Running Events
We have running events to suit all abilities and a range of ages, from local fun runs to overseas marathons.
Run Sydney Virtual
Compete the Run Sydney Virtual 10 day Challenge by completing 2.62 miles every day for 10 days. Record all of your times on each of the 10 days through the online runner’s console, and you will receive your marathon time, which will be added to the Run Sydney leaderboard. You will then be rewarded with a Run Sydney bronze medal.
There's also a Special Challenge to beat Adrianne Beames of Australia, who is often accredited as the first female to break the 3 hour marathon time in 1971. If you complete your 10 runs in less than 3 hours, you will be placed above Beames on the leader board for the Sydney Virtual Marathon Major (you don't have to do this to receive your medal!).
Run Solihull
Run Berlin Virtual

Derbyshire Dales Hike or Trail Run

The route begins at the iconic Golden Gates, setting a majestic tone as you make your way toward the stunning Chatsworth House, the ancestral home of the Devonshire family for 17 generations. You will then make your way through the picturesque Derbyshire countryside, before coming back toward the finish line, where you'll feel a sense of accomplishment amidst the beauty of Chatsworth.
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Royal Parks Half Marathon
Take part in this unique and inspiring event - the most spectacular half marathon that central London has to offer - it is a unique and inspiring event.
Glide through four of London's stunning Royal Park - Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, St James's Park and The Green Park. The 13.1m extraordinary route brushes past London's most famous landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, all on closed roads.
Amsterdam Marathon
Join over 47,000 runners for this unique city marathon, half marathon or 7.5k. The event begins and finishes in the Olympic Stadium and provides a scenic course that is flat and fast-paced.
Run Alton Towers
Starting and finishing within Alton Towers Theme Park this is an event for the entire family. Open to all abilities, you can take on a chip timed 5k, 10k or Half Marathon to earn yourself a unique themed medal before enjoying the incredible rides at the park. FREE ride access after the race is included in your entry!
Virtual Dog Jog
Dog Jogs are a fantastic opportunity for you and your canine companion to get some fresh air and exercise.
If you and your four-legged friend are just beginning your journey to being more active and improving your fitness, and are looking for a relaxed, friendly and fun challenge to help motivate you, then Dog Jog is for you!
Warwick Half Marathon
Taking in spectacular, scenic views of the Warwickshire countryside, this undulating course takes place on fully closed roads so is suitable for runners of all abilities. The stunning views, buzzing atmosphere and enthusiastic local support will keep you motivated every step of the way and with the final 2km slightly downhill, you can enjoy a strong finish to this unforgettable half marathon.
With a unique medal, post-event goodies and some local support, The Wigley Group Warwick Half is becoming a major fixture in the local calendar – don’t miss out!
HOKA Semi de Paris (Paris half marathon)
The Paris Half Marathon is one of the best overseas half marathons for UK runners to take part in!
The world famous fashion capital ups the ante when it comes to running for charity. A vibrant atmosphere as you run through historical sites of eastern Paris, all whilst enjoying music and entertainment that is guaranteed to be performed along the whole course!
London Landmarks Half Marathon
The London Landmarks Half Marathon is a closed road, central London run and is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster.
The event starts on Pall Mall, finished by Downing Street and had fabulous views of London’s most iconic landmarks including Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Nelson’s Column, the Gherkin, the Shard, the Tower of London and the London Eye.
Paris Marathon
The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is one of the biggest marathons in the world and perfectly combines a personal challenge with the chance to discover one of the world's greatest cities.
The Brighton Marathon
The Brighton Marathon is one of the UK's favourite 26.2-milers. With a stunning backdrop of the sea in one of the country's most vibrant cities, the race gets bigger and better every year. Renowned for its buzzing atmosphere and roaring crowd support, the course winds through the city streets, finishing up on the spectacular Brighton seafront.
Manchester Marathon
Take on the adidas Manchester Marathon, the UK's second largest marathon and one of Europe's largest is an iconic event drawing participants from all over the world to the vibrant streets of Greater Manchester.
Edinburgh Marathon - Edinburgh Running Festival
Come and be part of Scotland's BIGGEST running festival! This ever-growing festival of running is now a major event in the Scottish sporting calendar. Starting in Edinburgh, the course heads out through East Lothian offering stunning views and an unforgettable running experience.
The marathon route is one of the fastest in the UK making that elusive personal best a distinct possibility! Edinburgh Marathon joined the world's elite road races in 2012 by becoming the first marathon in Scotland to be officially recognised by the IAAF, the athletics governing body. The IAAF bronze label puts the race among the top 75 in the world making it a pivotal part of the sporting calendar for runners.
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Adrenaline events
Are you brave enough to take on one of our thrilling challenges? See what adrenaline events we currenlty have on offer, from skydives to bungee jumps to theme parks!
Cycling events
We often have cycling events of a range of distances around the UK and beyond. Click below to see what's currenlty available!
Overseas events
Make a trip of it and see a different part of the world while raising funds for local older people. See what overseas marathons, bike rides and other events we currenly have on offer.
Family events
Get the kids involved in fundraising! You can enter some of our events as a family team, and others offer kids' races where you can cheer them on from the sidelines. Click below to find out more.
Team events
Get together with colleagues, friends or family members to increase both the fun and the fundraising! We have lots of events that can be done as a group.
Virtual events
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Take on a challenge from anywhere in the world! From climbing the equivalent of Mount Everest to completing the Sydney Marathon virtually, the possibilities are endless! Come up with your own challenge or click below to see what we currently have available.
Events by region
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