INCREDIBLE EVENTS THAT HELP TRANSFORM VETERANS' LIVES
Raise money for ex-service personnel by challenging yourself in one of our events, for an experience that will stay with you for life
Featured event
Marathon des Sables Legendary - 39th Edition
Run the sands for those who have served and join Walking With The Wounded for the "toughest footrace on Earth"!
- Fri 4 April 2025
- Sahara Desert, Morocco
- €3890 - 4290 to race organisers
- £5000 target
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Ultra Marathons (UK and Overseas)
Undertake the ultimate challenge by completing an ultra marathon in various stunning locations around the world. Dates available throughout the year.
- Mon 1 January 2024
- Worldwide
- Super Early Bird discount available
- £500 target
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Upcoming
Great North Run
The Great North Run is the world’s biggest and best half marathon, with 60,000 runners taking on the 13.1-mile route from Newcastle to South Shields each year.
- Sun 8 September 2024
- Newcastle
- Registration Full
- £380 target
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Swim Serpentine
Take the plunge in a swimming event that takes place in the world-famous Serpentine lake in London's Hyde Park.
- Sat 14 September 2024
- Hyde Park, London
- £30 registration fee
- £300 target
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Great South Run
Join Team Walking With The Wounded for your chance to take part in the South Coast’s biggest running event!
- Sat 5 October 2024
- Portsmouth
- £30 registration fee
- £300 target
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Royal Parks Half Marathon
Get ready for the most thrilling half marathon in London - The Royal Parks Half Marathon!
- Sun 13 October 2024
- London
- £30 registration fee
- £380 target
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Sahara Trek
Take part in this remembrance walk through the Sahara Desert in partnership with Combat Stress.
- Sun 16 February 2025
- Sahara Desert, Morocco
- Travel costs - £1895
- £1000 target
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London Landmarks Half Marathon
The London Landmarks Half Marathon is a closed road, central London run and is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster.
- Sun 6 April 2025
- London
- £30 registration fee
- £380 target
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Featured event
Cumbrian Challenge 2025
The team-building event of the year that supports veterans across the UK.
- Fri 16 May 2025
- Grasmere, Cumbria
- To be decided
- £2200 target