Push Your Limits: Make an Impact Through RDA Challenge Events
Ready to take on a challenge for a cause that truly matters? Whether it’s a half marathon, a 5K or 10K walk, run, or push, or even a personal challenge like a swim or charity ride, there’s something for everyone!
4th – 5th July 2026. The Peak District Ultra Challenge basecamp hub in idyllic Bakewell will welcome over 3,000 adventurers who will test themselves in the fabulous Peak District National Park. There’s a full range of camping options, car parking, and extensive hospitality & welfare services across the weekend – with a full 100km Challenge which takes a tough & varied figure of 8 route through Derbyshire’s finest scenery. You’ll get full support all the way, and with 3/4, half, quarter & 10 mile distance options also which pass Chatsworth House – there’s a Peak District Ultra Challenge for everyone!
Fly solo or get your family & friends together for one of three super-fun & flexible tri distances! There are three super distances to choose from & many super ways to take part in these super-fun & flexible tri challenges. You can fly solo & take on all three stages (a swim, cycle & push/run for any tri newbies out there), share the fun in a team relay, or Superheroes can recruit Sidekick teammates to tow, push & pull them around the entire course!
Interested in running the London Marathon? Run with RDA and raise funds to support our life-changing work! Register your interest in the 2027 TCS London Marathon by clicking the link above.
Exciting New Challenge Events Coming Soon
We’re busy creating brand new ways for you to challenge yourself and support RDA’s life-changing work. Whether you love to swim, walk, ride, cycle, wheel or push, there’ll be something for everyone to get involved in.
Want to be the first to hear about upcoming challenges or have an idea of your own? Email us at fundraising@rda.org.uk and we’ll help you turn your passion into a powerful fundraiser. We’ll be with you every stroke, turn and step of the way.
With its iconic route past Dublin’s most famous landmarks, a relatively flat course and optimum running temperatures, the Irish Life Dublin Marathon is unmissable. Known as the friendliest marathon, thousands of spectators take to the streets to cheer you on and show the power of support. It’s the only marathon to traverse Dublin city centre – join over 22,000 runners in 2025 and make your miles mean more.
SuperHalfs – Cardiff Half 2025
Since it was founded in 2003, the Cardiff Half Marathon has established itself as one of the UK’s leading road races and one of the biggest events in Europe. Part of the coveted SuperHalfs Series, the iconic route takes in all of the city’s most famous landmarks including Cardiff Bay, the Civic Centre and Cardiff Castle. Expect cheering crowds and entertainment for all the family on the day, to add to the excitement.
Meet our 2026 London Marathon Team
Meet the RDA Marathon Team taking on the TCS 2026 London Marathon. Each member of the team has a special RDA connection, making their fundraising efforts all the more meaningful.
Would you like to take part in a Challenge Event, all while supporting our life changing work? Get in touch with our friendly fundraising team on fundraising@rda.org.uk.
