The magical Cotswold Way crosses areas of outstanding natural beauty, with fantastic panoramic views & picturesque villages. It's a great setting for a new Ultra Challenge that heads out from the heart of historic Bath and 100km later with a few hills en route - it's a finish line celebration in Cheltenham.
We are delighted to announce that registration is now open. This year is a very special year for our flagship event as it marks the 15th anniversary of the walk.
This is an incredible milestone and we would love for you to join us on Sunday 27th June from wherever you are in the UK.
The Charity Match will be held on Saturday, 3rd of July 2021 in Parc Myrddin, Carmarthen. Proceeds will go to the Paul Rees Memorial Fund at Cardiac Risk in the Young.
This challenge will welcome 2,000 adventurers into the fabulous Peak District National Park. There will be a major 'Base Camp' hub set-up in idyllic Bakewell, which will include a full range of camping options, car parking, and extensive hospitality & welfare services across the weekend - and a full 100km Challenge which takes a tough & varied figure of 8 route through Derbyshire's finest scenery and Peaks - with full support all the way. This gem in the Heart of England, and with 50km & 25km challenge options also out of our Bakewell Base Camp - this is the Ultra Challenge not to be missed in 2021...
Great challenges need great settings - and there's none better than the Island's stunning coastal path. Past the famous Needles, Cowes at half way, on and right around the Island for a full 106km - with spectacular coastlines, dramatic white cliffs, sandy beaches and many ups & downs!
NEW FOR 2021! Take on the Yorkshire Challenge through some of the UK’s more unexplored geography through historic landscapes and past ancient landmarks. Most will walk, many will jog, some will run, and all have special reasons to push themselves. The full Yorkshire Challenge 100 km is a figure -of- 8 route, starting & finishing in Nidderdale, deep in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. With half & quarter distance options –there’s a challenge for everyone.
Take on this new Challenge for 2021-across England's South West Peninsular. It's 100km from Minehead in Somerset on the south bank of the Bristol Channel, down to seaside Dawlish on the southern coast of Devon, with some ups & downs of Exmoor and the meandering Exe Valley in between. You'll get full support all the way with marquee rest stops, free food & drink, and a huge welcome & celebration at the finish fine after an amazing journey. With half and 'quarter' distance options also -there's a South West Challenge for all! Push yourself further -100km Full Challenge, with Half & Quarter options also available.
London Landmarks Half Marathon 2021 - new date, new socially distanced format, new theme!
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NEW FOR 2021! This Manx challenge offers an exciting circuit across the island, with fantastic support every step of the way. The full Isle of Man Challenge 100 km route covers the most scenic trails on the island, and there will be a big finish with camping at the end to celebrate! With half & quarter distance options –there’s a challenge for everyone.
Take on some of England's finest scenery as a Walk, Jog, or a Run! An Eastbourne start, up Beachy Head, over the magnificent Seven Sisters, and along the famous South Downs Way National Trail with stunning views over the sea to a Brighton mid-point. Devil's Dyke, welcome rest stops, a few ups & downs all lie ahead before historic Arundel comes into view after a 100km amazing journey. You will get full support and hospitality all the way from our team - and with half and quarter distance options also - there's a challenge here for everyone! Push yourself further -100km Full Challenge, with Half & Quarter options also available.
Join 2000 trekkers as they venture across the Capital taking in unrivalled views of the skyline from its best vantage points.
Take on the Thames Path Challenge following England's greatest river. Most will walk, many will jog, some will run, and all have special reasons to push themselves. The full Thames Path Challenge 100km route heads from Putney Bridge past Hampton Court to Runnymede of Magna Carta fame at 50km, then on past wonderful historic scenery all the way to Henley. With half & quarter distance options - there's a challenge for everyone. There's also the 'Thames Bridges Trek' -a 25km walk through the heart of London, zig-zagging over 16 famous bridges with the best views of the Capital's landmarks. Your challenge will be a test of spirit and determination. You'll be supported all the way by our team, and rewarded with an amazing sense of achievement.
The Great North Run is the worlds biggest half marathon, with more than 57,000 runners pounding the streets of Newcastle.
The Skyline Events London to Brighton Cycle Ride is a mass-participation cycle ride covering from Clapham Common in London to Madeira Drive on Brighton sea front. Over 4,000 cyclists are expected to take part in this year's iconic ride and now is your chance to get pedaling 54 miles on two wheels for CRY!
Walk, Jog, or Run along historic trails and over rolling hills. Starting & finishing at our Base Camp in Henley-on-Thames, there's a Saturday night celebration BBQ & entertainment with camping options. Passing through nature reserves, forests, and a few hills with great views -it's a route with real variety, and some wonderful scenery –and it's all easily accessible from London. With 25km options also -there's a Chiltern Challenge here for everyone!
The public ballot for places in the Virgin Money London Marathon 2021 is now open. Ballot closes on Friday 9th October at 5pm. Click for more information.
The event has been postponed until 3rd October 2021 due to Covid restrictions. There is also the opportunity to take part in the run 'virtually' in March. If you would like more information in switching your place to a virtual one, please email events@c-r-y.org.uk
On Sunday 3 October 2021, 50,000 runners will have the chance to be a part of the biggest marathon ever staged anywhere in the world.
The virtual Virgin Money London Marathon will return this year, giving participants the opportunity to take on the world’s greatest marathon on the course of their choice from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59, wherever they are on the planet.
The Manchester Marathon has been postponed and new date is 10th October 2021. We will keep CRY runners updated via this page and email.
This stunning central London Half Marathon, takes in some of the capital's world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London's eight Royal Parks - Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James's Park and Kensington Gardens.
