Challenge events

Are you into fitness and looking for your next challenge? Do you care passionately about mental health? Would you like to have an impact by supporting a local charity that looks after the wellbeing of its community?

Whatever the reason, taking part in a challenge event has a multitudes of benefits, both for you and for the charity you support!

We can offer you access to a wide variety of exciting events in the UK and abroad – from hikes, 5k, 10K and marathons, to cycle rides, triathlon, bungee jumps and Tough Mudder courses. There is something for everyone!

Choose an event from our list and get sponsored by family, colleagues and friends!

How Does It Work?

We’ve partnered with Run For Charity, who offer access to a multitude of challenge events in the UK and abroad and take care of the registration to events for you.

They are the chosen company by many national charities, and by working with them we get the flexibility to offer you a huge range of events which you can take part in.

All you need to do is select your event and we will pay half of your entry fee for an agreed minimum sponsorship (often much lower than other charities ask for).

We can support you to apply for the event, set up a fundraising page in support of Mary Frances Trust and give you tips to get your loved ones to sponsor you.

Challenge Events List

Become an MFT supporter by taking part in a challenge event for us. You'll be having fun and keeping fit, while fundraising for a great cause: supporting the wellbeing of the Surrey community! Below are some events which might inspire you to take part in - please note these are not the only events you can enter! Contact Biba at biba@maryfrancestrust.org.uk or call/SMS 07877 846 392 for more info.

Tough Mudder London South 5K

21 September 2025

Guildford 10K

5 October 2025

Thames Path
Hiking Trail 21K

26 October 2025

London Landmarks Half Marathon

12 April 2026

Get in touch!

If you’re thinking about doing a challenge event, but aren’t sure what to expect or would like some support, contact Biba, our Fundraising Officer at biba@maryfrancestrust.org.uk or on 07877 846392.