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Challenge events

Are you ready to go above and beyond for people affected by cancer? Take on one of our challenges and help support cancer research.

Challenge yourself this December

Discover fun challenges that you can complete throughout the month, at your own pace, wherever you are. Fundraise your way and help us power progress! 

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Knit a Christmas Jumper in December Challenge

Take on the Knit a Christmas Jumper in December Challenge to help fund life-saving research.​​  Sign up to receive your free Cancer Research UK tote bag, online Giving Page and digital fundraising pack.

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12 Dips of Christmas Challenge

Take part in the 12 Dips of Christmas Challenge and raise money to help life-saving cancer research. Sign up to receive your free Cancer Research UK bobble hat, online Giving Page and digital fundraising pack.

Active and adventurous challenges

Explore some of our active challenges guaranteed to give you the rush of adrenaline.

London Winter Walk.

2026 London Winter Walk

Starting and finishing at The Oval Cricket Ground, choose your distance and take in highlights of the Thames, its historic bridges, and many of the Capital’s key landmarks.

Not what you had in mind?  

Browse through all our upcoming challenge events, the options are endless! We have runs, walks, treks, hikes and cycles. Choose your challenge today! 

Charity runs

Our charity runs page has everything you need to know about running for Cancer Research UK. On this page you'll find information about our upcoming running events, how to apply for a place, what it's like to run for us and our expert training plans.

Discover our running events

Charity walks, treks and hikes

Our charity walks, treks and hikes page includes our most popular events whether you’re looking for an adventure further afield or something right on your doorstop.

Explore our walking, trekking and hiking events

Other sport events

Our other sports events page covers sports like cycling, swimming, triathlons. Fundraise for Cancer Research UK today!

Learn more about our other events

Join Team Cancer Research UK

Already have a place in an event? We’d love to have you fundraising for #TeamCRUK!

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Get support

We’re here to support you with your fundraising every step of the way!