Events and challenges

40 Miles in 40 Days to Celebrate 40 yearsJoin Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity in 2026 as we celebrate our 40th anniversary with a nationwide challenge that’s flexible, inclusive, and full of heart.Ta...

Run the Iconic TCS London Marathon for Rainbow TrustTurn a dream into reality - and make a difference while you do it.Have you always dreamed of running the London Marathon? Now’s your chance to lace ...

Trek along one of the world’s most iconic structures and help us to support more families who have a seriously ill child.On this 9-day adventure we hike for 5 days along an iconic structure – the Grea...

Our basecamp hub in idyllic Bakewell will welcome over 3,000 adventurers who will test themselves in the fabulous Peak District National Park. There’s a full range of camping options, car parking, and...

Take on England’s finest countryside at your pace! Challenge basecamp is in Kendal, and it’s a 100km looped route taking in a couple of tough hills, the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a half way po...

The Great North Swim is the UK’s biggest open water swimming event, held over a festival weekend in the stunning surroundings of Lake Windermere in the Lake District, offering charity swimmers various...