Challenge Events

Whether you want to take on a marathon, run through the streets of your favourite city, or start small with a gentle 5K, we have a wide range of events that you can sign up to. Join team FoodCycle and you’ll be helping to bring food and conversation to people across the country. Fancy dress optional.

Manchester Marathon

Sunday 3rd April

The Manchester Marathon is one of the UK’s premier running events, famous for its fast, flat and friendly route.

Gateshead Half Marathon

Sunday 1st May

Course taking in the famous landmarks of Gateshead including Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Sage Gateshead, BALTIC, Tyne Bridge, Swing Bridge and finishing in the iconic Gateshead International Stadium.

Hackney Half Marathon

Sunday 22nd

East London’s creative spirit inspires our second year of celebrating a festival of fitness with Virgin Sport Hackney! The Hackney Half is back, accompanied by our Go Fit Yourself lineup of classes to get everyone moving.

Bath Half Marathon

Sunday 29th May

As the sun comes up on race day, there is always a real sense of excitement and anticipation. Runners and spectators pour into the city centre, traffic begins to ebb away ready for the race and the city feels very different. There is no other day like it in Bath.

Asics London 10k

Sunday 10th July

Virgin Sport and ASICS are teaming up and returning to central London next summer with a brand-new look for the ultimate street party. With entertainers, DJs, cheering fans and more at every kilometre – it’s a true celebration of fitness.

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Sunday 9th October

This is the most spectacular half marathon that central London has to offer – it is truly a unique event. Charity runners will glide through 4 of London’s most beautiful Royal Parks, Kensington garden, Hyde Park, St James and Green Park.

To sign up to any of these events, please follow the links above.

There are many more events across the country that you can take part in, you can see all the events here, or you can see what’s happening in the following regions: Yorkshire, Wales, South West, South East, South, Scotland, North West, North East, Midlands, London and East of England.