Charity events in UK in May 2025
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- Sun 11 May
- 3 charities
- Sun 11 May
- 3 charities
Tough Mudder London West | 15K - Sunday
Be one of 15,000 Mudders to prove you're tough enough to conquer the most technically difficult obstacle course of the series. Expect hills, forest trails, muddy ditches, hills and a finisher beer.
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Fundraising optional
- Age 14 & over
- 15 km multi terrain running
- Sun 11 May
- Entries close soon
- Sun 11 May
- Entries close soon
Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
Welcome to the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon which has become hugely popular, with thousands of runners of all abilities taking to the streets the city's most scenic countryside and outer suburbs.
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Rural
- Public transport links
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 11 May
- £36-£38
- Entries close soon
- Sun 11 May
- £36-£38
- Entries close soon
Great Bristol Run 10K
Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic 10K.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 15 & over
- 10 km road running
- Sun 11 May
- Entries close soon
- Sun 11 May
- Entries close soon
Leeds Half Marathon
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!
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Public transport links
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 11 May
- £46-£48
- Sun 11 May
- £46-£48
Great Bristol Run Half Marathon
Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic half marathon.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 11 May
- 3 charities
- Sun 11 May
- 3 charities
Tough Mudder London West | 5K - Sunday
Be one of 15,000 Mudders to prove you're tough enough to conquer the most technically difficult obstacle course of the series. Expect hills, forest trails, muddy ditches, hills and a finisher beer.
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Fundraising optional
- Age 14 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Fri 16 - Sun 18 May
- £350
- Fri 16 - Sun 18 May
- £350
Incredible Hike
The ultimate coast path challenge! Walk 60 miles of the South West Coast Path over 3 days and take in the breathtaking sights and soak up the camaraderie for Children’s Hospice South West.
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Undulating
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Rural
- Coast
- Age 18 & over
- 60 miles hiking
- Sat 17 May
- £25
- Sat 17 May
- £25
Big Hike | The Trossachs | Marathon
Venture to the exquisite landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, through Callander and past stunning Lochs and waterfalls to help beat cancer step by step.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Hilly
- Age 16 & over
- 26.2 miles hiking + 2000 ft ascent
- Sat 17 May
- £139
- Sat 17 May
- £139
Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Half
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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Hilly
- Age 18 & over
- 58 km trail running + 1700 m ascent
- Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
- £199
- Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
- £199
Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous
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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Hilly
- Age 18 & over
- 100 km trail running + 2300 m ascent
- Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
- £199
- Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
- £199
Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days
Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Hilly
- Age 18 & over
- 100 km trail running + 2300 m ascent
- Sat 17 May
- £20
- Sat 17 May
- £20
Follow the Seagulls | Isle of Wight | One Day Challenge
A trekking challenge along the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with sea views, glades, tall ridges and wild walking in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust. You are in for a treat!
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 25 miles walking
- Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
- £30
- Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
- £30
Follow the Seagulls | Isle of Wight | Two Day Challenge
A trekking challenge along the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with sea views, glades, tall ridges and wild walking in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust. You are in for a treat!
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 50 miles walking
- Sat 17 May
- £30-£55
- Sat 17 May
- £30-£55
Keswick Mountain Festival 3 Peaks
A mid-level, circular hike over the three peaks surrounding Derwentwater Catbells, Walla Crag and Latrigg. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
- Families
- Newcomers
- Music
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Mountainous
- Event village
- Age 12 & over
- 18 miles hiking + 1050 m ascent
- Sat 17 May
- £20
- Sat 17 May
- £20
Big Hike | The Trossachs | Half Marathon
Venture to the exquisite landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, through Callander and past stunning Lochs and waterfalls to help beat cancer step by step.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Undulating
- Age 14 & over
- 13.1 miles hiking + 1100 ft ascent
- Sat 17 May
- £139
- Sat 17 May
- £139
Weymouth Marathon
Take on the ‘classic Jurassic’ scenery, coastal sights and tough climbs of this marathon-distance challenge along the stunning coastal path whilst enjoying full support along the way.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Hilly
- Age 18 & over
- 42 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
- Sat 17 May
- £169
- Sat 17 May
- £169
Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge
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 and the finish line at Bridport.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Hilly
- Age 18 & over
- 76 km trail running + 1800 m ascent
- Sat 17 May
- £89
- Sat 17 May
- £89
Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter
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
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Hilly
- Age 14 & over
- 34 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
- Sat 17 May
- £139
- Sat 17 May
- £139
Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half
A marathon distance challenge departing from Weymouth, visiting Chesil Beach and the West Dorset Heritage Coast en route to the finish line at Bridport.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 42 km trail running + 600 m ascent
- Sat 17 May
- £89
- Sat 17 May
- £89
Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter
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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Undulating
- Age 14 & over
- 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
- Sat 17 May
- £20
- Sat 17 May
- £20
Big Hike | The Trossachs | 10K
Venture to the exquisite landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, through Callander and past stunning Lochs and waterfalls to help beat cancer step by step.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Undulating
- Age 12 & over
- 10 km hiking + 450 ft ascent
- Sun 18 May
- £25
- Sun 18 May
- £25
Poppy Hike | Short
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.
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Age 16 & over
- 6 miles walking
- Sun 18 May
- £25
- Sun 18 May
- £25
Poppy Hike | Medium
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.
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Age 18 & over
- 15 miles walking
- Sun 18 May
- £25
- Sun 18 May
- £25
Poppy Hike | Long
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.
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Age 18 & over
- 21 miles walking
- Sun 18 May
- £48.50
- Sun 18 May
- £48.50
RIDE Suffolk Sunrise | Champion
One of the biggest charity sportives in the East offering a flat and fast route ideal for an early-season time or to sample a longer ride. Earn your medal conquering the longest Champion route!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Age 16 & over
- 102 miles road cycling
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