Dreams Come True

Dreams Come True

Making dreams come true to bring joy to seriously ill children.

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Dreams Come True charity places

Take on one of these events to help make dreams come true for seriously ill children.

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
  • £20 + £250 fundraising
East Molesey, UK

Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon

Dreams Come True

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
  • Sun 6 Apr
  • £30 + £500 fundraising
Milano, Italy

Wizz Air Milano Marathon

Dreams Come True

Italy’s fastest marathon is preparing to welcome more than 35,000 participants, including marathon runners, relay runners and family runners, for an increasingly modern and engaging event.

  • 42.2 km road running
The second-largest marathon on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop. Charity places now available for 2025.
  • Sun 13 Apr
  • £30 + £700 fundraising
Paris, France

Schneider Electric Paris Marathon

Dreams Come True

The second-largest marathon on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop. Charity places now available for 2025.

  • Marathon
Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, pipes, blethering, support and sheer emotion in Scotland's second city this year on an achievable 14 mile route.
  • Sat 26 Apr
  • £20 + £100 fundraising
Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, UK

The Kiltwalk Glasgow | Big Stroll

Dreams Come True

Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, pipes, blethering, support and sheer emotion in Scotland's second city this year on an achievable 14 mile route.

  • 14.2 miles walking
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 + £100 fundraising
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

The Kiltwalk Glasgow | Mighty Stride

Dreams Come True

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
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 3 May
  • £40 + £375 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Dreams Come True

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 52 km trail running + 900 m ascent
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 3 May
  • £50 + £575 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | Full Continuous

Dreams Come True

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 106 km multi terrain running + 1800 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
  • £50 + £575 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | Full 2 Day Daylight

Dreams Come True

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
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 3 - Sun 4 May
  • £45 + £475 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

Dreams Come True

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 82 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 3 May
  • £40 + £375 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | Southern 50

Dreams Come True

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 50 km trail running + 1025 m ascent
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 3 May
  • £30 + £275 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

Dreams Come True

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 25 km trail running + 500 m ascent
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 3 May
  • £40 + £375 fundraising
Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

Dreams Come True

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 54 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
Start at the showground basecamp and follow the trails around the estuary, cross on the chain ferry and get a good feel for Cowes and its surrounding area.
  • Sat 3 May
  • £20 + £100 fundraising
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Medina 10 Mile

Dreams Come True

Start at the showground basecamp and follow the trails around the estuary, cross on the chain ferry and get a good feel for Cowes and its surrounding area.

  • 10 miles trail running
Take on a thrilling run at the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way.
  • Sun 4 May
  • £20 + £250 fundraising
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon

Dreams Come True

Take on a thrilling run at the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sun 4 May
  • £30 + £275 fundraising
Sandown, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 4th Quarter

Dreams Come True

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 25 km trail running + 500 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
  • £20 + £250 fundraising
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Leeds Half Marathon

Dreams Come True

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
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
  • £50 + £575 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

Dreams Come True

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
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!
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
  • £50 + £575 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

Dreams Come True

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!

  • 100 km trail running + 2300 m ascent
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
  • £40 + £375 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Dreams Come True

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
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 + £100 fundraising
Dundee, Dundee City, UK

The Kiltwalk Dundee | Mighty Stride

Dreams Come True

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
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.
  • Sat 17 May
  • £40 + £375 fundraising
Weymouth, Dorset, UK

Weymouth Marathon

Dreams Come True

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.

  • 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 and the finish line at Bridport.
  • Sat 17 May
  • £45 + £475 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

Dreams Come True

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.

  • 76 km trail running + 1800 m ascent
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
  • £30 + £275 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter

Dreams Come True

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
  • £40 + £375 fundraising
Weymouth, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

Dreams Come True

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
  • £30 + £275 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

Dreams Come True

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
The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
  • Sun 18 May
  • £20 + £250 fundraising
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run Half Marathon

Dreams Come True

The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Join the #DreamTeam and help make dreams come true for children with serious or life-limiting conditions, living in the highest areas of deprivation in the UK.
  • Sun 18 May
  • £20 + £300 fundraising
London, UK

Hackney Half Marathon

Dreams Come True

Join the #DreamTeam and help make dreams come true for children with serious or life-limiting conditions, living in the highest areas of deprivation in the UK.

