Challenge Events

Join our team of changemakers and take on a challenge for the Youth Sport Trust.

Choose from the events below or find your own personal challenge and help to raise vital funds to build belonging and a brighter future for young people across the country.

With your support, we can create a future where every child enjoys the life changing benefits of play and sport.

When you join #TeamYST you will receive our fundraising pack full of information and top tips, plus a Youth Sport Trust running vest or technical t-shirt for you to proudly show the world who you are fundraising for.

Already got a place in an event? Join #TeamYST with your own place. A minimum fundraising target applies to some of these events.

Upcoming events:

Manchester marathon

Half-Marathons

Leicestershire

Date: 26 February 2023

Location: Prestwold Hall, LE12 5SQ

Minimum fundraising: £350

Click here to register

Birmingham Running Festival

Date: 21 May 2023

Location: Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6BT

Minimum fundraising: £350

Click here to register

Ramathon

Date: 04 June 2023

Location: Derby

Minimum fundraising: £350

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Brighton marathon

Marathons

Brighton

Date: 02 April 2023

Location: Preston Park, BN1 6SD

Minimum fundraising: £500

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Manchester

Date: 16 April 2023

Location: Emirates Old Trafford, M16 0PX

Minimum fundraising: £500

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Edinburgh

Date: 28 May 2023

Location: Edinburgh, EH8 9BL

Minimum fundraising: £500

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Find a local running event...

Find a run to suit you. From 5k to full marathons there is something for everyone. 

Booking fee: £15 - £35 (see event details)

Sponsorship target: £150 - £500

Click on your local area to find your run, select your charity place through the Run for Charity website, and pledge to fundraise the below amount to support the work of Youth Sport Trust.

  • 5k - £150
  • 10k - £250
  • Half marathon - £350
  • Marathon - £500

Choose your area:

Want to try something different? - why not bungee jump for Youth Sport Trust, or tackle a 5k obstacle course on our behalf.

Threshold Events

Dulux Race to the King
(17-18 June 2023)

Race to the King past event

Location: Goodwood Racecourse – Selhurstpark Rd, Chichester, PO18 0PS
Distance: 100km
Registration: £50 (2-days with camping) / £30 (non-stop) / £20 (1-day)
Minimum fundraising: £500 (2-days with camping) / £300 (1-day)

Starting from Goodwood Racecourse, the route takes you along the coastal path of Chichester Harbour AONB, through the picturesque ancient village of Bosham and winds along the River Arun, past Arundel Castle and up along the South Downs Way before heading back to the finish line at Goodwood.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner, patient plodder or weekend walker – choose to camp over the weekend, take on 100km in one go, or 50km in one day.

What’s included?

  • Training programme tailored to all levels
  • Fully signposted trails for navigation in day & night conditions
  • Routes through heritage sites, AONBs and along National Trails
  • Fully stocked pit stops with a wide range of snack options
  • Hot meals, showers, drinks and sports nutrition
  • Bag transport to the finish
  • Qualified medical personnel at all pit-stops & medical clinics
  • Finisher’s medal
  • Individual chip timing throughout the event.

Click here to register

Race to the Stones
(08-09 July 2023)

Race to the Stones

Location: Lewknor, Oxon, OX49 5RR – Rutland Farm, Avebury, SN8 1RH
Distance: 100km
Registration: £60 (2-days with camping) / £40 (non-stop) / £30 (1-day)
Minimum fundraising: £500 (2-days or non-stop) / £300 (1-day)

Have you got what it takes to conquer the oldest path in Britain? The Ridgeway has endured 5,000 years. You just have to last 100km.

Find out for yourself what draws 3,000 people from around the world each year to follow in the footsteps of Romans, Vikings and mythical warriors in their quest to reach the ancient stone circle at Avebury.

This is a challenge for all ages, experience and fitness levels. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, patient plodder or weekend walker – choose to camp over the weekend, take on 100km in one go, or 50km in one day.

Grit and determination will get you to the finish and secure those memories to last a life-time.

What’s included?

  • Training programme tailored to all levels
  • Fully signposted trails for navigation in day & night conditions
  • Routes through heritage sites, AONBs and along National Trails
  • Fully stocked pit stops with a wide range of snack options
  • Hot meals, showers, drinks and sports nutrition
  • Bag transport to the finish
  • Qualified medical personnel at all pit-stops & medical clinics
  • Finisher’s medal
  • Individual chip timing throughout the event.

Click here to register