Fields in Trust

Challenge Events

Get fit, challenge yourself, and feel pride in the knowledge you’ve helped protect parks and green spaces with every step.

Find your perfect race or trek

We’ve partnered with Run for Charity and Skyline to give you plenty of challenges to choose from. From the adrenaline rush of a parachute jump to the thrill of a marathon, we’ve got the perfect event for you.

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Run Tatton - Tatton Park

Run/Marathon | North West
10.02.24 - 14.12.24

Get involved in this beautiful 10k event set in one of the UK's most historic estates, that offers stunning scenery and a fantastic day out, including restaurants, cafes, kids playgrounds and many other attractions.

Victoria Park

Run/Marathon | London
11.02.24 - 01.12.24

Looking for a PB course, or wanting to try out a new distance – this is the race for you. Come and run a chip-timed 5k, 10k or Half Marathon around the wide, flat paths of Victoria Park.

Chase The Moon - Olympic Park

Run/Marathon | London
14.02.24 - 27.11.24

Join us for RunThrough Chase the Moon Olympic Park 5k & 10k for a unique 5k and 10k event around the Olympic Park. The flat and fast course is the perfect opportunity for a chip timed personal best, whether this is your first race or 50th!  You can choose to run a quick 5k or take on a full 10k.

Battersea Park

Run/Marathon | London
24.02.24 - 07.12.24

Battersea Park is one of London’s most picturesque parks and has been a favourite course for those wanting to run a PB! The course is totally flat, offering the perfect opportunity to push yourself to a personal best.

Chase The Sun - Olympic Park

Run/Marathon | London
10.04.24 - 25.09.24

Racing around the inspiring grounds of London 2012′s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the flat and fast course is the perfect opportunity for a chip timed personal best. Starting at 7 pm, you can choose to run a quick 5k or take on a full 10k.

The inflatable fun run events series

Inflatable course | East Midlands
13.04.24 - 12.10.24

Get ready to bounce your way through The World's BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course!

Hackney Half

Run/Marathon | London
19.05.24

A Half Marathon with a difference. Set your 2024 off to the right start by calling your crew to the Wizz Air Hackney Half start line on Sunday 19th May 2024.

Edinburgh Running Festival

Run/Marathon | Scotland
25.05.24 - 26.05.24

Come and be a part of Scotland’s BIGGEST running festival! There are 9 races on offer over the two days, including the marathon, half marathon, 10k and 5k, and junior races. There is something for everyone, so why not make the most of the Bank Holiday Weekend.

The Fox Trails

Walk/Trek | South East
25.05.24

The Fox Ultra presents runners with a unique opportunity to circumnavigate Guildford, clockwise (via Godalming, Puttenham, Worplesdon, Send, Clandon and Blackheath) – an impressive claim to tick off any runner’s bucket list.

Race to King

Walk/Trek | South East
15.06.24 - 16.06.24

Write your own piece of history in the heart of the South Downs as you chase the King from ancient coast to sweeping ridges.

Men's 10K - Glasgow

Run/Marathon | Scotland
16.06.24

This is your time to set your next challenge and be part of something special at a Men’s 10K!

Women's 10K - Glasgow

Run/Marathon | Scotland
16.06.24

This is your time to set your next challenge and be part of something special at a Women’s 10K!

Race to Stones

Walk/Trek | South West
13.07.24 - 14.07.24

Have you got what it takes to conquer the oldest path in Britain? The Ridgeway has endured 5,000 years. You just have to last 100km.

Cardiff Half Marathon

Run/Marathon | Wales
06.10.24

The Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most exciting road races in Europe. It is Wales’ largest mass-participation and multi-charity fundraising event and the second largest half in the UK.

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Run/Marathon | London
13.10.24

This is the most spectacular half marathon that central London has to offer - it is a unique and inspiring event.

The London Marathon for me was the ultimate challenge. I am still on cloud nine and would encourage everyone to take on the challenge and raise money for Fields in Trust, where every penny you earn makes a huge difference. Would I run it again? Absolutely, YES!

Jo Saunders, Fields in Trust London Marathon runner

How (and why) to join Team Fields in Trust

1. Choose your challenge: Pick from one of the exciting challenges above and register on the event organiser’s website. Alternatively, you can get your own place in a different event or even do your own thing. Don’t want to tackle it alone? Ask a friend to join you in the challenge and fundraise together.

2. Let us know: Whichever challenge you choose, tell us your plans and we’ll be with you every step of the way. We’ll help you set up your sponsorship page, provide dedicated fundraising support, and send you a beanie or race shirt to wear on the day.

3. Set up your sponsorship page: The best – and super easy – way to kick start your fundraising is with a personalised sponsorship page. Simply head over to JustGiving and follow the online instructions to create your page. Top tips: add a photo, a fundraising target, and ask a good friend or family member to make a generous first donation!

4. Tell everyone you know:  Share your page with everyone you know and shout about your upcoming challenge on social media. #FieldsInTrust #TeamFIT

5. Complete your challenge!  

6. Pay in your sponsorship: If you’ve set up an online fundraising page, there’s nothing more you need to do! Your hard-earned sponsorship will be sent directly to us. If you’ve raised money offline, you can simply pay it in by donating through our website.

Thank you so much for your support. Every step, pedal, splash, or stride will help us protect more parks and green spaces for good.