Battersea Park is one of London’s most picturesque parks and it hosts a series of 5K, 10K and Half Marathon races throughout the year. Represent African Children’s Fund at your favourite!
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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? 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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 10th March 2027
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.
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.
Regent’s Park in London hosts a range of 5K and 10K races throughout the year. Represent African Children’s Fund at your favourite and you might even catch a glimpse of some animals at ZSL London Zoo along the way!
Walk, jog or run the Easter 50 Ultra Challenge in April 2025. Choose from the full 50km challenge or a half distance option, with a 10km route available too. 25% discount on registration fees for all bookings after 1st March.
We have been allocated three charity places for the 2025 Brighton Marathon. Would you like to join #TeamACF? We’d love to hear from you!
Represent African Children’s Fund in a spring 5K or 10K at Regent’s Park in London. Regent’s Park is home to ZSL London Zoo so you might even catch a glimpse of some animals along the way!
Why not start your running year by representing African Children’s Fund in a 5K or 10K race with a twist - this time, you’ll be running under moonlight in the beautiful Battersea Park.
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 2025.
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 13th November 2024.
This incredible charity challenge starts on 9th November 2024 in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from where you will trek through hills, valleys and dense forests before ascending to the upper plain of Kulen Mountain. From there, you will 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: the Sahara! Departing the UK on 30th October 2024.
Do you have your heart set on running a UK marathon in 2024? Look no further. You can head to the beautiful city of York in October to take part in the Yorkshire Marathon: one of the jewels in the White Rose County’s sporting crown!
Have you dreamt of ticking a marathon off your bucket list? Perhaps Amsterdam is the place to make that dream come true. With a small number of charity entries available for 2024, why not run for us?
For the first time since 2016, we have charity places for this year’s 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.
Photo: Clive Jones
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.
