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Cats Protection

The UK's leading cat welfare charity provide brilliant opportunities to get active outdoors, from their original UK treks to charity places in major events!

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Run for cats! Take on anything from a 5K to 26.2-mile run to support the welfare of cats in the UK.

Take on a half marathon to be held at the historic royal home of Henry VIII. Enjoy free entry to the gardens and a superb, scenic race with chip timing, medal and tech top.
  • Sun 23 Mar
  • £25 + £150 fundraising
East Molesey, UK

Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon

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Take on a half marathon to be held at the historic royal home of Henry VIII. Enjoy free entry to the gardens and a superb, scenic race with chip timing, medal and tech top.

  • Half marathon
If you've ticked off a few 10Ks and you're ready to step it up - this one's for you. Set against the backdrop of Scotland's capital, this run blends scenery with the thrill of a stadium finish!
  • Sun 6 Apr
  • £10 + £100 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Kilomathon Scotland 13.1K

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If you've ticked off a few 10Ks and you're ready to step it up - this one's for you. Set against the backdrop of Scotland's capital, this run blends scenery with the thrill of a stadium finish!

  • 13.1 km road running
Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, pipes, blethering, support and sheer emotion in Scotland's second city this year on a challenging 23 mile route.
  • Sun 27 Apr
  • £20 + FREE fundraising
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

The Kiltwalk Glasgow | Mighty Stride

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Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, pipes, blethering, support and sheer emotion in Scotland's second city this year on a challenging 23 mile route.

  • 22.6 miles walking
The first half of the Isle of Wight circuit explore 52km of scenic coastal trails, enjoy spectacular coastal views along the undulating route with plenty of rest stops to keep you well fuelled.
  • Sat 3 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

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The first half of the Isle of Wight circuit explore 52km of scenic coastal trails, enjoy spectacular coastal views along the undulating route with plenty of rest stops to keep you well fuelled.

  • 52 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
An epic challenge, making a full 106km circuit of the Isle of Wight, starting and finishing in Chale, enjoy well stocked rest stops and superb scenery every step of the way.
  • Sat 3 May
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | Full continuous

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An epic challenge, making a full 106km circuit of the Isle of Wight, starting and finishing in Chale, enjoy well stocked rest stops and superb scenery every step of the way.

  • 106 km multi terrain running + 1960 m ascent
The full 106km circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight, in daylight hours. Overnight at Cowes for a well-earned rest on this wonderful exploration of the coastal routes around the island.
  • Sat 3 - Sun 4 May
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | Full 2 day daylight

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The full 106km circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight, in daylight hours. Overnight at Cowes for a well-earned rest on this wonderful exploration of the coastal routes around the island.

  • 106 km multi terrain running + 1960 m ascent
The route is 3/4 of the Full Challenge – so starts at the Chale basecamp, heads around the fantastic southern section – on to Cowes, and then a final quarter to a finish line at Culver Down.
  • Sat 3 - Sun 4 May
  • £33.75 + £475 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

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The route is 3/4 of the Full Challenge – so starts at the Chale basecamp, heads around the fantastic southern section – on to Cowes, and then a final quarter to a finish line at Culver Down.

  • 82 km trail running
A NEW looped route setting out from the Chale basecamp, that gives you the best of the Island’s dramatic scenery along famous southern coastline to the iconic ‘Needles’.
  • Sat 3 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | Southern Loop

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A NEW looped route setting out from the Chale basecamp, that gives you the best of the Island’s dramatic scenery along famous southern coastline to the iconic ‘Needles’.

  • 50 km trail running
Take on a 25km challenge along the trails of the southern coast of the Isle of Wight, finishing by The Needles for a BBQ lunch.
  • Sat 3 May
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

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Take on a 25km challenge along the trails of the southern coast of the Isle of Wight, finishing by The Needles for a BBQ lunch.

  • 25 km trail running + 660 m ascent
Starting in Cowes, follow a clockwise route along the eastern side of the Isle of Wight, enjoying superb coastal views en route to the finish line at Chale.
  • Sat 3 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

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Starting in Cowes, follow a clockwise route along the eastern side of the Isle of Wight, enjoying superb coastal views en route to the finish line at Chale.

  • 54 km trail running + 980 m ascent
Starting at our showground basecamp – you’ll follow the trails around the estuary, cross on the chain ferry – and really get a good feel for Cowes and its surrounding area.
  • Sat 3 May
  • £15 + £100 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Medina 10 Mile

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Starting at our showground basecamp – you’ll follow the trails around the estuary, cross on the chain ferry – and really get a good feel for Cowes and its surrounding area.

  • 10 miles trail running
Pass through Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor before finishing at the basecamp in Chale for a celebratory hot meal awaits with your medal.
  • Sun 4 May
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Sandown, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 4th Quarter

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Pass through Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor before finishing at the basecamp in Chale for a celebratory hot meal awaits with your medal.

