Take on a Challenge
Whether you're aiming for a personal best, tackling your first challenge or doing something completely out of the ordinary, every mile, every step and every challenge helps us save lives through awareness, education and support.
Why Take on a Challenge?
Challenge yourself while making a difference.
Every fundraiser helps educate, engage and empower more people.
Join a supportive community.
We'll support you from start to finish.
Challenge Campaigns
Our own fundraising campaigns are designed to start conversations, raise awareness and bring people together — from the Big Ballsy Challenge to RUN24 and beyond.
Explore Our Events
Charity Places
We secure charity places in selected events throughout the year — from the London Marathon to ultra challenges across the UK. Places change with the seasons, so check what's open now.
View All Charity PlacesRobin Cancer Trust Events
Events organised by The Robin Cancer Trust — like the Colchester Half Marathon and our community challenge events. Run with us, for us.
View EventsCreate Your Own Challenge
Your challenge, your rules. Run, walk, cycle, swim, take on an ultra, plan an adventure — or dream up something completely unique. If it challenges you, it counts.
- Run
- Walk
- Cycle
- Swim
- Ultra
- Adventure
- Something unique
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all — most of our challengers are first-timers. We'll support you with a fundraising guide, materials and advice from the team, every step of the way.
Yes — friends, family, colleagues, sports clubs. Team challenges are some of our favourites, and we can support the whole group with materials and a team fundraising page.
Each challenge has its own sign-up — browse our events or the campaigns on this page and follow the registration link. Creating your own challenge? Just tell us your plan.
Charity places in major events (like the London Marathon) come with a pledge target, which we'll always be clear about upfront. Our own campaigns and your personal challenges have no minimum.
A fundraising guide, an RCT running vest or t-shirt for event challenges, promotional graphics, fundraising advice and a team cheering you on. You won't be doing this alone.
Yes — run, walk, cycle, swim, trek, or something completely unique. If it challenges you, it counts. Create your own challenge and we'll back you.
Definitely — if you already have a place in any event, you can choose to fundraise for us. Set up a JustGiving page linked to The Robin Cancer Trust and let us know so we can support you.
Our team is here for anything challenge-related — get in touch and we'll help you find or plan the right challenge.
Not sure which challenge is right for you?
Whether you're looking for your first 5k or your next ultramarathon, we'd love to help you find a challenge that matches your goals.
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