Sport for Charity

Virtual Race - The Everest Challenge
01st May 2020

Have you ever wanted to climb Mount Everest? That sounds very dangerous, expensive and difficult to do in line with social distancing.....

But we have a solution – a big challenge for Isolation 2020. Can you climb the equivalent of Mount Everest in 12 weeks? In this challenge, you can go out to the hills on your daily exercise or simply tackle the stairs a couple of times every day..... achieve 8,848m of elevation gain before the end isolation, and this well earned medal can be yours!

How it works:

1) Sign up to your race
2) Complete your run
3) Upload your evidence to [email protected] on completion
4) Put your feet up
5) Wait for the postman to drop off your medal!

Virtual Race - Team Gotham
1st May 2020

Not all superheroes wear capes.....some have to fight crime in isolation!

The Dark Knight is currently recruiting new members, so it is time to get out there and run, run (5k) like you have seen the bat sign in the sky summoning you, like you are Dell-boy and Rodders on the mean streets of South London, or like you are late for your date with Catwoman…

How it works:

1) Sign up to your race
2) Complete your run
3) Upload your evidence to [email protected] on completion
4) Put your feet up
5) Wait for the postman to drop off your medal!

In isolation? Looking to kick start your bank holiday weekend? Why not climb Mount Everest 🏔, Trek the Inca Trail 🇵🇪 or become a Superhero 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️!

All of these amazing virtual challenges can be done at home or as part of your daily exercise. So, pick your challenge 📅, receive a well-earned medal 🏅 and help a cause close to your heart ❤️ at a time when they need you most….

Remember….Go Hard, and Go Straight Home!!

The Everest Challenge 🏔🇳🇵 – https://bit.ly/3e47jSJ
Inca Trail 🌞🇵🇪 - https://bit.ly/3c4PPnf
Team Gotham 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ - https://bit.ly/3eas1QA
The Big Charity Run 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ - https://bit.ly/3a1C5Ze

Spartan Sprint - South East
19th April 2020
Pippingford Park

This year sees the long awaited return to old fan favourite and legendary OCR venue Pippingford Park. Nestled in the heart of Ashdown Forest the varied terrain of Pippingford lends itself perfectly to a Spartan race. With hills, woodland trails, rivers and lakes, there are plenty of natural obstacles for Spartan to utilise in producing a challenging but enjoyable course. The venue itself is used by the British Army for Basic Training so there really is no better proving ground for new Spartans and seasoned racers alike.

Right Move Milton Keynes Marathon
3rd May 2020
Milton Keynes

Consistently ranked in the top 10 UK marathons, an AIMS/IAAF Grade A certified race, with BARR Gold accreditation for outstanding race management and an amazing stadiumMK finish. The MK Marathon starts from one of our fabulous Milton Keynes landmarks, the stadiumMK. The majority of the MK Marathon route is incredibly green and scenic. It includes beautiful parks and lakes, picturesque villages and the canal towpath, and offers a truly spectacular experience for our runners.

The Brighton Marathon
19th April 2020
Brighton

Over 12,000 runners take part in the marathon each April, enjoying a course that starts in Preston Park at 9.45am, snakes its way through the city centre, along the glorious seafront and finishes at the iconic Madeira Drive in front of thousands of cheering spectators. The course bests for the men and women are well under 2hrs10min and 2:29, making it the second-fastest marathon in the UK. It is also the second-largest marathon in the UK and eighth-largest in Europe.

Inflatable 5K - London - 15K
18th April 2020
London

The Inflatable 5k is heading to London on Saturday 18th April 2020. The UK's biggest and best Inflatable 5k obstacle course has just gotten even BIGGER, Bouncier and Better - Now with 28 humongous obstacles*! NEW FOR 2020 - The Foam Zone - Run through our massive foam zone, powered by the worlds largest foam cannon. This is going to be fun!

Gateshead Half Marathon
12th April 2020
Gateshead

ROAD CLOSED course taking in the famous landmarks of Gateshead including Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Sage Gateshead, BALTIC, Tyne Bridge, Swing Bridge and finishing in the iconic Gateshead International Stadium. Gateshead International Stadium is the third largest sporting venue in Tyne and Wear and the North East’s only IAAF-standard athletics stadium. The venue has hosted IAAF Diamond & Golden League Athletics and the European Cup featuring the superstars of athletics.

Manchester Marathon
5th April 2020
Manchester

The Manchester Marathon is one of the UK’s premier running events, famous for its fast, flat and friendly route. We pride ourselves on welcoming all to take on our 26.2 mile challenge, from some of the world’s greatest elite runners, to those who thought completing a marathon would never be possible. Many regular runners find this the ideal event to get a personal best time, whilst everybody finds the incredible Mancunian support throughout the course unforgettable.

Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon
15th March 2020
London

A historical running experience you will not want to miss. The start line sits on the front courtyard of Hampton Court Palace, and your finishing line will be found in the stunning Palace Gardens. The Palace Half course is very flat but oh so picturesque. The half marathon starts and finishes inside historical Hampton Court Palace. The race is very proud of it's famous medals for finishers. Run like Henry VIII and make your own history at this fantastic event.