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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.
  • Sun 27 Apr
  • 4 charities
  • Sun 27 Apr
  • 4 charities
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

The Kiltwalk Glasgow | Mighty Stride charity places

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.

  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Undulating
  • Age 13 & over
  • 22.6 miles walking
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.
  • Sun 27 Apr
  • Sun 27 Apr
Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, UK

The Kiltwalk Glasgow | Big Stroll charity places

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.

  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Undulating
  • Age 10 & over
  • 14.2 miles walking
The second half option of the Thames Path Challenge from Runnymede along the meandering river through Cookham to Henley-on-Thames, home of the regatta, to a celebration finish and family BBQ.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • 12 charities
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • 12 charities
Egham, Surrey, UK

Thames Path Challenge | 2nd Half charity places

The second half option of the Thames Path Challenge from Runnymede along the meandering river through Cookham to Henley-on-Thames, home of the regatta, to a celebration finish and family BBQ.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Flat
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 50 km trail running + 150 m ascent
The second quarter option of the Thames Path Challenge following the river to Runnymede for a celebratory finish and BBQ.
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • 12 charities
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • 12 charities
London, UK

Thames Path Challenge | 2nd Quarter charity places

The second quarter option of the Thames Path Challenge following the river to Runnymede for a celebratory finish and BBQ.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Flat
  • Age 14 & over
  • 22 km trail running + 20 m ascent
The third quarter option of the Thames Path Challenge from Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame following the meandering waterway to finish at Cookham.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • 12 charities
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • 12 charities
Egham, Surrey, UK

Thames Path Challenge | 3rd Quarter charity places

The third quarter option of the Thames Path Challenge from Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame following the meandering waterway to finish at Cookham.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Flat
  • Age 14 & over
  • 28 km trail running + 20 m ascent
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Northumberland Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll take in famous sights such as Alnwick Castle and Dunstanburgh Castle to support people living with cancer.
  • Sun 14 Sep
  • £20
  • Sun 14 Sep
  • £20
Alnwick, Northumberland, UK

Mighty Hikes | Northumberland Coast | Half Marathon

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Northumberland Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll take in famous sights such as Alnwick Castle and Dunstanburgh Castle to support people living with cancer.

  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Undulating
  • Age 14 & over
  • 12.9 miles hiking + 169.25 m ascent
The fourth quarter option of the Thames Path Challenge from Cookham along the meandering waterway to Henley-on-Thames, home of the regatta, to a fabulous celebration finish and family BBQ.
  • Wed 17 Sep
  • 12 charities
  • Wed 17 Sep
  • 12 charities
Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK

Thames Path Challenge | 4th Quarter charity places

The fourth quarter option of the Thames Path Challenge from Cookham along the meandering waterway to Henley-on-Thames, home of the regatta, to a fabulous celebration finish and family BBQ.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Flat
  • Age 14 & over
  • 22 km trail running + 10 m ascent
The full distance option of the Chiltern 50 Challenge from basecamp in Henley on a loop via Greys Court, the Ridgeway, Shakespeare's Way, The Chilterns and Hambleden Village.
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • 11 charities
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • 11 charities
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge | Full 50km charity places

The full distance option of the Chiltern 50 Challenge from basecamp in Henley on a loop via Greys Court, the Ridgeway, Shakespeare's Way, The Chilterns and Hambleden Village.

  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 50 km trail running + 920 m ascent
Escape the city. Explore the trails. Run or walk a stunning trail marathon that starts from Bristol and heads into the stunning Cotswolds before finishing in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath.
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • £55
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • £55
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Trail Escape | Bristol-to-Bath | Marathon

Escape the city. Explore the trails. Run or walk a stunning trail marathon that starts from Bristol and heads into the stunning Cotswolds before finishing in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running
The shorter 25km loop option of the Chiltern 50 Challenge from Henley Showground past the River Thames, Greys Court and the pretty Hambleden Village.
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • 11 charities
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • 11 charities
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge | Henley 25km Loop charity places

The shorter 25km loop option of the Chiltern 50 Challenge from Henley Showground past the River Thames, Greys Court and the pretty Hambleden Village.

