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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    Ultra Challenge Events 2026

    • Different events throughout the year
    • Throughout the country

    Looking for a challenge – to test yourself, to get in shape, or bond with friends on a weekend adventure? If so, an Ultra Challenge is for you – and you don’t need to be a budding elite athlete – they’re for everyone, take it on at your pace!

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All events and challenges

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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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    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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    Great North Run

    • 13 September 2026
    • Newcastle-upon-Tyne
    Shown live on the BBC, the Great North Run creates an incredible atmosphere and a very memorable day for all involved.
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    Kiltwalk Events 2026

    • 13 September 2026
    • Aberdeen (7 June), Dundee (16 Aug), Edinburgh (13 September)
    Walk Proud. Change Lives. Join the 2026 Kiltwalk.
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    Swim Serpentine

    • 19 September 2026
    • The Serpentine, Hyde Park
    Swim Serpentine within Hyde Park is a one-day open water swimming festival staged in the heart of London.
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    Great Scottish Run

    • 4 October 2026
    • Glasgow
    Take on Glasgow’s iconic 10K or half marathon, chase your personal best and fundraise for a cause you care about at the Great Scottish Run.
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    Royal Parks Half Marathon

    • 11 October 2026
    • London's Royal Parks
    Starting in central London, you’ll run past some of the city's world-famous landmarks. You’ll run along closed roads and through four of London’s Royal Parks, Hyde Park, Green Park, St James’s Park, and Kensington Gardens.
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    Great South Run

    • 18 October 2026
    • Portsmouth
    Run 10 iconic miles along Portsmouth’s stunning seafront and help change lives at the AJ Bell Great South Run.
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