  • 25 km trail running + 480 m ascent
The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind and features an exhilarating city centre finish in Millenium Square with great atmosphere throughout!
  • Sun 11 May
  • £25 + £150 fundraising
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Leeds Half Marathon

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The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind and features an exhilarating city centre finish in Millenium Square with great atmosphere throughout!

  • Half marathon
58km of beautiful trail, with ups and downs giving over 1600m of ascent on a gorgeous coastal route which visits some of the highlights of the Jurassic Coast.
  • Sat 17 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

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58km of beautiful trail, with ups and downs giving over 1600m of ascent on a gorgeous coastal route which visits some of the highlights of the Jurassic Coast.

  • 58 km trail running + 1700 m ascent
A demanding challenge, taking on 100km along the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, starting from Corfe Castle on a fully-supported challenge visiting the highlights of the region.
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

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A demanding challenge, taking on 100km along the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, starting from Corfe Castle on a fully-supported challenge visiting the highlights of the region.

  • 100 km trail running + 2300 m ascent
Take on the full 100km challenge across two days, to enjoy the entirety of the route during daylight, with camping options at the halfway Basecamp in Weymouth.
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

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Take on the full 100km challenge across two days, to enjoy the entirety of the route during daylight, with camping options at the halfway Basecamp in Weymouth.

  • 100 km trail running + 2300 m ascent
Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in the City of Discovery over a challenging 20 mile route.
  • Sat 17 May
  • £20 + FREE fundraising
Dundee, Dundee City, UK

The Kiltwalk Dundee | Mighty Stride

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Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in the City of Discovery over a challenging 20 mile route.

  • 21.5 miles walking
Sample the delights of the Jurassic Coast on this marathon challenge, taking in 42km of stunning Dorset scenery on a fully supported marathon, with a coastal finish at the iconic Lulworth Cove.
  • Sat 17 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Weymouth Marathon

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Sample the delights of the Jurassic Coast on this marathon challenge, taking in 42km of stunning Dorset scenery on a fully supported marathon, with a coastal finish at the iconic Lulworth Cove.

  • 42 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
The route is 3/4 of the Full Challenge – so starts at the Corfe Castle main start, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Weymouth, and then on to West Bay & the finish line at Bridport.
  • Sat 17 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

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The route is 3/4 of the Full Challenge – so starts at the Corfe Castle main start, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Weymouth, and then on to West Bay & the finish line at Bridport.

  • 76 km trail running
A classic Jurassic challenge, starting from Corfe Castle, along the Purbeck Ridge to Durdle Door, where the undulating route leads to the finish at Weymouth
  • Sat 17 May
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter

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A classic Jurassic challenge, starting from Corfe Castle, along the Purbeck Ridge to Durdle Door, where the undulating route leads to the finish at Weymouth

  • 34 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
A marathon distance challenge departing from Weymouth, visiting Chesil Beach and the West Dorset Heritage Coast en route to the finish line at Bridport.
  • Sat 17 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Weymouth, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

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A marathon distance challenge departing from Weymouth, visiting Chesil Beach and the West Dorset Heritage Coast en route to the finish line at Bridport.

  • 42 km trail running + 600 m ascent
A looped route which follows the Purbeck Way to Swanage, before returning along the coast, to finish at Church Knowle near Corfe Castle, for a well-deserved glass of fizz.
  • Sat 17 May
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

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A looped route which follows the Purbeck Way to Swanage, before returning along the coast, to finish at Church Knowle near Corfe Castle, for a well-deserved glass of fizz.

  • 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
10 km looped route with a start & finish at the main Bridport hub. The route explores the off road paths, and pass the West Bay Harbour and views of the wonderful West Bay Cliffs.
  • Sun 18 May
  • £15 + £100 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

The Bridport 10K

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10 km looped route with a start & finish at the main Bridport hub. The route explores the off road paths, and pass the West Bay Harbour and views of the wonderful West Bay Cliffs.

  • 10 km trail running
A 56km challenge, taking in around 750m of ascent, initially following the path of the River Thames, before exploring the North Downs en route to the finish at Turners Hill
  • Sat 24 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Richmond, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

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A 56km challenge, taking in around 750m of ascent, initially following the path of the River Thames, before exploring the North Downs en route to the finish at Turners Hill

  • 56 km trail running
Walk, jog or run the journey from Capital to Coast, over the North and South Downs. A fully supported challenge leaving Richmond-upon-Thames for the finish line at Brighton Racecourse.
  • Sat 24 May
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Richmond, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

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Walk, jog or run the journey from Capital to Coast, over the North and South Downs. A fully supported challenge leaving Richmond-upon-Thames for the finish line at Brighton Racecourse.

