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Scarborough Fair Virtual Ultra Challenge

1 November 2025

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Move into January – 31 in 31

1 January 2026

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Winter Walk logo

London Winter Walk

24 January 2026

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Running

Warwick Half Marathon

1 February 2026

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The March March

1 March 2026

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Colchester Half Marathon

8 March 2026

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Skydive

14 March 2026

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Falkirk Wheel Abseil

21 March 2026

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Bath 50 Ultra Challenge

28 March 2026

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Woman running with dog to workout during morning walk

Peterborough March March

28 March 2026

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Marathon runners

Paris Marathon

12 April 2026

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London Landmarks

12 April 2026

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Rebecca running for Kidney Research UK

Brighton Marathon

12 April 2026

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Easter ultra challenge logo

Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge

18 April 2026

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Paul Dooley and Lynsey Anderson 2024

TCS London Marathon

26 April 2026

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Isle of Wight ultra challenge logo

Isle of Wight Challenge

2 May 2026

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Ashley Bird

Great Birmingham Run

3 May 2026

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Running in marathon

Great Bristol Run

10 May 2026

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Discount
Jurassic Coast Challenge

Jurassic Coast Challenge

16 May 2026

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London to Brighton logo

London to Brighton Challenge

23 May 2026

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Great Manchester Run

31 May 2026

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Lake District Challenge logo

The Lake District Challenge

6 June 2026

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Chris Goodwin London to Paris

London 2 Paris

10 June 2026

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Cotswold Way ultra challenge logo

Cotswold Way Challenge

13 June 2026

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North Yorks Ultra Challenge

20 June 2026

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Race to the King

20 June 2026

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London to Brighton Cycle

21 June 2026

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Female wearing black leggings, white trainers and a purple Kidney Research UK tshirt holding a foam #TeamKidney sign. A large white margee is behind her decorating in blue white and red balloons and some banners.

Peterborough Running Festival

28 June 2026

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Peak District ultra challenge logo

Peak District Challenge

4 July 2026

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Feamle runner, wearing \Kidney Research UK t-shirt and a hydration pack, taking a selfie with the green landscape behind.

Race to the Stones

11 July 2026

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Yorkshire Three Peaks

11 July 2026

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Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge

18 July 2026

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South West Coast ultra challenge logo

South West Coast 50 Challenge

25 July 2026

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North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge

1 August 2026

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London Summer Walk Ultra Challenge

22 August 2026

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South Coast ultra challenge logo

South Coast Challenge

5 September 2026

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Thames Moonlight 10

11 September 2026

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Thames Bridges Trek

12 September 2026

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Thames Path Challenge logo

Thames Path Challenge

12 September 2026

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Ashley Bird

Great North Run

13 September 2026

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Swim Serpentine

19 September 2026

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Chiltern ultra challenge logo

Chiltern 50 Challenge

26 September 2026

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Cardiff half marathon

Cardiff half marathon

4 October 2026

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Running

Great Scottish Run

4 October 2026

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Kent Downs 50

10 October 2026

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Running

Great South Run

18 October 2026

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London Halloween Walk

24 October 2026

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Race at your Pace

1 January 2030

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Inflatable 5k

1 January 2030

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Ben Nevis Trek

1 January 2030

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Santa in the City

1 January 2040

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Great North Swim

1 January 2040

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Walkers wearing purple t-shirts and waving hands in the air

Newcastle Bridges Walk

1 January 2040

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London Bridges Walk walkers

Glasgow Bridges Walk

1 January 2040

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Runner wearing Kidney Research UK top

Hackney Half

1 January 2040

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Festive fundraising

1 January 2040

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Tony Knight with his arms in the air while riding his bike

#Challenge120 cycle challenge

1 January 2040

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Group of men sat at a table at the gala event with wine glasses and candelabra in front of them

Andy Cole Fund Gala

1 January 2040

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Andy Cole playing golf

Andy Cole Fund Golf Day

1 January 2040

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London Bridges Walk walkers

London Bridges Walk

1 January 2040

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The Big Garden Party

1 January 2040

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Dip into Christmas

1 January 2040

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Great Eastern Run

1 January 2040

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Christmas Carol Concert

1 January 2040

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Woman Doing Squats

#Challenge120 Squat

1 January 2040

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#Challenge120 Swim

1 January 2040

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Running

Run the Month

1 January 2040

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Liverpool Bridges Walk

1 January 2040

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Man wearing a kilt and Kidney Research UK tshirt with arms in the air

Kiltwalk

1 January 2040

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Illustration of two researchers

Research Showcase

1 January 2040

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The BIG Purple Dog Walk

1 January 2040

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Scarborough Fair Virtual Ultra Challenge

1 November 2025

Register now

Move into January – 31 in 31

1 January 2026

Register now
Winter Walk logo

London Winter Walk

24 January 2026

Register now
Running

Warwick Half Marathon

1 February 2026

Register now
pink and grey logo reading The March March, with footprints overlaid on the wording

