Charity challenges and events in 2025
Looking for a way to make a difference and have some fun in 2025? Why not take part in a charity challenge or event! Whether you're a runner, hiker, cyclist, walker, swimmer, jumper or abseiler, there are plenty of ways to get involved and support a cause close to your heart. Read more
By taking part, you can raise funds and awareness for your chosen charity while pushing yourself physically and mentally. Not only will you be making a huge difference to the lives of others, but you'll also have an unforgettable experience, create lasting memories and make new friendships.
We've got every type of charity challenge imaginable for every kind of good cause - from small local events like GOSH's RBC Race for the Kids to the biggest charity events in the UK like Macmillan's Mighty Hikes, Cancer Research UK's Big Hikes, London Marathon and Great North Run; from family-friendly charity walks like The Superhero Mile to adventurous multi-activity challenges like Action Medical Research's Race the Sun Series and trekking to the summit of the highest mountain in Africa on Muscular Dystrophy's Trek Kilimanjaro.
So whatever your preferred activity, lace up your shoes, grab your gear and get ready to challenge yourself for a great cause!
Run, ride, walk, swim, skydive or abseil for charity
Use the quick links below or continue scrolling to discover a wide range of charity challenges and events.
Charity challenges
Say farewell to the old comfort zone and rekindle your adventurous spirit.
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Featured challenges
Explore the biggest challenge events and charity trips!
- Fri 6 Jun
- FREE
The Childhood Day Mile
Move a mile on Childhood Day - the NSPCC's national day of action to help keep children safe. How you move is up to you! Get the family involved, grab a friend, or get your workplace together.
- 1 mile walking
- 1 day from £70
Open Skydive | Mind
Skydive for Mind at an airfield near you, on a weekend of your choice, to help make sure no one faces a mental health problem alone.
- 10000 ft skydiving
- Sat 10 May
- £45
Women V Cancer | Ride the Night | 100K
Join hundreds of women for a night of remembrance and celebration where you will ride past iconic city landmarks then cross the finish line to receive your well-deserved finisher's medal!
- 100 km road cycling
- Fri 2 - Tue 6 May
- £300-£2,250
Netherlands Liberation Trail
Pedal through the Liberation of the Netherlands: A historic tour to freedom, filled with commemoration and camaraderie, to help support the Armed Forces Community.
- 338 km road cycling
- Sun 18 May
- £25
Poppy Hike
Challenge yourself to a hike in the beautiful Surrey Hills and support the Armed Forces community, featuring Centenary Wood which commemorates the sacrifices made in WW1.
- Charity walk 3
- Thu 4 - Mon 8 Sep
- £199-£2,069
Pedal to Paris
Get the Pro-rider experience on this Remembrance ride with rolling road closures, ride captains and motorcycle outriders with various speed groups, to help support the Armed Forces Community.
- 460 km road cycling
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- Sat 7 Jun
- £45-£120
Defeat the Peak | Ben Nevis by Day Challenge
Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the beautiful Glen Nevis in the Scottish Highlands, this spectacular challenge will see you reach the top for beautiful views!
- 8 hrs hiking + 4413 ft ascent
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £45-£169
Defeat the Peak | Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) at Night Challenge
Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the heart of Snowdonia this spectacular challenge will see you trekking to the top of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), at night!
- 21 km hiking + 975 m ascent
- Sat 13 Sep
- £45-£165
Defeat the Peak | Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) by Day Challenge
Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the heart of Snowdonia, this challenge will see you trekking to the top of Snowdon!
- 15 km hiking + 1000 m ascent
- 2 nights from £500
Mediterranean Ocean Rowing Races | Barcelona - Ibiza
One of NOMAN’s exclusive Mediterranean ocean rowing races, pitting multiple crews against one another between the Catalonian capital and the world famous White Isle.
- 3 days rowing
- Thu 11 - Sun 14 Sep
- £250-£1,250
Run2Paris
A team of 5. A half marathon every day for 4 days. You have just Run2Paris! This is your next great running adventure where you'll camp under the stars on a road trip like no other.
- 4 days multi terrain running