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Find a fundraising challenge

Whether you’re running your first 5k, training for a marathon or taking on an ultra, we've teamed up with event organisers to offer charity challenges at fundraising events for all abilities.

Find a fundraising challenge

Setting yourself a challenge while raising money for an important cause you care about is a rewarding experience. By fundraising for us, you're helping nature to flourish and help to #KeepCanalsAlive. Your support is vital.

We have a range of fundraising challenges and activities to push your limits. Our 2024 charity challenges range from 5k runs around your favourite theme park to half marathons through the capital's cultural landmarks. Not a runner? Don't worry, you can complete walks for charity or set yourself a different challenge entirely.

Featured events

Sunny day, a man is running along the towpath by the canal. Boats and bridges in the distance

Warwick Half Marathon

Date: 2 February 2025 | Location: Warwick Racecourse | Distance: Half marathon

Bath Half

Date: 16 March 2025 | Location: Bath | Distance: Half marathon

A group of runners on a road race, passing iconic Spanish architecture.

Barcelona Marathon

Date: 16 March 2025 | Location: Barcelona, Spain | Distance: Marathon

A group of cyclists with their bikes stand proudly in front of the Eiffel Tower.

London to Paris Cycle ride

Date: 24-26 April 2025 | Location: London to Paris | Distance: 196 miles

Hackney Half

Date: 18 May 2025 | Location: Hackney | Distance: Half marathon

Runners pass under Tower Bridge as part of the London Marathon, with plenty of supporters.

TCS London Marathon

Date: 27 April 2025 | Location: London | Distance: marathon

A group of cyclists pose with their hands in the air in front of a thatched-roofed windmill.

London to Amsterdam Cycle ride

Date: 25-27 September 2025 | Location: London to Amsterdam | Distance: 307 miles

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Wales

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East of England

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North East

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Yorkshire

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Be inspired

We know you'll have a fantastic time doing one of our fundraising challenges. But don't just take our word for it, hear from those who have already got involved.

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Holly, running a virtual marathon

Holly took on a virtual marathon by completing 26.2 miles along a route of her choice, in the same 24 hours as the London Marathon event

Jen taking on Canalathon on the canal towpath

Jen, happier and healthier from Canalathon

Jen took to the towpath of her local canal to complete our first ever Canalathon challenge, something she never believed she would be capable of doing