GOSH charity places
Take on one of these events to help seriously ill children get life-changing treatments.
- Sun 17 May
- Entries closed
Essar Chester Half Marathon
One of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in this historic Roman/Medieval city. Come and celebrate over 40 years of running in Chester!
- 13.1 miles road running + 355 ft ascent
- Sat 23 May
- £10 + £150 fundraising
Edinburgh 10K
This event kicks off the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend in style, in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park on a route with striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
- 10 km road running + 155 m ascent
- Sat 23 May
- £10 + £100 fundraising
Edinburgh 5K
The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
- 5 km road running + 116 m ascent
- Sun 24 May
- Entries closed
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Run for WellChild and help seriously ill children in the UK . Every mile you run helps fund specialist nurses, life-changing garden transformations, and vital family information, training and support.
- Marathon
- Sun 24 May
- £50 + £600 fundraising
Edinburgh Marathon Team Relay
The relay is a chance for a team of four to join forces and complete the Edinburgh Marathon. The 26.2 miles is split into four legs, each runner will run one leg plus you'll receive matching medals!
- 26.2 miles road running + 165 m ascent
- Sun 31 May
- £10 + £250 fundraising
Great Manchester Run Half Marathon
The city’s original and best-loved running event! In true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 31 May
- FREE + £175 fundraising
Great Manchester Run 10K
The city’s original and best-loved running event! In true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
- 10 km road running
- Sat 6 Jun
- £20 + £375 fundraising
Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half
From Kendal you'll head up the Longsleddale Valley over the Garburn Pass with stunning views, on to Windermere and Ambleside, round the west side of Lake Windermere to finish to a big welcome!
- 50 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
- £25 + £575 fundraising
Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous
100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported all the way with a celebratory finale!
- 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
- £25 + £575 fundraising
Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days
100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported with a good night's sleep mid-way.
- 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
- Sat 6 Jun
- £15 + £275 fundraising
Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter
Pack in the Longsleddale Valley, the Garburn Pass, stunning 360 views towards Windermere, the charming town of Ambleside, lakeside shores and a welcome finish line!
- 29 km trail running + 900 m ascent
- Sat 6 Jun
- £30 + £300 fundraising
Tough Mudder Scotland | 15K
This brand new venue is not for the faint-hearted with courses that will drag you through jaw-dropping scenery, winding woodland trails and circling beach shores on a gritty, leg-burning adventure.
- 15 km multi terrain running
- Sat 6 Jun
- £20 + £375 fundraising
Lakes Marathon
Start from Kendal Base Camp, head up the Longsleddale Valley, over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere and then on to Ambleside and Rydal's Water's edge.
- 42 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
- Sat 6 Jun
- £7.50 + £150 fundraising
The Ambleside 10
A 10km loop on a fabulous route exploring terrain along Rydal Water’s edge and includes stunning views of ‘5 Lakes’ with Grasmere Lake and Loughrigg Tarn to finish with a medal, fizz and picnic lunch!
- 10 km trail running + 350 m ascent
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
- £20 + £375 fundraising
Lake District Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half
From the west side of Lake Windermere on to the steep climb of Hampsfell to the flatter terrain on the Lyth Valley with some of the best views of the southern Lakes to a celebratory finale at Kendal!
- 50 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
- Sat 6 Jun
- £30 + £300 fundraising
Tough Mudder Scotland | 5K
This brand new venue is not for the faint-hearted with courses that will drag you through jaw-dropping scenery, winding woodland trails and circling beach shores on a gritty, leg-burning adventure.
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 7 Jun
- £20 + FREE fundraising
The Kiltwalk Aberdeen | Mighty Stride
Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in Aberdeen this year over a challenging 18 mile route.
- 18 miles walking + 443 ft ascent
- Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun
- Entries closed
Coventry Building Society Great North Swim | 5K
A challenge for experienced swimmers, part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
- 5 km lake swimming
- Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun
- Entries closed
Coventry Building Society Great North Swim | 10K
Swim the official open water Olympic distance at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
- 10 km lake swimming
- Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun
- Entries closed
Coventry Building Society Great North Swim | Two Mile
A great open water swimming challenge for all abilities, part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
- 2 miles lake swimming
- Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun
- £30 + £200 fundraising
Coventry Building Society Great North Swim | One Mile
Looking for your next open water swimming challenge? Swim knowing you're making a difference to the lives of people living with cancer.
- 1 mile lake swimming
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
- £25 + £575 fundraising
Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous
Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission, with stops every 12-13km and a halfway break in Wotton, you're fully supported.
- 100 km trail running + 2250 m ascent
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
- £25 + £575 fundraising
Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days
Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission in daylight only with the benefit of a mid-way break and good night's sleep.
