A Half Marathon with a difference! The Hackney Half is the pinnacle of an unforgettable weekend of movement, sport and entertainment. Expect pure vibrancy as the borough comes alive for a weekend of celebration.
Enjoy springtime in London by representing African Children’s Fund in a 5K or 10K race under the setting sun in the beautiful Battersea Park.
Walk, jog or run the fantastic Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge in June 2026. Choose from the full 100km challenge or 75km, 50km or 25km options with a 10km route available too.
Run for us at the Cheltenham Running Festival. Take this unique opportunity to run a flat chip-timed 5k, 10k or Half Marathon around the inspiring Cheltenham Racecourse.
If you’re looking for the ultimate trekking challenge, look no further and achieve something incredible! Trek the Machame Route to Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro. Departing the UK on 18th June 2026.
Tackle 1,700m of ascent in 12 hours by summitting Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough to join the “Yorkshire Three Peaks Club” and celebrate your achievements with a glass of fizz! 11th July 2026.
Following sold out events in 2024 & 2025, you can now represent African Children’s Fund on a closed-road 10k route through Central London this July as The Saucony London 10K returns.
Run for us at the Cheltenham Running Festival in July 2026. Take this opportunity to run a flat chip-timed 5k, 10k or Half Marathon through Sutton Park nature reserve.
Cycle 311 miles from capital to capital before joining hundreds of others to celebrate the finale of the world’s greatest cycling race: the Tour de France! This challenge runs from 22nd-26th July 2026.
Trekking Yr Wyddfa/Mount Snowdon (1,085m) during the day forms a great challenge, but summiting at night brings a whole new sense of achievement! Departing Saturday 1st August 2026.
Cycle 309 miles from capital to capital in one of the best cycling challenges in Europe! This challenge runs from 9th-13th September 2026.
England’s greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for the unforgettable Thames Path Ultra Challenge, which you can take on at your pace as a walk, jog, or run between 10km and 100km - and fundraise for African Children’s Fund.
If you’re looking for the ultimate trekking challenge, look no further and achieve something incredible! Trek the Machame Route to Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro. Departing the UK on 17th September 2026.
Represent African Children’s Fund in an early autumn 5K or 10K race on the tarmac paths of the beautiful Hyde Park. You’ll start and finish at the historic Hyde Park Bandstand, passing Speaker’s Corner and The Serpentine.
Climb an extinct volcano and take in the sights & sounds of the Great Rift Valley with this one-of-a-kind fundraising challenge. Departing the UK on 9th October 2026.
Our local! To celebrate our 20th Anniversary in 2026, we would love to have runners representing African Children’s Fund in this year’s popular Oxford Half Marathon. Enjoy the sites of the historical city of Oxford in this closed-road route, packed with supporters!
Have you dreamt of ticking a marathon off your bucket list? Perhaps Amsterdam is the place to make that dream come true. With no public entries left and only charity entries available for 2026, why not run for us?
Soak up the sea views and salty air with one of the UK’s most-loved 10 mile races: the AJ Bell Great South Run. With race-day tracking and a route passing many of Portsmouth’s historical landmarks, this is one not to be missed.
Experience the beauty of one of the most breathtaking and largest deserts in the world in this charity challenge: trekking the Sahara! Departing the UK on 4th November 2026.
This incredible charity challenge starts on 14th November 2026 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Trek through hills, valleys and dense forests before ascending to Kulen Mountain. From there, enjoy beautiful landscapes leading you to your finish among the temples of Angkor Wat.
Experience the beauty of one of the most breathtaking and largest deserts in the world in this charity challenge: trekking the Sahara! Departing the UK on 18th November 2026.
Experience the beauty of one of the most breathtaking and largest deserts in the world in this charity challenge: trekking the Sahara! Departing the UK on 10th March 2027
Experience the beauty of one of the most breathtaking and largest deserts in the world in this charity challenge: trekking the Sahara! Departing the UK on 24th March 2027
Do you have your heart set on running a marathon in 2027? Look no further. The adidas Manchester Marathon is the second biggest marathon in the UK and combines a personal challenge with your chance to discover the incredible Mancunian spirit!
If you’re looking for the ultimate trekking challenge, look no further and achieve something incredible! Trek the Machame Route to Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro. Departing the UK on 17th June 2027.
Cycle 311 miles from capital to capital before joining hundreds of others to celebrate the finale of the world’s greatest cycling race: the Tour de France! This challenge runs from 21st-25th July 2027.
Celebrate the 21st century’s longest land-based solar eclipse with a special, one-off Morocco Solar Eclipse Trek. Departing the UK Friday 30th July 2027.
Cycle 309 miles from capital to capital in one of the best cycling challenges in Europe! This challenge runs from 8th-12th September 2027.
If you’re looking for the ultimate trekking challenge, look no further and achieve something incredible! Trek the Machame Route to Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro. Departing the UK on 7th October 2027.
Climb an extinct volcano and take in the sights & sounds of the Great Rift Valley with this one-of-a-kind fundraising challenge. Departing the UK on 15th October 2027.
Experience the beauty of one of the most breathtaking and largest deserts in the world in this charity challenge: trekking the Sahara! Departing the UK on 3rd November 2027.
This incredible charity challenge starts on 6ty November 2027 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Trek through hills, valleys and dense forests before ascending to Kulen Mountain. From there, enjoy beautiful landscapes leading you to your finish among the temples of Angkor Wat.
