Dreams Come True

Dreams Come True

Making dreams come true to bring joy to seriously ill children.

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Take on one of these events to help make dreams come true for seriously ill children.

Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District with stops every 12-13km and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration!
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £50 + £575 fundraising
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

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Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District with stops every 12-13km and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration!

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  • 100 km trail running + 2150 m ascent
Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District in daylight with a good night's rest and full support to get you to the finish line celebration!
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £50 + £575 fundraising
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

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Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District in daylight with a good night's rest and full support to get you to the finish line celebration!

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  • 100 km trail running + 2150 m ascent
Start and finish from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp for a few steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful and varied landscape to return for a finish line celebration!
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £40 + £375 fundraising
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

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Start and finish from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp for a few steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful and varied landscape to return for a finish line celebration!

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  • 53 km trail running + 1250 m ascent
From the idyllic basecamp in Bakewell, journey past Chatsworth House, the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way and the beautiful Combs Dale on your looped challenge route.
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £30 + £275 fundraising
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Bakewell 25km Loop

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From the idyllic basecamp in Bakewell, journey past Chatsworth House, the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way and the beautiful Combs Dale on your looped challenge route.

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  • 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
Take on a mighty ultra adventure through the stunning Peak District with regular stops and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration! You can even cover it in two days.
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £45 + £475 fundraising
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

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Take on a mighty ultra adventure through the stunning Peak District with regular stops and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration! You can even cover it in two days.

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  • 73 km trail running
Take on the 10-mile looped route starting and finishing at the Bakewell basecamp, taking in the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way along The River Derwent up to Chatsworth House.
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £20 + £100 fundraising
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Bakewell 10

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Take on the 10-mile looped route starting and finishing at the Bakewell basecamp, taking in the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way along The River Derwent up to Chatsworth House.

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  • 10 miles trail running + 405 m ascent
Starting out from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp, trek through some fantastic southern Peaks scenery on the way back to the very welcome finish line and celebration!
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £40 + £375 fundraising
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

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Starting out from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp, trek through some fantastic southern Peaks scenery on the way back to the very welcome finish line and celebration!

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  • 47 km trail running + 900 m ascent
The most iconic capital city 10K! Live bands, DJs and cheering crowds on a closed road route past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street and Big Ben.
  • Sun 13 Jul
  • £15 + £200 fundraising
London, UK

Saucony London 10K

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The most iconic capital city 10K! Live bands, DJs and cheering crowds on a closed road route past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street and Big Ben.

  • 10K run
The 50km ultra option from Dunster Castle, along the South West Coastal Path to a picnic in Exmoor National Park with awesome views over the Bristol Channel to finish back at Minehead with a medal!
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £40 + £375 fundraising
Minehead, Somerset, UK

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | Full 50km

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The 50km ultra option from Dunster Castle, along the South West Coastal Path to a picnic in Exmoor National Park with awesome views over the Bristol Channel to finish back at Minehead with a medal!

  • 50 km trail running + 1600 m ascent
Starting from Dunster Castle it’s down to the coast to pick up the official start of the South West Coastal path in Minehead and head west with ups and downs towards Porlock, with fantastic views!
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £30 + £275 fundraising
Minehead, Somerset, UK

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

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Starting from Dunster Castle it’s down to the coast to pick up the official start of the South West Coastal path in Minehead and head west with ups and downs towards Porlock, with fantastic views!

  • 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
From the iconic Dunster Castle to the coast, along the South West Coast path with fantastic views over the Bristol Channel, then into Exmoor National Park to the finish line for your medal!
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £30 + £275 fundraising
Minehead, Somerset, UK

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | 25km Loop

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From the iconic Dunster Castle to the coast, along the South West Coast path with fantastic views over the Bristol Channel, then into Exmoor National Park to the finish line for your medal!

  • 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
Starting in Porlock, it’s a truly magnificent route into Exmoor National Park and a climb up to Dunkery Beacon, down and back towards Minehead to the welcome finish line at Dunster basecamp.
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £30 + £275 fundraising
Minehead, Somerset, UK

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

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Starting in Porlock, it’s a truly magnificent route into Exmoor National Park and a climb up to Dunkery Beacon, down and back towards Minehead to the welcome finish line at Dunster basecamp.

  • 25 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
This fantastic trail route explores stunning views of Dunster Castle, ancient hill forts and wonderful trails through the estate woodlands and hills with magnificent views at the top and great medal!
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £20 + £100 fundraising
Minehead, Somerset, UK

The Dunster 10K

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This fantastic trail route explores stunning views of Dunster Castle, ancient hill forts and wonderful trails through the estate woodlands and hills with magnificent views at the top and great medal!

  • 10 km trail running + 300 m ascent
  • Sun 7 Sep
  • £15 + £100 fundraising
Chertsey, Surrey, UK

Run Thorpe Park 5K & 10K | 5K

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Join the return of the Run Thorpe Park and fundraise for one of these great causes!

