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Charity challenges and events in 2024/25
Looking for a way to make a difference and have some fun in 2024? Why not take part in a charity challenge or event! 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. Read more
By taking part, you can raise funds and awareness for your chosen charity while pushing yourself physically and mentally. Not only will you be making a huge difference to the lives of others, but you'll also have an unforgettable experience, create lasting memories and make new friendships.
We've got every type of charity challenge imaginable for every kind of good cause - from small local events like GOSH's RBC Race for the Kids to the biggest charity events in the UK like Macmillan's Mighty Hikes, Cancer Research UK's Big Hikes, London Marathon and Great North Run; from family-friendly charity walks like The Superhero Mile to adventurous multi-activity challenges like Action Medical Research's Race the Sun Series and trekking to the summit of the highest mountain in Africa on Muscular Dystrophy's Trek Kilimanjaro 2024.
So whatever your preferred activity, lace up your shoes, grab your gear and get ready to challenge yourself for a great cause!
Run, ride, walk, swim, skydive or abseil for charity
Use the quick links below or continue scrolling to discover a wide range of charity challenges and events.
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Run for charity
Secure your place in a major event with a charity position or browse local fundraising events.
Hike for charity
Test your legs and lungs in the hills and mountains of the great outdoors!
Multi-activity challenges
Run, cycle, swim, kayak and generally adventure your way across spectacular landscapes.
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Skydive for charity
Freefall at 125mph from 10,000ft+ for the ultimate high adrenaline experience!
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- Mon 1 Jan - Tue 31 Dec
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Anywhere
Move It for Mental Health
Get your body moving, help your mind and receive your medal in this virtual challenge! Be more active to improve your well-being and help others with theirs too.
- 4 weeks road running
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Fancy dress
- Urban
- Rural
- All ages
- Charity runs
- 1 day from £70
Anywhere
Open Skydive | Mind
Skydive for Mind at an airfield near you, on a weekend of your choice, to help make sure no one faces a mental health problem alone.
- 10000 ft
- Flights
- Solo
- Groups
- Age 16 & over
- Skydives
Brand new charity challenges and events
Be among the first to experience one of these exciting new additions to the fundraising calendar.
- Sun 20 Oct
- £15
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK
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
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Traffic free
- Urban
- Free venue entry
- Public transport links
- Age 16 & over
- Charity runs
- 1 day from £70
Brackley, Northamptonshire, UK
Santa Skydive | GOSH
Jump to it and take part in a festive challenge - a Santa Skydive! Join the team on Sunday 8 December 2024 and raise money for seriously ill children at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
- 12000 ft
- Families
- Flights
- Solo
- Age 16 & over
- Skydives
- Sat 26 Apr 2025
- £49-£390
Penrith, Lake District National Park, UK
Adventure Triple Challenge
Ready to make memories with a physical challenge in the natural beauty of the Lake District? Start springtime on a high with bikes, boats, boots and BBQ!
- 29 miles mountain biking
- 2 miles canoeing
- 7.5 miles hiking
- Newcomers
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Fundraising required
- Undulating
- Mountainous
- Rural
- Mountains
- Public transport links
- Age 14 & over
- 12 hour adventure race
Classic charity challenges
Earn bragging rights for life with these epic personal challenges!
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- Sun 27 Apr 2025
- £50-£100
London, UK
TCS London Marathon
Experience the renowned atmosphere of the TCS London Marathon, the most popular marathon in the world, with its grand finale on The Mall itself!
- 26.2 miles road running
- Wheelchair users
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Entertainment
- Music
- Ballot
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Event expo
- Urban
- Sustainability policy
- Age 18 & over
- Marathons
- Sun 7 Sep 2025
- FREE-£65
- 26 charities
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK
Great North Run
Take part in the world's biggest half marathon and experience the buzz, unrivalled support and cheerful crowds of this historic event. Charity places now available for 2025!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Families
- Wheelchair users
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Entertainment
- Music
- Ballot
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Event expo
- Urban
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 17 & over
- Half marathons
- 2 nights from £590
Fort William, Highland, UK
National Three Peaks Challenge
Considered Britain's toughest outdoor challenge - take on the highest mountains of Scotland, England and Wales on an incredible, professional hike with Mountain Guides and a super-high success rate.
