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From our One Million Challenge to sponsored charity challenges, there's a wide variety of events and adventures for you to join and help keep you motivated to achieve your goal!
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Featured challenges
Explore what's hot in the world of challenge events and adventures.
- Sat 4 Jul
- £55-£100
The Cross-Bay Half-Marathon
The only half marathon in the world that crosses a tidal bay! Rare chance to run across the iconic sands of Morecambe Bay guided safely by two experts in tractors at the front and back of the field.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Fri 17 Jul
- £1,400-£3,100
ITERA-lite Expedition Race SW England
Come to the beautiful South West of England for an unforgettable, life-changing adventure over two to three days of non-stop multisport adventure.
- 2 days hiking
- 2 days mountain biking
- 2 days kayaking
- Sat 22 Aug
- £250
THE RESTLESS Gravel XTRI
Take on a wild Scottish adventure combining a cold-water loch swim, epic gravel ride and tough mountain run through the breathtaking landscape of the Arrochar Alps.
- 1.8 km lake swimming
- 50 km gravel riding + 2000 m ascent
- 25 km fell running + 1200 m ascent
- Fri 11 Sept
- £60-£2,000
Cyclothon
Challenge yourself to an epic 8-hour endurance ride at Britain’s iconic motor racing circuit — push your limits, refuel at pitstops, and chase that chequered flag glory!
- 8 hrs track cycling
- 4 nights from £825
14 Peaks Experience
The 14 Peaks is a famous 24-hour challenge that only the toughest and bravest (or craziest?!) undertake! Savour the hiking adventure by tackling it over 3 days with expert guides to lead the way.
- 3 days hiking
- 1 day from £180
Open Lake District Triple Challenge
Trek to the summit of the iconic Old Man of Coniston, tackle the off-road mountain bike trails of Grizedale forest and kayak across the picturesque Coniston water, in one action-packed day!
- 10 miles road cycling
- 5 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- 1 night from £190-£265
Open Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa Triple Challenge
Experience the rugged landscape of Snowdonia/Eryri with this one-day action-packed challenge of biking, hiking and kayaking!
- 10 miles road cycling + 220 m ascent
- 9 miles hiking + 945 m ascent
- 2.5 miles kayaking
- 4 nights from £945
Trans Wales Trail Run
Put your trail running to the test on this 100km journey from border to beach over 3 days under the expert guidance of a trail running coach.
- 3 days trail running + 1930 m ascent
- 1 day from £50
Spinnaker Tower Abseil
Step beyond your comfort zone and take on an unforgettable descent down the iconic Spinnaker Tower, raising vital funds and showing your support for Princess Alice Hospice.
- 100 m abseiling
- 1 day from £92
Velocity Zip Wire for Charity
Soar up to 100mph on the world’s fastest zip line on an adventure combining adrenaline, breathtaking views, and rich Welsh heritage - all for a great cause.
- 0.5 day abseiling
- Fri 11 - Sun 13 Jun 2027
- £175-£1,175
- Book early
Incredible Hike Minehead
The ultimate coast path challenge! Walk a stunning section of the South West Coast Path over 3 days, take in breathtaking sights and soak up the camaraderie for Children’s Hospice South West.
- 3 days hiking
- Sat 5 - Tue 8 Jun 2027
- £127.50
- Military discount
D-Day 44 Challenge | 44-Mile Run
Run the Normandy beaches on the D-Day anniversary, from Pointe du Hoc to the iconic Pegasus Bridge across four historic landing beaches.
- 44 miles multi terrain running
- Sat 13 - Thu 18 Nov 2027
- 5 nights from £395
Sahara Desert Trek
Scale sand dunes and sleep under the stars as you trek through the Moroccan Sahara, whilst helping to save sight and change lives.
- 50 km trekking
Extreme Challenges
Feeling super-fit or super-daring? These are for you...
- Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun
- £105
Coventry Building Society Great North Swim | 10K
Swim the official open water Olympic distance at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
- 10 km lake swimming
- Thu 21 May
- £135
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 1 | Full series | All 5 days
Commit to all five days and push your endurance across distances from 3K to ultra, unlocking a week of unstoppable running challenges - ideal for a '5 marathons in 5 days' goal.
