Great Manchester Run – 10K or Half Marathon – Sunday 26th May 2024
The AJ Bell Great Manchester Run is the city’s original and best-loved running event, with live music and entertainment zones at every turn.
It’s a run for everyone, of all ages and abilities – whether you’re just beginning your running journey or conquering your 50th race.
The route is fast and flat, incorporating a loop around the Salford Quays area, taking in iconic sights such as the Old Trafford, Coronation Street and the Imperial War Museum.
There are thousands of supporters cheering you on along the route, and all finishers receive a medal and goody bag.
Note: Great Manchester Run entries are open to runners aged 15+ (10K) or 17+ (half marathon) on the day of the event.
Entry Fee (10K): £20
Fundraising Target (10K): £150
Entry Fee (Half Marathon): £30
Fundraising Target (Half Marathon): £250

Find out more on the organiser’s website here (AJ Bell Great Manchester Run | 26 May 2024 (greatrun.org).

Great North Swim – One Mile – Friday 7th – Sunday 9th June 2024
Taking place in the stunning surroundings of Windermere in the Lake District, the Arla Great North Swim is a weekend-long celebration of open water swimming. Expect beautiful scenery, the best local food and drink, outdoor activities and thousands of like-minded people coming together – more of an open-water adventure than a race.
The 1m distance is specifically for charity swimmers and is equivalent to swimming around 64 lengths of a standard 25m swimming pool.
The average completion time is around 40 minutes.
Entrants must be 16 or over on the day of the event. Swimmers can choose to wear a wetsuit or not – but those opting out must have a high-visibility tow float.
Fully trained kayakers, lifeguards and manned boats are on hand to monitor swimmers all around the course, keeping swimmers safe and well.
Entry Fee: £20
Fundraising Target: £175
Find out more on the organiser’s website here (Arla Great North Swim (greatswim.org).

Lake District Ultra Challenge – 100K – Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th June 2024
Take on England’s finest countryside at your pace, from the Challenge basecamp in Kendal.
The route covers a 100km anticlockwise loop taking in a couple of tough hills, the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a halfway point by Lake Windermere.
You will trek through forests & nature reserves – with some stunning views enroute – before a huge welcome & celebration back at basecamp after a momentous journey.
You’ll get full support & hospitality, optional camping and hostel accommodation, and a true sense of achievement when you pass the finish line!
Entry Fee: £30
Fundraising Target: £350
Find out more on the organiser’s website here (Lake District Challenge – Ultra Challenge).

Peak District Ultra Challenge – 100K – Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th July 2024
Basecamp hub sits in idyllic Bakewell and will welcome over 2,000 adventurers testing themselves in the fabulous Peak District National Park.
This 100 km Challenge takes a tough & varied figure of 8 route through Derbyshire’s finest scenery.
You’ll get full support all the way, with optional camping or hostel accommodation, and a true sense of achievement when you pass the finish line!
Entry Fee: £30
Fundraising Target: £350
Find out more on the organiser’s website here (Peak District Challenge – Ultra Challenge).

Snowdon Night Summit – 18th & 19th August 2024
This 2-day group challenge treks to the summit of Mount Snowdon in Wales, departing in the evening with the ambition of reaching the summit for sunrise.
The group will meet on Saturday afternoon, then we head out for a short walk together to stretch your legs, before returning back for a couple of hours sleep.
Wake up is approx. 9pm when you have a bite to eat before heading on up the mountain to the start your ascent to the top for sunrise.
After a short rest and time to appreciate the views and take photographs, you start the slow descent back to your accommodation in time for breakfast.
For further information and full itinerary details, please click on the link to the organiser’s website, below.
Find out more on the organiser’s website here (Snowdon Night Summit – Action Challenge).

Great North Run – Half Marathon – Sunday 8th September 2024
The AJ Bell Great North Run is the world’s biggest and best half marathon, with 60,000 runners taking on the iconic 13.1 mile ‘city to sea’ route from Newcastle to South Shield each year.
Join famous faces, world-class athletes and thousands of fun runners in a race famous for its inclusive atmosphere, unbeatable enroute entertainment, and warm Geordie welcome.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re running to beat a personal best, or you just make it round the course as best you can – this is the opportunity to experience a half marathon like no other.
Thousands of spectators line the route to cheer you on, and all finishers receive a medal and goody bag.
Note: Great North Run entries are open to runners aged 17+ on the day of the event.
Entry Fee: £40
Fundraising Target: £350
Find out more on the organiser’s website here (AJ Bell Great North Run | 8 September 2024 (greatrun.org).

Humber Coastal – Half Marathon – Sunday 15th September 2024
The Humber Coastal Half Marathon is a wonderfully scenic event, set in the lovely seaside resort of Cleethorpes. The race provides entrants with amazing views and far-reaching scenery over the Humber estuary, finishing with a rousing home straight welcome along the Promenade. The backdrop of the beach is breathtaking as you approach the finish line.
The race offers a flat, fast and friendly multi-terrain course with Fabulous coastal and countryside views.
The route passes through a stunning RSPB reserve and finishes right by the sea.
Roads on the route are fully closed, with pace runners and chip timing available, and fantastic support from spectators along the way.
Finishers are awarded with an event medal, t-shirt and best of all – cake!
Entry Fee: £20
Fundraising Target: £175
Find out more on the organiser’s website here (ABP Humber Coastal Half Marathon & 5k 2022 – Tape2tape).

Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge – 50km – Saturday 28th September 2024
A brilliant end to the Ultra Challenge season, the Chiltern 50 consists of a 50 km looped challenge in some of the Chilterns finest countryside.
With historic trails, rolling hills, nature reserves, and fantastic views – this is a route with real variety and some wonderful scenery – and easily accessible from London.
At our basecamp in Henley, there’s a Saturday night celebration BBQ, bar & entertainment, with extensive on-site camping & parking options.
Entry Fee: £30
Fundraising Total: £300
Find out more on the organiser’s website here (Chiltern 50 – Ultra Challenge).