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Challenge yourself!

Take on a challenge to raise vital funds for Day One. With your help, we can make sure no one has to face the impact of a major physical trauma on their own.

However you challenge yourself, we’re here to help you smash your fundraising target!

Simply sign up through an event organiser, make sure you complete our short form to join Team Day One, and we’ll be in touch.

We’ll support you every step of the way and provide you with:

  • Expert advice and support for your fundraising
  • A signature orange Day One Trauma Support T-shirt or running vest
  • A fundraising pack full of tips and ideas to help you reach your goals
  • A fundraising certificate to celebrate your achievement

Raise as much as you can for Day One and help us make sure no one faces the aftermath of a catastrophic injury on their own.

Take on a challenge for Day One!

Take on a Skydive for Day One!

All year round

Take your fundraising to new heights with a Skydive! Available all year round across the UK. Take on the challenge of a lifetime and experience an adrenaline rush you'll never forget as you freefall 10,000 ft for Day One Trauma Support.

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Ultra Challenge

All year round

Are you a walker, jogger, or runner looking for a challenge – to test yourself or to get in shape, and to achieve something special? If so these events are for you! Whether it’s along stunning coastline, or on trails through the best of Britain’s countryside, your Ultra Challenge will be unforgettable.



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Scouse 5k / 10k

24 September 2023

Over 1000 curly headed smashers of all ages walk, jog or leg it around our 5k or 3k route. You get a choice of wig colour to wear, there's loads of bands around the course and a glittery medal at the end.

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Sheffield 10k Team Challenge

24 September 2023

This route is renowned for its enthusiastic crowds that cheer on thousands as they walk, jog and run around the Steel City. This is a race within a race that sees teams battle it out to be crowned Team Challenge Champions. The race runs alongside the main event, but rather than competing as individuals, your challenge is to work collectively to cross the line in the quickest combined time.

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Great Scottish Run – Half Marathon & 10k

1 October 2023

With a city centre start and finish, the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run is a celebration of everything that makes Glasgow truly great. Thousands of runners take part each year to challenge themselves and to raise money for good causes.



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Yorkshire Marathon Relay

15 October 2023

Get your marathon medal by joining five of your friends or colleagues for the Yorkshire Marathon Relay. The relay sees teams of six take on the beautiful and ancient streets of York in a battle to claim the bragging rights of being the fastest team in the race.

It's all about teamwork. Whether you’re on the final leg of 3.2 miles or the 2nd of 6.1 miles, together you WILL complete a marathon.

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Yorkshire Marathon

15 October 2023

2023 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Yorkshire Marathon Festival

Be part of this incredible festival of running on Sunday 15 October 2023 in the beautiful city of York.

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Yorkshire 10 Miles

15 October 2023

2023 marks the 10 Anniversary of the Yorkshire Marathon Festival

Be part of this incredible festival of running on Sunday 15 October 2023 in the beautiful city of York.

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Golf Day

20 October 2023

Chris Neenan is organising a charity golf day to help raise funds for Day One. Teams of four welcome and open to all abilities!

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Kirkstall Abbey Running Festival - Leeds

18 November 2023

A mixture of field, pavement, trail and canal tow path means there is something for everyone. An added bonus from Its Grim Up North Running is additional miles, all distances are very slightly over making the feeling of success even greater when you cross that finish line. Cake, a medal and our traditional goody bag is given to all runners at the end of their race.

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Firewalk

19 November 2023

Can you handle the heat? Face your fears and take the walk of your life across burning hot ashes! This is more of a challenge of the mind than a physical one, and a fantastic way to demonstrate the power of mental resilience. Taking place at Morley Cricket Club 3:30pm-7:30pm. Please note, all participants must be aged 18+. Registration fee £15, minimum fundraising target £150.

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Boxing Day Dip Redcar

26 December 2023

Join hundreds of others braving the refreshing waters of the North Sea, whilst raising money for Day One. Throw on your swim trunks, or even show up in fancy dress - it's bound to be the coldest Christmas experience yet!

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Boxing Day Dip Liverpool

26 December 2023

Brave the icy waters in Wirral to take part in a traditional Boxing Day dip! Plunged into West Kirby Marine Lake to raise vital funds for patients and families who have suffered life-changing injuries.

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Ride London 2024

To be confirmed

Inspired to take on an unforgettable Ford RideLondon challenge in 2024? The spectacular event will see cyclists of all backgrounds and abilities cover 100, 60 or 30 miles on traffic-free roads through the heart of London and neighbouring Essex. If you've got/manage to get a ballot place, why not fundraise for Day One

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Its Grim up North - Grim Leodis

4 February 2024

This event is a huge favorite among the the trail running community selling with lovely scenery, challenging hills and a little bit of mud it encompasses everything trail. Choose from 6.7 Miler, Half Marathon, Marathon and Ultra Marathon distances!

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Run Aintree 5k, 10k & Half Marathon

11 February 2024

Take part in this unique opportunity to run a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon at the world famous Aintree Racecourse, best known for annually holding the world-famous Grand National steeplechase. Dates available throughout the year!

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Its Grim up North- Spring Canal Canter

16 March 2024

Fast, flat PB grabbing event. Ideal for beginners and the more experienced runner taking place Kirkstall, Leeds, Yorkshire.
Chose from 5k, 10k, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, 20 Miler, Marathon and Ultra Marathon distances!

