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Riders at a mountain biking event at Cheddar Gorge, Somerset
Riders at a mountain biking event at Cheddar Gorge, Somerset | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Challenge events

Take on a challenge event to get active and enjoy the countryside. By joining in you can help us to look after all the special places we care for. Events range from running trails, road races and mountain bike challenges for a variety ages. 

Raise funds through challenge events

Find out how you can help us to raise funds when you complete a challenge. Set yourself a challenge to achieve.

Fundraise for us 

Want to set yourself a challenge and raise money to support the places you love? Find out how you can fundraise for us and help to protect land, nature, buildings and more.

Walkers climbing rocks against a bright blue sky with the mountains in the distance at Sugarloaf, Monmouthshire

Fundraising stories: running for us 

Discover how two supporters raised funds by long-distance running: one with a long-distance marathon challenge across North Devon and the other by running and cycling 125km around Trust places to mark our 125th anniversary.

An early-morning running group run along a broad path flanked by trees on a misty winter morning at Bookham Commons, Surrey

Run the London Marathon 

Are you a keen runner who wants to support our work? Find about applying for a charity place to join our running team and help fundraise for nature, beauty and history.

People taking part in an organised run through a city

Run the Great North Run 

The Great North Run is the world's biggest half marathon. Discover more about the event and why you should run for charity with the National Trust.

Runners crossing the Tyne Bridge, Newcastle, during the Great North Run
Visitors completing the trail running event at Top of the Gorge Festival, Cheddar Gorge, Somerset

Fundraise

Fundraising is another great way you can support nature, history and beauty.