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Running and challenge events

Take on a challenge, race, wheel or hike event to raise vital funds for people who are deaf, have hearing loss and tinnitus. Whether you want to go it alone or in a team, the choice is yours. Explore events below.

Runs, races and wheels

London Marathon

One of the world’s most iconic marathons: have you got what it takes?
Runners of the Bath Half Marathon filling the streets of Bath.

Marathons and half marathons

Explore marathons and half marathons across the UK and take on an iconic running challenge, with options to run or roll.
Peoples' feet wearing running shoes doing a warm up before a running event.

Overseas marathons

Travel overseas to take on an unforgettable marathon challenge in an exciting destination.
Two women taking part in a running challenge have their arms around each other and are smiling.

5K and 10K races

Take on a 5K or 10K race in a city or town near you and get involved in one of Britain’s most popular challenges.
A person trail running in a forest.

Trails

Explore popular trail events across Britain and enjoy scenic routes that take you off the road and into the countryside.
Runners in a race running along a seaside promenade.

Great Runs

Explore some of the UK’s most famous cities and regions, choosing a Great Run distance that suits your goals and experience.
Someone taking part in an ultra-challenge event.

Ultra challenge series

Take on an ultimate endurance challenge, from 25K to 100K routes across countryside, coastline and iconic landscapes.

Challenges

Someone swimming. They wear a swim hat and goggles.

Swim

12 June 2026: Dive into nature at Windermere and join us at the Great North Swim. Swim 1 mile to support RNID in the UK’s biggest open water swimming event.
A group of people cycling together. They wear Lycra and cycling hats.

Cycle

23 – 26 September 2026: Sign up to take on the London to Paris Cycle event. This amazing cycle challenge goes through the English and French countryside and is suitable for cyclists of all abilities.
A person celebrating after climbing up a mountain.

Treks

Summer 2026: Take on one of these challenging treks covering some of the highest points in the UK.

Vietnam to Cambodia cycle

14 November 2026: This breath-taking charity bike ride is one of the best in the world of fundraising events and will take us from Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City to the ancient temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

Kilimanjaro Trek

18 June 2026: This 11 day trek follows the beautiful Machame Route, approaching Kilimanjaro from the south. Find out more and sign up on the Global Adventure Challenges website

Adrenaline

A woman with war paint on her cheeks climbing out of a muddy hole on an obstacle course.

Tough Mudder

Fancy something a bit different for 2026? These events take place at various times and places across the UK.
A man falling on a bungee jump.

Bungee jumps

Gather your courage and take the leap for RNID in the challenge of a lifetime.
two people skydiving

Skydive

For a real adrenaline rush, take to the skies with one of these events at various locations across the UK.

Event information and guidance

Fundraise with your own race

Use your own race place to fundraise for RNID, with no minimum target and full support from #TeamRNID.

Event terms and conditions

Read our event terms and conditions to understand what to expect when taking part in an RNID fundraising event.

London Marathon terms and conditions

Find the terms and conditions for running the London Marathon with an RNID charity place.

Can't find what you're looking for?

Find other events and challenges on Run For Charity's website, our partner organisation, and sign up to join #TeamRNID from there.

Make an enquiry

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Ask the team

Tell us about your great fundraising idea, or ask us a question. We're here to help. You can email us at community.fundraising@rnid.org.uk or ask for the fundraising team via Contact RNID below.
Contact RNID

Page last updated: 3 June 2026

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