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Liverpool Half Marathon & 10 Miler

17 March 2024

Take part in this amazing challenge whilst taking in the sights of Liverpool! The event falls on St. Patrick's Day which is always well supported in Liverpool so there are bound to be some serious celebrations going on in the city centre!

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Sheffield Half Marathon

7 April 2024

A major event in the UK's running calendar, the Sheffield Half Marathon is South Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind. With a city centre start and finish the event boasts a stunningly scenic route with majestic views of the Peak District on the climb to Ringinglow.

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Brighton Marathon

7 April 2024

This incredible festival of running, held in the iconic seaside city, includes the flagship Brighton Marathon, held on a stunning 26.2-mile course that starts in the heart of the city and finishes in style on Brighton’s world-famous seafront.

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Leeds Running Festival

21 April 2024

Take the opportunity to run a chip timed 5k, 10k or Half Marathon around the beautiful Roundhay Park in Leeds! Whether it is your first ever 5k or 100th Half Marathon the challenge welcome runners of all abilities. You will even receive a well earned medal at the finish.

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London Marathon

21 April 2024

The TCS London Marathon is the ultimate bucket-list event. You will join 50,000 other runners to take on the UK’s biggest marathon and run past iconic London Landmarks. If you were lucky enough to get a ballot place, why not run for Day One!

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Gateshead Marathon & Half Marathon

5 May 2024

This brand new North East Marathon will be coming to Newcastle and Gateshead with the course taking in the famous landmarks of Gateshead including Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Sage Gateshead, BALTIC, Tyne Bridge, Swing Bridge and finishes in the iconic Gateshead International Stadium

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Rob Burrows Leeds Marathon

12 May 2024

The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon is a fitting tribute to the city that launched Rob’s career and which he calls home. This is an event that truly is for everyone, so whether you are an experienced runner or have never thought about running an event before, the race welcomes all abilities!

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Leeds Half Marathon

12 May 2024

The Leeds Half Marathon is one of Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind. Starting and finishing at Headingley Stadium, the support for runners along the Leeds Half Marathon route is always phenomenal, whatever the weather!

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London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge

25/26 May 2024

Once again over 2,000 adventurers will take on the Capital to Coast route and test their grit & determination over the weekend. Choose from 100km, 75km, 50km, Marathon and 25km distances!

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Run Aintree 5k, 10k & Half Marathon

25 May 2024

Take part in this unique opportunity to run a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon at the world famous Aintree Racecourse, best known for annually holding the world-famous Grand National steeplechase.

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Edinburgh Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay

26 May 2024

Enjoy a fantastic all-encompassing route which takes in some of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks as well as offering picturesque views along the East Lothian coastline.



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Great North Swim – Windermere

7 – 9 June 2024

The Arla Great North Swim is a weekend-long celebration of open-water swimming. Take your pick of a ½ mile, 1 mile, 2 mile, 5k or 10k distance! Expect stunning scenery, the best of local food and drink, outdoor activities, culture, art, history and thousands of like-minded people coming together.

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Swansea Half Marathon

9 June 2024

Starting at 9 am from the iconic Copr Bay bridge near Swansea Arena. Runners will enjoy a fast and flat closed-road event from the city to the sea, taking in some of the best views to be seen at any half marathon

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Yorkshire One Peak

15 June 2024

Fancy a shorter trek in the Yorkshire Dales? Take on the Yorkshire One Peak Challenge, perfect for families and groups for whom one mountain is plenty! Ascend Pen-y-ghent, a six mile trek with breathtaking views.

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Yorkshire Three Peaks

15 June 2024

Set against the stunning backdrop of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park, the trek ascends the three peaks of Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen-y-ghent. You will cover 24.5 miles and 5000ft of ascent in 12 hours – and receive your well-earned medal!

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Total Warrior

22-23 June 2024

Taking place at Bramham Park Leeds this is now one of the UK’s biggest obstacle course events! 2024's event will be bigger, tougher, wetter and muddier than ever before so make sure you don’t miss out! Tackle up to 25 gruelling obstacles including FIRE, ICE and MUD from the choice of 4 distances; 12K, 6K, Ultra and Junior Warrior (3K)

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Leeds 10k

23 June 2024

Over the last 15 years the Leeds 10K has grown to become one of the highlights of the city’s events calendar, and is a hugely popular, inclusive and supported race for participants of all abilities. Throughout the route that takes in many of the city’s historic landmarks, crowds come out in force. A fantastic atmosphere and friendly volunteers make the event unforgettable for all.

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Endure 24 Leeds

29-30 June 2024

Take part in the UK’s biggest 24 hour relay race and experience 8k of scenic beauty! Along the course you catch sights of landmarks like the Lead Lads Temple, Roundhouse and the historic Bramham Park Estate.You can sign up as a solo runner or as part of a relay team!! However you choose to tackle the course the most important thing is to have fun!

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Tough Mudder Yorkshire

27-28 July 2024

Take part in the worlds best obstacle course! Based at the beautiful Broughton Hall tough mudder is a fast-paced team orientated challenge featuring teamwork-inspired obstacles and will be sure to test you and your friends, family or colleagues!

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Want to do your own thing?

If you want to take on your own challenge or take part in an event not listed, then we would love to hear from you. Complete our Team Day One form and a member of our friendly fundraising team will be in touch.

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