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.

Can’t find what you are looking for? Get in touch at [email protected].

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Running Events

All running fundraising events, including marathons, half marathons, and fun runs.
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Running Events

Cycle and Swims

All events which involve cycling and swimming, including triathlons.
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Cycle and Swims

Treks

All trekking-related events, including both long and short distances.
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Treks

Something Different

Want to try a different sort of event? Maybe an obstacle course or a bungee jump is what you're looking for. If so, see what events we have.
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Something Different

                  

Most Popular

               

Swim Serpentine - 2 miles

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

Date: 19 September 2026

Cost: £25

Minimum Fundraising Target: £350

Book your place: Email [email protected]

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Date: 11 October 2026

Cost: £49

Minimum Fundraising Target: £350

Book your place: Book with our partner Run for Charity

London Landmarks Half Marathon

Date: 04 April 2027

Cost: £49

Minimum Fundraising Target: £350

Book your place: Book with our partner Run for Charity

TCS London Marathon

Date: 25 April 2027

Cost: £100

Minimum Fundraising Target: £2,500

Book your place: Email [email protected]

Running Events

     

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: 20 June 2026

Cost: £45

Minimum Fundraising Target: £550

Book your place: Book now with Threshold Events

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: 26-28 June 2026

Cost: £35

Minimum Fundraising Target: £300

Book your place: Book with Threshold Events

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: 11-12 July 2026

Cost: £55

Minimum Fundraising Target: £500

Book your place: Book now with Threshold Events

London Saucony 10k

Take on the most iconic 10K in the capital on Sunday 12 July 2026. Live bands, DJs and cheering fans will power you through the route, which takes in some of London’s most famous landmarks — including Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben.

Date: 12 July 2026

Cost: £25

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: Book with our partner Run for Charity

Robin Hood Half Marathon

The Robin Hood Half Marathon is one of the longest-established and most popular city centre road events in the UK. A picturesque route taking you along Victoria Embankment, River Trent, past Nottingham Castle, Robin Hood statue.

Date: 27 September 2026

Cost: £20

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: Book now with our partner Run for Charity

Vitality London 10k

Celebrating both mental and physical wellbeing, it’s the only 10K in the capital to finish outside Buckingham Palace.

Date: 27 September 2026

Date: 11 October 2026

Cost: £20

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: Email [email protected]

Royal Parks Half Marathon

A scenic 13.1-mile road race through four of London’s iconic Royal Parks and past world-famous landmarks.

Date: 11 October 2026

Cost: £49

Minimum Fundraising Target: £350

Book your place: Book with our partner Run for Charity

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: 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

London Landmarks Half Marathon

Date: 04 April 2027

Cost: £49

Minimum Fundraising Target: £350

Book your place: Book with our partner Run for Charity

GetPro Bath Half Marathon

Date: 14 March 2027

Cost: £25

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

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

Cycling and Swimming Events

     

Great North Swim - Windermere

One of the UK’s biggest open water swim events, expect a fully supported course, incredible views and a shared sense of achievement.

Date: 12-14 June 2026

Cost: Various

Minimum Fundraising Target: Various

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

London to Paris Cycle

Take on one of the great cycle experiences in Europe to make a difference to the lives of more young people.

Date: 22 July 2026

Cost: £149

Minimum Fundraising Target: £2000 (or pay £1000 and fundraise what you can)

Book your place: Book as a new user with Discover Adventure

Swim Serpentine - 1 mile

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

Date: 19 September 2026

Cost: Free

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: Email [email protected]

Swim Serpentine - 2 miles

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

Date: 19 September 2026

Cost: £25

Minimum Fundraising Target: £350

Book your place: Email [email protected]

Trekking Events

     

Yorkshire Three Peaks Weekend

Scale three mountains in two days to support our mission in some of the most spectacular countryside England has to offer!

Date: 03 July 2026

Cost: £80

Minimum Fundraising Target: £630 (or pay £320 and fundraise what you can)

Book your place: Book as a new user with Discover Adventure

Jurassic Coast Weekend

Try this beautiful, hilly trek along Dorset's Jurassic Coast, tackling a 23-mile section of the South West Coastal Path to support Youth Sport Trust.

Date: 04 September 2026

Cost: £80

Minimum Fundraising Target: £690 (or pay £345 and fundraise what you can)

Book your place: Book as a new user with Discover Adventure

Yorkshire Three Peaks Weekend

Scale three mountains in two days to support our mission in some of the most spectacular countryside England has to offer!

Date: 04 September 2026

Cost: £80

Minimum Fundraising Target: £630 (or pay £320 and fundraise what you can)

Book your place: Book as a new user with Discover Adventure

Want to try something different?

Tackle a 5k obstacle course

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Bungee jump for Youth Sport Trust

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