To coincide with African Children’s Fund’s 20th Anniversary, we are very excited to confirm we have a charity place in the 2026 TCS London Marathon and we would LOVE you to represent us on the streets of London on Sunday 26th April.
Do you have your heart set on running a marathon in 2026? Look no further. The adidas Manchester Marathon is the second biggest marathon in the UK and combines a personal challenge with your chance to discover the incredible Mancunian spirit!
Get active after the Easter holidays with the Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge and take on a historic 50 km Ultra, a testing 25 km, or a sharp 10 km challenge at at your pace as a walk, jog, or run.
Do you have your heart set on running a marathon in 2026? Look no further. The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is one of the biggest marathons in the world and combines a personal challenge with your chance to discover one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Join us in 2026 at one of the UK’s favourite 26.2 milers: it’s the ever-popular Brighton Marathon! Famous for its buzzing atmosphere and incredible crowd support, the race improves year on year. Come along and represent African Children’s Fund.
Is a half marathon calling you in 2026? Look no further. The London Landmarks Half Marathon is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster and gives you the opportunity to run on closed roads in the capital!
Are you looking for a half marathon challenge in 2026? The Bath Half offers a half marathon route on closed roads through the UK’s only World Heritage City, and is the biggest fundraising event in the South West.
Is a half marathon calling you in 2026? Keep reading! The Hoka Paris Half Marathon (Semi de Paris) sees over 40,000 runners descend on the world’s fashion capital and you could be one of them.
Experience the beauty of one of the most breathtaking and largest deserts in the world in this charity challenge: the Sahara! Departing the UK on 19th February 2026.
This incredible charity challenge starts on 8th November 2025 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Trek through hills, valleys and dense forests before ascending to Kulen Mountain. From there, enjoy beautiful landscapes leading you to your finish among the temples of Angkor Wat.
Soak up the sea views and salty air with one of the UK’s most-loved 10 mile races: the AJ Bell Great South Run. With race-day tracking and a route passing many of Portsmouth’s historical landmarks, this is one not to be missed.
Have you dreamt of ticking a marathon off your bucket list? Perhaps Amsterdam is the place to make that dream come true. With no public entries left and only charity entries available for 2025, why not run for us?
Our local! For the first time since 2016, we would love to have runners representing African Children’s Fund in this year’s popular Oxford Half Marathon. Enjoy the sites of Oxford in this closed-road route that starts in Broad Street before finishing on Parks Road in the centre of the city.
Climb an extinct volcano and take in the sights & sounds of the Great Rift Valley with this one-of-a-kind fundraising challenge. Departing the UK on 10th October 2025.
Join us at the Hilton Garden Inn Abingdon on Friday 10th October to celebrate World Porridge Day with a networking breakfast.
Represent African Children’s Fund in an early autumn 5K or 10K race on the tarmac paths of the beautiful Hyde Park. You’ll start and finish at the historic Hyde Park Bandstand, passing Speaker’s Corner and The Serpentine.
With a flat course and great scenery, take on the 2025 Thames Path Ultra Challenge, following England's greatest river. With routes ranging from 25km to 100km, there’s something for everyone!
If you’re looking for the ultimate trekking challenge, look no further and achieve something incredible! Trek the Machame Route to Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro. Departing the UK on 11th September 2025.
Cycle 309 miles from capital to capital in one of the best cycling challenges in Europe! This challenge runs from 10th-14th September 2025.
Trekking Mount Snowdon (1,085m) during the day forms a great challenge, but summiting at night brings a whole new sense of achievement! Departing Saturday 2nd August 2025.
Cycle 311 miles from capital to capital before joining hundreds of others to celebrate the finale of the world’s greatest cycling race: the Tour de France! This challenge runs from 23rd-27th July 2025.
Following sold out events in 2023 & 2024, you can now represent African Children’s Fund on a closed-road 10k route through Central London this July as The Saucony London 10K returns.
Walk, jog or run the fantastic Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge in June 2025. Choose from the full 100km challenge or three quarter, half or quarter distance options with a 10km route available too.
If you’re looking for the ultimate trekking challenge, look no further and achieve something incredible! Trek the Machame Route to Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro. Departing the UK on 19th June 2025.
Run for us at the Cheltenham Running Festival. Take this unique opportunity to run a flat chip-timed 5k, 10k or Half Marathon around the inspiring Cheltenham Racecourse.
Represent African Children’s Fund in one of a series of 5K and 10K races on the tarmac paths of the beautiful Hyde Park. You’ll start and finish at the historic Hyde Park Bandstand, passing Speaker’s Corner and The Serpentine.
Thanks to Juice Networking, we are excited to be hosting a Quiz Night at The Fleece in Witney on Sunday 1st June, from 6:30pm.
Run for us at the Cheltenham Running Festival. Take this opportunity to run a flat chip-timed 5k, 10k or Half Marathon through Sutton Park nature reserve.
Take your place on a Great Run start line with a series of 10K and Half Marathons in May and October 2025, to raise money for African Children’s Fund. Choose from Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester or Glasgow.
A classic to tick off the bucket list with an exciting 15,000ft tandem skydive taking in views of Devon’s stunning north and south coastlines on Saturday 3rd May 2025.
