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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.
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- Sat 8 - Sun 30 Nov
- FREE
Tommy 10,000 Steps Challenge
Step up this November and walk 10,000 steps a day for our veterans. Lace up your trainers, grab your fitness tracker, and turn your daily walk into something extraordinary.
- 30 days walking
- 1 day from £92
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
Brand new charity challenges
Be among the first to experience one of these exciting new additions to the fundraising calendar.
- 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
TCS London Marathon charity places
Secure your charity place in the TCS London Marathon today. Run for charity in the world’s most popular marathon while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 26.2 miles road running + 266 ft ascent
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- 25 charities
Great North Run charity places
Guarantee your charity place in the Great North Run. Run for charity in one of the UK's largest fundraising events and make every mile count. Compare charities, pledges and perks - get a place today.
- 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 16 Nov
- £10 + £200 fundraising
Fulham 10K
The Fulham 10K welcomes runners of all abilities, whether chasing a new PB or completing your first ever 10K, and is in support of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
- 10K run
- Sun 23 Nov
- FREE-£28
The Christie Charity Festive Dash
Join Team Christie at Manchester’s favourite festive dash! Get ready to pull on your Santa suit, reindeer antlers, or festive fancy dress and join hundreds of supporters to walk, jog or run 5K!
- 5 km road running
- 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
- £59
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
- Sun 27 Sep - Sun 4 Oct 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.
- 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
- Sun 7 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 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
- Early bird
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.
Early bird on now
- Long sportive 2
- Medium sportive
- Short sportive
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £37.50-£47.50
- Early bird
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.
Early bird on now
- Sportive 3
- Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £37.50-£47.50
- Early bird
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.
Early bird on now
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Sat 13 Jun 2026
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race The Sun Lake District 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
- Early bird
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.
Early bird on now
- Long sportive
- Medium sportive
- Short 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
- Early bird
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.
Early bird on now
- Long sportive
- Medium sportive
- Short sportive
- Sat 5 Sep 2026
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race The Sun Lake District
Climb, ride and paddle your way across the Lake District. Join Race The Sun Lake District 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 8 - Sun 30 Nov
- FREE
Tommy 10,000 Steps Challenge
Step up this November and walk 10,000 steps a day for our veterans. Lace up your trainers, grab your fitness tracker, and turn your daily walk into something extraordinary.
- 30 days walking
- Fri 5 - Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £40-£150
Tommy Trek
Join Tommy Trek, a nighttime challenge to commemorate the anniversary of D-Day. Trek 20K or 40K through Kent's countryside alongside fellow supporters and veterans, with a team breakfast on the route.
- Charity challenge walk 2
- Fri 26 - Sun 28 Jun 2026
- £200-£1,500
Tommy Ride To Ypres
Join RBLI Tommy Ride, a two-day cycling challenge from RBLI’s village in Kent to the Menin Gate in Ypres. Ride 190km alongside veterans and take part in the Last Post Ceremony on Armed Forces Weekend.
- 190 km road cycling + 3704 ft ascent
- Sat 8 Nov
- £12-£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
Mental Health charities
Mental Health causes need your support more now than ever before. You can help the mental health of others while improving your own.
