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Other sports events

Cycling, swimming, triathlons and obstacle events – there are loads of different events you can fundraise for Cancer Research UK.

Browse all our events

Cycling

Etape du Tour - Acte I.

2025 Etape Du Tour

Date: Sunday 20th July 2025
 Location: Albertville > La Plagne
 Distance: 131km

etape_caledonia.

2025 Etape Caledonia

Date: Sunday 11 May 2025
 Location: Pitlochry, Scotland
 Distance: Choose from 45, 55 or 85 miles

London to Brighton Cycle.

2025 London to Brighton Cycle Ride

Date: Sunday 14 September 2025
 Location: London - England 
 Distance: 55 Miles

Swimming

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2025 Swimathon

Date: 21 March - 6 April 2025
 Location: UK wide


Triathlon

TRANSITION Stratford Triathlon.

Triathlon series

Take on a UK Triathlon event for Cancer Research UK. Choose from courses across the UK; swim, bike, and run your way through a professionally organised, high‑energy triathlon experience designed to push your limits and celebrate your strength.

Functional fitness

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DEKA series

Sign up for a DEKA event for Cancer Research UK, a challenge designed to celebrate every level of ability. It’s fast, challenging, and inclusive; a benchmark event that lets you set your standard, break barriers, and show up for yourself in a way that counts.

Obstacle races

Tough Mudder events

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Tough Mudder series

Take on a Tough Mudder for Cancer Research UK. All Tough Mudder events will be 10+ miles with over 20 Obstacles to complete on the day so challenge yourself in the ultimate obstacle course, designed to push you to your limits.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy® events

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Pretty Muddy® 5K

Pretty Muddy® is a 5k muddy obstacle course that you can take part in, no matter your fitness level. It’s designed for one thing: fun! Find your local event today!

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Pretty Muddy® Kids

Pretty Muddy® Kids is a fun-packed muddy obstacle course for children over 1.2m tall and aged between 6-12. It’s held on the same day as our Pretty Muddy® events.

Available support

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

Training hub

Discover our training plans, explore supporting materials on nutrition and watch stretching videos! Make your upcoming challenge a great success!

Visit the training hub

Contact us

If you have any questions please do give us a call or drop us an email us.

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