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Challenge yourself in 2024

Challenge Events

Feeling inspired to take on a challenge? Would you like to go head-to-head with a sibling to see who is triumphant in a Half Marathon, or ask friends to join you in the beautiful South Downs trek, or perhaps band together a team of colleagues to defeat a Tough Mudder?

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South Downs team in action on clifftop of walk

The top five benefits of taking on a challenge in aid of Future Dreams in 2024…

  1. You’ll be supporting a great cause and making a difference to the lives of those touched by breast cancer
  2. Improving your health and fitness
  3. Potential for travel to new places to enjoy the great outdoors
  4. Spending time with your mates and/or meeting new people
  5. Bragging rights!

Please do apply direct for any of the featured challenges.  Alternatively, if you have an idea of your own challenge please do get in touch. Thank you.

Treks

South Downs team in action on clifftop of walk

south downs challenge

This incredible coastal trek takes you on 21km of testing, undulating terrain. You will cross Firle Beacon, for stunning views of the coast, and finish the trek along the most incredible stretch of cliff tops before finishing at Beachy Head.

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Three peaks challengers in the three peaks

national three peaks challenge

Take on the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales in 24 hours. Considered one of Britain’s toughest outdoor challenges, the National 3 Peaks Challenge takes in the dizzy heights of Ben Nevis (1,344m), Scafell Pike (978m) and Snowdon (1,085m).

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Yorkshire three peaks challenge

Complete this UK trekking challenge within just 12 hours in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park. It entails a 38km trek to summit the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks – Pen-y-Ghent (694 metres), Whernside (736 metres) and Ingleborough (723 metres).

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THAMES BRIDGES TREK

Saturday 14 September 2024

Trek across the Capital taking in unrivalled views of the skyline, and historic landmarks. Set off from Putney Bridge and head East zig-zagging over 16 historic bridges. Enjoy a mid-point rest stop at The Oval Cricket Ground. 25km later, it’s a party style finish line celebration in Southwark Park past the final crossing – the majestic Tower Bridge.

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Adrenaline

CLIMB THE O2

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ArcelorMittal Orbit Abseil

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Tough Mudder

With no competition and no timing, it’s just you, your teammates and muddy strangers working together to conquer the course and earn the world-famous orange headband.

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Runs

ROYAL PARKS HALF MARATHON

Sunday 13 October 2024

This stunning central London Half Marathon, takes in some of the capital’s world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London’s eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens.

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leeds marathon

LEEDS MARATHON

Sunday 12 May 2024

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Amsterdam marathon

AMSTERDAM MARATHON

Sunday 20 October 2024

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Mixed

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Challenge London Triathlon

Sunday 28 July 2024

Open to all abilities, Challenge London offers several distances to get involved in including Super Sprint, Sprint, Sprint Relay, Olympic, Olympic Relay and the brand-new Middle distance.

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lake district triple

Take on the spectacular adventure playground of the Lake District National Park. Trek to the summit of one of the Lake District’s most iconic peaks, the Old Man of Coniston, before testing yourself on the off-road mountain bike trails of Grizedale forest, then kayak across iconic Coniston Water.

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challenge the wild

Challenge The Wild

Participants are encouraged and empowered as they take on a series of challenges, to take them outside their comfort zone. Before they know it, participants will be facing fears and achieving more than they ever believed they could.

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Cycle

ellie and harry after their london to brighton challenge

London To Brighton

Sunday 15 September 2024

Take part in the South’s iconic cycle ride. 55 miles from London to Brighton. Once we are out of London, cycle along country lanes before taking on the challenge that is Ditchling Beacon – a mile long climb to the top of the South Downs where you will be rewarded with amazing views and a water break!

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coast to coast challenge

Coast to Coast Challenge

Be inspired by the dramatic scenery on this classic two-day bike ride from the west to east coast of the country. Departing from Whitehaven, this challenging itinerary stretches for 200km, crossing through the Lake District, North Pennines, and the ancient fringes of Hadrian’s Wall, before reaching the North Sea at Whitley Bay.

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who we work with

We work with the following charity challenge organisations to help support these fundraising challenge ideas and any of your own. If you don’t like what you see here, they can find the right challenge for you.

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    CHARITY CHALLENGE

    Charity Challenge specialises in delivering exceptional adventure challenges, allowing participants to raise money for the charity of their choice. They operate challenges across 6 continents, in over 40 countries worldwide.

    Find Your Challenge
    ULTRA CHALLENGE

    For over 22 years they have organised inspirational challenge events & unforgettable adventures in the UK & Worldwide – for individuals, private groups, companies, and charities to join.

    Find Your Challenge

OUR fundraising champions

Take a look at some of our challengers stories and learn more about those who have fundraised for Future Dreams. Get ideas about your next possible fundraiser, read personal stories and reasons for getting involved and learn more about the difference you can make.

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    our challengers experiences

    Read stories about those who have got involved and fundraised for Future Dreams. We love to celebrate our fundraisers and who have joined ‘The Dream Team’. Read about our marathon runners, half marathoners, trekkers and ultra challengers.

    Read about our Fundraising Champions

FUNDRAISE FOR FUTURE DREAMS

contact us about your challenge

If you are interested in signing up to take on a challenge, would like more information or to learn how to get involved, contact our Treks and Challengers Manager, Claire, who will able to answer your questions and support you with your fundraising commitments.

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