- 5 days trail running
- 1 day from £92
Velocity Zip Wire for Charity
Soar up to 100mph on the world’s fastest zip line on an adventure combining adrenaline, breathtaking views, and rich Welsh heritage - all for a great cause.
- 0.5 day abseiling
- Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun
- FREE-£225
Run Sandringham 24 and Mini Kid's Race
A major event in the East Anglian running calendar, attracting a large field of runners of all abilities to the winter residence of The Royal Family, to run a 24-hour race around the estate.
- Fun run
- Fixed time runs
- 10K run
- Fri 19 Jun
- £50
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Landrace South Downs Way
A series of fast-paced guided gravel rides from London, perfect for serious riders skilled at off-road cycling. Can you ride 100 miles and climb 3000m, off road, in a day?
- 162 km gravel riding + 3600 m ascent
- Fri 26 Jun
- £113-£115
Kent Backyard Ultra | Round Four: Bedgebury
Series finale on wide forest gravel through Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.
- 1 day trail running
- Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jun
- £63-£330
Ultra X Finland
Explore ancient glacial forests and shimmering lakes on iconic trails through Finland’s Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark, an unforgettable trail adventure for runners and walkers of all levels.
- Ultra run 4
- Trail run
- Sun 28 Jun
- £39.99
Made of Stone
Made of Stone is so much more than a ride! You’ll be supported every step of the way with everything in place to help you focus on the challenge and enjoy the day.
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Gravel events
- Sat 11 - Sun 12 Jul
- £89-£110
Spitfire Scramble
Fly solo or assemble your squadron for a 24-hour relay or solo race. Solo or teams of 2–8 runners complete continuous 5.75-mile laps from midday to midday. Only event of its kind in London!
- 24 hrs multi terrain running
- Fri 17 Jul
- £1,400-£3,100
ITERA-lite Expedition Race SW England
Come to the beautiful South West of England for an unforgettable, life-changing adventure over two to three days of non-stop multisport adventure.
- 2 days hiking
- 2 days mountain biking
- 2 days kayaking
- Sun 19 Jul
- Entries closed
L'Etape du Tour de France
Ride like a pro on a fully supported Tour de France mountain stage, tackling iconic climbs, roaring crowds and an unforgettable day of pure cycling passion.
- 170 km road cycling + 5400 m ascent
- Thu 23 Jul - Sat 1 Aug
- £300-£350
Great Barrow Challenge | 10 events in 10 days
10 running events in 10 days in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or an Ultra every day for 10 days in this unique endurance challenge!
- 10 days trail running
- Sat 25 - Sun 26 Jul
- FREE-£280
Ultra X Wales
Nestled in the hills of the Brecon Beacons, run or walk through wild hills on marked, rugged trails, with big views and remote landscapes in a supportive, adventure-focused trail running experience.
- Ultra run 4
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sat 1 Aug
- Entries closed
Scouts Honour Backyard Ultra
Runners complete two off-road loops through fields and woodland, starting a new loop every hour on the hour. Complete the loop in time, and you start again, until there's one last man standing!
- 4.17 miles trail running
- Sat 8 Aug
- £165-£350
ATW Odyssey Triathlon
Complete your own Odyssey on a journey of self-discovery in the Cambridgeshire countryside featuring a swim in the River Ouse, a scenic ride and a run around the beautiful town of St Neots.
- Ironman
- Half Ironman
- Sat 8 Aug
- £145-£230
ATW Odyssey Aquabike
Complete your own Odyssey on a journey of self-discovery in the Cambridgeshire countryside comprising a swim in the meandering River Ouse followed by a cycle around scenic countryside.
- Long aquabike
- Middle aquabike
- Sat 15 Aug
- £65.50-£170
Moel Famau 12 & 24hr Challenge
This challenge involves a beautiful 7.2km loop being used, which will test you with it's 500m of ascent each time, with competitors completing as many laps of this as possible in 12 or 24 hours.
- Fixed time runs 2
- Sat 5 - Sun 6 Sept
- £40-£235
Ultra X I Feel Slovenia
Ultra X I Feel Slovenia is an ultramarathon event that takes place in western Slovenia, nestled between the towering Julian Alps to the north and the Adriatic coast to the south.
