Experience the beauty of one of the most breathtaking and largest deserts in the world in this charity challenge: the Sahara! Departing the UK on 19th February 2025.
Why not start your running year by representing African Children’s Fund in a 5K or 10K race with a twist - this time, you’ll be running under moonlight in the beautiful Battersea Park.
Represent African Children’s Fund in a spring 5K or 10K at Regent’s Park in London. Regent’s Park is home to ZSL London Zoo so you might even catch a glimpse of some animals along the way!
We have been allocated three charity places for the 2025 Brighton Marathon. Would you like to join #TeamACF? We’d love to hear from you!
Walk, jog or run the Easter 50 Ultra Challenge in April 2025. Choose from the full 50km challenge or a half distance option, with a 10km route available too.
Run for us at the Cheltenham Running Festival. Take this opportunity to run a flat chip-timed 5k, 10k or Half Marathon through Sutton Park nature reserve.
Run for us at the Cheltenham Running Festival. Take this unique opportunity to run a flat chip-timed 5k, 10k or Half Marathon around the inspiring Cheltenham Racecourse.
If you’re looking for the ultimate trekking challenge, look no further and achieve something incredible! Trek the Machame Route to Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro. Departing the UK on 19th June 2025.
Walk, jog or run the fantastic Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge in June 2025. Choose from the full 100km challenge or three quarter, half or quarter distance options with a 10km route available too.
Represent African Children’s Fund in a spring 5K or 10K at Regent’s Park in London. Regent’s Park is home to ZSL London Zoo so you might even catch a glimpse of some animals along the way!
Tackle 1,700m of ascent in 12 hours by summitting Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough to join the “Yorkshire Three Peaks Club” and celebrate your achievements with a glass of fizz! Departing 12th July 2025.
Following sold out events in 2023 & 2024, you can now represent African Children’s Fund on a closed-road 10k route through Central London this July as The Saucony London 10K returns.
Cycle 308 miles from capital to capital before joining hundreds of others to celebrate the finale of the world’s greatest cycling race: the Tour de France! This challenge runs from 23rd-27th July 2025.
Trekking Mount Snowdon (1,085m) during the day forms a great challenge, but summiting at night brings a whole new sense of achievement! Departing Saturday 2nd August 2025.
Represent African Children’s Fund in an early autumn 5K or 10K race on the tarmac paths of the beautiful Hyde Park. You’ll start and finish at the historic Hyde Park Bandstand, passing Speaker’s Corner and The Serpentine.
Cycle 309 miles from capital to capital in one of the best cycling challenges in Europe! This challenge runs from 10th-14th September 2025.
If you’re looking for the ultimate trekking challenge, look no further and achieve something incredible! Trek the Machame Route to Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro. Departing the UK on 11th September 2025.
With a flat course and great scenery, take on the 2025 Thames Path Ultra Challenge, following England's greatest river. With routes ranging from 25km to 100km, there’s something for everyone!
Climb an extinct volcano and take in the sights & sounds of the Great Rift Valley with this one-of-a-kind fundraising challenge. Departing the UK on 10th October 2025.
Our local! For the first time since 2016, we would love to have runners representing African Children’s Fund in this year’s popular Oxford Half Marathon. Enjoy the sites of Oxford in this closed-road route that starts in Broad Street before finishing on Parks Road in the centre of the city.
Soak up the sea views and salty air with one of the UK’s most-loved 10 mile races: the AJ Bell Great South Run. With race-day tracking and a route passing many of Portsmouth’s historical landmarks, this is one not to be missed.
This incredible charity challenge starts on 8th November 2025 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Trek through hills, valleys and dense forests before ascending to Kulen Mountain. From there, enjoy beautiful landscapes leading you to your finish among the temples of Angkor Wat.
Experience the beauty of one of the most breathtaking and largest deserts in the world in this charity challenge: the Sahara! Departing the UK on 13th November 2024.
This incredible charity challenge starts on 9th November 2024 in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from where you will trek through hills, valleys and dense forests before ascending to the upper plain of Kulen Mountain. From there, you will enjoy beautiful landscapes leading you to your finish among the temples of Angkor Wat.
Experience the beauty of one of the most breathtaking and largest deserts in the world in this charity challenge: the Sahara! Departing the UK on 30th October 2024.
