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Challenge yourself in 2025

Challenge Events

Feeling inspired to take on a challenge to help raise money for breast cancer research and support? Would you like to go head-to-head with a colleague to see who is triumphant in a Half Marathon, or ask friends to join you in climbing the iconic O2 music venue or test yourself in a new way by taking on Swim Serpentine?

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be part of our challenge team in 2025

There are plenty of benefits to taking on a challenge in aid of Future Dreams. Perhaps you’ve been looking to improve your health and fitness, maybe you want the opportunity to travel to new places and enjoy the great outdoors, or you would like to spend time with your mates and meet new people while helping to raise money for charity.

If you have an idea of your own, or want to get involved with any of the featured challengers, please do get in touch with our Treks & Challengers Manager directly – we’d love to hear from you!

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Treks

Challenge team of 4 at the finish line of the Thames Bridges Trek

THAMES BRIDGES TREK

Saturday 13th September 2025

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

Team up on top of the O2 with hands in the air

CLIMB THE O2

Various dates available

Would you like to scale this world-famous roof in aid of Future Dreams. This exhilarating climb delivers incredible views of London and a genuine sense of achievement. There is an option for celebratory bubbles or a soft-drink at the top. You can even climb it at sunset! Without any necessary training – this is a great opportunity for all.

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Runs

Two runners in pink running vests on route

ROYAL PARKS HALF MARATHON

Sunday 12th October 2025

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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Cycle

Two cyclists pictured before they cycle from London to Brighton to raise money for Future Dreams breast cancer charity

London To Brighton

Sunday 14th September 2025

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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Swim

swim serpentine

Saturday 20th September 2025

Are you a superhero looking to take on an open water challenge? We have places in the highly sought-after event – the two-mile swim in the world famous Serpentine Lake in London’s Hyde Park. If open water swimming is your thing, then we would love to have you on the team.

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hear from others

Get excited about helping raise money for charity and challenging yourself by reading stories about some of our fundraising challengers including marathon runners, half marathoners, trekkers and ultra challengers. We love to celebrate our fundraisers who have joined ‘The Dream Team’.

Read about our Fundraising Champions

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.

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    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.

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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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