Challenge events
Make 2026 the year of the challenge!
Run, walk, push, jump, cycle, swim, or come up with your own unique challenge for SIA.
Take on a challenge this year and support people living with spinal cord injury across the country. Every penny you raise will help us to reach even more people with our vital services, ensuring that they have the opportunity to live a fulfilled life after injury. There are so many ways to get involved!
Challenge events
Sunday 26 April 2026
The London Marathon is one of the most popular marathons in the world and we are excited to cheer on Team SIA as they embark on this remarkable adventure, turning their passion into action and their miles into meaningful change.
Wednesday 6 – 10 May 2026
Join team SIA for an unforgettable five day adventure, combining camaraderie, culture, and a cause. In 2026 this flagship event will celebrate its 12th year and takes place in beautiful France.
Sunday 5 July 2026
Parallel Windsor is a Festival of Inclusivity with challenge events for all ages, health conditions & abilities. Choose from 100m, 1K, 5K, 10K or super sensory.
Saturday 15 August 2026
The Superhero triathlon is a fun, fully accessible and inclusive event, and is part of the UK’s only disability sport series. Fly solo or team up with sidekicks!
SIA Accessible Adventure Challenge 2026
Last year we introduced a brand new accessible adventure challenge event, featuring an adrenaline fuelled 90ft viaduct abseil and a calming 1 mile canoe through the beautiful Peak District National Park, and we’re delighted to say it will be returning in 2026. Are you brave enough to take on the challenge? … find out more/book a place today!
ACCESSIBLE ADVENTURE CHALLENGE
Run for Charity
SIA have partnered with Run for Charity to be able to offer more fantastic fundraising challenge event opportunities.
How it works …
- Scroll through and discover the 800+ list on their website. Filter by month, distance and type of event.
- Click on the event of your choice and select SIA as your nominated charity.
- Pay the registration fee through their platform and you are in! Please note that all your details will come directly to SIA and a member of our fundraising team will be in touch with you soon after.
Click on the button below to see all of their available events:
Featured events
> Marathons / Half Marathons and 10k events
> Treks
We are partnering with Discover Adventure to offer more challenge event opportunities, whilst raising money for SIA. With over 30 years of experience, they specialise in worldwide cycling and trekking with a dedicated team of friendly staff and experienced leaders, who take pride in every participant’s achievements. Chose your challenge today!
This overnight challenge starts in Llanberis at the base of Snowdon as you enjoy a hot drink and get to know each other before climbing the highest peak in England & Wales. At the end, we gather back together in the warm and celebrate our overnight achievement with a slap-up breakfast!
A 7 day trek across the Moroccan Sahara desert with vast dunes, rocky plains and star-filled night skies. Experience the extreme temperatures, barren and unforgiving landscape which is the ultimate test of endurance for those seeking a unique fundraising challenge.
This exciting 2 day adventure tackles all terrains as we journey literally from Sea to Summit! Starting in Caernarfon on the Menai Strait across from Anglesey, we cycle, trek and kayak in the wildness of Wales and stand on the highest peak in England & Wales.
> Obstacle course and adrenaline events
The ultimate obstacle course challenge now has 12+ obstacles over a 5 Kilometre run.
Get ready to bounce your way through The World’s BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course!
Our 300ft bungee jump is a special event and happens on selective dates throughout the year and is the highest regular jump you will find anywhere in the UK.
Take to the skies for a breathtaking and exhilarating experience of a lifetime with SIA and Skyline skydiving. Feel the full force of flying through the clouds from over 10,000ft at up to 125mph!
Join #TeamSIA and you will receive …
- A dedicated staff member on hand to offer you support, tips and advice along the way.
- A free fundraising pack containing a branded T-Shirt, handy tips and ideas.
- Connect to our Just Giving page for extra motivation; you will be asked to set up your own page with your target.
Create your own challenge
Whatever way you’d like to fundraise – virtual exercise classes, a football tournament or whatever you can dream up – we’ll support you all the way.
Contact our events team
If you have any questions about any of the above events, or have an idea for a challenge of your own please email Rachel (challenge events coordinator) or call her on 01908 732 157.