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

Looking for a challenge in 2026? Whether you want to get fit, push yourself further, or enjoy an unforgettable adventure with friends, the Ultra Challenge® Series is for you — and you don’t need to be an elite athlete to take part.

Walk, jog, or run at your own pace through stunning countryside, historic trails, and spectacular coastlines, with full support every step of the way. Choose from 10km, 25km, 50km, 75km, or even 100km distances and join 35,000 adventurers taking on an Ultra Challenge® this year.

With signposted routes, free food and drink at rest stops, medics, massages, camaraderie, and an epic finish-line celebration, it’s a challenge you’ll never forget — all while supporting Facial Palsy UK.

Choose Your Challenge

Whether you’re new to challenge events, an experienced trekker, marathon runner, or ultra enthusiast, there’s an event for everyone. Take part as an individual or a team and choose the distance that suits you best.

You’ll receive full support throughout, plus an unforgettable finish-line experience with a medal, t-shirt, glass of fizz, and cheering crowds waiting for you at the end.

What You’ll Get

  • Sign up from £10
  • Walk, jog, or run at your own pace
  • 25km, 50km, 75km & 100km options
  • Fully signed routes with support teams on the trail
  • Free food, drink, medics & massages at rest stops
  • Medal, t-shirt & celebratory finish-line drink
  • Camping, parking & transfer options available
  • Dedicated fundraising support throughout

Take on an incredible challenge in 2026 and help support people living with facial palsy across the UK.

May Discount Offer 🎉

For the month of May, Ultra Challenge are offering an EXTRA 50% OFF participant registration fees on selected September events for supporters choosing a Full Charity Sponsorship place.

There’s still plenty of time to train, fundraise, and make a difference for people affected by facial palsy.

Included Events

  • South Coast Ultra Challenge
  • Thames Bridges Trek
  • Thames Path Ultra Challenge
  • Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge
  • Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge

Please note: This offer excludes all 10km events, including the Thames Moonlight 10 Challenge.

Offer valid: 25 April – 31 May 2026
Discount code: 50CHARITY

View the full list of Ultra Challenges and sign up

Upcoming 2026 Ultra Challenges:

 

Last reviewed: 26-01-2026    ||    Next review due: 10-06-2027