Challenge Events
Calling all thrill seekers, dare devils, fitness fanatics, travel enthustiasts and fun fans! See our new range of challenge events that offer exciting experiences as well as the chance to raise funds to help older people in Solihull.
We are thrilled to be able to offer an extensive programme of exciting actvities, from 5k runs to marathons, and skydives to bungee jumps, from Solihull to Alton Towers, to Paris and Amsterdam, or virtual challenges that can be done anywhere in the world!
Many of our challenge events are FREE to enter, as we will cover the cost out of the minimum sponsorship.
Free Vest!
For all challenge events, we will send you an Age UK Solihull running vest for you to keep, once you've raised £100.
Keep scrolling to see our featured challenges that we think our supporters will love, or click the button below to search all events by region.
Featured Events
Read on to see our events below that we think you'll love!
160ft Bungee Jump
This is one for the daredevils! Bungee jump at one of several locations throughout the UK.
Inflatable Obstacle Course
Get ready to bounce your way through The World's BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course! Choose a distance to suit you (one lap is 5k with 32 obstacles) and get ready for the ultimate inflatable adventure!
Tandem Skydive
Virtual Race - The Everest Challenge
Can you climb the equivalent of Mount Everest in 12 weeks? In this challenge, you can go out to the hills on your daily exercise or simply tackle the stairs a couple of (hundred) times every day. Once you've achieved an elevation gain of 8,848m, you'll just need to submit your evidence to get your well earned medal.
Run Alton Towers
Starting and finishing within Alton Towers Theme Park this is an event for the entire family. Open to all abilities, you can take on a chip timed 5k, 10k or Half Marathon to earn yourself a unique themed medal before enjoying the incredible rides at the park. FREE ride access after the race is included in your entry!
Paris Running Events
Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris (half marathon)
Join forces with Parisians, other french nationals and thousands of runners from other countries to make this half marathon one of the best international events. It is no wonder over 40 thousand runners participate in this event year on year.
Paris Marathon
The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is now one of the biggest marathons in the world and perfectly combines a personal challenge with the chance to discover one of the world's greatest cities.
International Cycle Events
Hop on your bike and embark on an incredible two-wheeled adventure with one of our international cycle events.
London to Paris Cycle Ride
London to Amsterdam Cycle Ride - 3 day
London to Amsterdam Cycle Ride - 4 day
Shakespeare Marathon
This flat and fast route, follows follows closed roads and footpaths around Shakespeare's hometown, Stratford-Upon-Avon.
Click on the distance of your choice above to sign up
Raise funds
Create a JustGiving page to raise funds with your challenge. Share with friends, family, colleagues and everyone else you know! We will also send you a sponsorship form to collect any offline donations.