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 7 Sep
  • £15 + £150 fundraising
Chertsey, Surrey, UK

Run Thorpe Park 5K & 10K | 10K

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Join the return of the Run Thorpe Park and fundraise for one of these great causes!

  • 10 km road running
The full, non-stop option of the epic Thames Path Challenge from leafy South West London following the river to Hampton Court, Runnymede to finish at Henley-on-Thames for a celebratory finish and BBQ!
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • £50 + £575 fundraising
London, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | Full 100km Continuous

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The full, non-stop option of the epic Thames Path Challenge from leafy South West London following the river to Hampton Court, Runnymede to finish at Henley-on-Thames for a celebratory finish and BBQ!

  • 100 km trail running + 350 m ascent
An epic challenge from leafy South West London on the River Thames featuring Hampton Court, Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame, Henley-on-Thames and a fabulous celebration finish - all in daylight.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • £50 + £575 fundraising
London, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

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An epic challenge from leafy South West London on the River Thames featuring Hampton Court, Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame, Henley-on-Thames and a fabulous celebration finish - all in daylight.

  • 100 km trail running + 350 m ascent
The first half option of the Thames Path Challenge from leafy South West London on the River Thames along the river to Hampton Court to finish at Runnymede for a big celebration finish and hot meal!
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £40 + £375 fundraising
London, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

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The first half option of the Thames Path Challenge from leafy South West London on the River Thames along the river to Hampton Court to finish at Runnymede for a big celebration finish and hot meal!

  • 50 km trail running + 200 m ascent
Start this epic challenge in leafy South West London on the River Thames. This route follows the meandering waterway to Hampton Court for a big celebration finish and picnic!
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £30 + £275 fundraising
London, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

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Start this epic challenge in leafy South West London on the River Thames. This route follows the meandering waterway to Hampton Court for a big celebration finish and picnic!

  • 28 km trail running + 20 m ascent
Start this epic 3/4 distance of the Thames Path Challenge near Hampton Court and follow the meandering waterway to Runnymede for a big celebration finish and hot meal at Henley on Thames.
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £45 + £475 fundraising
West Molesey, Surrey, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

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Start this epic 3/4 distance of the Thames Path Challenge near Hampton Court and follow the meandering waterway to Runnymede for a big celebration finish and hot meal at Henley on Thames.

  • 72 km trail running + 60 m ascent
The second half option of the Thames Path Challenge from Runnymede along the meandering river through Cookham to Henley-on-Thames, home of the regatta, to a celebration finish and family BBQ!
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • £40 + £375 fundraising
Egham, Surrey, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

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The second half option of the Thames Path Challenge from Runnymede along the meandering river through Cookham to Henley-on-Thames, home of the regatta, to a celebration finish and family BBQ!

  • 50 km trail running + 150 m ascent
The second quarter event of the Thames Path Challenge takes a route from near Hampton Court and follows the meandering waterway to Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame, for a celebratory finish and hot meal!
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £30 + £275 fundraising
West Molesey, Surrey, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter

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The second quarter event of the Thames Path Challenge takes a route from near Hampton Court and follows the meandering waterway to Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame, for a celebratory finish and hot meal!

  • 22 km trail running + 20 m ascent
The epic third quarter option of the Thames Path Challenge starts from Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame following the meandering waterway to finish at Cookham to finish with a celebration and fizz at the
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • £30 + £275 fundraising
Egham, Surrey, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 3rd Quarter

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The epic third quarter option of the Thames Path Challenge starts from Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame following the meandering waterway to finish at Cookham to finish with a celebration and fizz at the

  • 28 km trail running + 20 m ascent
A fabulous 10km loop through Remenham countryside with a start and finish near Henley Bridge on Sunday morning. Take it on as a walk, jog or run and get your family and friends involved!
  • Sun 14 Sep
  • £20 + £100 fundraising
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, UK

The Henley 10K

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A fabulous 10km loop through Remenham countryside with a start and finish near Henley Bridge on Sunday morning. Take it on as a walk, jog or run and get your family and friends involved!

  • 10 km trail running
The epic fourth quarter option of the Thames Path Challenge starts in gorgeous Cookham and follows the meandering waterway to Henley-on-Thames, home of the regatta, to a fabulous celebration finish!
  • Wed 17 Sep
  • £30 + £275 fundraising
Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 4th Quarter

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The epic fourth quarter option of the Thames Path Challenge starts in gorgeous Cookham and follows the meandering waterway to Henley-on-Thames, home of the regatta, to a fabulous celebration finish!

