Flora London Marathon 2009
Date: 26 April 2009 / Location: London / Reg. fee: £25 / Min. sponsorship: £1600
Put your best foot forward, then your other one - and keep going for 26 and a bit miles. Join one of the biggest and most fun marathons in the world. Go on, we'll be there cheering you on!
ING New York City Marathon 2008
Date: 02 November 2008 / Location: New York City / Reg. fee: £25 / Min. sponsorship: £1600
Run the most glamorous marathon in the world - in New York City. See the sights, soak up the atmosphere and sweat out the small pre-race martini you treated yourself to the night before.
BUPA Great South Run 2008
Date: 26 October 2008 / Location: Southsea, Portsmouth / Reg. fee: £50 / Min. sponsorship: £200
Join the madding crowds and sign yourself up for Portsmouth's much-loved and exhilarating Great South Run. Tell your feet that it's only 10 miles to the beach and you'll be there in no time.
Cardiff Half Marathon 2008
Date: 19 October 2008 / Location: Cardiff / Reg. fee: £22
Join Barnardo's Cymru in the Land of My Fathers for the Cardiff Half Marathon 2008. You know you want to.
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Date: 12 October 2008 / Location: London / Reg. fee: £50 / Min. sponsorship: £400
Starting and finishing in Hyde Park, this brand new half marathon event winds through the four Royal Parks of central London, and takes in some of the capital's most iconic landmarks. This whirlwind sight-seeing tour promises to be one of the most memorable events in the running calendar.
Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2008
Date: 12 October 2008 / Location: Chicago / Reg. fee: £25 / Min. sponsorship: £1000
No, we're not asking you to settle yourself down for a night of razzle-dazzle! Instead of watching the musical, you could experience the sights and sounds of Chicago first hand as you run through the various districts which combine to make up this diverse city.
BUPA Great North Run 2008
Date: 05 October 2008 / Location: Newcastle / Reg. fee: £50 / Min. sponsorship: £350
Sign up for one of the biggest runs on the calendar. This hilly half marathon comes complete with a great big northern welcome. Head to the Angel of the North and feel the love.
Baxter’s Loch Ness Marathon 2008
Date: 05 October 2008 / Location: Loch Ness / Reg. fee: £37 / Min. sponsorship: £500
Here's two crucial questions you have to ask yourself before signing up to this event: can you run 26 miles in one day? And will Nessy be there to cheer you on? Clearly there's only one way to find out.
Barmouth 20 Mile Fundraising Walk
Date: 04 October 2008 / Location: Barmouth, North Wales
Enjoy breathtaking views of the North Wales coast, and help raise money for Barnardo's Cymru. This family event welcomes all age groups, and with tea and cakes along the route, plus a certificate at the end you'll be hard pushed to find a better day out...
real,- Berlin Marathon 2008
Date: 28 September 2008 / Location: Berlin / Reg. fee: £25 / Min. sponsorship: £800
The real,- Berlin Marathon claims to be one of the most attractive races in the world, and the route certainly takes in many famous landmarks. The flat, fast course provides an advantage for those looking for a good time, so whether this will be your first marathon or your fortieth, it could well be the challenge for you!
Reebok Bristol Half Marathon 2008
Date: 14 September 2008 / Location: Bristol / Reg. fee: £34 / Min. sponsorship: £150
Sign up for one of the country's most popular road races: for fun, for fitness – and definitely for charity. The scenic, sea-level course will take runners around the old city, past the Harbourside, through the stunning Avon Gorge, and under Brunel's famous Clifton Suspension Bridge - twice.
Great Scottish Run & Junior Run 2008
Date: 07 September 2008 / Location: Glasgow / Reg. fee: £25 / Min. sponsorship: £250
Whether you're a seasoned pro, a keen first timer, or a youngster ready to take on the running world, the lovely people of Glasgow have a fantastic event for you.
Cairngorm 50k Challenge
Date: 30 August 2008 / Location: Cairngorm National Park / Reg. fee: £400 / Min. sponsorship: £1800
Could you put together a team of 4 intrepid explorers to hike 15km to conquer Scotland's sixth highest Munro, Cairngorm, and then complete a 35km bike route, all within 12 hours? You could? Read on for more information.
Mazda London Triathlon 2008
Date: 09 - 10 August 2008 / Location: London / Reg. fee: £50 / Min. sponsorship: £500
Feeling ready for a new challenge? How about London's most exciting multi-event race - the famous Triathlon. Three times the challenge, three times the fun.
Trek the jungle kingdom of Borneo
Date: TBC / Location: Borneo / Reg. fee: £345 / Min. sponsorship: £2999
Swing (well, trek) through a jungle. Walk (well, climb) up south East Asia's highest mountain. And then drift (very quickly) down some rapids. How's that for an adventure?
Parachute jumping
Date: TBC / Location: UK / Reg. fee: £70 / Min. sponsorship: £395
Set your sights sky high and do a parachute jump! And when you're falling fast towards the ground, just keep repeating 'It's for the kids. It's for the kids'. Obviously, don't forget to pull your ripcord.
Whitewater rafting
Date: TBC / Location: UK / Reg. fee: £N/A / Min. sponsorship: £1000
Fancy a team challenge that doesn't involve the words 'pub' and 'quiz'? How about climbing into a large dingy and taking on some whitewater rapids? It's all for charity.
Dadsdash
Date: TBC / Location: London / Reg. fee: £10 / Min. sponsorship: £100 (suggested)
If you're a dashing dad (or a carer, guardian or even someone who wants to celebrate your dad), this 5k race is just for you. So swap those white socks and sandals for some trainers and get involved!