- 2 days hiking
- Hostel
- Meals
- Transfers
- Guided
- Solo
- Groups
- Couples
- Age 18 & over
- National 3 Peaks
- 3 nights from £1,040
London, UK
London To Paris Cycle Challenge
One of the world's most iconic and well-known cycle challenges. From Greenwich to the foot of the Eiffel Tower through scenic countryside, culminating in an evening to celebrate in the French capital!
- 280 km road cycling
- Hostel
- Meals
- Transfers
- Half board
- Solo
- Groups
- Couples
- Age 18 & over
- London to Paris
- Sun 15 Jun 2025
- £45
- 6 charities
London, UK
London to Brighton Bike Ride
Europe's oldest charity bike ride is back and you can be part of it! Ride from capital to coast covering 54 miles through rolling countryside to a spectacular finish on Brighton Beach.
- 54 miles road cycling
- Newcomers
- Ballot
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Undulating
- Hilly
- Event village
- Urban
- Rural
- Coast
- Public transport links
- Age 14 & over
- Charity bike rides
- Sat 5 Jul 2025
- £48.75
Penrith, Cumbria, UK
Pedal Paddle Peak | Lake District
10th Anniversary edition! Grab a team mate and head to the Lake District to pedal, paddle, peak and party on this full-day, multi-activity challenge.
- 34 km mountain biking
- 3 km canoeing
- 17 km hiking
- Newcomers
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Fundraising required
- Undulating
- Mountainous
- Rural
- Mountains
- Public transport links
- Age 16 & over
- 12 hour adventure race
- 14 nights from £1,620
Kathmandu, Nepal
Everest Base Camp Trek
Trek one of the most iconic mountain trails in the world in the heart of the Nepal Himalaya with its spectacular gorges, suspension bridges, majestic peaks and magical landscapes.
- 12 days trekking
- Mid-range hotel
- Meals
- Transfers
- Full board
- Mountain refuge
- Guided
- Solo
- Groups
- Couples
- Age 18 & over
- Everest Base Camp
- 8 nights from £2,235
Moshi, Tanzania
Mount Kilimanjaro Trek | 7 Day Machame Route
Face up to majestic Mount Kilimanjaro on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, trekking from the savannah heat to the frozen summit at 5,895m above sea level, the highest point in Africa.
- 7 days trekking
- Basic hotel
- Campsite
- Meals
- Transfers
- Full board
- Mountain refuge
- Machame route
- Guided
- Solo
- Groups
- Couples
- Age 18 & over
- Kilimanjaro
Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenges
A marathon hike, three summits and cracking views - all within 12 hours.
- 4 nights from £765
Betws-y-Coed, Clwyd, UK
14 Peaks Experience | Welsh 3000s Challenge
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
- Mid-range hotel
- Guided
- Solo
- Groups
- Couples
- Age 18 & over
- Weekends
Support a charity cause
Join a charity team! Use the quick links below to browse challenges supporting a cause or choose a charity below.
CancerChildrenArmed Forces
Macmillan Cancer Support
Support people living with cancer through Macmillan's original events and charity places.
NSPCC
Join the UK's leading children's charity in a huge range of runs, walks and much more across the UK!
Royal British Legion
Raise funds for the UK's leading Armed Forces charity in these events across the UK and Europe!
British Heart Foundation
Strengthen your own heart whilst caring for the heart health of other people.
Mind
There's a place for you on the team at one of the nation's favourite events with the UK's biggest mental health charity.
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 8 Sep
- £35
Windsor, Berkshire, UK
Big Blue Bike Ride
Embark on a grand tour of the Chilterns and Thames Valley this September to help men affected by prostate cancer! Explore stunning countryside then toast your success in the bustling Event Village.
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Newcomers
- Music
- Event village
- Rural
- Public transport links
- Age 14 & over
- Bike rides
- Sun 20 Oct
- £15
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK
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
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Traffic free
- Urban
- Free venue entry
- Public transport links
- Age 16 & over
- Charity runs
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.
- Sat 12 Oct
- FREE-£20
London, UK
RBC Race for the Kids
Join Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity for a family festival and fun run. Walk, jog, wheel or scoot 2K or 5K and join the race to help beat childhood cancer.
