Past Events
Wittering Beach Run – walk for Challengers!
Saturday 29th November 2025This run takes place on the beautiful beach, West Wittering, with views across the Solent, Chichester Harbout as as far as the Isle of Wight on a clear day. Choose from a 5km, 10km or 15km route!
Read moreBungee Jump – in aid of Challengers!
Saturday 27th September 2025 - Sunday 28th September 2025Get ready for an exhilarating adventure that will leave you breathless as you jump 160ft attached to just a bungee line! There are two date options for this exciting event – Saturday 27th or Sunday 28th September.
Read moreChallengers Skydiving Day 2025!
Sunday 12th October 2025Could you be Challengers next daredevil? Always wanted to tick a sky dive off your bucket list? Then look no further than Challengers Sky Diving Day on Sunday 12th October! Well now is your chance! Taking place in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, you will be sure to experience the stunning views on this exhilarating challenge.
Read moreGuildford Santa Fun Run 2024!
Sunday 8th December 2024We weren’t quite sure how Storm Darragh would affect Guildford Santa Fun Run on Sunday 8th December… However, 250+ runners and our fantastic team, volunteers, and amazing sponsor Kelly’s braved the biting cold and 40mph winds!
Read moreGuildford Santa Fun Run 2025
Sunday 8th December 2024We are very excited to be bringing all the festive fun to Stoke Park with Guildford Santa Fun Run in aid of Challengers and powered by Kelly’s Storage, on Sunday 7th December!
Read moreChallengers Art Auction 2025
Thursday 20th November 2025 - Thursday 4th December 2025Challengers Art Auction is now LIVE – from Thursday 22nd November to Thursday 4th December we are once again auctioning many brilliant pieces of art to raise vital funds for Challengers.
Read moreChallengers Art Auction 2024
Friday 22nd November 2024 - Friday 6th December 2024This event raised an amazing £3,688 for Challengers! ☆
Read moreChallengers Carol Concert 2024!
Friday 29th November 2024On Friday 29th November, we brought the festive tunes to St Andrews Church in Farnham as we hosted Challengers’ inclusive relaxed Carol Concert.
Read moreChallengers Carol Concert 2025
Friday 5th December 2025Challengers would like to invite you to our inclusive carol concert at St Andrews Church in Farnham to enjoy some festive celebrations together.
Read moreChallengers Skydiving Day 2024
Sunday 29th September 2024This event raised an amazing £16,813.25 for Challengers! ☆
Read moreChallengers Motoring Event 2024!
Sunday 14th July 2024Thank you so much for attending our Challengers 10th Annual Motoring Event on Sunday 14th July 2024!
Read moreJazz at Park Church with the Farnham Big Band 2024!
Saturday 22nd June 2024On Saturday 22nd June 2024, we were privileged to experience an evening of Jazz at Park Church with the Farnham Big Band.
Read moreChallenge for Change
Monday 1st September 2025 - Tuesday 30th September 2025We’re proud to be part of the Challenge for Change campaign – an opportunity to take on any distance, any way, to reach a global goal of 41,0000km (a trip around the world), while raising money for great causes!
Read moreOrange Aid 2025
Saturday 13th September 2025We are very excited to to bring back Orange Aid for it’s second year, taking place at our Guildford Playcentre on Saturday 13th September. The family friendly festival is open to Challengers families or those on the waiting list – we hope to see you there!
Read moreOrange Aid Family Festival
Sunday 15th September 2024We are very excited to launch our first ever Orange-Aid, taking place at our Guildford Playcentre on Sunday 15th September.
Read moreSupport Challengers this Orange October 2025
Wednesday 1st October 2025 - Friday 31st October 2025Get involved this Orange October! Challengers are proud to host our sixth Orange October this year and we are wishing for it to be even more orange than the last! Orange October is a time to celebrate all things orange and all things Challengers.
Read moreOnce Upon a Castle – Gala Dinner 2025
Saturday 15th March 2025Join us on Saturday 15th March 2025 at Farnham Castle for Challengers Black Tie Gala Dinner, Once Upon a Castle!
Read moreBarcelona Marathon 2025
Sunday 16th March 2025The Barcelona Marathon is one of the most popular in Europe. The course takes you through the centre of the city and includes main landmarks such as the Camp Nou (the home of Barcelona FC), Sagrada Familia, the Parc de Cuitdadella and finishing a short distance from La Rambla.
Read moreSurrey Half Marathon 2025
Sunday 16th March 2025The Surrey Half Marathon boasts unparalleled PB potential and follows a professionally marked and measured single loop from central Woking into the surrounding countryside.
Read moreReading Half Marathon 2025
Sunday 23rd March 2025The Reading Half Marathon not only takes in the highlights of the centre of Reading where you will experience huge crowd support but also still passes through the beautiful grounds of the University campus.
Read moreBrighton Marathon 2025
Sunday 6th April 2025The Brighton Marathon is one of the UK’s favourite 26.2-milers. With a stunning backdrop of the sea in one of the country’s most vibrant cities, the race gets bigger and better every year!