Thailand Jungle Expedition
Date: TBC / Location: Kanchanaburi Province, western Thailand / Reg. fee: £295 / Min. sponsorship: £2575
Forget beach parties and incense sticks. Experience the real Thailand on this six-day trek that comes with rafting, kayaking and elephant rides thrown in. Highlights include the infamous Death Railway and the bridge over the River Kwai. Yes, the real one!
Trek To The Home Of The Dalai Lama
Date: TBC / Location: Himalayas, India / Reg. fee: £395 / Min. sponsorship: £2675
A unique opportunity to combine the exhilaration of a Himalayan trek with a visit to the home of Tibet's exiled spiritual leader - The Dalai Lama. We can't promise anything, but you might just hear some words of wisdom from the great man himself (depending on His Holiness' commitments).
Trek To Machu Picchu
Date: TBC / Location: Cusco, Peru / Reg. fee: £495 / Min. sponsorship: £2750
It's called the lost city of the Incas. But thanks to our very clever guide, you'll soon find it. By trekking along the Cusichaca River and the famous flag-stoned trail, you'll reach the spectacular ruins of Machu Picchu in all its inspirational glory.
Great Wall Discovery
Date: TBC / Location: China / Reg. fee: £125 / Min. sponsorship: £2500
It's not called the Great Wall of China for nothing. And trekking along the structure you can see from space will reward you with views of vast mountain ranges, crumbling ancient watchtowers and an invaluable lesson in human perseverance.
Everest Base Camp
Date: TBC / Location: Himalayas, Nepal / Reg. fee: £475 / Min. sponsorship: £2650
Does a physical challenge get any more iconic than this? Trek with the Sherpa kings of the mountains to the village of Namche Bazaar. Then, onwards and upwards 5,545m to the famous Everest base camp at Kalapathar.
Kilimanjaro Summit Climb
Date: TBC / Location: Tanzania / Reg. fee: £595 / Min. sponsorship: £3175
It comes as no surprise that the views from the summit of Africa's Mount Kilimanjaro are incredible. When you reach it - and you know you will - you'll be 5,895m above sea level. It might not be easy, but it could be the most rewarding trek you ever do.
Avenue Of The Volcanoes
Date: TBC / Location: Ecuador / Reg. fee: £595 / Min. sponsorship: £2950
As avenues go - this one is pretty hot. Sitting on Ecuador's equator line, the Avenue of the Volcanoes is a spectacular trek. The climax is Mt. Cotapaxi, the world's highest active volcano. So are you ready to turn up the heat?
High Atlas Summit Trek
Date: TBC / Location: Morocco / Reg. fee: £145 / Min. sponsorship: £1375
Enjoy a long-weekend trek around the remote mountainous land of the Berbers - the indigenous people of North Africa. The scenery is breathtaking - unlike anything you're likely to get out of your living room or office window!
Cuban Revolution Cycle
Date: TBC / Location: Cuba / Reg. fee: £295 / Min. sponsorship: £2500
Take in some of the world's most beautiful and politically important landscape - including Che Guevara's monument in Santa Clara - on this 350km ride from Havana to Trinidad. Then enjoy some salsa celebrations when you finish!
London To Paris Bike Ride
Date: TBC / Location: London / Reg. fee: £95 / Min. sponsorship: £1150
Leave the bustle of London Town behind and head for the channel. Once across you can swap your ‘hello' for ‘bonjour' as you head towards the sound of corks popping under the Eiffel Tower. This is one of our most alluring challenges.
Saigon To Angkor Wat Bike Ride
Date: TBC / Location: Vietnam / Reg. fee: £495 / Min. sponsorship: £2850
From the lush Mekong Delta in Vietnam to famous world heritage site of Angkor in Cambodia, this is your chance to travel through time on a bike. Take a well-earned rest at each temple and sample local dishes at markets along the way. This is a true culture cycle.
Andes To Amazon Bike Ride
Date: TBC / Location: Cusco, Peru / Reg. fee: £565 / Min. sponsorship: £1428
Push yourself and your bike to the limit. Take a rigorous ride from the ancient Inca capital of Cusco, through the Andes until… Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! You experience a breathtaking 1,400m descent into the Amazon rainforest.
Mongolian Horse Ride
Date: TBC / Location: Mongolia / Reg. fee: £365 / Min. sponsorship: £2675
Saddle up and ride your new trusty friend through the plains, forests and mountains of dramatic Mongolia. Keep an eye out for rock paintings of ancient gods alongside the Ikh Yan Mountains. And try your hardest to master the art of one-handed photography, so you can snap all the deer, wolves and moose you meet along the way.
Mexican Volcano Bike Challenge
Date: TBC / Location: Mexico / Reg. fee: £395 / Min. sponsorship: £2750
Your first challenge takes place south east of Mexico City in Puebla State, riding across a cactus reserve, around volcanoes and through ancient pyramids. Then, lock up your bike and take up challenge number two - journey by white waters through the gorge of the Rio Pescados. And for your third challenge… only joking. Then it's time to relax.
Lapland: The Husky Trail
Date: TBC / Location: Norway / Reg. fee: £399 / Min. sponsorship: £2975
Drive your very own team of Huskies 250km across the Arctic, up mountains, over the Ice Valley, through forests and over frozen lakes. Join this Arctic Challenge and spend six days sledding into the heart of Lapland on an experience you will never forget!