level, the highest point in Africa.
- 7 days trekking
- 4 nights from £785
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
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 13 Jul
- £29.60
The Christie Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride
Join #TeamChristie and hop on your bike to tackle the 60-mile route from Media City at Salford Quays to finish beneath the iconic Glitterball on Blackpool’s South Promenade.
- 60 miles road cycling + 1800 ft ascent
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £45-£169
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
- Sat 13 Sep
- £45-£165
- 25% off
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!
25% off until midnight 30 July
- 15 km hiking + 1000 m ascent
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
- £20-£30
Follow the Seagulls | Scotland
A trekking challenge with tranquil forests, historic castles, quaint fishing villages and beautiful beaches to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
- Charity walk 2
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
- £20-£30
Follow the Seagulls | Yorkshire
A trekking challenge taking in moorland, ancient monuments, waterfalls, stunning coastal views and smuggler's coves in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust.
- Charity walk 2
- Sun 28 Sep - Sun 5 Oct
- £1,140
Camino 100 Challenge
Walk 100 miles in 5 days! Walk the Camino Trail in style and unite against breast cancer.
- 5 days walking
- Sun 28 Sep
- £12-£15
The Christie Tower Run
Rise to the challenge for The Christie! Sprint, jog or walk your way up Manchester’s iconic Beetham Tower and help ensure cancer patients receive the best treatment and care at The Christie.
- 1 day road running
- Sun 19 Oct
- FREE-£15
The Ovar-Dressed Walk/Run | London
Silly outfits, serious impact. The Ovarian Cancer Walk/Run is back, with a twist!
- 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 Sep
- £48.75
- 30% off
Pedal Paddle Peak | Yr Wyddfa Snowdon
Grab a team mate and head to Snowdonia National Park to pedal, paddle, peak and party on this full-day, multi-activity challenge.
30% off with code
- 24 miles road cycling
- 5.5 hrs hiking
- 2.5 miles kayaking
- Sun 31 Aug
- £36.50-£48.50
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 6 Sep
- £49.50-£99
Race the Sun | Lake District Keswick
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge through the Lake District for teams of 2 or 4 to road bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
- 40 miles road cycling
- 11 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Sat 13 Sep
- £49.50-£99
Race the Sun | Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge through Snowdonia for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
- 30 miles road cycling + 1883 ft ascent
- 9 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Sat 27 Sep
- £49.50-£99
Race the Sun | Jurassic Coast
New for 2025! An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike, paddle and experience the beautiful Jurassic Coast in a race against the setting sun.
- 34 miles road cycling
- 8 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £37.50-£47.50
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.
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £37.50-£47.50
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 2026
- £37.50-£47.50
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
- Sun 5 Jul 2026
- £37.50-£52.50
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.
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
Armed Forces charities
Show your support for the physical and mental needs of the Armed Forces Community with one of these charity challenges.
- Sat 1 Nov
- FREE-£10
Poppy Walk | London
Be a part of a truly meaningful experience this Poppy Appeal. Walk through Crystal Palace Park to honour our heroes by participating in a 3km journey, creating a touching poppy tribute.
- 3 km walking
- Sun 2 Nov
- FREE-£10
Poppy Walk | Southampton
Come together during the Poppy Appeal for a short, family-friendly walk to lay a poppy tribute and mark Remembrance.
- 3 km walking
- Sat 8 Nov
- FREE-£10
Poppy Walk | Liverpool
Come together during the Poppy Appeal for a short, family-friendly walk to lay a poppy tribute and mark Remembrance.
- Charity walk 2
- Sat 8 Nov
- FREE-£10
Poppy Walk | Plymouth
Come together this Poppy Appeal for a short, family-friendly walk to lay a poppy tribute and mark Remembrance.
- 3 km walking
- Thu 3 - Mon 7 Sep 2026
- £250-£2,400
Pedal to Paris
Get the Pro-rider experience on this Remembrance ride with rolling road closures, ride captains and motorcycle outriders with various speed groups, to help support the Armed Forces Community.
- 460 km road cycling
- Sat 8 Nov
- £14-£37
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
- Thu 11 - Sun 14 Sep
- £250-£1,250
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
- Sat 8 Nov
- £55-£175
Race to Remember
Take on a physical endurance race from the home of the British Army to the iconic finish line at HMS Warrior to honour the servicemen and women who have sacrificed so much for our nation.
- Ultra run
- Charity run
- Sun 27 Apr
- £44
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