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.. and we bring people together through challenge & adventure

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Since 1999 we’ve organised inspirational challenge events & adventures in the UK and Worldwide, for individuals to join, and for groups, companies & charities. Take on a challenge just for yourself, or link it to a special cause & fundraise – and so far our events have raised nearly £100 million for charities. Now is a great time to set new goals, to re-energise, and to get active!

Individuals

challenge youreslf with like minded adventurers

We have over 40 UK & overseas challenge events that you can sign up to – ranging from a meandering 25km Thames Path walk, exploring Machu Picchu, to conquering a snow capped Himalayan peak. Group adventures with full support all the way; make new friends and push yourself further! We welcome individuals, couples, or groups of friends & family – and you can self-fund just like an adventure holiday, or link your challenge with fundraising for a charity of your choice. 

groups & Teams

Unforgettable challenges that bond & build

Few experiences bring a group closer together than an outdoor adventure which tests comfort zones, builds understanding & resilience, and forges respect & friendships. If you have a small group you can join one of our 40+ scheduled events – or if you have a larger group or want something special – we can craft a bespoke tailored itinerary, or plan a unique challenge event from scratch in the UK or overseas to meet your objectives.

SPRING DEAL - FREE 50KM ULTRA CHALLENGE

Join us on one of our UK Ultra Challenges, get active and kickstart your training with a free 50km entry worth £139.

VALID UNTIL 30TH APRIL 2024

overseas Challenges

START YOUR ADVENTURE

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Kilimanjaro Challenge
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The Inca Trail Peru
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Everest Base Camp Trek
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Sahara Desert Trek
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Jordan & Petra Trek
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Great Wall of China

Kilimanjaro Challenge

All Year Round

Everest Base Camp

All Year Round

Jordan & Petra Trek

April

Atlas Ultra
Challenge

Sep

Sahara Desert Trek

All Year Round

Great Wall of China

May & Oct

Equador Volcano Climb

Nov

The Inca Trail Peru

All Year Round

UK Challenges

PUSH YOURSELF FURTHER

North Downs 50 Challenge

27 July 24

Chiltern 50 Challenge

28 Sep '24

Thames Path Challenge

14/15 Sept 24

South West Coast 50

3 Aug 24

South Coast Challenge

7/8 Sept 24

Peak District Challenge

6/7 July 24

Corporate Challenges

Motivation. Wellbeing. Engagement. CSR

Energise colleagues, boost wellbeing, engagement & loyalty, and ensure CSR objectives are on-track. We’ve planned & delivered many amazing corporate challenges – from taking Harrods, HSBC, Blackrock, DHL, Citibank to Kilimanjaro’s summit; groups from British Gas & WPP on grand cycling tours; to hundreds of Tesco trekkers relaying the full length of Britain. Whatever challenge your organisation is looking for – UK, Europe, overseas – mass participation, small group, or even a company wide ‘virtual event’ – we can make it happen!

Open Evenings

Hear more about one of our challenges – we run regular open evenings for a selected range of trips – either online, or you can join our team in-person. The sessions last for around one hour, and include time for any questions you might have – PLUS there are exclusive discounts.

Charity Challenges

We can help boost fundraising & loyalty

We deal with over 400 UK charities of all sizes, and our challenge events have helped raise nearly £100 million for good causes. Whether it’s the UK’s biggest & best series of walks & runs with our famous Ultra Challenges, or because we’ve taken over 5,000 trekkers to the summit of Kilimanjaro, or that you want innovation & inspiration for your own bespoke challenge – we have the range of events, the experience, the track record, and the passion to help your charity with a fundraising challenge.

The UK’s best loved & biggest series of walking & running trail challenges –  with 30,000+ adventurers taking part each year and raising over £7 million for over 400 charities. In 2023 we have 15 fantastic events across the country that your charity can promote to your fundraisers & corporate partners.

We have 40+ events & adventures  across UK, Europe, & overseas that your charity can promote to your supporters as amazing fundraising challenges. They’ll get full support all the way, with UK mountain leaders & medics on our tough overseas treks – and you’ll have the confidence of dealing with a first class operator that has over 20 years experience within the charity challenge sector.

Many charities want their own special ‘bespoke’ trip – tailored for their supporters to act as a focal point for a major fundraising initiative – and we’ve organised hundreds of successful, unique, challenges. Whether it’s a trek, cycle, community project, or mass participation event – in the UK or abroad – our Team will deliver the perfect event, which your charity will be proud of, and will inspire your supporters!

We have a flexible platform which facilitates any form of virtual challenge for our clients – whether it’s walking, running, cycling, climbing, swimming, or even haircutting! An engaging virtual challenge could be a great addition to your charity’s fundraising program – and we can deliver it.

Overseas Challenge of the Month

ATLAS ULTRA CHALLENGE®

Take things higher with this Atlas Mountain Ultra Challenge! It’s 2 marathon distances over 2 days at your pace, set against the backdrop of North Africa’s highest mountain range. With snow-capped peaks, rugged valleys, Berber villages and a traditional Moroccan-style basecamp. This 5-day trip is action packed – a testing challenge, magnificent scenery, camping under the stars, camaraderie, full support, with the option to extend your stay in magical Marrakech afterwards. An unforgettable adventure – and an Ultra Challenge like no other!

SAHARAN ULTRA CHALLENGE®

Push yourself further – take on The Saharan Ultra Challenge! It’s 2 marathon distances over 2 days at your pace.  A fantastic setting through the Draa Valley down to sun baked dunes on the desert edge, with rugged mountain scenery, and a Bedouin style basecamp. This 6 day trip is action packed – a tough challenge, magnificent scenery, camping under the stars, camaraderie, full support, and 2 nights in magical Marrakech either side of the challenge. An unforgettable Moroccan adventure –  some welcome October sunshine – and an Ultra Challenge like no other!

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Our Charity Partners

Many who take on one of our challenges also support a charity to help others, and to make it really count, and our events raise £10+ million / year for 400 or so UK charities. You can choose a cause that’s close to your heart – they’ll welcome your commitment after what’s been a tough couple of years for many charities – and they’ll help you with their fundraising support.

Get in Touch

Reach out if you’ve a question – or if your company or charity might like to work with us – and a member of our team will get back to you.

Tel: 0207 609 6695

Mon – Fri 09:00 – 17:00

Sat – Sun Closed

SPRING DEAL

Sign up to any of our overseas challenges, and you will receive a FREE 50km place on any of our UK Ultra Challenges in 2024 – worth £139!

FREE UK TREK – is a place on one of our famous ‘Ultra Challenge’ events. Join over 30,000 other adventurers, and walk, jog or run your chosen distance in some of the UK’s most iconic locations. Visit the website for details:

WWW.ULTRACHALLENGE.COM

Register for your overseas Challenge – you’ll be sent a Discount Code worth £139 to sign up to a 2024 Ultra Challenge.

CONDITIONS

– Offer valid between 8th March & 30th April 2024

– Deal cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer

– If you cancel your overseas challenge, the value of the Ultra Challenge will be deducted from any refund issued, if you have used the free place.

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