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Running and challenge events

Race, hike, roll or take on a challenge to raise vital funds for people who are deaf, have hearing loss and tinnitus. Whether you want to go it alone or in a team, the choice is yours. Explore our events below.

Runs, races and rolls

An RNID runner at the 2025 London Marathon crosses Tower Bridge and gives a member of staff in the crowd a high five.

London Marathon

One of the world’s most iconic marathons: have you got what it takes?
A woman completing a race in her wheelchair.

Other marathons and half marathons

Explore our range of marathons and half marathons to register for across the UK, with options to run or roll.
Peoples' feet wearing running shoes doing a warm up before a running event.

Overseas marathons

Head overseas to take on one of these mighty challenges.
Runners running through a city street.

5K and 10K races

Britain’s most popular challenges. Take on a 5K or 10K in a city or town near you.
Runners in a race running along a seaside promenade.

Great Runs

The perfect way to explore some of the UK’s famous cities and regions, with the number of miles that suit you.
Durdle Door on the Dorset coast of England at sunset.

Ultra challenge series

The greatest endurance challenge you can find. From 25K to 100K, countryside to coast, choose the course for you.

Challenges

An open water swimmer

Swim

12 June 2026: Dive into nature at Windermere and join us at the Great North Swim. Swim 1 mile to support RNID in the UK’s biggest open water swimming event.
A group of men cycling in an event

Cycle

23 – 26 September 2026: Sign up to take on the London to Paris Cycle event, from 23-26 September 2026. This amazing cycle challenge goes through the English and French countryside and is suitable for cyclists of all abilities.
A smiling woman wearing an RNID t-shirt stands at the summit of a mountain with her hand outstretched.

Treks

Summer 2026 Take on one of these challenging treks covering some of the highest points in the UK.

Vietnam to Cambodia cycle

14 November 2026 This breath-taking charity bike ride is one of the best in the world of fundraising events and will take us from Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City to the ancient temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

Kilimanjaro Trek

18 June 2026: This 11 day trek follows the beautiful Machame Route, approaching Kilimanjaro from the south. Find out more and sign up on the Global Adventure Challenges website.

Adrenaline

A woman with war paint on her cheeks climbing out of a muddy hole on an obstacle course.

Tough Mudder

Fancy something a bit different for 2026? These events take place at various times and places across the UK.
A man falling on a bungee jump.

Bungee jumps

Gather your courage and take the leap for RNID in the challenge of a lifetime.
two people skydiving

Skydive

For a real adrenaline rush, take to the skies with one of these challenge events at various locations and times across the UK.

Can't find what you're looking for?

Find other events or challenges on Run For Charity's website, our partner organisation, and sign up to join #TeamRNID from there.

Make an enquiry

Three women in RNID running vests holding RNID cheer flags.

Ask the team

Tell us about your great fundraising idea, or ask us a question. We're here to help. You can email us at [email protected] or ask for the fundraising team via Contact RNID below.
Contact RNID

Page last updated: 8 May 2026

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