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Challenge events

Fancy falling through the sky at 120mph, running a marathon or trekking across some of the UK's most famous terrains? Whatever your dream, we've got the challenge for you.

London Landmarks Half Marathon participants

London Landmarks Half Marathon

23 May 2021
Historic run through the streets of central London.

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Group walking

South West Coast 2 Coast

24-25 July 2021
100km across England's South West Peninsular.

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London Marathon runner

Virgin Money London Marathon

3 October 2021
Annual event set around the River Thames.

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Medal winner

Oxford Half

17 October 2021
This fast and flat route kicks off from Oxford City Centre.

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Wolf Run participants

Wolf Run

Various dates & locations
10k wild run across raw natural terrain.

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Find your run challenge

Can’t see a run event to suit you? Find an event near you through our friends at Run For Charity.

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Skydive for Charity

Various dates & locations
A once in a lifetime adrenaline rush.

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Slide challenge

Own place challenges

Want to fundraise for us but can’t see anything to suit you? Or maybe you already have something in mind? If so never fear! You can still join our amazing team by finding and securing your own place in any local, national or overseas event. 

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Running pack

Whether you want to improve your fitness or take on a personal challenge, there are loads of great reasons to get running. After a few weeks you’ll feel like a new person… and it’s not just your life you’ll be changing.

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Blue Cross is a registered charity in England and Wales (224392) and in Scotland (SC040154). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales under company number 00363197. Registered address Shilton Road, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4PF.

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