<Challenge Events>

Be a hero, take on a challenge

Brighten the lives of seriously ill children by taking on a challenge to help us grant more magical wishes!

Find out more about the challenges we can offer - there's something for everyone.

A London Marathon runner in a yellow Rays of Sunshine vest cheering the crowd

Marathons - take on 26.2 miles in iconic cities.

Paris Marathon 2026

Paris Marathon 2026

2026 TCS London Marathon

2026 TCS London Marathon

Irish Life Dublin Marathon

October 25, 2026

Irish Life Dublin Marathon

Half Marathons, 10ks & 5ks - perfect for first-timers or chasing a personal best.

Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon

October 5, 2025

Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon

Battersea Park Half Marathon

October 18, 2025

Battersea Park Half Marathon

Santa in the City

December 3, 2025

Santa in the City

Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon

February 8, 2026

Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon

London Landmarks Half Marathon 2026

London Landmarks Half Marathon 2026

Run with RealBuzz

Run with RealBuzz

Mountain challenges - climb iconic peaks in unforgettable treks.

Mount Kilimanjaro Trek

Mount Kilimanjaro Trek

Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) Sunrise Trek

Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) Sunrise Trek

Yorkshire Three Peaks Weekend

Yorkshire Three Peaks Weekend

Adrenaline Challenges - for the thrill-seekers & adventure-lovers.

Sunshine Skydive

Sunshine Skydive

2025 UK Bungee Jump

2025 UK Bungee Jump

Tough Mudder – London South

September 21, 2025

Tough Mudder – London South

Ultra Challenges - long-distance endurance events with multiple distance options

Peak District Ultra Challenge

Peak District Ultra Challenge

North Downs 50 Challenge

North Downs 50 Challenge

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge

South West Coast 50 Challenge

South West Coast 50 Challenge

South Coast Ultra Challenge

September 6, 2025

South Coast Ultra Challenge

Thames Path Challenge

September 13, 2025

Thames Path Challenge

Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge

October 11, 2025

Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge

Walking - enjoy beautiful routes at your own pace, ideal for individuals or teams

London Summer Walk

August 23, 2025

London Summer Walk

Thames Moonlight 10 Walk

September 12, 2025

Thames Moonlight 10 Walk

Thames Bridge Trek

September 13, 2025

Thames Bridge Trek

Cycling & Regional Events - challenge yourself across the UK and beyond.

London to Paris Cycle

London to Paris Cycle

Run with RealBuzz

Run with RealBuzz

Regional Events

Regional Events

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