Challenges

We need your help to increase awareness of facial palsy and to raise funds to improve support, information and research.

If you already have a place on an event and would like to support Facial Palsy UK, we would love to hear from you! Fundraisers often like to wear one of our Facial Palsy UK tops for their fundraising event because it raises awareness too.

If you have any questions please email fundraising@facialpalsy.org.uk. Thank you for any support you can give us!

London Marathon

As a fairly young charity (launched 2012) we don’t have access to London marathon places in the same way other more established charities do. We enter charity ballots where we can and every few years may be lucky enough to get a place, but most of our fantastic runners obtain their places through the public ballot which opens for a limited time each year. We are extremely grateful for all support!

Ultra Challenge Series

 

We are working with Action Challenge who organise exciting outdoor challenge events for individuals to join – there are 16 unique events in 2024!

To select Facial Palsy UK as your chosen charity, when you complete the Registration form there is a section called ‘Charity Selection’. Go to the bottom of the list and select ‘OTHER CHARITY’, a dropdown list will appear below this where you can select Facial Palsy UK. Thank you for your support and read on for further information.

Are you a regular walker and new to endurance events? Perhaps a seasoned trekker looking for testing adventures? Or even a marathon runner wanting to ‘up’ your distance? Whether it’s along magnificent coastal scenery, or in stunning open countryside, there’s an Ultra Challenge for you.

Walk, Jog or Run at YOUR pace on the Ultra Challenge Series event of your choice. Join 30,000 others of all ages and experiences in 2024 for an unforgettable challenge. It will be rewarding, fun, and absolutely achievable with your resolve and determination alongside first-class support.

Choose your challenge:


Easter 50 Challenge
06 April 2024

Walk, Jog, or Run a 50km Ultra or take on the 25km half challenge – and make it an active Easter.
From our Windsor Racecourse base camp 1500 adventurers will head out on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of Windsor Castle, on to Runnymede, along the Thames Path, and takes in some wonderful countryside. You’ll get full support all the way, a few post Easter surprises, a celebration finish at base camp, and a BBQ meal. It’s a great way to kick off the 2024 Ultra Challenge season, and to get in shape for summer.

Your entry includes free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a medal to commemorate your achievement.

Head to the Ultra Challenge page to find out full details of prices and to sign up: https://www.ultrachallenge.com/easterchallenge/


Isle of Wight Challenge
04 – 05 May 2024

Great challenges need great settings – and none are better than the Island’s coastal path. 2,000 adventurers of all experience levels will walk, jog or run the Isle of Wight Challenge in 2024 – and go all out to push themselves further. You can pick your
distance, with 10 mile, quarter, half and the full 106km challenge to choose from!

It’s along the spectacular southern cliffs, past the iconic Needles and up to historic Cowes at the half way stop. For Full Island challengers it’s on to the cliffs of Ventnor, and back to our welcome Base Camp in Chale after an epic 106km journey. You’ll get full support & hospitality all the way, and with half & quarter Island options also – there’s an Isle of Wight Challenge for everyone!

Your entry includes free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a medal to commemorate your achievement.

Head to the Ultra Challenge page to find out full details of prices and to sign up: https://www.ultrachallenge.com/isle-of-wight-challenge/


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Jurassic Coast Challenge – 18 – 19 May 2024
The UK’s best coastline…


London 2 Brighton Challenge – 25 – 26 May 2024
Iconic route from Capital to Coast…


Lake District Challenge – 08 – 09 June 2024
England’s finest & most scenic countryside…


Cotswold Way Challenge – 22 – 23 June 2024
Tough rolling hills & stunning viewpoints…


Peak District Challenge – 06 – 07 July 2024
A looped route to & from our basecamp in Bakewell…


North Downs 50 Challenge – 20 July 2024
Coming soon…


South West Coast 50 Challenge – 03 August 2024
Festival-style Coastal loop…


London Summer Walk – 24 August 2024
Historic city stroll…

South Coast Challenge – 07 – 08 September 2024
Seven Sisters & South Downs…


Thames Path Challenge – 14 – 15 September 2024
Take on the historic towpath…
PLUS – Thames Bridges Trek 25km


Chiltern 50 – 28 September 2024
Festival style season-finisher…


Halloween Walk – 26 October 2024
A spooky walk through the Capital

Find out more about the routes, support, hospitality and choose your Challenge at www.ultrachallenge.com

 

Last reviewed: 04-01-2023    ||    Next review due: 01-01-2024