Challenge Events
Calling all thrill seekers, dare devils, fitness fanatics, travel enthustiasts and fun fans! See our range of challenge events that offer exciting experiences as well as the chance to raise funds to help older people in Solihull.
Check out our extensive programme of exciting actvities, from 5k runs to marathons, and skydives to bungee jumps, from Solihull to Paris and Amsterdam, or virtual challenges that can be done anywhere in the world!
Our challenge events offer:
- FREE Age UK Solihull vest once you've raised £100
- Support all along the way, from registration to fundraising to training to the event itself
- A certificate to show your fundraising achievement (some events offer a branded medal as well)
- FREE or discounted entry
- The chance to challenge yourself, experience something new or step out of your comfort zone
- The wonderful feeling of knowing you are helping to provide vital advice, support and friendship to older Solihull residents!
Our Event Hub
Browse all available challenge events (excluding skydives and London Marathon) and search by date, location, type, distance and more.
Featured events
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Run Solihull
Date: Sunday 9 August 2026Location: SolihullMinimum sponsorship: £250 (half marathon), £150 (5k), £75 (junior race)Cost to enter: £20 (half marathon), £10 (5k), £5 (junior race)Complete a half marathon, a 5k, or enter the little ones into the junior race, in Solihull.
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2027 Double TCS London Marathon
Date: Saturday 24 April 2027Location: LondonMinimum sponsorship: £2,250Cost to enter: £80Join Team Age UK Solihull as part of this iconic event's one-off marathon weekend!
Challenge events by type
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Running and hiking events
From 5ks to full marathons, from fun runs to ultra walks, and taking place in Solihull and beyond, you are sure to find a running or hiking event to suit you.
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Cycle events
Check out our cycling events - many of which are abroad - or come up with your own two-wheeled adventure.
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Adrenaline events
Are you a daredevil, or do you want to step out of your comfort zone? Check out our thrilling adrenaline challenges, including skydives, bungee jumps and theme park runs, and see if you dare brave one!
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Overseas events
Take Age UK Solihull on tour with our range of international events. Take in a different part of the world from a unique perspective while raising vital funds to help older people in the local community of Solihull.
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Family Events
See our events that are suitable for children of a range of ages. Enter the kids or take part alongside them!
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Team Events
Get a group of colleagues, family members or friends together for even more fun and more fundraising!
These events work really well for corporates, community groups, sports teams or anyone else who wants to fundraise as a group.
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Virtual Events
Take on a challenge from anywhere in the world! From climbing the equivalent of the world's tallest mountain to completing a marathon from the other side of the world, the possibilities are endless! Come up with your own challenge or see what virtual challenges we have on offer.
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Local events
With challenge events on offer all over the country and overseas too, we have put together a list of events within an hour's drive of Solihull for those who are looking for a challenge closer to home.
Raise Funds
Create a JustGiving page to raise funds with your challenge. Share with friends, family, colleagues and everyone else you know! We will also send you a sponsorship form to collect any offline donations.
Our Fantastic Fundraisers
Read about the incredible people who have completed challenges for us in the past and raised funds to support our vital services for older people in Solihull.