Events 

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Current & Previous Events

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Current & Previous Events 〰️

Current Events

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Event Map

We have created an interactive map of all the Run for Charity events . That way you have an idea of locations, distances and dates of all our events.

ULTRA CHALLENGE® Events

From walks to jogs to runs, we’ve got challenge events for everyone. With locations across the UK and a full calendar of fundraising opportunities, there are countless ways to get involved and make a difference.

  • South Coast Ultra Challenge logo with orange, navy, black, and grey colours, including mountain and shoe icons.

    SOUTH COAST ULTRA CHALLENGE®

    SAT 5th- SUN 6th SEPTEMBER 2026

    The South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for 2000 adventurers to take on a real challenge, and you can take it on at your pace as a walk, jog, or run – and fundraise for your favourite charity! An Eastbourne start, up Beachy Head, the magnificent Seven Sisters, and along the South Downs Way, with stunning views over the sea, to a Brighton half-way. Devil’s Dyke, and a few ups & downs lie ahead before Arundel comes into view after an amazing 100 km journey. Sign up as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way , plenty of Food & drink, optional camping & transfers, a special medal, T shirt and celebration finish. With half & quarter Distance options also available – there’s a challenge for everyone! Push yourself further in 2026, take on an Ultra Challenge – the UK’s No.1 Series of treks & trail challenges!

    • Walk, Jog, or Run • 100 km, ~50km, 25km, Options • Food & Drink • Medal & T Shirt

  • Logo for Thames Path Ultra Challenge with text and a trail boot print.

    THAMES PATH ULTRA CHALLENGE®

    SAT 12th-SUN 13th SEPTEMBER 2026

    England’s greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for an unforgettable challenge, which you can take on at your pace as a walk, jog, or run – and fundraise for your favourite charity! Over 3000 adventurers will join the Putney Bridge start, and the full 100km route heads upstream to Henley along the famous Towpath. It’s through Richmond, Hampton Court, Runnymede, and Windsor, with some wonderful scenery to a riverside finish line. Sign up as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way , plenty of food & drink, optional camping & transfers, a special medal, T shirt and celebration finish. With 50km, 25km & Henley 10km options also available – there’s a Thames Path Challenge for everyone! Push yourself further in 2026, take on an Ultra Challenge – the UK’s No.1 Series of treks & trail challenges!

    • Walk, Jog, or Run • 100 km, 50km, 25km, 10km Options • Food & Drink • Medal & T Shirt

  • A group of people walking across a bridge at sunset, with some wearing backpacks and colorful clothing.

    THAMES BRIDGES TREK

    SAT 12th SEPTEMBER 2026

    Join 2500 walkers and trek 25 km across the Capital with unrivalled views of the skyline & landmarks – and you can fundraise for your favourite charity! From a Putney Bridge start it’s East towards the City, zigzagging over 16 historic bridges, each with a fascinating story – and a mid-point rest stop at The Oval Cricket Ground for snacks & drinks. 25 km later, beyond the majestic Tower Bridge, it’s a party style finish line celebration & afternoon picnic in Southwark Park. Sign up as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way , plenty of food & drink, a special medal, T shirt and celebration finish. With a 10 km option also available - there’s a fabulous Thames Walk for you!

    • Walk • 25km, 10km Options • Food & Drink • Medal & T Shirt

  • Nighttime view of Big Ben and the Elizabeth Tower in London with a bright moon in the sky; light trails from moving vehicles on the street in the foreground.

    THAMES MOONLIGHT 10

    FRI 11th SEPT 2026

    Take on either a spirited Friday evening 10km or an energetic 10-mile looped route walk through the heart of London as darkness falls, and the Moon rises – and fundraise for your favourite charity! The Oval Cricket Ground is the start / finish venue – and experience London in a different light, passing famous landmarks – including St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, the London Eye and more. Sign up as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way , a special Moon medal, T shirt and celebration finish with some hot food & drink.

    • Walk • 10-mile, 10km Options • Food & Drink • Medal & T Shirt

  • Logo for Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge featuring green and black text with mountain and forest imagery.

    CHILTERN 50 ULTRA CHALLENGE®

    SAT 26th SEPTEMBER 2026

    A 50km looped challenge in some of the Chilterns finest countryside, with historic trails, rolling hills, nature reserves, with fantastic views. Join up to 2,000 adventurers and take it on at your pace as a walk, jog, or run - and fundraise for your favourite charity! A basecamp in Henley, and a route with real variety and some wonderful scenery – and easily accessible from London. Sign up as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way , plenty of food & drink, optional camping & transfers, a special medal, T shirt and celebration finish. With 25km & 10km options also available – there’s a Chilterns Challenge for everyone! Push yourself further in 2026, take on an Ultra Challenge – the UK’s No.1 Series of treks & trail challenges!

    • Walk, Jog, or Run • 50km, 25km, 10km Options • Food & Drink • Medal & T Shirt

  • Group of runners starting a race under a red starting arch on a grassy field during daytime, with banners and flags in the background.

    KENT DOWNS 50 ULTRA CHALLENGE®

    SAT 10th OCTOBER 2026

    An end of season Ultra Challenge in the ‘Garden of England’. A basecamp near Maidstone, join up to 2,000 adventurers and you can take it on at your pace as a walk, jog, or run – and fundraise for your favourite charity!

    The 50km looped route heads anticlockwise on the North Downs Way to Blue Bell Hill, following the River Medway to Mote Park at halfway for a picnic. Along the Len Valley Walk to the majestic Leeds Castle, and the North Downs Way back to the showground finish line. Sign up as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way , plenty of food & drink, optional camping & transfers, a special medal, T shirt and celebration finish. With 25km & 10km options also available – there’s a challenge for everyone! Push yourself further in 2026, take on an Ultra Challenge – the UK’s No.1 Series of treks & trail challenges!

    • Walk, Jog, or Run • 50km, ~25km, 10km Options • Food & Drink • Medal & T Shirt

  • Halloween Walk logo with a boot print, orange background, and a bat silhouette.

    LONDON HALLOWEEN WALK

    SAT 24th OCTOBER 2026

    Why not risk a hair-raising hike around some of the City’s scary streets and historic haunts and raise money for your favourite charity! Choose your distance, gather your bravest guys & ghouls to make up a team – or go it alone if you dare and meet up with other chilling challengers. You’ll get full support all the way, dress to distress, and creepy dungeon keepers at The Oval Cricket Ground start & finish will meet, greet & shock. Once you escape there’s ghostly looped routes, with zombie rest stops, and if you manage to get back in one piece there’s a macabre medal, a glass of the Devil’s fizz, some horrific hot food & drink!

    • Walk • 25km, 10km Options • Food & Drink • Medal & T Shirt