  • 13.1 miles road running
A looped route starting and finishing at the main Bridport hub. The route explores the off-road paths, and passes West Bay Harbour with views of the wonderful West Bay Cliffs.
  • Sun 18 May
  • £20 + £100 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

The Bridport 10K

Dreams Come True

A looped route starting and finishing at the main Bridport hub. The route explores the off-road paths, and passes West Bay Harbour with views of the wonderful West Bay Cliffs.

  • 10 km trail running + 250 m ascent
A varied 56km challenge, initially following the path of the River Thames, before exploring the North Downs en route to the finish at Turners Hill and a huge celebration!
  • Sat 24 May
  • £40 + £375 fundraising
Richmond, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Dreams Come True

A varied 56km challenge, initially following the path of the River Thames, before exploring the North Downs en route to the finish at Turners Hill and a huge celebration!

  • 56 km trail running + 800 m ascent
Leafy Richmond to sunny Brighton – over the North Downs and the South Downs, with some wonderful Surrey and Sussex countryside in between, fully supported all the way with a huge celebratory finish!
  • Sat 24 May
  • £50 + £575 fundraising
Richmond, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | Full 100km Continuous

Dreams Come True

Leafy Richmond to sunny Brighton – over the North Downs and the South Downs, with some wonderful Surrey and Sussex countryside in between, fully supported all the way with a huge celebratory finish!

  • 100 km trail running + 1500 m ascent
Leafy Richmond to sunny Brighton, over the North and South Downs, with some wonderful Surrey and Sussex countryside - all in daylight hours and with a good nights' sleep mid-way!
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
  • £50 + £575 fundraising
Richmond, UK

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

Dreams Come True

Leafy Richmond to sunny Brighton, over the North and South Downs, with some wonderful Surrey and Sussex countryside - all in daylight hours and with a good nights' sleep mid-way!

  • 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
  • £30 + £275 fundraising
Richmond, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

Dreams Come True

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 + 200 m ascent
Starting at Oaks Park then following the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Tulley’s Farm in Turners Hill, and then over the South Downs to the finish line at Brighton Racecourse to a celebration!
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
  • £45 + £475 fundraising
Carshalton, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

Dreams Come True

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

  • 75 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
A great challenge through the Surrey and Sussex countryside with a Sutton start and Turners Hill finish with full support and a great finish line celebration!
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
  • £30 + £275 fundraising
Carshalton, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter

Dreams Come True

A great challenge through the Surrey and Sussex countryside with a Sutton start and Turners Hill finish with full support and a great finish line celebration!

  • 33 km trail running + 600 m ascent
From Turners Hill the route heads south through wonderful Sussex countryside, then up and over the testing South Downs before the coast comes into view and the final few km to the Racecourse finish!
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
  • £40 + £375 fundraising
Crawley, West Sussex, UK

Sussex Marathon

Dreams Come True

From Turners Hill the route heads south through wonderful Sussex countryside, then up and over the testing South Downs before the coast comes into view and the final few km to the Racecourse finish!

  • 42 km trail running + 700 m ascent
A new 25km 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
  • £30 + £275 fundraising
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Challenge

Dreams Come True

A new 25km 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
100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported all the way with a celebratory finale!
  • Sun 1 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £50 + £575 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

Dreams Come True

100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported all the way with a celebratory finale!

  • 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 + £100 fundraising
Banchory, Aberdeenshire, UK

The Kiltwalk Aberdeen | Mighty Stride

Dreams Come True

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
Start from Kendal Base Camp, head up the Longsleddale Valley, over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere and then on to Ambleside and Rydal's Water's edge.
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £40 + £375 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lakes Marathon

Dreams Come True

Start from Kendal Base Camp, head up the Longsleddale Valley, over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere and then on to Ambleside and Rydal's Water's edge.

  • 42 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported with a good night's sleep mid-way.
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £50 + £575 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

Dreams Come True

100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported with a good night's sleep mid-way.

  • 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent