Run, walk, cycle or swim for veterans
The charities below support serving personnel, veterans and their families — providing rehabilitation, mental health support, housing, employment and community. Every pound you raise funds the people who gave everything. Whether this cause is personal or simply something you believe in, find your event and sign up today. Read more
Start by deciding how you want to take on the challenge. Runners will find everything from obstacle races and 5Ks through to half marathons, marathons and ultras below. Prefer two wheels? The cycling section includes multi-day challenges. Rather walk? The walking section covers treks and long-distance routes, including some with genuine military heritage.
Not sure which charity to support? Browse the charity listings at the top of the page. You'll find some of the UK's best-known armed forces charities, each supporting veterans in different ways. Most people choose an armed forces charity because of a personal connection — a family member who served, a friend who needed support, or simply a deep respect for those who have.
Once you've found an event, check whether it's a charity place or an open entry. Charity places give you a guaranteed spot at popular events in return for a registration fee and a minimum fundraising target. Open events let you choose your own charity and set your own target.
The most important thing? Pick something that means something to you. The personal story is what turns a sign-up into serious fundraising.
Browse armed forces charities
Armed forces charities to run, walk, cycle or swim for.
- Armed forces
Standing side by side with veterans on their path back to civilian life.
- Armed forces
The only national charity supporting limbless veterans for life.
Run for veterans
Your first step. A 5K or obstacle race is one of the most accessible ways to get started — and every pound you raise funds the support, rehabilitation and community that veterans depend on.
- Sat 25 Jul
- £30 + £305 fundraising
Tough Mudder Yorkshire | 15K - Saturday
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
Based amongst the jaw-dropping scenery on the Broughton Hall Estate, do not expect to exit this course clean, especially after the obstacle Mud Mile! Expect killer hills, epic views and muddy terrain.
- 15 km multi terrain running
- Sat 25 Jul
- £35 + £350 fundraising
Tough Mudder Yorkshire | 15K - Saturday
Walking With The Wounded
Based amongst the jaw-dropping scenery on the Broughton Hall Estate, do not expect to exit this course clean, especially after the obstacle Mud Mile! Expect killer hills, epic views and muddy terrain.
- 15 km multi terrain running
- Sat 25 Jul
- £30 + £305 fundraising
Tough Mudder Yorkshire | 5K - Saturday
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
Based amongst the jaw-dropping scenery on the Broughton Hall Estate, do not expect to exit this course clean, especially after the obstacle Mud Mile! Expect killer hills, epic views and muddy terrain.
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 26 Jul
- £30 + £305 fundraising
Tough Mudder Yorkshire | 15K - Sunday
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
Based amongst the jaw-dropping scenery on the Broughton Hall Estate, do not expect to exit this course clean, especially after the obstacle Mud Mile! Expect killer hills, epic views and muddy terrain.
- 15 km multi terrain running
- Sun 26 Jul
- £30 + £305 fundraising
Tough Mudder Yorkshire | 5K - Sunday
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
Based amongst the jaw-dropping scenery on the Broughton Hall Estate, do not expect to exit this course clean, especially after the obstacle Mud Mile! Expect killer hills, epic views and muddy terrain.
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sat 15 Aug
- £30 + £305 fundraising
Tough Mudder South West | 15K
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
Perfect for those first-time Mudders, this is the flattest course of the series. Nestled in the rugged charm of the English countryside, it's a gruelling challenge to push you to your limits.
- 15 km multi terrain running
- Sat 15 Aug
- £35 + £350 fundraising
Tough Mudder South West | 15K
Walking With The Wounded
Perfect for those first-time Mudders, this is the flattest course of the series. Nestled in the rugged charm of the English countryside, it's a gruelling challenge to push you to your limits.
- 15 km multi terrain running
- Sat 15 Aug
- £30 + £305 fundraising
Tough Mudder South West | 5K
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
Perfect for those first-time Mudders, this is the flattest course of the series. Nestled in the rugged charm of the English countryside, it's a gruelling challenge to push you to your limits.
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sat 19 Sept
- £30 + £305 fundraising
Tough Mudder London South | 15K - Saturday
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
London South is the standout event of the series for good reason. 'Showstopper' obstacles, a diverse course, seriously muddy obstacles and a party atmosphere make it the ultimate mud party!
- 15 km multi terrain running
- Sat 19 Sept
- £35 + £350 fundraising
Tough Mudder London South | 15K - Saturday
Walking With The Wounded
London South is the standout event of the series for good reason. 'Showstopper' obstacles, a diverse course, seriously muddy obstacles and a party atmosphere make it the ultimate mud party!
- 15 km multi terrain running
- Sat 19 Sept
- £30 + £305 fundraising
Tough Mudder London South | 5K - Saturday
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
London South is the standout event of the series for good reason. 'Showstopper' obstacles, a diverse course, seriously muddy obstacles and a party atmosphere make it the ultimate mud party!
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 20 Sept
- £30 + £305 fundraising
Tough Mudder London South | 15K - Sunday
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
London South is the standout event of the series for good reason. 'Showstopper' obstacles, a diverse course, seriously muddy obstacles and a party atmosphere make it the ultimate mud party!
- 15 km multi terrain running
- Sun 20 Sept
- £30 + £305 fundraising
Tough Mudder London South | 5K - Sunday
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
London South is the standout event of the series for good reason. 'Showstopper' obstacles, a diverse course, seriously muddy obstacles and a party atmosphere make it the ultimate mud party!
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 4 Oct
- £25 + £350 fundraising
Manchester Half Marathon
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
Round off your season with a flat, fast half on closed roads, roaring crowd support, and a well-earned chunky medal near Old Trafford.
- Half marathon
- Sat 10 Oct
- £30 + £305 fundraising
Tough Mudder Manchester | 15K - Saturday
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
Tough Mudder is bringing the signature obstacles to the heart of Manchester and there will be more than enough water obstacle-packed action for the whole gang. Are you ready?
- 15 km multi terrain running
- Sat 10 Oct
- £35 + £350 fundraising
Tough Mudder Manchester | 15K - Saturday
Walking With The Wounded
Tough Mudder is bringing the signature obstacles to the heart of Manchester and there will be more than enough water obstacle-packed action for the whole gang. Are you ready?
- 15 km multi terrain running
- Sat 10 Oct
- £30 + £305 fundraising
Tough Mudder Manchester | 5K - Saturday
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
Tough Mudder is bringing the signature obstacles to the heart of Manchester and there will be more than enough water obstacle-packed action for the whole gang. Are you ready?
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 11 Oct
- £30 + £305 fundraising
Tough Mudder Manchester | 15K - Sunday
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
Tough Mudder is bringing the signature obstacles to the heart of Manchester and there will be more than enough water obstacle-packed action for the whole gang. Are you ready?
- 15 km multi terrain running
- Sun 11 Oct
- £35 + £380 fundraising
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Walking With The Wounded
Run through four of London’s most beautiful Royal Parks, past iconic landmarks and tree-lined avenues, on a stunning autumn route that combines city energy with natural splendour.
- Half marathon
- Sun 11 Oct
- £30 + £305 fundraising
Tough Mudder Manchester | 5K - Sunday
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
Tough Mudder is bringing the signature obstacles to the heart of Manchester and there will be more than enough water obstacle-packed action for the whole gang. Are you ready?
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 18 Oct
- £20 + £200 fundraising
Altra Yorkshire Marathon
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
Your marathon. Your moment. Back and bigger than ever! With epic crowd support, runners will explore the historic streets and beautiful countryside. Be part of this incredible festival!
- 26.2 miles road running + 481 ft ascent
- Sun 18 Oct
- £20 + £200 fundraising
AJ Bell Great South Run
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed! Local supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way.
- 10 miler
- Sat 7 Nov
- £72.25
- Military discount
Race to Remember | 76km Run
Run 76km from the home of the British Army to Portsmouth's historic dockyard — raising vital funds for veterans' mental health with Combat Stress.
- 76 km multi terrain running
- Sat 7 Nov
- £46.75
- Military discount
Race to Remember | 36km Run
Run or jog 36km through the stunning South Downs to a historic finish at Portsmouth's Royal Naval Dockyard, fully supported with GPS tracking and refreshment stops throughout.
- 36 km multi terrain running
- Sun 4 Apr 2027
- £40 + £400 fundraising
London Landmarks Half Marathon
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
A spirited Central London run with live music, upbeat DJs, street-dancers and inspiring themes on a landmark-packed route with closed roads.
- Half marathon
- Sun 4 Apr 2027
- £35 + £380 fundraising
London Landmarks Half Marathon
Walking With The Wounded
A spirited Central London run with live music, upbeat DJs, street-dancers and inspiring themes on a landmark-packed route with closed roads.
- Half marathon
- 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 5 - Tue 8 Jun 2027
- £127.50
- Military discount
D-Day 44 Challenge | 22-Mile Run
Run across Juno and Sword beaches on the anniversary of D-Day, finishing at the iconic Pegasus Bridge on the Normandy coast.
- 22 miles multi terrain running
Cycle for veterans
From multi-day road challenges to iconic commemorative rides, cycling is one of the most powerful ways to fundraise for armed forces charities. Clip in, set a target and go.
Walk for veterans
Not every fundraising journey starts at a race line. Treks, historic routes and long-distance walks are among the most meaningful ways to raise money for veterans — some follow ground where those you're fundraising for once served.
- Sat 7 Nov
- £46.75
- Military discount
Race to Remember | 36km Walk
Walk 36km through the stunning South Downs to a historic finish at Portsmouth's Royal Naval Dockyard, fully supported with GPS tracking and refreshment stops throughout.
- 36 km walking + 857 ft ascent
- Sat 5 - Tue 8 Jun 2027
- £127.50
- Military discount
D-Day 44 Challenge | 22-Mile Walk
Walk the Normandy coastline on the anniversary of D-Day, crossing Juno and Sword beaches to the moving finish at Pegasus Bridge.
- 22 miles walking
Swim for veterans
Open water, lake or sea swim — every stroke you take raises vital funds for the veterans and families supported by armed forces charities across the UK.
Challenges
Armed forces charities offer some of the most distinctive and meaningful fundraising challenges on the site — including events with real military heritage. Go on. Do something you'll never forget.
Armed forces charity FAQs
Frequently asked questions about armed forces charity fundraising.