  • 100 km trail running + 1500 m ascent
Walk, jog or run the full 100km London to Brighton route, over two daytime sessions, with an overnight stop at the Basecamp at Turners Hill.
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Richmond, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

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Walk, jog or run the full 100km London to Brighton route, over two daytime sessions, with an overnight stop at the Basecamp at Turners Hill.

  • 100 km trail running + 1500 m ascent
Starting in leafy Richmond, follow the River Thames past Kingston along a scenic route, which arrives at the finish in Oaks Park for a BBQ lunch and celebration.
  • Sat 24 May
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Richmond, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

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Starting in leafy Richmond, follow the River Thames past Kingston along a scenic route, which arrives at the finish in Oaks Park for a BBQ lunch and celebration.

  • 25 km trail running + 210 m ascent
This event kicks off the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend in style, in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park on a route with striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
  • Sat 24 May
  • £15 + £150 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh 10K

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This event kicks off the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend in style, in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park on a route with striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.

  • 10 km road running
Starting at Oaks Park then following the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Tulley’s Farm in Turners Hill, and then on over the South Downs & the finish line at Brighton Racecourse.
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
  • £33.75 + £475 fundraising
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

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Starting at Oaks Park then following the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Tulley’s Farm in Turners Hill, and then on over the South Downs & the finish line at Brighton Racecourse.

  • 75 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
A great challenge through the Surrey & Sussex countryside – with a Sutton start and Turners Hill / Tulley’s Farm finish.
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter

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A great challenge through the Surrey & Sussex countryside – with a Sutton start and Turners Hill / Tulley’s Farm finish.

  • 33 km trail running + 600 m ascent
The second half distance option of the London to Brighton Challenge starts from Turners Hill, crossing the South Downs National Park before arriving at Brighton.
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Crawley, West Sussex, UK

Sussex Marathon

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The second half distance option of the London to Brighton Challenge starts from Turners Hill, crossing the South Downs National Park before arriving at Brighton.

  • 42 km trail running + 700 m ascent
The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
  • Sat 24 May
  • £10 + £100 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh 5K

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The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.

  • 5 km road running
Just before the Marathon, the Half follows the same fast and flat route from the iconic castle and city sights to the coast for an explosive finish and offers genuine PB potential.
  • Sun 25 May
  • £20 + £300 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Half Marathon

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Just before the Marathon, the Half follows the same fast and flat route from the iconic castle and city sights to the coast for an explosive finish and offers genuine PB potential.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Fast, flat and beautifully scenic with Edinburgh Castle as the backdrop, this marathon route takes you along the coastline and sells out every year so go for it and enter!
  • Sun 25 May
  • £25 + £400 fundraising
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon

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Fast, flat and beautifully scenic with Edinburgh Castle as the backdrop, this marathon route takes you along the coastline and sells out every year so go for it and enter!

  • 26.2 miles road running
A new 25 km option – ideal if you want to explore the surrounding countryside around Brighton and sections of the south Downs Way with its fabulous views back over the Sussex countryside.
  • Sun 25 May
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Challenge

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A new 25 km option – ideal if you want to explore the surrounding countryside around Brighton and sections of the south Downs Way with its fabulous views back over the Sussex countryside.

  • 25 km trail running + 400 m ascent
Take on the full 100km challenge, starting from Kendal Base Camp, a fully supported ultra. making a glorious loop of the spectacular south Lakes.
  • Sun 1 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

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Take on the full 100km challenge, starting from Kendal Base Camp, a fully supported ultra. making a glorious loop of the spectacular south Lakes.

  • 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in Aberdeen this year over a challenging 18 mile route.
  • Sun 1 Jun
  • £20 + FREE fundraising
Banchory, Aberdeenshire, UK

The Kiltwalk Aberdeen | Mighty Stride

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Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in Aberdeen this year over a challenging 18 mile route.

  • 17.8 miles walking
Take on the first half of the full 100km challenge, starting from Basecamp in Kendal to the far side of the beautiful Lake Windermere.
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

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Take on the first half of the full 100km challenge, starting from Basecamp in Kendal to the far side of the beautiful Lake Windermere.

  • 50 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
Take on the full 100km challenge during the hours of daylight, split over the two days. Enjoy the whole incredible route, whilst also getting a well-deserved overnight sleep.
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

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Take on the full 100km challenge during the hours of daylight, split over the two days. Enjoy the whole incredible route, whilst also getting a well-deserved overnight sleep.

  • 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
Starting from our Kendal Base Camp, it’s up the Longsleddale Valley, and over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere, and then on to Ambleside & Rydal Water.
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lakes Marathon

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Starting from our Kendal Base Camp, it’s up the Longsleddale Valley, and over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere, and then on to Ambleside & Rydal Water.

  • 42 km trail running + 1200 m ascent