Fundraising Events

Your support helps to create a future where every child enjoys the life changing benefits of play and sport. When you join #TeamYST you will receive our fundraising pack full of information and top tips, plus a Youth Sport Trust running vest or technical t-shirt for you to proudly show the world who you are fundraising for.

Choose from the events below or find your own personal challenge. A minimum fundraising target applies to some of these events.

Lake District Ultra Trail 20K

Experience the finest and most challenging trails in the Lake District. 

Date: 05 April 2025

Cost: Free

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: Click here

Great Birmingham Run

The AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run is the Midlands’ biggest and best running event.

Date: 04 May 2025

Cost: £20

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: Click here

Great Bristol Run

If stunning views, inspiring history and graffiti murals are your thing, then the Great Bristol Run is right up your street!

Date: 11 May 2025

Cost: £20

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: Click here

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

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Take on the iconic marathon remembering former the Leeds Rhino's player who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

Date: 11 May 2025

Cost: £30

Minimum Fundraising Target: £350

Book your place: Click here

Rob Burrow Leeds Half Marathon

 

 

Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind.

Date: 11 May 2025

Cost: £20

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

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Jurassic Coast Weekend

Try this beautiful, hilly trek along Dorset's Jurassic Coast, tackling a 23-mile section of the South West Coastal Path to support Youth Sport Trust.

Date: 16 May 2025

Cost: £80

Minimum Fundraising Target: £640 (or pay £320 and fundraise what you can)

Book your place: Book as a new user with Discover Adventure

Great Manchester Run

Take on this spectacular running celebration in the heart of Manchester in support of a great cause.

Date: 18 May 2025

Cost: £20

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: Click here

Endure24 Reading

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Take on the UK's biggest 24-hour trail race.

Date: 07 June 2025

Cost: £35

Minimum Fundraising Target: £300

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Snowdon by Night (Yr Wyddfa)

Embark on an epic overnight adventure through the peaceful and remote landscapes of Snowdonia National Park, all in support of young people staying active.

Date: 07 June 2025

Cost: £49

Minimum Fundraising Target: £350 (or pay £175 and fundraise what you can)

Book your place: Book as a new user with Discover Adventure

London to Paris Cycle

Take on one of the great cycle experiences in Europe to make a difference to the loves of more young people.

Date: 11 June 2025

Cost: £149

Minimum Fundraising Target: £1,950 (or pay £975 and fundraise what you can)

Book your place: Book as a new user with Discover Adventure

Race to the King - Ultramarathon

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Take on a challenge fit for royalty in this epic ultramarathon along the South Downs Way and Monarch’s Way. 

Date: 21 June 2025

Cost: £30-40

Minimum Fundraising Target: £350-550

Book your place: Click here

Endure24 Leeds

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Enjoy wide, runnable trails through a mix of forest and open heathland in the historic Bramham Estate for a good cause.

Date: 28 June 2025

Cost: £35

Minimum Fundraising Target: £300

Book your place: Click here

Ramathon

 

 

 

The Ramathon is the oldest and biggest half marathon of its kind in Derbyshire.

Date: 29 June 2025

Cost: £20

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

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Race to the Stones - Ultramarathon

Date: 12-13 July 2025

Cost: £40-70

Minimum Fundraising Target: £350-550

Book your place: Click here

Saucony London 10K

 

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Enjoy an incredible closed-road route, past some of London's most famous landmarks, including Big Ben and the London Eye all whilst running for Youth Sport Trust.

Date: 13 July 2025

Cost: £25

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: Click here

Dorney Lakes Half

Lace up for this event in the home of London 2012′s Olympic rowing events.

Date: 09 August 2025

Cost: £20

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

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Land's End to John O'Groats Cycle

 

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Saddle up for this classic challenge covering the furthest possible distance in the British Isles to support our work.

Date: 02 September

Cost: £349

Minimum Fundraising Target: £3,800 (or pay £1,900 and fundraise what you can)

Book your place: Book as a new user with Discover Adventure

Yorkshire Three Peaks Weekend

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Scale three mountains in two days to support our mission in some of the most spectacular countryside England has to offer!

Date: 05 September 2025

Cost: £80

Minimum Fundraising Target: £590 (or pay £295 and fundraise what you can)

Book your place: Book as a new user with Discover Adventure

Run Thorpe Park 10K

 

Run around the rollercoasters then enjoy the rides with Thorpe Park entry included in your race entry.

Date: 07 September 2025

Cost: £10

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: Click here

Swim Serpentine - 1 mile

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Challenge yourself to a one mile open water swim in the iconic Serpentine Lake at Hyde Park.

Date: 20 September 2025

Cost: Free

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: Email [email protected]

Swim Serpentine - 2 mile

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Challenge yourself to a two mile open water swim in the iconic Serpentine Lake at Hyde Park.

Date: 20 September 2025

Cost: £20

Minimum Fundraising Target: £350

Book your place: Email [email protected]

Robin Hood Half Marathon

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One of the longest established and most popular city centre road events in the UK.

Date: 28 September 2025

Cost: £20

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: Click here

Vitality London 10k

Take on the only 10K in the capital to finish outside Buckingham Palace whilst helping to make a difference to the lives of more young people.

Date: 29 September 2025

Cost: £20

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: Email [email protected]

Oxford Half Marathon

This awesome course is fast and flat, it proudly guides runners through the pristine and winding streets of Oxford in all its historic delight. 

Date: 12 October 2025

Cost: £20

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: Click here

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Lace up your running shoes and take in stunning views of London’s most famous landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, all while raising funds for a great cause.

Date: 12 October 2025

Cost: £49

Minimum Fundraising Target: £250

Book your place: Click here

Great South Run

The AJ Bell Great South Run is probably the world’s favourite 10-miler, with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed.

Date: 19 October 2025

Cost: £20

Minimum Fundraising Target: £200

Book your place: Click here

TCS London Marathon

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Date: April 2026

Cost: £70

Minimum Fundraising Target: £2,000

Book your place: Register your interest

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Find a run to suit you and fundraise as much as you can. From 5k to full marathons there is something for everyone.

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