Challenge and Overseas Events

If you want to combine fundraising for CRY with a once-in-a-lifetime challenge, then perhaps one of these events could be for you!

These events are organised on CRY’s behalf by the events companies Discover Adventure, Dream Challenges, Charity Challenge, Challenge Central, Global Adventure Challenges and Skyline.

All supporters that sign up to do any challenges for CRY will be entitled to a CRY fundraising pack, which includes lots of helpful fundraising tips and information and will also have the choice of either a technical running T-shirt/vest or cotton T-shirt.

Challenge Events

Halloween Walk – 26 October 2024...

Why not treat yourself to a hair-raising hike around some of the City’s scary streets and historic haunts? Choose your distance, gather your bravest guys & ghouls to make up a team – or go it alone if you dare and meet up with other chilling challengers. With a fun & spooky atmosphere, great support and free food & drinks, it’s frightfully good!


London Summer Walk – 24 August 2024...

Get active & explore some of the Capital’s historic areas with a tour of the ‘gateway to London’ along the Thames’s eastern
section. Starting alongside the grandeur of Woolwich Royal Artillery Barracks (short walk from the new Elizabeth Line station!) –
our 25 km looped route heads through Charlton, along the Thames Path around the Greenwich Peninsula – past the O2, Old
Royal Naval College & the fabulous Cutty Sark. A route steeped in history with iconic sights, and capped with a BBQ & bar at the
finish – making for a wonderful end of summer celebration!


North Downs 50 Challenge – 27 July 2024...

Walk, Jog, or Run the ‘North Downs 50’ challenge for 2024 –with a fabulous challenge setting out from our Guilford basecamp. Choose from the full 50km challenge, a 25km half, or even a 10km – all taking in some of the best of the Surrey hills, the North Downs Way, and the surrounding countryside.
This event is part of the Ultra Challenge Series – 16 great events where you can walk, jog or run your chosen distance in the UK’s most iconic locations!


London Winter Walk – 27th & 28th Januar...

A great event to walk off the Christmas celebrations, and to kick start your New Year fitness regime! There are Full Marathon,
Half Marathon & 10K options, both starting & finishing at The Oval Cricket Ground on Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 January, and
take in highlights of the Thames, its historic bridges, and many of the Capital’s key landmarks. Food, drinks and a commemorative medal are all included!


London 2 Brighton – 25th & 26th May 202...

2,000 adventurers of all experience levels & ages will walk, jog or run this classic capital to coast route. From the Thames, over
the North Downs and through the Surrey & Sussex countryside – you can choose from the full challenge, a 75km three-quarter
distance, a half challenge, or even a quarter challenge.
This event is part of the Ultra Challenge Series – 16 great events where you can walk, jog or run your chosen distance in the UK’s
most iconic locations!


Easter 50 Challenge – 6th April 2024...

Walk, Jog, or Run a 50km Ultra Challenge, or take on the 25km half challenge and make it an active Easter. From our Windsor
Racecourse base camp 1500 adventurers will head out on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of the
Castle, on to Runnymede, and along the Thames Path, taking in some wonderful countryside.

This event is part of the Ultra Challenge Series – 16 great events where you can walk, jog or run your chosen distance in the UK’s
most iconic locations!


Cotswold Way Challenge – 22nd-23rd June 2024...

Walk, jog or run our Cotswold Challenge – with some fantastic views en route and tough hills in between! Our base-camp in
Cirencester is the hub for a full challenge looped route through the heart of the Cotswolds, which provides a stunning setting for
2,000 adventurers to test themselves. Choose from the full challenge, three-quarter challenge, half challenge, or quarter
distance option. We also offer a 10km or 10 mile route as an intro to this challenge.
This event is part of the Ultra Challenge Series – 16 great events where you can walk, jog or run your chosen distance in the UK’s
most iconic locations!


Thames Path Challenge – 14th & 15th Sep...

Walk, jog or run the Thames Path Challenge, following England’s greatest river. The full Thames Path Challenge 100km route
heads from Putney Bridge past Hampton Court to Runnymede of Magna Carta at 50km, then on past wonderful historic scenery
all the way to Henley. Choose your distance, with 75km three-quarter, 50km half challenge, or 25km challenge options – there’s
a challenge for everyone. Expect a great atmosphere, with full support, food and drinks throughout.
This event is part of the Ultra Challenge Series – 16 great events where you can walk, jog or run your chosen distance in the UK’s
most iconic locations!


South Coast Challenge – 7th & 8th Septe...

South Coast Challenge – 2nd & 3rd September 2023 South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for a brilliant Ultra Challenge and has been stable in many challengers calendarfor a number of years, why not join us an 2000 participants trek across the beautiful south coast, the route taking you upBeachy Head, over the magnificent


Peak District Challenge – 6th & 7th Jul...

Take on the fabulous Peak District as a walk, jog or a run, and you’ll get the famous ‘Ultra Challenge’ support & hospitality all the
way – enabling you to push yourself further. From the Bakewell basecamp the full 100 km challenge heads out past Chatsworth
House, and on through varied terrain on a figure of 8 route with some stunning views. With half, quarter & 10 mile challenge
options also available, plus optional camping packages at basecamp – there’s an unforgettable Ultra Challenge weekend for
everyone!
This event is part of the Ultra Challenge Series – 16 great events where you can walk, jog or run your chosen distance in the UK’s
most iconic locations!


Lake District Challenge – 8th & 9th June 20...

Walk, Jog, or Run the Lake District Challenge and take on England’s finest countryside at your pace. Suitable for all experience
levels. Starting from our Kendal Base Camp, you can take on the full challenge, looping around Lake Windermere via Ambleside,
or a half challenge, quarter challenge, 10km or our new Lake District Marathon distance. With the best support & hospitality all
the way.
This event is part of the Ultra Challenge Series – 16 great events where you can walk, jog or run your chosen distance in the UK’s
most iconic locations!


Chiltern 50 Challenge – 28th September 2024...

This challenge covers some of the best of the Chilterns countryside. You can Walk, Jog, or Run along historic trails and over
rolling hills. Expect a great atmosphere, full support from our team, and free food & drink at regular rest stops. Starting &
finishing at our Base Camp in Henley Showground, there’s a Saturday night celebration BBQ & entertainment with camping
options. Choose from the 50km challenge, 25km distance or the 10km challenge.
This event is part of the Ultra Challenge Series – 16 great events where you can walk, jog or run your chosen distance in the UK’s
most iconic locations!


South West Coast 50 Challenge – 3th August 2...

Walk, Jog, or Run the ‘South West’ challenge for 2024 – taking in the first Minehead section of the stunning & famous 630 mile Coastal Path,
and with an extensive ‘basecamp’ in the shadows of the impressive Dunster Castle. Pick your distance, with the full 500km loop, a 25km
half challenge, or even the short & sweet Dunster 10km!
This event is part of the Ultra Challenge Series – 16 great events where you can walk, jog or run your chosen distance in the UK’s
most iconic locations!


Charity Skydive...

SKYDIVE FOR CRY Would you like to jump out of a plane from over 10,000 feet before free falling at 120mph? If you would like to do a charity skydive for CRY, we would love to hear from you and support your efforts!In return for raising a minimum sponsorship of £395 (£450 in Scotland & NI),


Jurassic Coast Challenge – 18th – 19th...

Join 3,000 adventurers of all experience levels & ages and Walk, Jog or Run the spectacular Jurassic Coast – a World Heritage
Site. Starting from Corfe Castle, the route heads past Durdle Door, with ups and downs to West Bay’s famous cliffs, before the
finish line at Bridport. Choose from the full 100km challenge, 75km, a 50km half challenge, a 25km quarter, Jurassic Marathon or
even a 10km distance – with full support, food and drinks throughout. It’s your challenge, your way.
This event is part of the Ultra Challenge Series – 16 great events where you can walk, jog or run your chosen distance in the UK’s
most iconic locations!


Isle of Wight Challenge – 4th – 5th Ma...

Walk, jog or run the Isle of Wight’s coastal path. Choose from 106km, 50km or 25km distance options, with full hospitality &
support, including food, drinks and medics. The route takes you along the spectacular southern cliffs, past the iconic Needles,
and up to historic Cowes at the half way stop. For Full Island challengers it’s on to the cliffs of Ventnor, and back to our welcome
base camp in Chale after an epic 106km journey.
This event is part of the Ultra Challenge Series – 16 great events where you can walk, jog or run your chosen distance in the UK’s
most iconic locations!


Thames Bridges Trek – 14th September 2024...

Join 2000 trekkers as we venture 25km across the Capital taking in unrivalled views of the skyline from its best vantage points.
Follow the path of England’s most famous river, and take in the views from some of the most iconic bridges in the world. With
full support every step of the way from our team, with free food & drinks and a great atmosphere.
This event is part of the Ultra Challenge Series – 16 great events where you can walk, jog or run your chosen distance in the UK’s
most iconic locations!


Overseas Events

Milan to Monaco Cycle- 30th September- 4th October...

Milan to Monaco Cycle- 30th September- 4th October 2020 Incorporating breath taking mountain climbs and stunning coastal vistas, this exciting cycle ride takes you from the splendour of Milan to the magnificence of Monaco, playground of the rich and famous. With just 3 days in the saddle to cover 240 miles, the cycling will be a


Cycle Madagascar – 25th Sept – 4th Oct 202...

Dates: 25th September – 4th October 2020 Cycle 395km from Madagascar’s colourful capital, Antananarivo to the beautiful shores of the charming and idyllic Foulpointe beach on this exciting charity challenge. We cycle through highland villages, paddy fields, lush tropical fruit plantations and coastal trails. With Lemurs, vast wild landscapes, village culture and beaches, Madagascar may be


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