Fundraising Events

Your support helps to create a future where every child enjoys the life-changing benefits of play and sport. When you join our fantastic team of fundraisers, 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.

Choose from the events below or find your own personal challenge. A minimum fundraising target applies to some of these events.

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GetPro Bath Half Marathon

Take part in one of the UK's most established road races and join 15,000 other runners on the flat, picturesque course and enjoy the electric atmosphere.

Date: 14 March 2027

Cost: £25

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: View available events and book with our partner Run for Charity

Manchester Marathon

The Manchester Marathon is one of the UK's largest marathons, known for its flat and friendly atmosphere.

Date: 18 April 2027

Cost: £30

Minimum Fundraising Target: £350

Book your place: Book now with Run for Charity

Running Events

     

Oxford Half Marathon

This awesome course is fast and flat; it proudly guides runners through the pristine and winding streets of Oxford in all its historic delight.

Date: 11 October 2026

Cost: £20

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place (waiting list): Book now with our partner Run for Charity

Great South Run

The AJ Bell Great South Run is probably the world’s favourite 10-miler, with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed

Date: 18 October 2026

Cost: £20

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: Book with our partner Run for Charity

Great Run Series

A UK-wide collection of road races from 10K to half-marathon distances through cities like Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Glasgow.

Date: Various - 2026

Cost: Various

Minimum Fundraising Target: Various

Book your place: View events available and book with our partner Run for Charity

GetPro Bath Half Marathon

Take part in one of the UK's most established road races and join 15,000 other runners on the flat, picturesque course and enjoy the electric atmosphere.

Date: 14 March 2027

Cost: £25

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: View available events and book with our partner Run for Charity

London Landmarks Half Marathon

Date: 04 April 2027

Cost: £49

Minimum Fundraising Target: £350

Book your place (waiting list): Book with our partner Run for Charity

Brighton Marathon

This seafront 26.2 miler is a bucket-list run for many and is great for first-timers and experienced runners alike.

Date: 04 April 2027

Cost: £30

Minimum Fundraising Target: £350

Book your place: Book now with Run for Charity

Manchester Marathon

The Manchester Marathon is one of the UK's largest marathons, known for its flat and friendly atmosphere.

Date: 18 April 2027

Cost: £30

Minimum Fundraising Target: £350

Book your place: Book now with Run for Charity

Hackney Half Marathon

The Hackney Half is the highlight of London's running calendar. This is an unforgettable weekend of movement, sport and entertainment

Date: 16 May 2027

Cost: £25

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: Book now with Run for Charity

Endure 24 - Reading

The UK’s largest 24-hour relay race, taking place at Wasing Park on an 8-kilometre scenic trail course.

Date: 05 June 2027

Cost: £45

Minimum Fundraising Target: £300

Book your place: Book now with Let's Do This

Race to the King

Take on a challenge fit for royalty in this epic ultramarathon along the South Downs Way and Monarch’s Way. 

Date: 19 June 2027

Cost: £55

Minimum Fundraising Target: £550

Book your place: Book now with Let's Do This

Endure 24 - Leeds

Enjoy wide, runnable trails through a mix of forest and open heathland in the historic Bramham Estate for a good cause.

Date: 03 July 2027

Cost: £45

Minimum Fundraising Target: £300

Book your place: Book with Let's Do This

Race to the Stones

An iconic ultra challenge along Britain’s oldest trail with 50 km and 100 km options through the historic Ridgeway, culminating beneath the Avebury stone circle.

Date: 10-11 July 2027

Cost: £60

Minimum Fundraising Target: £500

Book your place: Book now with Let's Do This

Cycling and Swimming Events

     

Swim Serpentine 2027

Challenge yourself to a two-mile open-water swim in the iconic Serpentine Lake at Hyde Park.

Date: TBC 2027

Cost: TBC

Minimum Fundraising Target: TBC

Express your interest: Email [email protected]

Land's End to John O'Groats

Cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats, the furthest possible distance in the British Isles. A total of just over 1000 miles, passing through some of the most stunning and remote countryside in the British Isles.

Date: Various

Express your interest: Email [email protected]

London to Paris Cycle

One of the great cycle experiences in Europe. Passing through picturesque Kent countryside and small villages and medieval market towns of Northern France. The sight of the finishing point at the Eiffel Tower will evoke a real sense of achievement.

Date: Various

Express your interest: Email [email protected]

Trekking Events

     

National Three Peaks Challenge

A fast-paced and physically challenging adventure taking on the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales in 24 hours. Considered one of Britain’s toughest outdoor challenges.

Date: Various

Cost: £100

Fundraising Target: £995 (or pay £487 and fundraise what you can)

Book your place: Book with Charity Challenge

Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

Complete this classic challenge in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. It entails a 38km trek to summit the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks: Pen-y-Ghent (694 metres), Whernside (736 metres), and Ingleborough (723 metres) in just 12 hours!

Date: 17 July 2027

Cost: £65

Fundraising target: £335 (or pay £165 and fundraise what you can)

Book your place: Book with Charity Challenge

Hadrian's Wall Challenge

This exciting and strenuous marathon-distance challenge of 26 miles will have you trekking along this stunning, world-famous historic landscape.

Date: 03 July 2027

Cost: £45

Fundraising Target: £275 (or pay £130 and fundraise what you can)

Book your place: Book with Charity Challenge

Find Your Adventure

From the Thames Footpath to Machu Picchu via Snowdon and the Peak District. With UK and overseas challenges there is an adventure waiting to suit everyone!

Date: Various

Book your place: Book with Charity Challenge

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