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.
Cycling
- Etape Loch Ness – 26 April 2026
- Dragon Ride – 14 June 2026
- London to Brighton Cycle Ride – 13 September 2026
- Fred Whitton Challenge – 11 May 2025

Walking
- National Three Peaks Challenge – multiple dates
- Easter 50 Ultra Challenge, Windsor – 18 April 2026
- Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge – 2-3 May 2026
- Belfast 8-Mile Walk – 3 May 2026
- Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge – 16-17 May 2026
- London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge – 23-24 May 2026
- Lake District Ultra Challenge – 6-7 June 2026
- Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge – 13-14 June 2026
- Peak District Challenge – 4-5 July 2026
- North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge – 1 August 2026
- South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge – 25th July 2026
- London Summer Walk – 22 August 2026
- South Coast Ultra Challenge – 5-6 September 2026
- Thames Bridges Trek – 12 September 2026
- Thames Path Ultra Challenge – 12/13 September 2026
- Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge – 26 September 2026
- London Halloween Walk – 25 October 2025
- London Winter Walk – 24 & 25 January 2026

Running
Marathons:
- Brighton Marathon – 12 April 2026
- Manchester Marathon – 19 April 2026
- Belfast City Marathon – 3 May 2026
- Milton Keynes Marathon – 4 May 2026
- Edinburgh Marathon – 24 May 2026
Half Marathons:
- Great Birmingham Run (options available for children too) – 3 May 2026
- Milton Keynes Half Marathon – 4 May 2026
- Great Bristol Run (options available for children too) – 10 May 2026
- Great Manchester Run (options available for children too) – 31 May 2026
- Edinburgh Half Marathon (options available for children too) – 24 May 2026
- The Big Half Marathon, London – 6 September 2026
- Great North Run (options available for children too) – 13 September 2026
- Belfast City Half Marathon – 20 September 2026
- Great Scottish Run (options available for children too) – 4 October 2026
- Leicester Half Marathon – 26 October 2025
- Royal Parks Half Marathon, London – 11 October 2026
- Manchester Half Marathon – 4 October 2026
- Nottingham Robin Hood Half Marathon (options available for children too) – 27 September 2026
- London Landmarks Half Marathon – 12 April 2026
- Scottish Half Marathon – 16th Aug 2026
Other activities:
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- Tough Mudder – multiple locations and dates across the UK
- Inflatable 5k – multiple locations and dates across the UK
- Colour Obstacle Rush – multiple locations and dates across the UK
- Brighton 10k (options available for children too) – 12 April 2026
- Scottish 10K – 16th Aug 2026
- Kilomathon Scotland – 29 March 2026
- Men’s 10K – 20 September 2026 Scotland
- Women’s 10K – 20 September 2026 Scotland
- Supernova Run – 1st November 2025
- Big Fun Run Virtual Challenge
- Dog Jog Virtual Challenge – Virtual Event

