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From the marathons to skydives, treks to fun runs, swims to step challenges, you can raise money and help make a lifetime of difference for seriously ill children.

Santa in the City

Dress up. Spread Joy. Change Lives! Join Team Together for Short Lives in the festive fun run, Santa in the City. Jingle all the way...

London
Tough Mudder participant

Tough Mudder Events

Fancy a challenge that’s a little different – and slightly messier! An obstacle course with a difference, a Tough Mudder pushes participants to the limit with...

Nationwide

Trekking Adventures

Take a walk on the wild side and lace up your boots – if you're looking for an adventure off the beaten track this year...

Worldwide

Skydive

Imagine standing at the edge of an open doorway in an aircraft flying at 10,000 feet - the noise of the engines and the wind...

Various

Bath Half Marathon

Take part in one of the UK's most established road races - the Bath Half Marathon! Join 15,000 other runners on the flat, picturesque course...

Bath

Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris

Step into history and run through the heart of Paris. The Paris Marathon takes you past world‑famous landmarks, from the Champs‑Élysées to the Eiffel Tower,...

Paris

London Marathon 2026

EVENT SOLD OUT FOR 2026. Running this world-famous marathon is the experience of a lifetime, taking you through the heart of the capital and all to...

London

Leeds Marathon

Be part of something truly special - Join us for the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon. The first Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon saw over 10,000 participants take...

Leeds

Hackney Half

Hackney Moves is East London's unmissable weekend of sport, entertainment, and community celebration. Dash through 13.1 miles of East London, with vibrant street art, live...

London

Keswick Mountain Festival

Keswick Mountain Festival is a celebration of outdoor sports and adventure, running 15–17 May 2026. Expect a fully immersive experience, combining world-class mountain sports, live...

Lake District

Edinburgh Marathon

Voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runner’s World. Enjoy a fantastic all-encompassing route which takes in some of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks as...

Edinburgh

Great North Swim

The Great North Swim is a weekend-long celebration of open water swimming. Expect stunning scenery, the best of local food and drink, outdoor activities,...

Windermere

The Great North Run

COMING SOON FOR 2026 Take on the iconic Great North Run and make every step count for seriously ill children and their families! The world's largest and...

Newcastle

Cardiff Half Marathon

The Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most exciting road races in the United Kingdom; and is truly a Race...

Cardiff

Royal Parks Half Marathon

COMING SOON FOR 2026 The Royal Parks Half Marathon is London’s original half marathon. Run on closed roads through four of the eight Royal Parks as...

London

Inflatable 5k Challenges

The Inflatable 5K Challenge is an exciting way to get active and have fun. With giant inflatable obstacles to climb, slide, and bounce through, it’s...

Nationwide
Cyclists at fundraiser

Cycling Classics

Take on the challenge of the Cycling Classics—a series of unforgettable rides across stunning UK landscapes. From rolling hills to coastal roads, each event offers...

Nationwide

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Download our Events Calendar 2025

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