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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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The 137 Challenge

At any time

Your local area

Take part in our 31 day challenge!

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Reading Half Marathon

23 March 2025

Reading

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

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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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TCS London Marathon

27 April 2025

London

Run the London Marathon for ActionAid.

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Hackney Half Marathon

18 May 2025

London

A half marathon through the vibrant streets of East London.

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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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Royal Parks Half Marathon

12 October 2025

London

A half marathon through the leafy Royal Parks of 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

Multiple dates

London or Manchester

Join Team ActionAid for the Women's Run Series.

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Santa in the City

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London

Belt up your Santa suit for a festive fun run and help change the world with women and girls.

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ActionAid runner, Kalbir runs Royal Parks Half Marathon 2024.

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Sponsored events

The 137 Challenge

Reading Half Marathon

Manchester Marathon

TCS London Marathon

Hackney Half Marathon

Edinburgh Running Festival

Lake District Challenge

Thames Path Challenge

London to Brighton Cycle

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Trek Mount Kilimanjaro

Skydiving

Trek Mount Everest Base Camp

Women's Run Series

Santa in the City

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