The March March

1 March 2026

Register now

Colchester Half Marathon

8 March 2026

Register now
Featured
Supporter doing a tandem skydive with instructor

Skydive

14 March 2026

Register now

Falkirk Wheel Abseil

21 March 2026

Register now

Bath 50 Ultra Challenge

28 March 2026

Register now
Featured
Woman running with dog to workout during morning walk

Peterborough March March

28 March 2026

Register now
Marathon runners

Paris Marathon

12 April 2026

Register now

London Landmarks

12 April 2026

Register now
Rebecca running for Kidney Research UK

Brighton Marathon

12 April 2026

Register now
Easter ultra challenge logo

Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge

18 April 2026

Register now
Paul Dooley and Lynsey Anderson 2024

TCS London Marathon

26 April 2026

Register now
Isle of Wight ultra challenge logo

Isle of Wight Challenge

2 May 2026

Register now
Ashley Bird

Great Birmingham Run

3 May 2026

Register now
Running in marathon

Great Bristol Run

10 May 2026

Register now
Discount
Jurassic Coast Challenge

Jurassic Coast Challenge

16 May 2026

Register now
London to Brighton logo

London to Brighton Challenge

23 May 2026

Register now
Female running during an event wearing purple running vest and shorts

Great Manchester Run

31 May 2026

Register now
Discount
Lake District Challenge logo

The Lake District Challenge

6 June 2026

Register now
Chris Goodwin London to Paris

London 2 Paris

10 June 2026

Register now
Cotswold Way ultra challenge logo

Cotswold Way Challenge

13 June 2026

Register now

North Yorks Ultra Challenge

20 June 2026

Register now

Race to the King

20 June 2026

Register now
Rider at the london to brighton event

London to Brighton Cycle

21 June 2026

Register now
Female wearing black leggings, white trainers and a purple Kidney Research UK tshirt holding a foam #TeamKidney sign. A large white margee is behind her decorating in blue white and red balloons and some banners.

Peterborough Running Festival

28 June 2026

Register now
Peak District ultra challenge logo

Peak District Challenge

4 July 2026

Register now
Feamle runner, wearing \Kidney Research UK t-shirt and a hydration pack, taking a selfie with the green landscape behind.

Race to the Stones

11 July 2026

Register now

Yorkshire Three Peaks

11 July 2026

Register now

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge

18 July 2026

Register now
South West Coast ultra challenge logo

South West Coast 50 Challenge

25 July 2026

Register now

North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge

1 August 2026

Register now

London Summer Walk Ultra Challenge

22 August 2026

Register now
South Coast ultra challenge logo

South Coast Challenge

5 September 2026

Register now

Thames Moonlight 10

11 September 2026

Register now

Thames Bridges Trek

12 September 2026

Register now
Thames Path Challenge logo

Thames Path Challenge

12 September 2026

Register now
Featured
Ashley Bird

Great North Run

13 September 2026

Register now

Swim Serpentine

19 September 2026

Register now
Chiltern ultra challenge logo

Chiltern 50 Challenge

26 September 2026

Register now
Cardiff half marathon

Cardiff half marathon

4 October 2026

Register now
Running

Great Scottish Run

4 October 2026

Register now

Kent Downs 50

10 October 2026

Register now
Running

Great South Run

18 October 2026

Register now

London Halloween Walk

24 October 2026

Register now

Race at your Pace

1 January 2030

Register now

Inflatable 5k

1 January 2030

Register now

Ben Nevis Trek

1 January 2030

Register now

Santa in the City

1 January 2040

Register now

Great North Swim

1 January 2040

Register now
Walkers wearing purple t-shirts and waving hands in the air

Newcastle Bridges Walk

1 January 2040

Register now
London Bridges Walk walkers

Glasgow Bridges Walk

1 January 2040

Register now
Runner wearing Kidney Research UK top

Hackney Half

1 January 2040

Register now
Photo of crazy couple making selfies sticking tongues winking eyes v-signing, wear funky ugly ornaments jumpers isolated red color background

Festive fundraising

1 January 2040

Register now
Tony Knight with his arms in the air while riding his bike

#Challenge120 cycle challenge

1 January 2040

Register now
Group of men sat at a table at the gala event with wine glasses and candelabra in front of them

Andy Cole Fund Gala

1 January 2040

Register now
Andy Cole playing golf

Andy Cole Fund Golf Day

1 January 2040

Register now
London Bridges Walk walkers

London Bridges Walk

1 January 2040

Register now

The Big Garden Party

1 January 2040

Register now
Male swimming on his back in the sea, he is wearing a purple bobble hat

Dip into Christmas

1 January 2040

Register now

Great Eastern Run

1 January 2040

Register now
Snowy winter scene of a church and people walking in the square in front of it

Christmas Carol Concert

1 January 2040

Register now
Woman Doing Squats

#Challenge120 Squat

1 January 2040

Register now
Female swimming at the pool, wearing a blus costume, purple swim cap and goggles on her head.

#Challenge120 Swim

1 January 2040

Register now
Running

Run the Month

1 January 2040

Register now
Mum and daughter wearing their purple t-shirts holding medals

Liverpool Bridges Walk

1 January 2040

Register now
Man wearing a kilt and Kidney Research UK tshirt with arms in the air

Kiltwalk

1 January 2040

Register now
Illustration of two researchers

Research Showcase

1 January 2040

Register now
purple background with white logo int he shape of a dog bone

The BIG Purple Dog Walk

1 January 2040

Register now

More events around the country

Looking for a challenge close to home or in a specific part of the country? From 5k to half marathons to obstacle courses find a challenge event that's right for you and be part of #TeamKidney.

London Marathon runner after the event with medal
Two females volunteering at the Silverstone Festival

Volunteer at a festival event

Fancy attending some of the biggest UK festivals while raising money to help end kidney disease? We've teamed up with My Cause UK to offer you the chance to volunteer at some of the UK’s top festivals!

Got a question? Get in touch.

If you have a question or would like to chat about one of our events, the team here at Kidney Research UK are happy to help. Please get in touch.

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