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There are lots of different challenge events to choose from.

From sponsored walks to running marathons, skydives to climbing Kilimanjaro – the choice is yours! You can filter the type of events you are interested in using the categories below.

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Edinburgh Running Festival

24 – 25 May 2025

Edinburgh

Race through Scotland's capital city in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival.

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Lake District Challenge

7 – 8 June 2025

Lake District

Sign up to take on the Lake District Challenge with ActionAid! Take on this trek with 2,000 others.

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Thames Path Challenge

13 – 14 September 2025

London

Escape the city on this beautiful riverside route.

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London to Brighton Cycle

14 September 2025

South East England

Grab your bike and cycle 55 miles from the capital city to the coast.

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The 137 Challenge

1 – 31 October 2025

Your local area

Take part in our 31 day challenge!

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Royal Parks Half Marathon

12 October 2025

London

A half marathon through the leafy Royal Parks of London.

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Reading Half Marathon

22 March 2026

Reading

Join the ActionAid team for the Reading Half Marathon and help change lives with women and girls.

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Manchester Marathon

19 April 2026

Manchester

Take on this fast, flat and friendly route - the adidas Manchester Marathon!

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TCS London Marathon

26 April 2026

London

Run the London Marathon for ActionAid.

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Hackney Half Marathon

17 May 2026

London

A half marathon through the vibrant streets of East London.

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Trek Mount Kilimanjaro

Multiple dates

Tanzania

Climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and raise money to support vulnerable women and girls across the world.

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Skydiving

Multiple dates

Scotland, Northern Island, South Wale...

Skydive for ActionAid and experience the thrill of a lifetime. Find out more.

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Trek Mount Everest Base Camp

Multiple dates

Nepal

Join us for a trip you will never forget: trek Mount Everest Base Camp! Follow in the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary.

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Women's Run Series

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London

Join Team ActionAid and raise money for women and girls around the world.

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ActionAid runner, Kalbir runs Royal Parks Half Marathon 2024.

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Sponsored events

Edinburgh Running Festival

Lake District Challenge

Thames Path Challenge

London to Brighton Cycle

The 137 Challenge

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Reading Half Marathon

Manchester Marathon

TCS London Marathon

Hackney Half Marathon

Trek Mount Kilimanjaro

Skydiving

Trek Mount Everest Base Camp

Women's Run Series

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