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2020 Running Events

Find your running event for 2020

Whether you’re just setting out on a fitness journey or a seasoned runner looking for new ways to achieve your goals, take on your next challenge with Help for Heroes. Find the perfect event to suit you in 2020 and explore stunning locations, historic trails and iconic cities.

With full support throughout and distances from half marathon to 100km, you can find the right challenge for you. Take part as an individual, or ask friends and family to join you to form a team so you can support each other right to the finish line! However you choose to take part, by fundraising for us you will be helping veterans and their families to recover and get on with their lives.

Easter 50 Challenge 11 April

Walk, Jog, or Run a 50km Ultra or take on the 25km half challenge - and make next Easter weekend one to remember.

Isle of Wight Challenge 2-3 May

Great challenges need great settings – walk, jog or run the Island’s stunning coastal path.

Jurassic Coast Challenge 16-17 May

Discover the spectacular Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site as you walk, jog or run in support of our Heroes.

London 2 Brighton Challenge 23-24 May

Walk, jog or run the iconic route from capital to coast in the London 2 Brighton challenge.

Lake District Challenge 13-14 June

Walk, Jog, or Run the Lake District Challenge and take on England's finest countryside at your pace whilst fundraising for Help for Heroes.

Race to the King 20-21 June

Race to the King is the stunning South Downs walk, jog or run, taking you from Arundel to the magnificent Winchester Cathedral.

Cotswold Way Challenge 27-28 June

Over 2,000 adventurers take on the historic path from Bath to Cheltenham - with most walking - others jogging, and some on the run of their life!

Race to the Stones 4-5 July

Take part in one of the UK’s biggest long distance events and walk, jog or run along the Ridgeway - Britain’s oldest path - and through the ancient Avebury Stone Circle.

Peak District Challenge 4-5 July

Join up to 3000 adventurers as you conquer the Peak District National Park.

Race to the Tower 18-19 July

Conquer the Cotswolds and walk, jog or run the Race to the Tower.

South Coast Challenge 29-30 August

Tackle the stunning South Downs and run, jog or walk up Beachy Head and over the magnificent Seven Sisters as you head for your finish line in historic Arundel.

Thames Bridges Trek 5 September

Join 2,000 fellow walkers as you take on the Thames Bridges Trek through the heart of England's capital city.

Thames Path Challenge 12-13 September

Take on the Thames Path Challenge following England’s greatest river! Run, jog or walk upstream from Putney Bridge, past the impressive Hampton Court Palace and on to Henley.

Great North Run 13 September

Join Team Help for Heroes to take on the world’s most renowned half marathon.

South West Coast 2 Coast Challenge 25-26 September

Conquer England's stunning South West Peninsular and fundraise for Help for Heroes.

Chiltern 50 Challenge 26 September

Take in the beautiful Chilterns and surrounding area as you run, jog or walk this fantastic circular route to Henley-on-Thames.

Berlin Marathon 27 September

Take part in one of the World Marathon Majors in the iconic city of Berlin.