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Fancy challenging yourself to something incredible?

There’s only one feeling better than that of completing a challenge. And that’s completing a challenge for charity and knowing that you are helping local patients and families get the care and support they need.

Here you’ll find a wide range of regional, national and international events you can take part in, all while raising money for St Michael’s Hospice.

Inflatable Runs

Get ready to bounce your way through The World’s biggest and most epic Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course!

Run Alton Towers

Come and join us at the UK’s biggest Theme Park, Alton Towers, for the 5k, 10k & Half Marathon event around the park.

Run Cheltenham

Run Cheltenham offers splendour and Cotswold charm in the Half Marathon, 10k.

Paris Marathon

The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is now one of the biggest marathons in the world and perfectly combines a personal challenge with the chance to discover one of the world’s greatest cities.

London Landmarks Half Marathon

The event is not your average half marathon! From cultural landmarks and heritage to the city’s quirky and hidden secrets, runner get to explore the capital on a route like no other!

Manchester Marathon

The adidas Manchester Marathon, the UK’s second largest marathon and one of Europe’s largest is an iconic event drawing participants from all over the world to the vibrant streets of Greater Manchester.

London: Tough Mudder

The ultimate obstacle course challenge now has 20+ obstacles over a 15 Kilometre run. With no competition and no timing, it’s just you, your teammates and muddy strangers working together to conquer the course and earn the world-famous orange headband.

Amsterdam: Area A Marathon

Join over 47 000 runners from over 140 countries for this unique city marathon! The event begins and finishes in the Olympic Stadium and provides a scenic course that is flat and fast-paced. Runners will follow the route along the Amsel River and through the Rijksmuseum and Vondelpark. Start Area A is on the field inside of the Olympic Stadium.

Amsterdam: Area B Marathon

Join over 47 000 runners from over 140 countries for this unique city marathon! The event begins and finishes in the Olympic Stadium and provides a scenic course that is flat and fast-paced. Start Area B is at the Stadionweg, right outside the Olympic Stadium.

Royal Parks Half Marathon

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.

Great Bristol 10K

Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on the super-scenic 10k and half marathon routes at the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run. If stunning views, inspiring history and graffiti murals are your thing, then the Great Bristol Run is right up your street.

Great Bristol Half

Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on the super-scenic 10k and half marathon routes at the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run. If stunning views, inspiring history and graffiti murals are your thing, then the Great Bristol Run is right up your street.

Great Birmingham 10K

There’s everything you’d expect from a Great Run – notorious start line hype, top on-route entertainment and an event village that feels more like an after party – but the carnival atmosphere and the passion and spirit of the runners is all Birmingham. Expect inspiring sights, iconic landmarks and incredible support all along the 10k route.

Great Birmingham Half

There’s everything you’d expect from a Great Run – notorious start line hype, top on-route entertainment and an event village that feels more like an after party – but the carnival atmosphere and the passion and spirit of the runners is all Birmingham. Expect inspiring sights, iconic landmarks and incredible support all along the half marathon route.

Newport 10K

The popular race is a firm favourite on the Welsh running calendar, boasting one of the flattest marathon courses in Europe. Over 70% of all finishers have claimed a PB on a route that offers iconic landmarks, like the city’s Transporter Bridge and the stunning scenery of the Gwent Levels – with its coastal wildlife and picturesque medieval villages.

Chepstow Marathon

Make the most of the summer, and run at Chepstow Racecourse – our only event in Wales! Chepstow Racecourse opened its gates in the early 1920’s and has since blossomed into a bustling track that is home to the Welsh Grand National – the biggest race day in Wales! Choose from a Half, 10K or 5K.

Gloucester 10K

The 10K course follows a scenic route around the pedestrianised city centre streets, passing around Gloucester Cathedral, before heading out around Gloucester & Quedgeley along a closed road circuit & Sharpness Canal Path.

Gloucester Half

The Half Marathon course follows a scenic route around the pedestrianised city centre streets, passing around Gloucester Cathedral, before heading out around Gloucester & Quedgeley along a closed road circuit & Sharpness Canal Path.

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Regional Challenges

Click here to find events in your region and begin your fundraising for St Michael’s Hospice today!

I wanted to take on challenge to push myself personally, but also to raise as much money as I could for this incredible charity. The love and support they gave my Dad was nothing short of incredible.

Tracey
Fundraiser

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