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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Featured Events

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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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    GetPRO Bath Half

    • 15 March 2026
    • Bath

    Run the Bath Half 2026 for Rainbow Trust — support seriously ill children and their families every step of the way.

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All events and challenges

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    Farnborough Half

    • 8 February 2026
    • Farnborough
    Join thousands of runners on at one of the South’s most exciting winter races - and make every step count for Rainbow Trust Children's Charity.
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    Arctic Adventure Challenge

    • 8-15 March 2026
    • The Arctic
    Experience one of the most stunning places on earth, the Arctic Circle. Trek across this frozen landscape, camp in the back country and experience the Northern Lights.
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    GetPRO Bath Half

    • 15 March 2026
    • Bath
    Run the Bath Half 2026 for Rainbow Trust — support seriously ill children and their families every step of the way.
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    Bath 50 Ultra Challenge

    • 28 March 2026
    • Bath
    A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The Bath 50 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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    Brighton Marathon

    • 12 April 2026
    • Brighton
    Take on one of the UK's biggest and best marathons in the beautiful coastal city of Brighton.
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    Rainbow Games 2026

    • 29 April 2026, 1:30pm to 5pm
    • Millennium Arena, Battersea Park
    Join the Rainbow Games at Battersea Park – a vibrant sports day for corporate teams. Build morale, compete for gold, and support Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity.
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    Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge

    • 2-3 May 2026
    • Isle of Wight
    A challenge event you can take on at your pace. Join us for the Isle of Wight Challenge and take on the island’s coastal path. 2,000 adventurers of all experience levels will walk, jog or run.
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    Great Birmingham Run

    • 3 May 2026
    • Birmingham
    Hit the streets of the Second City, fuel your cause with every step, and make your miles count for charity at the Great Birmingham Run.
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