  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • Age 14 & over
  • 25 km trail running + 500 m ascent
Escape the city. Explore the trails. Run or walk a stunning trail route that starts from Bristol and finishes in the centre of Bath alongside the marathon at the Bandstand in Royal Victoria Park.
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • £40
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • £40
Bristol, Gloucestershire, UK

Trail Escape | Bristol-to-Bath | 25km

Escape the city. Explore the trails. Run or walk a stunning trail route that starts from Bristol and finishes in the centre of Bath alongside the marathon at the Bandstand in Royal Victoria Park.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 25 km trail running
Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • £45-£65
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • £45-£65
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

2 Valleys Trail

Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!

  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Age 17 & over
  • 22.4 km trail running + 477 m ascent
Walk 13 miles around iconic Windsor landmarks with stunning views of Windsor Castle, followed by a Finish Festival to celebrate your huge achievement and receive your medal.
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £30
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £30
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

The Palace Walk

Walk 13 miles around iconic Windsor landmarks with stunning views of Windsor Castle, followed by a Finish Festival to celebrate your huge achievement and receive your medal.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Fundraising required
  • Age 14 & over
  • 13 miles walking
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering dramatic views, vibrant communities, a rich historic heritage, and diverse wildlife and habitats – featuring the North Downs Way National Trail.
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • Sat 11 Oct
Maidstone, Kent, UK

Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 50km Challenge charity places

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering dramatic views, vibrant communities, a rich historic heritage, and diverse wildlife and habitats – featuring the North Downs Way National Trail.

  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • Age 16 & over
  • 50 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
The 25km loop sits within the 50km loop and splits off at the picturesque village of Aylesford - one of the River Medway’s hidden jewels heading east on Augustine Camino to Detling via Boxley.
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • Sat 11 Oct
Maidstone, Kent, UK

Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 25km Challenge charity places

The 25km loop sits within the 50km loop and splits off at the picturesque village of Aylesford - one of the River Medway’s hidden jewels heading east on Augustine Camino to Detling via Boxley.

  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • Age 14 & over
  • 25 km trail running + 450 m ascent
Why not risk a hair-raising hike for charity around some of the city’s scary streets and historic haunts? Choose your distance, gather your bravest guys and ghouls to make up a team.
  • Sat 25 Oct
  • Sat 25 Oct
London, UK

London Halloween Walk | 25km charity places

Why not risk a hair-raising hike for charity around some of the city’s scary streets and historic haunts? Choose your distance, gather your bravest guys and ghouls to make up a team.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 14 & over
  • 25 km walking
  • Sat 22 Mar
Plymouth, Devon, UK

Men’s Day Out

  • 12 km walking
  • Sun 23 Mar
Redhill, Surrey, UK

Y2Y North Downs Trek / Run | Marathon Challenge Trek

  • 26.2 miles walking
  • Sat 5 Apr
Brecon, Powys, UK

Black Dragon Challenge | Endurance Route

  • 28 miles trail running
  • Sat 5 Apr
Brecon, Powys, UK

Black Dragon Challenge | Ridge Route

  • 16 miles fell running
  • Sat 5 Apr
Brecon, Powys, UK

Black Dragon Challenge | Mountain Rescue Guided Ridge Route

  • 16 miles fell running
  • Sat 12 Apr
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Birthday Bash | Half Bash

  • 35 km trail running
  • Sat 12 Apr
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Birthday Bash | Full Bash

  • 70 km trail running
  • Sun 27 Apr
Haltwhistle, Northumberland, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | The Leg Stretcher

  • 22 miles walking
  • Sat 17 May
Ambleside, Cumbria, UK

Cumbrian Challenge | The Tougher

  • 28 km hiking + 1700 m ascent

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