Events and challenges

Find a charity event, challenge or fundraising event near you so you can help us support families with a seriously ill child.

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    Junior & Mini Great North Run

    • 12 September 2026
    • Newcastle

    Sign up your Minis (3-8 yrs) for a 1.2km dash and your Juniors for a 4km (9-16 yrs) sprint and inspire them with a taste of the atmosphere and community spirit that characterises the world’s biggest half marathon.

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    London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge

    • 23-24 May 2026
    • London/Brighton
    A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The London 2 Brighton Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route.
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    Great Manchester Run

    • 31 May 2026
    • Manchester
    The AJ Bell Great Manchester Run is the city’s original and best-loved running event with a 10K or a half marathon distance to choose from.
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    Lake District Ultra Challenge

    • 6-7 June 2026
    • Lake District
    A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The Lake District Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route.
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    Great North Swim

    • 12-14 June 2026
    • Lake Windermere
    Dive into the open water of Lake Windermere, challenge yourself at your pace, and make every stroke count for a cause at the Great North Swim.
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    Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge

    • 13-14 June 2026
    • Cirencester
    A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The Cotswold Way Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route.
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    Peak District Ultra Challenge

    • 4-5 July 2026
    • Peak District National Park
    A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The Peak District Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route.
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    South Coast Ultra Challenge

    • 25 July 2026
    • South Downs Way
    A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The South Coast Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route.
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    CarFest 2026

    • 28-30 August 2026
    • Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire
    CarFest is the UK’s largest family fundraising festival! With legendary music performances, celebrity chef demonstrations, impressive cars stunts, amazing activities and celebrity appearances.
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    Thames Path Ultra Challenge

    • 12-13 September 2026
    • Putney Bridge to Henley
    The Thames Path Ultra Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route, with free food and drink at regular rest stops.
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