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Take on a challenge

Run, walk, swim, cycle - whatever you do, do it to inspire young lives!

Take on a challenge

Run, walk, swim, cycle - whatever you do, do it to inspire young lives!

Register now to take part in a Youth Adventure Challenge

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  • What an epic day!

  • The challenge pushed us mentally and physically, but wow, what an achievement!

  • So well organised, and everyone was so helpful and encouraging.

  • We were astounded by the generosity of our friends and family who helped make the blisters worthwhile!

  • Thank you for organising such an amazing event - can we do it again next year?

Challenge and adventure are at the very heart of what we do at the Youth Adventure Trust.

Whether you love running, walking, cycling or swimming, challenges give you the chance to really test yourself and find out what you are truly capable of. If you’re looking for an adventure then you’ve come to the right place!

We’re calling upon all intrepid individuals to take on a personal challenge and raise some money to help vulnerable young people climb their own personal mountains. Hike up a mountain, run a marathon, do an endurance bike ride, swim the oceans or take to the air – whatever you choose to do, join us and do it to inspire young lives!

Each place on the Youth Adventure Programme costs £1,300 a year, so every penny you raise will really empower young people to fulfil their potential.

Join us for one of our own challenges, take a look at other challenges, and read what some of our incredible fundraisers have been doing to inspire young lives!

Summit Under Stars

TBC 2027

Join us for a night hike featuring sunset views from a high point followed by a walk back under the stars. Venue details will be announced soon. The route is accessible, requires no previous training, and is open to individuals, families, and groups.

Somerset Cycle

TBC 2027, Bridgwater

Ride 43km, 64km, or 110km through the breath taking landscape of Somerset! It’s the perfect adventure for individuals or families to enjoy an unforgettable day together.

Wiltshire 3 Peaks Challenge

TBC 2027, Oare, Wiltshire

One of the most beloved events in our calendar returns to Wiltshire. Highly popular with kids and families, you can choose to run, walk, or jog a 10km, Half Marathon, or Marathon route across scenic terrain- an ideal event for individuals, work teams and dogs too!

Hike Bike Paddle

Thursday 8th July 2027, Plas y Brenin, Snowdonia

The ultimate challenge for the Outdoor and Sports Industries. Get a team together and take on our multi discipline challenge – hike, bike and paddle.  Or have a team relay where each person takes on one or two disciplines!

Housebuilder Challenge

TBC 2027

Open to anyone in the housebuilding or construction sectors, this 20-mile hike is a brilliant chance to get outside with your team, connect with colleagues, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition with others across the industry.

Taylor Wimpey Challenge

TBC May 2027, Location TBC

Open to anyone working for Taylor Wimpey – a team building event for Taylor Wimpey employees to take on a hike and strategic challenges to raise funds for us and other local charities.

Baffin Island Expedition

Date TBC, The Arctic

Experience the unforgettable beauty of a frozen arctic wilderness on an expedition across Baffin Island.

Choose your own challenge

If these events don’t take your fancy, find an event near you, or do your own thing, and start fundraising to inspire young lives today. Let us know here.

Other challenges to inspire you

Ultra Challenge

Walk, Jog or Run at YOUR pace on the Ultra Challenge Series event of your choice. Join 35,000 others of all ages & take on an unforgettable Challenge!

Overseas Challenges

Keen walkers and runners alike can join us for our Ultra Adventures. Choose from one of 4 excellent events in iconic locations, and test yourself with 2 marathons distances over 2 days. You walk it, you can run it, or a little of both.

Mountain Challenge

Based in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, CHX Challenge organises bespoke corporate mountain challenges and charity fundraising events in the Alps.

Imber Ultra Marathon

Sunday 7th March 2027, Westbury

The Imber Ultra Marathon is a trail run of approximately 33 miles. It starts at the Leighton Recreation Centre in the town of Westbury at the north west of the Imber Ranges.

TCS London Marathon

Saturday AND Sunday 24th and 25th April 2027, London

Got your own place? Run the London Marathon and raise funds for the Youth Adventure Trust

AJ Bell Great Bristol Run

Sunday 9th May 2027, Bristol

An action-packed day of running, with the 10k and Half Marathon events taking place on the same day, along with the Great Bristol Family Run.

Race to the Stones

Saturday 10th – Sunday 11th July 2027, The Ridgeway

Run, jog or walk the ultimate 100km (or 50km) adventure past Bronze Age hill forts, Neolithic burial chambers and Roman river crossings.

Ridgeway 100: The Century to the Stones

Date 26 September 2026 The Ridgeway

Mostly off road, the Ridgeway is ideal riding for fast MTBs, 29ers and even gravel/CX bikes. This is fast paced endurance off road, through one of the world’s great historic landscapes!

AJ Bell Great South Run

Sunday 18th October 2026, Portsmouth

The Great South Run takes place in Portsmouth over a fast and flat 10 mile route that also includes the Great South 5k and Junior Mini Great South Run on Saturday.

Adrenaline junkie?

Throughout the year, around the UK

Prepare for a truly unique and exhilarating experience: take the fastest zip line in the world and feel the freedom of flight… or really take flight with a skydive!

Looking for inspiration?

If you need some inspiration then take a look at what some of our other challengers and fundraisers have been doing!