Up for a challenge in support of young refugees?

Challenge events are a great way to raise funds for a cause you feel passionate about while also setting yourself a personal goal. Whether its running, cycling, or perhaps an extreme 10-mile obstacle course, there are a variety of ways you can put yourself to the test while also fundraising for Young Roots – and we’ll be cheering you on!

Take on a challenge event and join our growing community, standing together with young refugees. You'll be supporting hundreds of young refugees as they access our intensive one-to-one Casework, youth and sporting activities, English language mentoring, youth leadership and access to specialist therapeutic support and legal advice via our weekly Advice & Support Hubs.

Whether you already have a challenge idea and want advice on how to make it a fundraising success, or if you have a place in an event and want to know how we can support you, please get in touch with us.

You’ll receive:  

• A fundraising guide and resources to answer all your questions and learn more about our work 

• Dedicated and regular updates and catch ups with us to support you any way we can, however suits you best

• Support in spreading awareness about your fundraiser through our social media and newsletters 

If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with us at fundraising@youngroots.org.uk.

Check out upcoming challenges below!

Date Event & Link Location

23rd August 2025    Summer Walk (Ultra Challenge) London to Woolwich      

13-14 Sep 2025             Thames Path (Ultra Challenge) Putney Bridge to Henley

14-Sep 2025 London to Brighton Cycle Ride   London to Brighton  

24/25th Jan 2026 London Winter Walk (Ultra Challenge) Kennington Oval London,

1st March 2026 Brighton Half Marathon Brighton                            

29th March 2026 Kew Gardens Half Marathon Elizabeth Gate, Kew Green

18th April 2026 Easter 50 (Ultra Challenge) Windsor Basecamp         

12-Apr 2026 Brighton Marathon Brighton                    

17th May 2026 Hackney Half Marathon Hackney                  

23-24th May 2026 London 2 Brighton (Ultra Challenge) London to Brighton

13th-14th June 2026 Cotswold Way (Ultra Challenge) Cirencester Basecamp