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Active challenge events 2026

Raise money to help fund our work ending hunger by joining one of Action Against Hunger's challenge events.

Take part in an exciting fitness challenge event this year – all while raising funds for our lifesaving work across the world.

Explore running, cycling, trekking events and more – and discover how our team can support you in your challenge event journey.

Find 2026 challenge events near you

Running events

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Run through marathons and other running events happening this year and find an event perfect for your fitness level.

Cycling events

Discover 2026 cycling events taking place across the world, and how you could cycle your way to funding our lifesaving work.

Swimming events

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Grab your goggles and take a look at swimming events happening in 2026, including the iconic Swim Serpentine in Hyde Park.

Trekking events

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Take a walk down the walking and trekking events you can take part in while raising money for Action Against Hunger.

How we’ll support you in your fundraising

Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, walker or just want to try something new, our challenge events are open to everyone – and our team will be here to help throughout your fundraising and event journey.

We’ll support you with:

  • A welcome pack: all the materials you’ll need to reach your fundraising target, including a fundraising handbook and training plans.
  • Exclusive vest or t-shirt: we’ll send you a personalised Action Against Hunger vest or t-shirt to wear during your event.
  • Expert advice: our fundraising team will be in touch with how they can help you prepare for your event.

There’s amazing challenging events happening all over the world in 2026. So grab your trainers, wetsuit or bike – and let’s end hunger for good.

Get in touch with our challenge events team

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Challenge events: secured places

If you’ve already secured a place in an event, we'd love to chat about how you can use your place to fundraise for Action Against Hunger’s lifesaving work.

Get in touch by emailing [email protected] and our team will get back to you on how we can support you.

Email our challenge events team

More ways to support our work ending hunger

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Discover our fundraising resources, including an exclusive fundraising pack full of exciting event ideas - and find out how our team will support you along the way.

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