Hit the ground running and take on a new challenge this year
Sign up to a challenge event
Thanks to our wonderful community taking part in different challenge events in 2024, an astonishing £146,000 was raised to benefit patients and staff across our hospitals.
Joining our Royal Free Charity team means you’ll be helping us to work together to help our hospitals go further and faster for all. Your support makes a real difference.
Whether you want to run, cycle, walk or skydive, we have a challenge for you.
Our events for 2025

The Big Half Marathon
Take part in The Big Half Marathon on Sunday 7 September 2025.
This exciting event weaves through London from Tower Bridge to the iconic Cutty Sark in Greenwich.
London to Brighton cycle
This September, you could join over 4,000 other cyclists and take on this 55-mile challenge from the bustling city to the wonderful seafront.
Starting in Clapham Common on 14 September, the route passes through picturesque countryside finishing in Brighton.
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Starting and finishing in Hyde Park, this beautiful 13.1 mile route passes through Hyde Park, Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens on 12 October 2025.
Skydive
Imagine standing at the edge of an open doorway in an aircraft flying at 10,000 feet. Now imagine leaning forward out of that doorway and letting go – diving down through the air as you start freefalling at over 120mph!
Get in touch
Please feel free to get in touch with our fundraising team by email at [email protected] or visit our website at www.royalfreecharity.org/events to find out more.