  • 22 km trail running + 10 m ascent
The full 50K route of the Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge starts from basecamp in Henley on a loop via Greys Court, the Ridgeway, Shakespeare's Way, The Chilterns and Hambleden Village to a party finish!
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • £40 + £375 fundraising
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge | Full 50km

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The full 50K route of the Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge starts from basecamp in Henley on a loop via Greys Court, the Ridgeway, Shakespeare's Way, The Chilterns and Hambleden Village to a party finish!

  • 50 km trail running + 920 m ascent
An exciting 25km loop as part of the Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge from Henley Showground past the River Thames, Greys Court and the pretty Hambleden Village to a celebratory finish!
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • £30 + £275 fundraising
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge | Henley 25km Loop

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An exciting 25km loop as part of the Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge from Henley Showground past the River Thames, Greys Court and the pretty Hambleden Village to a celebratory finish!

  • 25 km trail running + 500 m ascent
A beautiful 10km loop from the basecamp at Henley Showground exploring public footpaths and wonderful woodlands within the Culden Faw estate to be rewarded with a medal and glass of fizz!
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • £20 + £100 fundraising
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

The Chiltern 10K

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A beautiful 10km loop from the basecamp at Henley Showground exploring public footpaths and wonderful woodlands within the Culden Faw estate to be rewarded with a medal and glass of fizz!

  • 10 km trail running + 235 m ascent
  • Sun 28 Sep
  • £20 + £200 fundraising
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Robin Hood Half & Mini Marathon | Half Marathon

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Welcome to the Robin Hood Half and Mini Marathon - one of the longest-established and most popular city centre road events in the UK.

  • 13.1 miles road running
A multi-award winning event and three-time winner of the UK's Best Marathon (up to 5,000 runners) as well as the UK’s only international marathon from the historic Roman/Medieval City of Chester!
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £20 + £300 fundraising
Chester, Cheshire, UK

MBNA Chester Marathon

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A multi-award winning event and three-time winner of the UK's Best Marathon (up to 5,000 runners) as well as the UK’s only international marathon from the historic Roman/Medieval City of Chester!

  • 26.2 miles road running
An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage!
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £20 + £300 fundraising
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK

Oysho Cardiff Half

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An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage!

  • Half marathon
With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £20 + £250 fundraising
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Great Scottish Run Half Marathon

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With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 389 ft ascent
Thousands of runners (and walkers) of all abilities will tackle the flat, traffic-free course past the city's historic sites to a cracking Yorkshire atmosphere! Team relay challenge available too.
  • Sun 19 Oct
  • £30 + £400 fundraising
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Marathon

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Thousands of runners (and walkers) of all abilities will tackle the flat, traffic-free course past the city's historic sites to a cracking Yorkshire atmosphere! Team relay challenge available too.

  • 26.2 miles road running
Run a 10K through the grounds of the UK's largest theme park, with free entry to the attractions for all runners after the event.
  • Sat 15 Nov
  • £20 + £200 fundraising
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK

Run Alton Towers | 10K

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Run a 10K through the grounds of the UK's largest theme park, with free entry to the attractions for all runners after the event.

  • 10 km road running
Take on an undulating 5K which starts and finishes outside the Towers, making a single looped course through the grounds.
  • Sun 16 Nov
  • £15 + £150 fundraising
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK

Run Alton Towers | 5K

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Take on an undulating 5K which starts and finishes outside the Towers, making a single looped course through the grounds.

  • 5 km road running
Run through traffic-free streets in the heart of Bath and experience the electric atmosphere on the course through the UK's only World Heritage City!
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • £25 + £250 fundraising
Bath, Somerset, UK

GetPRO Bath Half

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Run through traffic-free streets in the heart of Bath and experience the electric atmosphere on the course through the UK's only World Heritage City!

  • Half marathon
One of the largest marathons on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop.
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
  • £40 + £750 fundraising
Paris, France

Schneider Electric Paris Marathon

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One of the largest marathons on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop.

  • Marathon
The UK's third largest marathon, boasting a new and beautiful seaside course with superb local support, making it a truly sensational running experience.
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
  • £25 + £500 fundraising
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon

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The UK's third largest marathon, boasting a new and beautiful seaside course with superb local support, making it a truly sensational running experience.

  • 26.2 miles road running + 447 ft ascent
Experience the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support on a route with PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options.
  • Sun 19 Apr 2026
  • £40 + £750 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

adidas Manchester Marathon

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Experience the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support on a route with PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options.

  • Marathon
Date tbc. An unforgettable weekend of movement, sport and entertainment set in the grassy parkland of Hackney Marshes, hosting the hugely popular Hackney Half with inspiring festival vibes!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £20 + £350 fundraising
London, UK

Wizz Air Hackney Half

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Date tbc. An unforgettable weekend of movement, sport and entertainment set in the grassy parkland of Hackney Marshes, hosting the hugely popular Hackney Half with inspiring festival vibes!

  • 13.1 miles road running