Featured Challenge Events

Looking for your next challenge event to conquer? Look no further! We’ve handpicked an exciting selection of upcoming challenges for you to test your mettle. From thrilling city marathons to scenic countryside runs, there’s something for everyone.

By participating in any of our challenges, you’ll have the opportunity to fundraise for Little Hearts Matter – giving families and children with half a working heart comfort, support, and reassurance when they need it most.

London Marathon

Date: Sunday 26 April 2026

Apply here to raise a minimum of £2000 for Little Hearts Matter at the 2026 London Marathon. Applications will close at midnight on Friday 8th August 2025 and we will notify applicants of the outcome by the end of August.

LHM has four places in 2026 and registration will cost £80 per runner. Terms and Conditions apply.

40 metre Charity Abseil 

Date: Saturday 13th September 2025 at No 3 Brindley Place, Birmingham

Take the leap for little hearts! Are you ready to conquer your fears and make a real difference? Take on the ultimate adrenaline rush by abseiling 40 metres. Grab a harness and be a hero – no experience needed!

Sky Dive

Take part in a charity sky dive on behalf of Little Hearts Matter on a day and location to suit you.

Inflatable Coventry

Date: Saturday 26th July 2025

Get ready to bounce your way through The World’s BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course! Put the fun into FUNdraising. Grab your friends, lace up your trainers, and get ready for the ultimate inflatable adventure!

TCS Amsterdam Marathon

Date: 19th October 2025

Join over 47 000 runners from over 140 countries for this unique city marathon!

Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris

Date: Sunday 12th April 2026

Paris is now one of the biggest marathons in the world and perfectly combines a personal challenge with the chance to discover one of the world’s greatest cities.

Leicestershire Half Marathon

Date: Sunday 22nd February 2026

This ROAD CLOSED half marathon will start and finish at the brand new location of Charnwood College in Loughbrough, and take on a scenic route around the town and country lanes.

Tough Mudder – South West – 5K

Date: Saturday 16th August 2025

The ultimate obstacle course challenge now has 12+ obstacles over a 5 Kilometre run.

Can’t make it to one of our featured events? Don’t worry! Click here to find running challenges in your area