Fundraising Events

Your support helps to 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.

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

Dorney Lakes Half

Lace up for this event in the home of London 2012′s Olympic rowing events.

Date: 09 August 2025

Cost: £20

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: Click here

Land's End to John O'Groats Cycle

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Saddle up for this classic challenge covering the furthest possible distance in the British Isles to support our work.

Date: 02 September

Cost: £349

Minimum Fundraising Target: £3,800 (or pay £1,900 and fundraise what you can)

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

Run Thorpe Park 10K

 

 

 

Run around the rollercoasters then enjoy the rides with Thorpe Park entry included in your race entry.

Date: 07 September 2025

Cost: £10

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: Click here

Swim Serpentine - 1 mile

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

Date: 20 September 2025

Cost: Free

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: Email [email protected]

Swim Serpentine - 2 mile

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

Date: 20 September 2025

Cost: £20

Minimum Fundraising Target: £350

Book your place: Email [email protected]

Robin Hood Half Marathon

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One of the longest established and most popular city centre road events in the UK.

Date: 28 September 2025

Cost: £20

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: Click here

Vitality London 10k

Take on the only 10K in the capital to finish outside Buckingham Palace whilst helping to make a difference to the lives of more young people.

Date: 29 September 2025

Cost: £20

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: Email [email protected]

London Landmarks Half Marathon

  

  

  

  

Date: 12 April 2026

Cost: £49

Minimum Fundraising Target: £250

Book your place: Register your interest

Manchester Marathon

Date: 19 April 2026

Cost: £30

Minimum Fundraising Target: £350

Book your place: Click here

TCS London Marathon

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Date: 26 April 2026

Cost: £100

Minimum Fundraising Target: £2,500

Book your place: Email [email protected]

Want to try something different?

Tackle a 5k obstacle course

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Bungee jump for Youth Sport Trust

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Challenge yourself with a Tough Mudder event

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Find a local running event...

Find a run to suit you and fundraise as much as you can. From 5k to full marathons there is something for everyone.

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