Take part in a sponsored event

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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Thames Path Challenge

14 – 15 September 2024

London

Escape the city on this beautiful riverside route: the Thames Path Challenge.

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London to Brighton Cycle

15 September 2024

South East England

Grab your bike and cycle 55 miles from the capital city to the coast in the London to Brighton Cycle. Join team ActionAid today.

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The 137 Challenge

1 – 31 October 2024

Your local area

Take part in our 31 day challenge!

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Royal Parks Half Marathon

13 October 2024

London

Join ActionAid's team for one of London's favourite races

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Reading Half Marathon

23 March 2025

Reading

Join the ActionAid team for the Reading Half Marathon 2023.

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TCS London Marathon

27 April 2025

London

Run the London Marathon for ActionAid.

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Manchester Marathon

27 April 2025

Manchester

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

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Hackney Half Marathon

17 – 18 May 2025

London

A half marathon through the vibrant streets of East London.

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Edinburgh Marathon Festival

24 – 25 May 2025

Edinburgh

Race through Scotland's capital city in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival. Join Team ActionAid UK today.

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RideLondon

25 May 2025

London

Cycle traffic-free roads through some of the most famous streets of London.

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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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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...

The ultimate adrenaline rush - sign up to take on a skydiving challenge with ActionAid.

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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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London Triathlon

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London

Run, swim and cycle your way around London's Docklands in the world's biggest triathlon.

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Can’t find the event you're looking for?

There are thousands of events to choose from across the UK and abroad - find one that suits you, or create your own, and tell us what you'll be doing!

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Take part in a sponsored event

Sponsored events

Thames Path Challenge

London to Brighton Cycle

The 137 Challenge

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Reading Half Marathon

TCS London Marathon

Manchester Marathon

Hackney Half Marathon

Edinburgh Marathon Festival

RideLondon

Lake District Challenge

Trek Mount Kilimanjaro

Skydiving

Trek Mount Everest Base Camp

London Triathlon

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