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We have charity places for lots of exciting events, including the Great North Run, Brighton Marathon and London Triathlon as well as bungee jumps and skydives. You can browse through all of these events and register interest in taking part by clicking the red button on each page.

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Tandem Skydive 2024

1 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2024

Tandem Skydive 2024

Free-falling through the sky is one of the most exhilarating experiences you’ll ever have. You don’t have to be a hardcore adrenaline junkie to appreciate the thrill of flying towards the earth. ** Dates available from June - September.

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Isle of Wight Challenge

4 May 2024 - 5 May 2024

Isle of Wight Challenge

Great challenges need great settings - and none are better than the Island's coastal path. 2,000 adventurers of all experience levels will walk, jog or run the Isle of Wight Challenge in 2024 - and go all out to push themselves further. You can pick yourdistance, with 10 mile, quarter, half and the full 106km challenge to choose from!

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Jurassic Coast Challenge 2024

18 May 2024 - 19 May 2024

Jurassic Coast Challenge 2024

See the spectacular sights of Dorset's World Heritage coastline with this epic Jurassic Coast Challenge! With a range of distances to choose from, take your pick and find a challenge that suits you.

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London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge 2024

25 May 2024 - 26 May 2024

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge 2024

Walk, jog or run capital to coast, as an individual or a team, with full support and hospitality all the way. It’s a Richmond start, and a route which takes in the North Downs, wonderful countryside, the South Downs and a finish at Brighton Racecourse. With the full 100km Challenge, a2 day daylight option with camping, and half & quarter distance options also–there’s a challenge for everyone!

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RideLondon-Essex 100 & 60 2024

26 May 2024

RideLondon-Essex 100 & 60 2024

The RideLondon 100 & 60 is a unique opportunity to ride on traffic-free roads through the heart of London and neighbouring counties. It will start and finish in the centre of the capital.

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Threshold Trail Series

15 Jun 2024 - 14 Jul 2024

Threshold Trail Series

Introducing the UK’s favourite trail events for elites to first timers. Two weekend ultra marathons that attracts 5,000 walkers and runners a year, these iconic British challenges take place in some of the most stunning locations across the UK.

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ASICS London 10K 2024

14 Jul 2024

ASICS London 10K 2024

The ASICS London 10K is one of the country’s biggest running events, with 10,000 people pounding the tarmac in the heart of the capital. The run takes in some of London’s most iconic landmarks and is an ideal way to explore the city's beautiful architecture whilst you run.

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Challenge London 2024 ( formerly London Triathlon)

28 Jul 2024

Challenge London 2024 ( formerly London Triathlon)

The London Triathlon has a unique urban route that allows participants to swim, bike and run past the iconic landmarks of the capital. Take part individually or as a team with a variety of distance options to choose from, including the Olympic distance of 1.5K swim, 40K cycle and 10K run.

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The Big Half 2024

1 Sep 2024

The Big Half 2024

The Big Half is an unmissable festival atmosphere – and everyone's invited! This one-day festival is centred around the half marathon distance, which aims to be a celebration of the wonderful cultural diversity of the great city of London.

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Ride Across Britain

7 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2024

Ride Across Britain

Land’s End to John O’Groats by bike is the ultimate UK cycle challenge.Take on this bucket list event over an unforgettable 9 days, fully supported with 900 other riders alongside you

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