Get Active to Fundraise
There are lots of opportunities to take on a physical challenge for the CGD Society, whether running, cycling or even walking a long distance.
We have a regularly updated list of upcoming fundraising events across the UK below. Whether you are interested in taking part in one of these or another you have found, contact us at hello@cgdsociety.org to let us know so that we can support and guide you through the fundraising process.
Take a look at previous fundraisers’ stories to get inspired.
Cycling
- Dragon Ride – 18 June 2023
- London to Brighton Cycle – 10 September 2023
- Etape Loch Ness – 2023 sold out, 2024 dates TBC
- Brighton Ride – 2024 date TBC

Walking
- Easter 50 Ultra Challenge, Windsor - 1 April 2023
- Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge - 29-30 April 2023
- Belfast 8-Mile Walk - 30 April 2023
- Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge - 13-14 May 2023
- London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge - 27-28 May 2023
- Lake District Ultra Challenge - 10-11 June 2023
- Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge - 24-25 June 2023
- Peak District Challenge - 8-9 July 2023
- North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge - 22 July 2023
- South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge - 5 August 2023
- London Summer Walk - 26 August 2023
- South Coast Ultra Challenge - 2-3 September 2023
- Thames Bridges Trek - 9 September 2023
- Thames Path Ultra Challenge - 9-10 September 2023
- Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge - 23 September 2023
- London Halloween Walk - 28 October 2023
- London Winter Walk – 2024 date TBC
- National Three Peaks Challenge - 2024 date TBC

Running
Marathons:
- Brighton Marathon – 2 April 2023
- Manchester Marathon – 16 April 2023
- Belfast City Marathon – 30 April 2023
- Milton Keynes Marathon – 1 May 2023
- Edinburgh Marathon – 28 May 2023
Half Marathons:
- Milton Keynes Half Marathon – 1 May 2023
- Great Birmingham Run (options available for children too) - 7 May 2023
- Great Bristol Run (options available for children too) - 14 May 2023
- Great Manchester Run (options available for children too) - 21 May 2023
- Edinburgh Half Marathon (options available for children too) - 28 May 2023
- The Big Half Marathon, London - 3 September 2023
- Great North Run (options available for children too) - 10 September 2023
- Belfast City Half Marathon – 17 September 2023
- Nottingham Robin Hood Half Marathon (options available for children too) - 24 September 2023
- Leicester Half Marathon – 1 October 2023
- Great Scottish Run (options available for children too) - 1 October 2023
- Manchester Half Marathon - 15 October 2023
- London Landmarks Half Marathon - 2024 date TBC
- Royal Parks Half Marathon, London - 2024 date TBC
Other Runs:
- Tough Mudder – multiple locations and dates across the UK
- Inflatable 5k – multiple locations and dates across the UK
- Brighton 10k (options available for children too) - 2 April 2023
- Leicester 10k - 1 October 2023