- Ultra run 4
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sat 5 Sept - Sat 10 Oct
- £195
UK Sea to Summit 3 Peaks Trilogy
This epic mountain adventure takes you from sea level to the summit of Britain's three home-nation high points. Take on the National 3 Peaks, Rat Race style.
- Fell run 3
- Sun 6 Sept
- £80-£120
Helvellyn Triathlon & Aquabike
Take on one of the UK’s toughest triathlons – a legendary Lake District challenge where brutal climbs, wild beauty and sheer determination define every mile.
- Olympic triathlon
- Standard aquabike
- Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sept
- FREE-£270
Ultra X England
From rolling hills to woodland paths, this is an opportunity to test endurance, build trail confidence and enjoy a professionally supported experience designed for runners and walkers alike.
- Ultra run 4
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sat 12 Sept
- £80-£120
Thetford Back Yard Ultra Festival
Push your limits in this late-summer Thetford Backyard Ultra — run 4.167 miles every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains standing.
- Fixed time runs 2
- Ultra run
- Fri 18 - Sat 19 Sept
- £61-£99
Peak District Challenge
Trek or run through the Peak District on a distance of your choice from 25K to 100 miles with full safety support, food, drinks and a delicious stew supper! Navigate your way or join a guided group.
- Trail run 2
- 100K ultra run
- 100 mile ultra run
- 50K ultra run
- Mon 28 Sept - Fri 2 Oct
- £1,845
Ultra X Jordan
The event's 10th Anniversary Edition takes place in the land of Lawrence of Arabia. The mystical desert course will take you past historic sites, into dramatic wadis and over magnificent sand dunes.
- Ultra run 2
- Sat 31 Oct - Sun 1 Nov
- £85-£428.49
Ultra X Madeira
Run volcanic ridgelines and ancient forest trails above the Atlantic, where dramatic climbs, wild scenery and island adventure combine into an unforgettable ultra-running experience.
- Ultra run 4
- Multi-terrain run
- Sat 7 Nov
- £46.75-£72.25
- Military discount
Race to Remember
Take on a physical endurance challenge from the home of the British Army to the iconic finish line at HMS Warrior to honour the servicemen and women who have sacrificed so much for our nation.
- Charity ultra
- Charity marathon
- Charity walk
- Sat 14 - Sun 15 Nov
- £205-£495
Ultra X Morocco
Take a sensory journey of 50km or 100km, past Kasbahs, through traditional fortified villages, lush oases and over rocky desert whilst being supported by the wonderful local population.
- Ultra run 2
- Sat 9 Jan 2027
- £78-£120
2.2. Kent Backyard Ultra Series | Dover
A crisp morning start from the farm on a 50/50 road-trail mix with coastal views. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.
- Fixed time runs
- Ultra run
- Wed 21 - Sun 25 Apr 2027
- £100-£375
Thames Ring Series
Take on this legendary 250-mile ultra following rivers and canals in a gruelling anti-clockwise loop through stunning countryside and historic towns within 100 hours.
- Ultra run 3
- Fri 30 Apr 2027
- £115-£117
Portland Pig BackYard Ultra
4.167 miles on the hour, every hour, until the there is only one left standing. Have you got what it takes for just one more loop?
- 1 day multi terrain running
- Sat 5 - Sun 6 Jun 2027
- £30-£95
Endure24 | Reading
The UK’s biggest 24-hour relay! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the stunning 8km course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
- 24 hrs multi terrain running
- Sat 3 - Sun 4 Jul 2027
- £30-£95
Endure24 | Leeds
The north's biggest 24-hour relay! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
- 24 hrs multi terrain running
- Fri 9 - Sun 11 Jul 2027
- From £360
- Early bird
Ride for Precious Lives
3 days, 3 counties, 3 hospices… 200 miles! Ride through breathtaking South West scenery, alongside hospice families and supporters, for children's precious lives.
- 3 days road cycling
- Sat 26 Sept
- £44.50-£59.50
Northern Pennine Way Challenge Walk
Take an epic walk through the wild Cheviots on some of the finest sections of the Pennine Way and the breathtaking upper reaches of the Coquet Valley, to finish proud!
- Challenge walk 3