We’ve teamed up with Ultra Challenge to give you access to a range of trek and trail run events across the UK. These events enable you to take on a bigger challenge, while raising money to support Action Syria’s vital health and education programmes.
Whether along a stunning coastline or on trails through magnificent countryside, get your friends or family involved and walk, jog or run anywhere between 10 and 100km! You’ll get full support along the way, including plenty of food and drink, medics, camaraderie, a medal and t-shirt – as well as an amazing sense of achievement.
With 20 events to choose from, and distance options ranging from 10km up to the full 100km, there’s an Ultra Challenge waiting for you in 2026!
We’ve handpicked a few upcoming events below to get you started.
Take on the spectacular World Heritage coastline while fundraising for Action Syria! After starting in Corfe Castle, the route heads down to Swanage, and along through Lulworth Cove, past Durdle Door, with ups and downs to Weymouth halfway. For full 100 km challengers, it’s past Portland Bill, Chesil Beach, and on to West Bay before finishing in Bridport. Join up to 3,000 adventures as an individual or as a team.
Join 2000 adventurers at Cirencester basecamp to take on a 100km looped route through the heart of the Cotswolds this June. You can take part as an individual or as a team. You’ll get full support along the way, as you walk, jog or run along rolling hills and footpaths, with stunning views. By taking on this challenge for Action Syria, you'll be helping us support vulnerable Syrian communities, where the need is greatest.
Beginning and ending in Scarborough, this is a stunning coastal and moorland challenge, taking in Robin Hood Bay. With 100km, 50km, 25km and 10-mile options available, there's a challenge to suit everyone, and you'll get full support along the way. Why not go the distance and make difference beyond the finish line by using the challenge to fundraise for Action Syria's vital work?
Join 3000 adventurers in the fabulous Peak District National Park while fundraising to support Action Syria's vital work with vulnerable Syrian communities. You'll be supported all the way. There’s a range of camping options and support throughout – with a full 100km Challenge taking a tough and varied figure of 8 route through Derbyshire’s finest scenery. Sign up as an individual or team to get started.
Walk, jog or run through the South Downs National Park in aid of Action Syria. After starting in Eastbourne, you'll go up Beachy Head, past the magnificent Seven Sisters, and along the South Downs Way, with stunning views over the sea, before finishing 100km later at Arundel. 25km and 50km options are also available - meaning that there's a challenge for everyone!
Join 2500 walkers and trek 25km across London with unrivalled views of the skyline and the city's landmarks. Taking in 16 of London's historic bridges, this is a unique way to see the city and challenge yourself - all while supporting our vital health and education projects. With a 10 km option also available, a party style finish line celebration and afternoon picnic in Southwark Park, this challenge is great if you are looking for something accessible and fun.
Take on a 50km looped challenge in some of the Chilterns finest countryside - to support Syrian communities. With historic trails, rolling hills, nature reserves, and fantastic views, this is a great challenge which you can do solo or as part of a group. With 25km & 10km options also available – there’s a Chilterns Challenge for everyone!
If you are completing an Ultra Challenge, there are a few different fundraising options to choose from:
Full charity sponsorship – Pay a small registration fee and fundraise for Action Syria, who cover the cost of your event place subject to you reaching an agreed fundraising target.
Charity mixed funding – You pay half your place cost when signing up (with Action Syria paying the other half) – and then fundraise for Action Syria with a lower agreed target.
Own place fundraising – You pay the full place cost when registering, and fundraise whatever you can for Action Syria with no target.
To find out more about the options and pricing, go to page 7 in our digital fundraising toolkit. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at contact@actionsyria.org.uk
For a challenge you can easily fit into your busy day-to-day, why not take part in our seasonal challenges, for all ages and fitness levels?
If you’re considering signing up for a race, or you’ve already secured a place, why not make every step count by fundraising for Action Syria?
