Events and Challenges
Every year, our fantastic supporters join #TeamLifelites and take part in epic challenge events to raise vital funds to provide life-changing technology, specialist training and technical support to the children’s palliative care sector across Britain and Ireland.
Choose your challenge, register and make a difference today!
Multiple locations (London West & South, Scotland, Midlands, Yorkshire, South Gloucestershire, Manchester)
The ultimate obstacle course challenge with 20+ obstacles over a 15km run!
Various locations across the UK
Walk, Jog, or Run along historic trails and beautiful countryside on one of nearly 20 routes across Britain throughout the year. With different distances to suit every ability, the series has something for everyone looking for a challenge.
Newcastle to South Shields
Join #TeamLifelites in the 2026 Great North Run! Fundraise for Lifelites, support children & families, and secure your charity place today.
20 UK locations
The ultimate challenge, jumping from an aircraft at a whopping 13,000 feet, plunging down to earth at speeds of over 120mph to help fund life-changing technology for children and families.
London
Be part of this idyllic half marathon through four of London’s eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens.
Oxford
Jump into Oxford’s historical delights with this Half Marathon. Starting right in the centre of Oxford, this course is both fast and flat as well as a feast for the eyes.
Various international locations
Lifelites is proud to partner with Charity Challenge, the UK’s leading overseas challenge specialists.
From the North Pole to the South Pole, and covering deserts, rivers, mountains, forests and jungles in between, Charity Challenge have a massive range of exciting challenges to push you to your limits! Choose from a range of activities, destinations, levels of difficulty and duration.
The incredibly popular closed road run through central London is back for 2026! Passing iconic landmarks like the Shard and the Tower of London, it is one of the UK’s premier challenge events.
Manchester
Join the Mancunian party and sign up to Manchester’s original and best-loved running event with a 10k or Half Marathon.
If you have any questions or require any information about any of the events and challenges listed, please contact us at challenges@lifelites.org or call 0207 440 4200.
An epic 205 mile challenge to raise vital funds for children with life-limiting conditions and complex disabilities.
Five incredible runners raised over £2,300 for Lifelites at the London Landmarks Half Marathon, supporting life-changing tech for children in hospices.