Read moreThe Guildford Inflatable 5k 2025
Saturday 10th May 2025Get ready to bounce your way through The World’s BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course! This event is taking place at Guildford (Surrey) on May 10th 2025, and it’s going to be BIGGER, BOUNCIER, and BETTER than ever before!
Read moreHackney Half 2025
Sunday 18th May 2025A Half Marathon with a difference. Set your 2025 off to the right start by calling your crew to the Wizz Air Hackney Half start line on Sunday 18th May.
Read moreKelly’s Storage Cycle Challenge Returns for 2025 to Raise Funds for Challengers and the Rural Life Living Museum
Sunday 18th May 2025Join us for the exciting return of the Kelly’s Cycle Challenge 2025 – in aid of Challengers! We’re pleased to confirm that we’ll be back this year on Sunday 18th May for this highly anticipated event.
Read moreEdinburgh 5k and 10k Marathon Festival 2025
Saturday 24th May 2025The 10K falls on the Saturday of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend and is run in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park. Starting and finishing near Dynamic Earth, this route offers striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle
Read moreFestival of Transport 2025
Sunday 1st June 2025We are absolutely delighted to be the chosen charity of this year’s Farnham Festival of Transport, organised by the wonderful Farnham Rotary Club! Taking place on Sunday 1st June, this event is a must see event for all motoring aficionados. The proceeds of this event will support Challengers and we are absolutely thrilled to be part of this day!
Read moreWeybridge 5k, 10k, Half 2025
Sunday 1st June 2025Take on a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon with a scenic route set against the backdrop of Walton Bridge. With a mix of the town-centre and rural, riverside scenery, these routes have something for everyone. Great for beginners and experienced runners alike, this race has people coming along for the outstanding atmosphere.
Read moreWood Street Jazz Festival 2025
Sunday 20th July 2025Guildford Jazz and Challengers are delighted to invite you to Wood Street Jazz Festival for its return in 2025! On Sunday 20th July we will be welcoming you to an unforgettable afternoon of jazz performances on the Wood Street Village Green, all in support of Challengers!
Read moreTough Mudder 2025
Saturday 20th September 2025 - Sunday 21st September 2025Tough Mudder is more than just an obstacle course. Built on foundatio
n of teamwork and overcoming obstacles, it’s the chance to unplug from the daily grind, experience the unexpected, and accomplish something bigger than yourself.
Twilight Runway Challenge 2025
Saturday 20th September 2025The Twilight Runway Challenge is a fun, family-friendly event which takes place along the airstrip of Blackbushe Airport (once the flights have stopped landing)!
Read moreThe Windsor Inflatable 2025
Saturday 27th September 2025Get ready to bounce your way through The World’s BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course in Windsor!
Read moreChallengers Motoring Event 2025
Sunday 28th September 2025Back by popular demand, Challengers are delighted to host our very special 11th anniversary Motoring Event! A wonderful day for all car or motorbike enthusiasts, whether you own your own unique motor or simply wish to come along to experience an exceptional private collection – we would love to see you there!
Read moreGuildford 10k 2025
Sunday 5th October 2025Come and join us for the road closed Guildford 10k & fun Run. This out and back route will take you towards Clandon, along the Epsom Road and back again.
Read moreGoodwood Motor Circuit 2025
Monday 1st December 2025Come along for a unique opportunity to run at the world famous Goodwood Motor Circuit, home to the Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival, and enjoy the thrill of running a brand new course with chip timed results on the smooth traffic free tarmac racing circuit which includes 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 20 Mile and Marathon.
Read moreKelly’s Cycle Challenge 2024!
Sunday 12th May 2024On the beautifully sunny Sunday 12th May, cyclists with road bikes, electric bikes and adapted/accessible bikes rode through the quiet and scenic Surrey and Hampshire countryside for our 10th anniversary of the Kelly’s Cycle Challenge!
Read moreThe Guildford Inflatable 5k 2024
Saturday 11th May 2024This event raised a fabulous £550.09 for Challengers! ☆
Read moreSING – Wholenotes and Challengers Concert 2024!
Friday 15th March 2024On Friday 15th March, Challengers and Wholenotes Community Choir St Andrews Church in Farnham and put on an inspiring and enjoyable concert.
Read moreChallengers Gala Dinner 2024!
Saturday 2nd March 2024A night to remember! On Saturday 2nd March we enjoyed an evening of fine dining, frolics and fundraising at Challengers’ Gala Dinner at Guildford Holiday Inn.
Read moreBrighton Marathon 2024
Sunday 7th April 2024This event raised a whopping £3,549.75 for Challengers! ☆
Read moreChallengers’ Playground Party – Guildford!
Sunday 8th October 2023Excitement and anticipation filled the air as funders and families came together at two events to celebrate the formal opening of our new inclusive playground, based at our centre in Stoke Park, Guildford.
Read moreOrange October 2023!
Sunday 1st October 2023 - Tuesday 31st October 2023In October of 2023, we had a brilliant time turning our community orange!
Read moreWood Street Jazz Festival 2024!
Sunday 21st July 2024Thank you so much for attending our Challengers 10th Annual Wood Street Jazz Festival on the beautifully sunny Sunday 21st July 2024!
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