- Fun run
- Charity run
- Families
- Wheelchair users
- Dogs allowed
- Entertainment
- Music
- Event village
- Urban
- Park
- Public transport links
- All ages
- Runs
- 1 day from £70
Brackley, Northamptonshire, UK
Santa Skydive | GOSH
Jump to it and take part in a festive challenge - a Santa Skydive! Join the team on Sunday 8 December 2024 and raise money for seriously ill children at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
- 12000 ft
- Families
- Flights
- Solo
- Age 16 & over
- Skydives
- Sat 26 Apr 2025
- £49-£390
Penrith, Lake District National Park, UK
Adventure Triple Challenge
Ready to make memories with a physical challenge in the natural beauty of the Lake District? Start springtime on a high with bikes, boats, boots and BBQ!
- 29 miles mountain biking
- 2 miles canoeing
- 7.5 miles hiking
- Newcomers
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Fundraising required
- Undulating
- Mountainous
- Rural
- Mountains
- Public transport links
- Age 14 & over
- 12 hour adventure race
- Sun 30 Mar 2025
- £28.50-£40.50
Reading, Berkshire, UK
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
- Families
- Newcomers
- Plastic bottle free
- Park
- Rural
- Public transport links
- Age 16 & over
- Bike rides
- Sun 11 May 2025
- £28.50-£50.50
Tonbridge, Kent, UK
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 2
- Families
- Newcomers
- Plastic bottle free
- Rural
- Public transport links
- Age 16 & over
- Bike rides
- Sat 17 May 2025
- £49.50-£99
Coniston, Cumbria, UK
Race the Sun | Lake District Coniston Off-Road
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge off-road through the Lake District for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
- 23 miles mountain biking
- 2.5 miles hiking + 803 m ascent
- 2 miles kayaking
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Fundraising required
- Undulating
- Mountainous
- Rural
- Mountains
- Public transport links
- Age 16 & over
- 12 hour adventure race
- Sun 18 May 2025
- £28.50-£40.50
Woodbridge, UK
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
- Families
- Newcomers
- Plastic bottle free
- Rural
- Public transport links
- Age 16 & over
- Bike rides
- Sat 14 Jun 2025
- £49.50-£99
Wareham, Dorset, UK
Race the Sun | Jurassic Coast Off-Road
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.
- 28 miles mountain biking
- 9 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Fundraising required
- Hilly
- Fancy dress
- Rural
- Coast
- Mountains
- Public transport links
- Age 16 & over
- 12 hour adventure race
- Sat 21 Jun 2025
- £49.50-£99
Brecon, Powys, UK
Race the Sun | Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge through rugged countryside for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
- 36 miles road cycling
- 9.6 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Fundraising required
- Mountainous
- Rural
- Mountains
- Public transport links
- Age 16 & over
- 12 hour adventure race
- Sun 29 Jun 2025
- £28.50-£40.50
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK
RIDE The Dales
The spectacularly beautiful but equally tough northernmost event of the RIDE series featuring one of the most unrelenting climbs in Nidderdale - Trapping Hill. Yorkshire doesn't really do flat.
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Families
- Newcomers
- Plastic bottle free
- Park
- Rural
- Public transport links
- Age 16 & over
- Bike rides
- Sat 12 Jul 2025
- £49.50-£99
Cheddar, Somerset, UK
Race The Sun | Cheddar Gorge
New for 2025! An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike, paddle and experience the spectacular Cheddar Gorge in a race against the setting sun.
- 25 miles road cycling
- 9 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Fundraising required
- Hilly
- Fancy dress
- Rural
- Public transport links
- Age 16 & over
- 12 hour adventure race
- Wed 23 - Sun 27 Jul 2025
- £89-£1,750
London, UK
RIDE London to Paris | Tour de France Edition
Join Action for this iconic, once-in-a-lifetime charity fundraising event which sees you celebrating under the Eiffel Tower and soaking up the atmosphere of the final stage of the 2025 Tour de France!
- 440 km road cycling
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Urban
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 18 & over
- Charity bike rides
- Sat 6 Sep 2025
- £49.50-£99
Keswick, Cumbria, UK
Race the Sun | Lake District Keswick
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge through the Lake District for teams of 2 or 4 to road bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
- 40 miles road cycling
- 10.5 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Fundraising required
- Hilly
- Mountainous
- Rural
- Mountains
- Public transport links
- Age 16 & over
- 12 hour adventure race
- Sat 13 Sep 2025
- £49.50-£99
Llanberis, Gwynedd, UK
Race the Sun | Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge through Snowdonia for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
- 30 miles road cycling
- 9 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Fundraising required
- Undulating
- Mountainous
- Rural
- Mountains
- Public transport links
- Age 16 & over
- 12 hour adventure race
- Sat 27 Sep 2025
- £49.50-£99
Wareham, Dorset, UK
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.