- 100 km trail running + 2250 m ascent
- Sat 13 Jun
- £20 + £375 fundraising
Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 1st Half
The first half of the challenge is tough with steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape with magnificent views out to the West.
- 53 km trail running + 1600 m ascent
- Sat 13 Jun
- £15 + £275 fundraising
Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter
The 1st Quarter of the Cotswold Way Challenge will start from Cirencester basecamp. It's tough with some steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape.
- 23 km trail running + 600 m ascent
- Sat 13 Jun
- £15 + £275 fundraising
Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter
Arguably the most scenic stretch of the whole Cotswold Way route. Head towards Coaley Peak with its breathtaking views over the Severne Valley, to Wotton-Under-Edge for a celebration and hot meal!
- 30 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
- £22.50 + £475 fundraising
Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge
The route is 3/4 of the full challenge – so starts at Painswick, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Wotton, and then on through the Cotswolds to the finish line at Cirencester basecamp.
- 76 km trail running + 1650 m ascent
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
- £20 + £375 fundraising
Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half
A start at Wotton and then some fantastic Cotswold scenery in the heart of this beautiful landscape, on the way back to the very welcome finish line celebration back at Cirencester basecamp.
- 47 km trail running + 650 m ascent
- Sat 13 Jun
- £7.50 + £150 fundraising
Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | Cirencester 10km
A looped 10km route from the main Cirencester basecamp, taking in the wonderful surrounding countryside and families are welcome too. Walk, jog or run - come and enjoy the event!
- 10 km trail running + 200 m ascent
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
- Entries closed
Coventry Building Society Great North Swim | Half Mile
An open water swim which is a great distance to start with! Part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
- 0.5 mile lake swimming
- Sun 14 Jun
- £35 + £350 fundraising
Dragon Ride | Gran Fondo
The iconic Welsh cycling sportive is set to take place in 2026, offering participants the chance to tackle some of the most stunning and challenging routes in South Wales.
- 215 km road cycling + 3350 m ascent
- Sun 14 Jun
- £40 + £400 fundraising
Dragon Ride | Dragon Devil
The iconic Welsh cycling sportive is set to take place in 2026, offering participants the chance to tackle some of the most stunning and challenging routes in South Wales.
- 296 km road cycling + 4433 m ascent
- Sat 20 Jun
- £30 + £350 fundraising
Race to the King | Castle 50K
The ideal ‘next step’ on your ultra journey! Following an undulating course along the South Downs Way, the route passes by Arundel Castle before returning to West Dean via the Monarch's Way.
- 50 km trail running + 1043 m ascent
- Sat 20 Jun
- £30 + £250 fundraising
Race to the King | Monarchs Loop 30K
A challenging but very achievable journey along the South Downs Way towards Bignor Hill, returning to West Dean Gardens via the stunning Monarch’s Way. The perfect first long distance event.
- 30 km trail running + 606 m ascent
- Sat 20 Jun
- £40 + £450 fundraising
Race to the King | 80K Non-Stop
A ‘stepping stone’ distance between the 50K and 100K routes, the 80K Non-Stop begins with a full circuit of the Coastal 50K route before completing the 30K Monarch’s Loop, finishing back at West Dean.
- 80 km trail running + 1065 m ascent
- Sat 20 Jun
- £35 + £350 fundraising
Race to the King | Coastal 50K
Flat and runnable without skimping on scenery, it offers spectacular views around Chichester Harbour, through the ancient fishing village of Bosham before gently climbing back onto the South Downs.
- 50 km trail running + 461 m ascent
- Sat 20 Jun
- £45 + £550 fundraising
Race to the King | 100K Non-Stop
The full circuit takes in both the Coastal and Castle loops for a magnificent tour of the stunning South Downs. Steeped in history and uniquely varied, the 100K offers a course truly fit for royalty.
- 100 km trail running + 1510 m ascent
- Sat 20 - Sun 21 Jun
- £25 + £575 fundraising
North Yorks Ultra Challenge | Full Continuous 100K
Set to be one of the greatest Ultra Challenges, venture from Scarborough’s historic seafront to wild moorland trails, and discover the dramatic Yorkshire coastline with a powerful celebration finish.
- 100 km trail running + 2270 m ascent
- Sat 20 Jun
- £20 + £375 fundraising
North Yorks Ultra Challenge | 1st 1/2 Challenge 50K
Set to be one of the greatest Ultra Challenges, venture from Scarborough’s historic seafront to wild moorland trails, and discover the dramatic Yorkshire coastline with a powerful celebration finish.
- 50 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
- Sat 20 - Sun 21 Jun
- £25 + £575 fundraising
North Yorks Ultra Challenge | Full 2 Day Daylight 100K
Set to be one of the greatest Ultra Challenges, venture from Scarborough’s historic seafront to wild moorland trails, and discover the dramatic Yorkshire coastline with a powerful celebration finish.
- 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent