Fundraising Challenge Events

Every challenge tells two stories, yours and theirs. 

Push your limits, build your fitness, connect with like-minded people, achieve something extraordinary and be a visible hero for vulnerable children and their families.

Your donations play a vital part in funding the work we do to build stronger adoptive families where parents really understand the needs of children as they grow into adulthood. These donations help to ensure vulnerable children reach their full potential.

£10 ENTRIES ARE BACK!

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SMART EVENT HUB

Search through the hundreds of events we have access to UK-wide and beyond. Find the perfect event for you, by searching by distance, postcode, region, or date

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Run Alton Towers Half | 15th November 2026

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Come and join us at the UK’s biggest Theme Park, Alton Towers, for the Half Marathon event around the park. Starting and finishing within Alton Towers Theme Park, this is an event for the entire family. Open to all abilities, you can take on a chip-timed Half Marathon to earn yourself a unique themed medal before enjoying the incredible rides at the park. (5K also available)

Only £10 To Enter & *FREE ride access after the race is included in your entry!

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Tatton Park 10k | Saturday, 12th December, 2026

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Come and join us for the return of the Tatton 10k on Saturday 13th December 2025. This fast, undulating, road-closed 10k race set at the beautiful Tatton Park in Cheshire is a perfect opportunity to set yourself a personal best over the 10k distance. The races start and finish within the park's grounds, with the course running around the roads inside. This will be accurately measured and chip-timed. 

Only £10 To Enter!

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Warwick Half Marathon | Sunday 31st January, 2027

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Race a scenic, road-closed Half Marathon through the Warwickshire countryside with a supportive crowd and a memorable finish. The undulating route rewards steady pacing and suits runners of all abilities. Expect enthusiastic local support, clear signage, and a lively event village to round off your day. Young runners can take part in the Junior Race for an inspiring start to their running journey. 

The course showcases wide views and quiet country roads. The final 2 km trend gently downhill to help you finish strong and enjoy the run-in to the line.

Only £10 To Enter

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Birmingham Running Festival 10K & Half Marathon | Sunday 7th February, 2027

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Kick off the new year with a running challenge at the Birmingham Running Festival iHeld at Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield, this event offers 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Junior races on a scenic undulating route. 

Take in the natural beauty of one of the UK’s largest urban parks, just minutes from Birmingham city centre, and follow in the footsteps of GB greats like Sir Mo Farah and Andy Vernon.

Only £10 To Enter

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Barcelona, Spain | Sunday 14th March, 2027 - one of the most popular in Europe

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The Barcelona Marathon is one of the most popular in Europe. The course takes you through the centre of the city and includes main landmarks such as the Camp Nou (the home of Barcelona FC), Sagrada Familia, the Parc de Cuitdadella and finishing a short distance from La Rambla. With very few hills or inclines, the course is very flat and fast, and suits first-time runners, or those going for a PB!

ONLY £50 TO ENTER (full cost £190)

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Wizz Air Milano Marathon | 4th April 2027

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The Wizz Air Milano Marathon returns on April 4, 2027 with an event that’s even richer, more inclusive, and more engaging: a true running festival that welcomes over 40,000 participants every year, including marathoners, relay teams, families, and running enthusiasts. At the heart of it all is Italy’s fastest marathon: 42.195 km through the vibrant heart of Milan, along a course that touches the city’s most iconic landmarks. 

The entire city becomes an open-air celebration, with cheering zones, DJ sets, and the energy of the crowd supporting you every step of the way. Whether you’re aiming to improve your pace, run your first marathon, or simply live an unforgettable experience, the Wizz Air Milano Marathon is the perfect place to do it. 

ONLY £35 TO ENTER (full cost £135)

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London Landmarks Half Marathon | Sunday 4th April, 2027 - Waiting List

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The London Landmarks Half Marathon is a closed-road, central London run and is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster. The event is not your average half-marathon! From cultural landmarks and heritage to the city's quirky and hidden secrets, runners get to explore the capital on a route like no other! 

The event starts on Pall Mall, finishes by Downing Street and has fabulous views of London’s most iconic landmarks, including Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Nelson’s Column, the Gherkin, the Shard, the Tower of London and the London Eye. 

Only £50 To Enter (Full Cost £167.50)

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Manchester Marathon | Sunday 18th April, 2027 - Waiting List

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The adidas Manchester Marathon, the UK's second largest marathon and one of Europe's largest, is an iconic event drawing participants from all over the world to the vibrant streets of Greater Manchester. 

They pride ourselves in welcoming all to take on the 26.2 mile challenge, from some superb elite runners, to those who thought completing a marathon would never be possible. Many regular runners find this the ideal event to get a personal best time, whilst everybody finds the incredible Mancunian support throughout the course unforgettable. 

Only £55 To Enter (Full Costs £205)

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Edinburgh Marathon | 30th May 2027

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Come and be part of Scotland's BIGGEST running festival! This ever-growing festival of running is now a major event in the Scottish sporting calendar. Starting in Edinburgh, the course heads out through East Lothian offering stunning views and an unforgettable running experience. 

The marathon route is one of the fastest in the UK, making that elusive personal best a distinct possibility! Edinburgh Marathon joined the world's elite road races in 2012 by becoming the first marathon in Scotland to be officially recognised by the IAAF, the athletics governing body. The IAAF bronze label puts the race among the top 75 in the world, making it a pivotal part of the sporting calendar for runners.

ONLY £95 TO ENTER (full cost £255)

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