Charity Walks for All Ages and Abilities

Discover a variety of charity walks across the UK designed for everyone, regardless of age or experience. Whether you're a seasoned walker or just starting out, join us to make a difference while staying active and supporting veterans mental health.

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Jurassic Coast Challenge

Jurassic Coast Challenge

17 May 2025

Join 3,000 adventurers of all experience levels & ages and walk, jog or run the spectacular Jurassic Coast - a World Heritage Site. Starting from Corfe Castle, the route heads past Durdle Door, with ups and downs to West Bay's famous cliffs, before the finish line at Bridport. Choose from the full 100km challenge, 75km, a 50km half challenge, a 25km quarter, Jurassic Marathon or even a 10km distance – with full support, food and drinks throughout. It’s your challenge, your way
London to Brighton

London to Brighton

24 May 2025

2,000 adventurers of all experience levels & ages will walk, jog or run this classic capital to coast route. From the Thames, over the North Downs and through the Surrey & Sussex countryside – you can choose from the full challenge, a 75km three-quarter distance, a half challenge, or even a quarter challenge.
Peak District Challenge

Peak District Challenge

28 Jun 2025

Take on the fabulous Peak District as a walk, jog or a run, and you’ll get the famous ‘Ultra Challenge’ support & hospitality all the way – enabling you to push yourself further. From the Bakewell basecamp the full 100 km challenge heads out past Chatsworth House, and on through varied terrain on a figure of 8 route with some stunning views. With half, quarter & 10 mile challenge options also available, plus optional camping packages at basecamp – there’s an unforgettable Ultra Challenge weekend for everyone!
Yorkshire Three Peaks

Yorkshire Three Peaks

12 Jul 2025

Join Team Combat Stress and conquer the highest 3 peaks of the Yorkshire Dales! This demanding yet rewarding one-day trekking challenge takes you to the summits of Pen-y-Ghent (694m/2,276 ft), Whernside (736m/2,415 ft) and Ingleborough (723m/2,372 ft), all in one circular route starting and ending in Horton-in-Ribblesdale. There'll be support every step of the way on this demanding yet rewarding UK-based challenge, which includes over 1,700m of ascent! Book today to secure your place and start raising vital funds for veterans' mental health. This challenge is organised by Global Adventure Challenges.
Gower Peninsula Challenge

Gower Peninsula Challenge

19 Jul 2025

A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The Brand New Gower Peninsula Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route, with free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. Get the ‘Ultra Challenge’ support & hospitality all the way – helping you to push yourself further and achieve something really special for Combat Stress
Snowdon at Night 2025

Snowdon at Night 2025

2 Aug 2025

Trekking Mt Snowdon (1,085m) during the daytime forms a great challenge, but by using torches to light the way and having the moon as a backdrop, summiting at night brings another sense of achievement to an already recognised charity trek. Book today to secure your place and start raising vital funds for veterans' mental health. This challenge is organised by Global Adventure Challenges.
South West Coast 50 Challenge

South West Coast 50 Challenge

2 Aug 2025

A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The South West Coast 50 Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route, with free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. Get the ‘Ultra Challenge’ support & hospitality all the way – helping you to push yourself further and achieve something really special for Combat Stress.
South Coast Challenge

South Coast Challenge

6 Sep 2025

A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The South Coast Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route, with free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. Get the ‘Ultra Challenge’ support & hospitality all the way – helping you to push yourself further and achieve something really special for Combat Stress
Apex Everest 2025

Apex Everest 2025

11 Sep 2025

Mt. Everest comes to the Lake District. Conquer the equivalent of Everest in the UK in 48 hours. You can take part as an individual, a team of 4 or the APEX Pro.
Thames Bridges Trek

Thames Bridges Trek

13 Sep 2025

Join 2000 trekkers as we venture 25km across the Capital taking in unrivalled views of the skyline from its best vantage points. Follow a signed route, with free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics & marshals. Get the ‘Ultra Challenge’ support & hospitality all the way – helping you to push yourself further and achieve something really special!
Thames Path Challenge

Thames Path Challenge

13 Sep 2025

A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The Thames Path Ultra Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route, with free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. Get the ‘Ultra Challenge’ support & hospitality all the way – helping you to push yourself further and achieve something really special for Combat Stress.

In partnership with Action Challenge we offer a variety of ways to pay for your challenge and raise vital funds for Combat Stress.

SIGN UP & FUNDRAISING OPTIONS:

1. Charity Sponsorship – you pay a small registration fee, do lots of fundraising and we cover the cost of your event place!

2. Mixed Funding – pay half of the event place cost yourself, fundraise a bit less and we pay the balance of the event place cost.

3. Self Fund – you pay the full cost of the event place - fundraise whatever you want, with no set target or deadline, and there’s no cost at all to the charity!

N.B – If Combat Stress is paying towards the cost of your place, you will need to have raised 50% of your sponsorship target 6 weeks before the event to confirm your place. We have loads of fundraising tips and support to help you smash your target so please get in contact. The remaining 50% can be sent in up to four weeks after you’ve completed the challenge.

OUR SUPPORT TO YOU

You’re important to us and we aim to make your run very special. Whether its your first event or you’re a seasoned pro when you join Team Combat Stress, we are ready to support you every step of the way. We will provide you with:

  • A discount code for a Combat Stress running top
  • A digital fundraising pack full of ideas
  • A wealth of fundraising resources including training plans
  • Support from a dedicated challenges fundraising team
  • Team e-newsletters with fundraising advice
  • Cheering materials available for family and friends
  • Access to an online Facebook Combat Stress forum

Do you have your own place?

Great news that you've got your own place, we'd love you to run for Team Combat Stress.

You get to choose your own fundraising target, so please raise as much as you can for veterans' mental health! We'll be here for you every step of the way and you’ll be provided with a discount code for a Combat Stress top.

Please tell us about your challenge so that we can best support you. 

If you have any questions please just ask we are here to help.  Give us a call on 01372 587 140 or email us at challenges@combatstress.org.uk