If you're keen to take on a proper challenge, shape up, re-energise and support an important cause, this challenge will help you go further than ever before - whether you walk, jog or run your way to the finish line.
You'll be supported all the way from the moment you sign up with an event app, online guides, forums and training walks. On the challenge there are safe venues, camping options, fully signed routes, chip timing, marquee rest stops, fantastic food and drink and expert safety, medical and welfare teams to get you over the finish line where you'll receive a huge cheer, medal, glass of fizz, t-shirt, massage, BBQ and more!
These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and complete the form to ask a question or get signed up.
Children
Every childhood is worth fighting for.
Sign up
£37.50
Fundraise
£575
Health and Medical
Here for the cure; working with urgency to find new treatments to slow, stop and reverse Parkinson’s.
Sign up
£37.50
Fundraise
£575
Cancer
No one should have to face cancer alone.
Sign up
£25
Fundraise
£575
Health and Medical
Transforming the lives of people with epilepsy through world-leading research, advocacy and care.
Sign up
£37.50
Fundraise
£575
Children
Supporting bereaved children and families to help rebuild their lives.
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£37.50
Fundraise
£575
Children
Informing, educating, inspiring, and engaging to help young people with epilepsy.
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£37.50
Fundraise
£575
Children
Making dreams come true to bring joy to seriously ill children.
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£50
Fundraise
£575
Health and Medical
Rebuilding lives after stroke.
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£37.50
Fundraise
£575
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Animals
For a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
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£37.50
Fundraise
£575
Mental health
The mental health charity.
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£25
Fundraise
£575
Children
Creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
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£37.50
Fundraise
£575
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Social welfare
Working to end serious alcohol harm in the UK.
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£50
Fundraise
£575
Taking on an ultra trek or run is a serious challenge and tough for most people, but also achievable with the right training plan which you'll get access to when you sign up. This challenge is fully supported meaning it's the perfect way to have-a-go at a longer distance.
Fundraising for a cause close to your heart is part of the challenge and you'll receive a wealth of support, advice and tips from your chosen charity to make sure you smash your fundraising target.
Bishops Park, Fulham
Bishop's Avenue
Fulham
London
Greater London
SW6 6EA
UK
Start this epic challenge in leafy South West London on the River Thames. The route follows the meandering waterway to Hampton Court, onto Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame, and eventually onto Henley-on-Thames – home of the regatta – to a fabulous celebration finish and family BBQ.
The route is relatively flat, along path and terrain which will test your legs, hips and feet – but you will be rewarded with 100km of beautiful scenery and historic villages and towns.
Every year hundreds of challengers get a discounted charity place in this event and fundraise for charity. While this is hugely beneficial to the charity it gives the participant advantages too, from saving tens of pounds on the registration fee to supporting a cause that is close to your heart and much more.
Committing to raising money for charity gives you motivation to get outside and train, plus all of these extras which will elevate your event experience:
Charities know that raising money is all part of the challenge, which is why they provide advice, branded materials and a personalised online fundraising page to help the donations roll in. Think videos for social media, branded imagery and testimonials from previous participants.
Whether this is your first ultra or your fifth, you'll need to train for it! You'll receive an in-depth training plan with guidance, plus many charities have access to expert coaches and elites too, who can provide exclusive tips for your challenge preparation. Experts include Runningwithus, Full Potential and Olympic champions.
When you show up on the day, people need to be able to see clearly that you're supporting a charity. Most charities will give you a branded and personalised t-shirt or vest for the big day, and often a training top too.
You won't be the only person taking part for that charity, so it's well worth meeting others through the charity's invite-only social media pages! You can organise to meet up for training days, chat with the charity's expert coaches and share tips and stories with each other to keep the motivation levels high.
Ultra challenges and charity fundraising go hand-in-hand - which charity will you go the distance for?
