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Challenge Events

Take part in one of our challenge events to go the extra mile for Home-Start! 

Run, walk, jump and everything in between at one of our challenge events, raising vital funds to support families across the UK. 

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Meet Ducky, Challenge Events Manager at HSUK

Ducky will be there to support you from day one. She's on hand to contact if you have any questions and also give you loads of fundraising tips and encouragement along the way. 

At events, Ducky can be found wearing purple, waving pom poms and ringing bells! Out of work, she is usually found out in Leeds walking her two dogs.

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Share The Load

Families across the UK are carrying more than most of us ever see. We’re asking you to carry something too, literally. Take on a weight, walk a distance, wear it all day, or team up for a relay.

Pick your own challenge and date for your event.

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Great Scottish Run 10k, Glasgow

4 October 2026

£25 registration fee, £150 fundraising target

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Great South Run - 10 miles, Portsmouth

18 October 2026

£30 registration fee, £350 fundraising target

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London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027

4 April 2027

£30 registration fee, £500 fundraising target

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Various dates and locations

Inflatable obstacle course

Inflatable courses

Registration fee £10, £150 fundraising target

2.5k, 5k, 10k, 15k

Various locations across the UK

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Birmingham running festivals

Junior: Registration fee £5, £100 fundraising target

5k: Reg fee £10, £100 fundraising target

10k: Reg fee £15, £150 fundraising target

Half Marathon: Reg fee £25, £350 fundraising target

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Chase the moon (night run) Battersea Park, London, various dates

5k: Registration fee £10, £100 fundraising target

10k: Reg fee £15, £150 fundraising target

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Chase the sun - Tatton Park, Knutsford, various dates

5k: Registration fee £10, £100 fundraising target

10k: Reg fee £15, £150 fundraising target

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Can't find the event you're looking for?

We can apply for places in different events across the country on your behalf. 

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Published: 15th December, 2025

Updated: 30th June, 2026

Author: Beth Wilson

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