- 28 miles road cycling
- 9 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Fundraising required
- Hilly
- Fancy dress
- Rural
- Coast
- Public transport links
- Age 16 & over
- 12 hour adventure race
Armed Forces charities
Show your support for the physical and mental needs of the Armed Forces Community with one of these charity challenges.
- Sat 9 Nov
- £50-£80
Aldershot, Hampshire, UK
Race to Remember
Take on a physical endurance race from the home of the British Army to the iconic finish line at HMS Warrior to honour the servicemen and women who have sacrificed so much for our nation.
- Ultra run
- Charity run
- Urban
- Rural
- Free venue entry
- Age 16 & over
- Runs
- Sat 9 Nov
- £13-£36
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK
ATW Remembrance Runs
Come and get involved with the Essex Remembrance Run, in support of The Felix Fund, to help honour our fallen heroes and support a fantastic military charity.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Families
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Sustainability policy
- All ages
- Runs
- Sun 27 Apr 2025
- £44
Honiton, Devon, UK
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
- Families
- Trees not tees
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Plastic bottle free
- Rural
- Free venue entry
- Sustainability policy
- Plastic-free event
- Age 11 & over
- Bike rides
- Thu 22 - Sun 25 May 2025
- £250-£1,200
London, UK
Run2Paris
A team of 5. A half marathon every day for 4 days. You have just Run2Paris! This is your next great running adventure where you'll camp under the stars on a road trip like no other.
- 4 days multi terrain running
- Newcomers
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Fundraising required
- Hilly
- Urban
- Rural
- Public transport links
- Age 18 & over
- Half marathons
- Sat 2 Nov
- FREE-£10
London, UK
Poppy Walk | London
Be a part of a truly meaningful experience this Poppy Appeal. Walk through Crystal Palace Park to honour our heroes by participating in a 3km journey, creating a touching poppy tribute.
- 3 km
- Families
- Wheelchair users
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Urban
- Park
- Free venue entry
- All ages
- Charity walks
- Sun 3 Nov
- FREE-£10
Southampton, Hampshire, UK
Poppy Walk | Southampton
Be a part of a truly meaningful experience this Poppy Appeal. Walk through Southampton Common to honour our heroes by participating in a 3km journey, creating a touching poppy tribute.
- 3 km
- Families
- Wheelchair users
- Newcomers
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Urban
- Park
- Free venue entry
- All ages
- Charity walks
- Sat 9 Nov
- FREE-£10
Plymouth, Devon, UK
Poppy Walk | Plymouth
Be a part of a truly meaningful experience this Poppy Appeal. Walk through Plymouth to honour our heroes by participating in a 3km journey, creating a touching poppy tribute.
- 3 km
- Families
- Wheelchair users
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Urban
- Park
- Free venue entry
- All ages
- Charity walks
- Fri 2 - Tue 6 May 2025
- £300-£2,250
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Netherlands Liberation Trail
Pedal through the Liberation of the Netherlands: A historic tour to freedom, filled with commemoration and camaraderie, to help support the Armed Forces Community.
- 338 km road cycling
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Urban
- Rural
- Age 18 & over
- Charity bike rides
- Sun 18 May 2025
- £25
Epsom, Surrey, UK
Poppy Hike
Challenge yourself to a hike in the beautiful Surrey Hills and support the Armed Forces community, featuring Centenary Wood which commemorates the sacrifices made in WW1.
- Charity walk 3
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed
- Rural
- Public transport links
- Age 16 & over
- Walks
- Thu 4 - Mon 8 Sep 2025
- £199-£2,069
London, UK
Pedal to Paris
Get the Pro-rider experience on this Remembrance ride with rolling road closures, ride captains and motorcycle outriders with various speed groups, to help support the Armed Forces Community.
- 460 km road cycling
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Undulating
- Urban
- Rural
- Age 18 & over
- Charity bike rides
