Ready for a challenge?

Would like to take on a challenge to raise money to support sanctuary seekers and refugees across Wales? Unsure where to start?

Whether youre a first timer or a regular fundraiser, everybody needs a little inspiration sometimes. There are thousands of ways to help raise vital funds and we love a good challenge event! Browse some of our popular challenge events or get in touch if you are planning something unique. You can also check out Run for Charity’s website to discover all of the amazing events on offer.

Once you’ve registered, we’ll be straight in touch with tips to help you set up a JustGiving page and reach your fitness and fundraising goals.

With every step, you’ll help transform the lives of sanctuary seekers and refugees across Wales.

Run For Charity!

Runners enjoying the Newport 10k race.
Newport 10K: April 2025
fundraising runners.
Cheltenham 5K: June 2025
Challenge Events
Cheltenham 10K: June 2025
Challenge Events
Cheltenham Half Marathon: June 2025
Challenge Events
Cardiff Half Marathon: October 2025
Battersea Half Marathon runners fundraising.
Battersea Park Half Marathon: November 2025

Rachel’s 3 month hike

 

A photograph of two people holding up a sign that says "Well Done Rachel" and a woman standing underneath it with her arms raised.Rachel has just finished her epic 3-month hike around the Welsh coastline, walking over 1050 miles. Along her way she was sometimes joined by friends, family and even WRC staff.

 

“This wonderful organisation supports people who have travelled from unstable homes, by much more uncertain journeys and set up new homes in Wales – a Nation of Sanctuary.”

 

Rachel raised over £6,800!

 

Mari, Emyr and Elin hike equivalent of Mt. Everest

 

A photograph of a group of three people sit on a mountain trig point. Mari, Emyr and Elin walked the equivalent elevation of Mt Everest by hiking up Mynydd Enlli on Bardsey Island (168 meters) eighty times in the month of August 2022.

 

“The three of us feel strongly that Wales should be a nation that welcomes refugees and supports them in every way possible and we admire the work you do to make that possible.”

 

Their goal was to raise £500 but through their commitment and the generosity of their supporters, they raised over £1500!

Ifor’s walking challenge

 

Man fundraising for the Welsh Refugee Council on a sponsored walk.Between 8 June and 6 July 2023, Ifor walked 270 miles from Cardiff, to his home in Caernarfon. Millions of refugees are walking similar distances – from Eritrea to Sudan, from Syria to Lebanon, from Ukraine to Poland – in the hope that there will be a home for them at their journey’s end.

Ifor raised an incredible £3,472 for those most in need.