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Push yourself to the limit and raise money for Action for Children. See what challenge events we've got coming up

Are you looking to challenge yourself while raising money for a great cause? We have places in some of the biggest fundraising events in the UK. If you want to do something more local, we'll still support you every step of the way.

Tip: If you've already signed up to an event, view our fundraising advice and downloads to gather support for your cause and share your successes.

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Treks and walking events

More and more people are taking part in treks and walks to raise money for charity. And there are some great challenges out there.

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Climb Snowdon

Ready for an epic trek? Climb Snowdon for charity and help vulnerable children in the UK.

Mar 01st - Oct 31st
Yr Wyddfa, Eryri National Park
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The Kiltwalk

Join Action for Children at a Kiltwalk location of your choice and be part of our biggest team of Kiltwalkers yet!

Apr 28th - Sep 15th
Scotland
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Scafell Pike Challenge

Secure your charity place at the Scafell Pike Challenge. Join Team Action for Children and experience a day you will never forget whilst helping vulnerable children across the UK.

Mar 01st - Oct 31st
Scafell Pike

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Running events

Running is one of the most popular fundraising activities in the UK. From the biggest half marathon in the world to local, community led events, running is a great way to raise money.

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Run for charity at the London Marathon 2025

Join Team Action for Children at the London Marathon and raise vital funds for vulnerable children across the UK.

Apr 27th , 9AM
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Brighton Marathon 2025

Join Team Action for Children and run the 2025 Brighton Marathon for charity. With our charity places, you can run the Brighton Marathon whilst supporting vulnerable children and young people across the UK.

Apr 06th
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Paris Marathon 2025

Join Team Action for Children and take in some of Paris' most iconic landmarks at the 2025 Paris Marathon.

Apr 13th , 9AM
Paris, France
Antrim Half Marathon - Running Event Northern Ireland

Antrim Coast Half Marathon 2024

Join Team Action for Children at the Antrim Coast Half Marathon 2024, a unique running event in Northern Ireland.

Aug 25th
Northern Ireland
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Great North Run 2024

Got a place in the Great North Run ballot? Run for our charity! Experience an unforgettable day whilst helping vulnerable children across the UK.

Sep 08th
Newcastle
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Bournemouth Half Marathon 2024

Experience ‘running as it should be’. Run along Boscombe and Bournemouth piers on a stunning coastal route.

Oct 13th
Bournemouth
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AJ Bell Great South Run 2024

Join Team Action for Children for this 10 mile running event in Portsmouth.

Oct 20th
Southsea
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London Landmarks Half Marathon 2025

Join Team Action for Children and take in some of London’s most iconic landmarks at the 2025 London Landmarks Half Marathon!

Apr 06th
London
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SPAR Craic 10k 2025

Join us for St Patrick’s Day 2024 and you will see thousands of runners ‘back for the Craic’ as the SPAR Craic 10k road race returns in its full green glory to the streets of Belfast.

Mar 17th
Belfast City Hall
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Royal Parks Half Marathon 2024

Take on the Royal Parks Half Marathon and run for charity. By joining Team Action for Children, you could help vulnerable children across the UK.

Oct 13th , 9AM
Crowd of runners at the Bath Half Marathon

Bath Half Marathon 2025

Join Team Action for Children and take part in one of the UK's most established road races - the Bath Half Marathon! Join 15,000 other runners on the flat, picturesque course.

Mar 16th
Royal Avenue, Bath

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Cycling events

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London to Brighton Cycle Ride 2024

Join the South’s Iconic Cycle Ride this year and help raise money for vulnerable children!

Sep 15th
London
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London to Amsterdam Cycle Ride 2025

Join Team Action for Children and ride the amazing London to Amsterdam Cycle Challenge!

May 15th - Sep 25th
London
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London to Paris Cycle Ride 2025

Join Team Action for Children and ride the iconic London to Paris Cycle Challenge for a wonderful adventure!

Apr 24th - Apr 26th

Swimming events

Arla Great North Swim 2025

Dive into the Arla Great North Swim for us

Jun 13th - Jun 15th
Windermere, Lake District
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Extreme events

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Skydive with us

If you really want to get the adrenaline pumping, and maybe tick something off your bucket list, then try skydiving.

You can sign up with our skydiving partners who have airfields in locations across the UK.

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Swim, cycle, row, jump and more

Want to do a sports challenge that isn’t mentioned above? Get in touch!

There are thousands of different fundraising challenges going on all the time. Let us know what you are interested in doing, and we can help find the event for you.

You can also check out Run for Charity to find loads of events of different distances across the UK.

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Why fundraise for Action for Children?

When you choose to support Action for Children by taking on a sports event, you become part of our family. We'll show you our gratitude by giving you:

  • A free Action for Children branded running vest or t-shirt to wear on the day of your event.
  • Tailored training guides and tips from our professional running coach.
  • Digital support pack with fundraising ideas and materials.
  • Support from our dedicated events team to help you smash your fundraising target.

The money you raise will go towards our mission of creating safe and happy childhoods. You'll be changing the lives of vulnerable children and their families for the better.

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