Charity challenges in 2025 - 2026
Looking for a way to make a difference and have some fun? 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.
.jpeg)
Charity challenges on now
Sign up and start moving today! For exclusive offers and updates, sign up to our newsletter.
- Sat 27 Sep - Fri 24 Oct
- FREE
Swim Marathon
Take on a challenge like no other as you swim a marathon or half marathon distance over 12 weeks and lift your health, wellbeing and fitness to the next level.
- Charity swim 2
- Sat 1 - Sun 30 Nov
- FREE
Tommy 10,000 Steps Challenge
Your challenge is to walk 10,000 steps a day throughout the Month of Remembrance, and get sponsored or make a donation to help raise vital funds for veterans and those with disabilities.
- 30 days walking
Brand new charity challenges
Be among the first to experience one of these exciting new additions to the fundraising calendar.
- Sat 4 Oct
- 1 day from £50
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
- Sat 25 Apr 2026
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race the Sun | South Downs
Take on the rolling hills of Sussex in this dawn-to-dusk team race. Cycle, hike and kayak across the South Downs while raising funds for Action Medical Research.
Exclusive 50% discount applied
- 31 miles road cycling
- 10 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- 1 day from £180
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
- 1 night from £190-£265
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
Classic charity challenges
Earn bragging rights for life with these epic personal challenges!
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £50-£100
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 13 Sep 2026
- £68
Great North Run
Join 60,000 runners at the world’s biggest and best half marathon with a ballot entry. Get the low-down on key dates, the route and race-day logistics, then secure your place on the iconic start line.
- 13.1 miles road running + 404 ft ascent
- 4 nights from £825
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
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
- Sat 20 Sep
- £8-£65
Walk of Hope
A 10K ramble bringing people together to enjoy a walk through the beautiful grounds of Tatton Park in honour of the treatment and care provided by The Christie.
- 10 km walking
.jpg)
- Sat 27 Sep
- £20-£25
- 30% off
Mighty Hikes | South Coast
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the South Coast Mighty Hike - where you’ll explore the stunning South Downs Way and take in spectacular coastal views to support people living with cancer.
30% off with discount code
- Hike 2
- 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
- 1 day from £70
Open Skydive | Target Ovarian Cancer
Join Team Target and experience the thrill of a lifetime by taking on a skydive for Target Ovarian Cancer on the weekend of your choice!
- 10000 ft skydiving
- Sat 28 Mar 2026
- £15
Walk of Light Birmingham
As the sun sets, walk together and shine a light on blood cancer. Sign up today to walk 2.5km or 5km with your family and friends in Cannon Hill Park.
- Charity walk 2
- Sat 9 May 2026
- £45
Women V Cancer | Ride the Night
Join hundreds of women for a night of remembrance and celebration and ride past iconic city landmarks then cross the finish line to receive your well-deserved finisher's medal!
- Charity bike ride 2
- Tue 1 - Wed 30 Sep 2026
- £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
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.
- Sun 28 Sep
- FREE-£37
RUN Barnstaple
Go the distance for your local children's hospice with a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K or Junior Challenge! Take on this flat and fast course and get your PB.
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Fun run
- Sun 5 Oct
- £55-£65
Lee Valley Half Century
An unforgettable cycle challenge for all abilities! Ride through the stunning landscapes of Epping Forest and the Lee Valley while supporting Haven House Children’s Hospice.
- Charity bike ride 2
- Mon 1 - Tue 30 Jun 2026
- £12
Sparkle Walk
Get your sparkle on and make every step count! Join Sparkle Walk 2026 and help Haven House do everything they can to support children and families going through the toughest of times.
- 10 km walking
- Mon 1 - Wed 31 Dec
- £10
Walk for Children
Join hundreds of people across the UK and walk 5K in your local area on the longest night of the year. Because for children suffering abuse, every night feels like the longest.
- 5 km walking
- Mon 1 - Wed 31 Dec
- FREE-£10
Walk for Children Leeds
Leeds Walk for Children is for everyone. Choose to walk either 5K or 3K and enjoy the festive event village. There will be activities for all ages.
- 5 km walking
- Sat 27 Sep
- £49.50-£99
- 50% off
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.
Exclusive 50% discount applied
- 34 miles road cycling
- 8 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Sat 25 Apr 2026
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race the Sun | South Downs
Take on the rolling hills of Sussex in this dawn-to-dusk team race. Cycle, hike and kayak across the South Downs while raising funds for Action Medical Research.
Exclusive 50% discount applied
- 31 miles road cycling
- 10 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
- Sat 13 Jun 2026
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race the Sun | Lake District Coniston Off-Road
Ride, hike and kayak in the heart of the Lake District. Conquer Coniston’s off-road terrain at Race the Sun 2026 and support Action Medical Research.
Exclusive 50% discount applied
- 23 miles mountain biking
- 2.5 miles hiking + 803 m ascent
- 2 miles kayaking
- Sat 27 Jun 2026
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race the Sun | Jurassic Coast Off-Road
Experience Dorset’s iconic cliffs, trails and waters in a single day. Cycle, hike and kayak the Jurassic Coast while fundraising for Action Medical Research.
Exclusive 50% discount applied
- 21 miles mountain biking
- 10 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- 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
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race the Sun | Cheddar Gorge
Race against the sun through dramatic landscapes at Cheddar Gorge. Cycle, hike and kayak with your team while supporting Action Medical Research.
Exclusive 50% discount applied
- 32 miles road cycling
- 9 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Sun 30 Aug 2026
- £37.50-£47.50
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 5 Sep 2026
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race the Sun | Lake District Keswick
Climb, ride and paddle your way across the Lake District. Join Race the Sun Keswick 2026 for a full-day challenge in aid of Action Medical Research.
Exclusive 50% discount applied
- 34 miles road cycling
- 10.5 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
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 - Sun 30 Nov
- FREE
Tommy 10,000 Steps Challenge
Your challenge is to walk 10,000 steps a day throughout the Month of Remembrance, and get sponsored or make a donation to help raise vital funds for veterans and those with disabilities.
- 30 days walking
- Fri 5 - Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £40-£150
Tommy Trek
A night-time trek to commemorate the anniversary of the D-Day landings in 1944, through beautiful countryside, villages, fields and woodland of the North Downs, with a team breakfast on the route.
- Charity challenge walk 2
- Fri 26 - Sun 28 Jun 2026
- £200-£1,500
Tommy Ride To Ypres
Complete the Tommy Ride over two days, from the RBLI headquarters in Aylesford in Kent to the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres, and experience The Last Post Ceremony on Armed Forces Weekend.
- 190 km road cycling + 3704 ft ascent
- 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
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £39-£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