WaterAid's charity places in events
Discover opportunities to sign up for events while supporting WaterAid's vital work.
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £40 + £400 fundraising
London Landmarks Half Marathon
A spirited Central London run with live music, upbeat DJs, street-dancers and inspiring themes on a landmark-packed route with closed roads.
- Half marathon
- Sat 16 - Sun 17 May 2026
- £50 + £575 fundraising
Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous
A demanding challenge, taking on 100km along the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, starting from Corfe Castle on a fully-supported challenge visiting the highlights of the region.
- 100 km trail running + 2300 m ascent
- Sat 16 - Sun 17 May 2026
- £50 + £575 fundraising
Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days
Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!
- 100 km trail running + 2300 m ascent
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £40 + £375 fundraising
Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Half
58km of beautiful trail, with ups and downs giving over 1600m of ascent on a gorgeous coastal route which visits some of the highlights of the Jurassic Coast.
- 58 km trail running + 1700 m ascent
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £30 + £275 fundraising
Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter
A looped route which follows the Purbeck Way to Swanage, before returning along the coast, to finish at Church Knowle near Corfe Castle, for a well-deserved glass of fizz.
- 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £30 + £275 fundraising
Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter
A classic Jurassic challenge, starting from Corfe Castle, along the Purbeck Ridge to Durdle Door, where the undulating route leads to the finish at Weymouth
- 34 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £40 + £375 fundraising
Weymouth Trail Marathon
Take on the ‘classic Jurassic’ scenery, coastal sights and tough climbs of this marathon-distance challenge along the stunning coastal path whilst enjoying full support along the way.
- 42 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £45 + £475 fundraising
Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge
The route is 3/4 of the Full Challenge – so starts at the Corfe Castle main start, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Weymouth, and then on to West Bay and the finish line at Bridport.
- 76 km trail running + 1800 m ascent
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £40 + £375 fundraising
Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half
A marathon distance challenge departing from Weymouth, visiting Chesil Beach and the West Dorset Heritage Coast en route to the finish line at Bridport.
- 42 km trail running + 600 m ascent
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £30 + £300 fundraising
Hackney Half
Join Team WaterAid at the Hackney Half and get a FREE expert coaching package! Run for a world where everyone, everywhere, has safe and sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £15 + £150 fundraising
The Bridport 10K
A looped route starting and finishing at the main Bridport hub. The route explores the off-road paths, and passes West Bay Harbour with views of the wonderful West Bay Cliffs.
- 10 km trail running + 256 m ascent
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £20 + £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
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £20 + £300 fundraising
Edinburgh Half Marathon
Just before the Marathon, the Half follows the same fast and flat route from the iconic castle and city sights to the coast for an explosive finish and offers genuine PB potential.
- 13.1 miles road running + 76 m ascent
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £20 + £500 fundraising
Edinburgh Marathon
Fast, flat and beautifully scenic with Edinburgh Castle as the backdrop, this marathon route takes you along the coastline and sells out every year so go for it and enter!
- 26.2 miles road running + 165 m ascent
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £50 + £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 Jun 2026
- £40 + £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 Jun 2026
- £30 + £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 - Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £50 + £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 2026
- £40 + £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 2026
- £15 + £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 2026
- £40 + £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 12 Sep 2026
- £40 + £375 fundraising
Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 1st Half Challenge 50K
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
- Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sep 2026
- £50 + £575 fundraising
Thames Path Ultra Challenge | Full 100K Continuous
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
- Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sep 2026
- £50 + £575 fundraising
Thames Path Ultra Challenge | Full 2 Day Daylight 100K
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
- Sat 12 Sep 2026
- £30 + £275 fundraising
Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter Challenge 28K
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
- Sat 12 Sep 2026
- £45 + £475 fundraising
Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge 72K
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
- Sat 12 Sep 2026
- £30 + £275 fundraising
Thames Bridges Trek 25km
Join 2500 walkers and trek 25km across the capital with unrivalled views of the skyline and landmarks as you zig-zag over 16 historic bridges to a party-style finish line celebration!
- 25 km walking
- Sat 12 Sep 2026
- £15 + £150 fundraising
Thames Bridges Trek 10km
From the Oval Cricket Ground, 100s of walkers will cross many of the capital's historic bridges for some of the best vantage points over the London skyline and famous landmarks, with a celebration!
- 10 km walking
- Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sep 2026
- £40 + £375 fundraising
Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half Challenge 50K
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
- Sat 12 Sep 2026
- £30 + £275 fundraising
Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter Challenge 22K
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
- Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sep 2026
- £30 + £275 fundraising
Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 3rd Quarter Challenge 28K
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
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- £30 + £275 fundraising
Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 4th Quarter Challenge 22K
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
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- £20 + £300 fundraising
Great North Run
Expert coaching package for all Team WaterAid runners! Run for a world where everyone, everywhere has safe and sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene.
- Half marathon
- Sun 25 Oct 2026
- £45 + £1,000 fundraising
Irish Life Dublin Marathon
Join 25,000 runners on Dublin’s electric streets for a flat, scenic city loop filled with incredible support, lively crowds and unforgettable marathon magic.
- Marathon
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