Do you have your heart set on running a UK marathon in 2024? Look no further. You can head to the beautiful city of York in October to take part in the Yorkshire Marathon: one of the jewels in the White Rose County’s sporting crown!
Have you dreamt of ticking a marathon off your bucket list? Perhaps Amsterdam is the place to make that dream come true. With a small number of charity entries available for 2024, why not run for us?
For the first time since 2016, we have charity places for this year’s Oxford Half Marathon! Enjoy the sites of Oxford in this closed-road route that starts in Broad Street before finishing on Parks Road in the centre of the city.
Photo: Clive Jones
Represent African Children’s Fund in an early autumn 5K or 10K race on the tarmac paths of the beautiful Hyde Park. You’ll start and finish at the historic Hyde Park Bandstand, passing Speaker’s Corner and The Serpentine.
Cycle 309 miles from capital to capital in one of the best cycling challenges in Europe! This challenge runs from 25th-29th September 2024.
With a flat course and great scenery, take on the Thames Path Challenge, following England's greatest river. With routes ranging from 25km to 100km, there’s something for everyone!
If you’re looking for the ultimate trekking challenge, look no further and achieve something incredible! Trek the Machame Route to Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro. Departing the UK on 12th September 2024.
A classic to tick off the bucket list with an exciting 15,000ft tandem skydive taking in views of Devon’s stunning north and south coastlines on Saturday 10th August 2024.
Trekking Mount Snowdon (1,085m) during the day forms a great challenge, but summiting at night brings a whole new sense of achievement! Departing Saturday 3rd August 2024.
Represent African Children’s Fund in a 5K at Media City in Salford! The flat course runs over the canal, passing the Imperial War Museum, as well as ITV and BBC Studios.
Following a sold out Event in 2023, you can now represent African Children’s Fund on a closed-road 10k route through Central London this July as The London 10K returns.
Represent African Children’s Fund at Dorney Lake this summer, by taking on a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon. Dorney Lake’s purpose-built rowing lake and grounds provide a perfect backdrop to running.
Face your fears by taking part in an exhilarating charity wingwalk 700ft above the beautiful Devon countryside on Saturday 13th July 2024.
Tackle 1,700m of ascent in 12 hours by summitting Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough to join the “Yorkshire Three Peaks Club” and celebrate your achievements with a glass of fizz! Departing 13th July 2024.
If you fancy a distraction from all that will be going on on 4th July, we'd love you to join us at The Crafty Pint Bar in Witney at 7pm for a fun quiz night!
Represent African Children’s Fund in a summer 5K or 10K at Regent’s Park in London. Regent’s Park is home to ZSL London Zoo so you might even catch a glimpse of some animals along the way!
Walk, jog or run the fantastic Ultra Challenge Cotswold Challenge. Choose from the full 100km challenge or three quarter, half or quarter distance options with a 10km route available too.
If you’re looking for the ultimate trekking challenge, look no further and achieve something incredible! Trek the Machame Route to Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro. Departing the UK on 20th June 2024.
Run for us at the Cheltenham Running Festival. Take this unique opportunity to run a flat chip-timed 5k, 10k or Half Marathon around the inspiring Cheltenham Racecourse.
A classic to tick off the bucket list with an exciting 15,000ft tandem skydive taking in views of Devon’s stunning north and south coastlines on Saturday 15th June 2024.
Face your fears by taking part in an exhilarating charity wingwalk 700ft above the beautiful Devon countryside on Saturday 8th June 2024.
Cycle 309 miles from capital to capital in one of the best cycling challenges in Europe! This challenge runs from 5th-9th June 2024.
Walk, jog or run the Isle of Wight’s coastal path. Choose from 106km, 50km or 25km distance options, with full hospitality & support, including food, drinks and medics.
It’s back! Our ever-popular Longworth Quiz Night and Supper returns to Longworth Village Hall on Saturday 27th April 2024.
For the first time ever, we are delighted to confirm we have been allocated charity places for the 2024 Brighton Marathon. Would you like to join #TeamACF?
A classic to tick off the bucket list with an exciting 15,000ft tandem skydive taking in views of Devon’s stunning north and south coastlines on Saturday 16th March 2024.
Back by popular demand… Oh God, Now What? - Songs for the Age of Anxiety. Written and Performed by Terence Blacker at Appleton Village Hall on 9th March 2024.
