Top 7 charity sports events in 2024
New year? New challenge? Fundraise for Action for Children and sign up to a charity sports event.
Whether you want to push your limits or kickstart a new fitness journey, we're here. Walk, swim, cycle, or run your way to a meaningful New Year's Resolution. Be an Action Hero in 2024.
Challenge yourself this year while raising vital funds for children.
Want to fundraise locally?
From local park runs to setting your own sports challenge, you can fundraise in your own way for Action for children. And get your family and friends involved too!
Let us know what you are interested in doing. If you need support, we can help find the event for you.
Take on a charity walk or trek. With a range of distances and difficulties, you can take in spectacular views around the UK while fundraising.
This super Scottish fundraising event sees thousands of people walking miles and miles, wearing tartan and raising money for fantastic causes. Last year 200 Kiltwalkers took part in aid of Action for Children. In 2024, we want you to be part of our biggest team yet.
I saw all the amazing work [Action for Children] were doing to help children and families and it stood out to me. I wanted to do something to raise some money.
Ryan, who along with wife Caroline took part in Kiltwalk on their honeymoon
Climb the UK’s most popular mountain and feel alive in the great outdoors while raising money for Action for Children. Up for the challenge?
Charity running events are the most popular way to fundraise. You'll feel a huge sense of pride crossing the finish line having raised vital funds for vulnerable children and families across the UK.
Were you lucky enough to secure a place in the London Marathon ballot? Use your own place to support Action for Children, and you’ll get invited to an exclusive post-race party. End the day with a shower, massage, food and professional photos with your medal.
This event has now passed. Sign up for the 2025 London Marathon here.
In the volunteer work I do for Action for Children, I’ve seen the difference they make to vulnerable young people. I can’t think of a better cause to put myself through all this training for than that.
Mark, volunteer independent visitor
The Brighton Marathon is one of the UK’s favourite 26.2-milers. With a stunning backdrop of the sea in one of the country’s most vibrant cities, the race gets bigger and better every year. Renowned for its buzzing atmosphere and roaring crowd, the course winds through the city streets, finishing up on the spectacular Brighton seafront. What are you waiting for?
This event has now passed. Get in touch to run the 2025 Brighton Marathon for Action for Children.
Join 65,000 runners taking on the biggest and best half marathon in the world! You’ll get the chance to run over the iconic Tyne Bridge, and enjoy beautiful views of the Northeast coastline as you pass the finish line.
Run with team Action for Children and you’ll be treated to a post-race massage, refreshments, and professional photographs to show off your medal.
Calling all adrenalin junkies! If you’re looking for something a bit more thrilling than your average fundraising event – take on an extreme charity sports event.
Whether it’s a skydive, a wingwalk or abseil, it’s the ultimate way to make a difference.
It was a totally unreal experience! I was the last one to jump so one by one I watched them all disappear off the edge! I’m so proud of them all.
Alison, whose family of 5 took part in a skydive for 5 charities – including Action for Children
Charity sports events are a great way to make a difference. Support Action for Children and the money you raise will go towards creating safe and happy childhoods. You'll be changing the lives of vulnerable children and their families for the better.
All Action for Children sports fundraisers get:
- A free Action for Children running vest or t-shirt to wear on the day of your event.
- Support from your local fundraising expert who can help you smash your fundraising target.
- On-the-day support at cheer points at many of the events listed above.
Challenge yourself this year while raising vital funds for children.
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