Challenge Events

Royal Parks Half Marathon

This is the most spectacular half marathon that central London has to offer – it is a unique and inspiring event.

Charity runners will glide through four of London’s stunning Royal Parks, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, St James’s Park and The Green Park. The 13.1m extraordinary route brushes past London’s most famous landmarks, including The Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, all on closed roads.

Plus, the event village in Hyde Park hosts a fantastic food and fitness festival, ensuring a brilliant day out for runners and supporters alike.

The Royal Parks Half is a beautiful event with charity at its heart and has raised nearly £60 million for over 1000 charity partners since 2008.

Date: 12th October 2025

Cardiff Half Marathon

The Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most exciting road races in Europe. It is Wales’ largest mass-participation and multi-charity fundraising event and the second largest half in the UK. Its flat, fast course passes all the city’s most breath-taking scenery and iconic landmarks including Cardiff Castle, the Principality Stadium, Civic Centre and stunning Cardiff Bay. Thousands of spectators turn out to cheer on the runners in a city renowned for its sporting passion.

Date: 5th October 2025

Marathons

Taking on a marathon is an incredible challenge and a fantastic way to raise vital funds for Helping Rhinos.

Whether you’re tackling your first 26.2 miles or you’re a seasoned runner, every step you take helps protect rhinos and their habitats. From training milestones to race-day excitement, your journey will inspire others to support this important cause.

Take a look at the Marathon events coming up and get involved.

PEAK DISTRICT ULTRA CHALLENGE

Our basecamp hub in idyllic Bakewell will welcome over 3,000 adventurers who will test themselves in the fabulous Peak District National Park; you can join and fundraise for Helping Rhinos.  There’s a full range of camping options, car parking, and extensive hospitality & welfare services across the weekend – with a full 100km Challenge which takes a tough & varied figure of 8 route through Derbyshire’s finest scenery. You’ll get full support all the way, and with 3/4, half, quarter & 10 mile distance options also which pass Chatsworth House – there’s a Peak District Ultra Challenge for everyone!

Date: 28 – 29 June 2025

Jurassic Coast
Ultra Challenge

Take on Spectacular World Heritage coastline – and fundraise for Helping Rhinos.  A start in Corfe Castle, the route heads down to Swanage, and along through Lulworth Cove, past Durdle Door, with ups & downs to Weymouth half way. For full 100 km challengers, it’s past Portland Bill, Chesil Beach, and on to West Bay (of TV’s Broadchurch) – before a finish line celebration in the vibrant town of Bridport. Great 3/4, Half, a Weymouth Marathon & 1/4 Challenge options also – PLUS the Bridport 10K – it’s the event of the year!

Date: 17-18 May 2025

Events in your Area

We have access to over 1000 challenge events across the UK and the world. Check out all the events on offer to find something that suits you!