Challenge events
Make 2027 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!
London Marathon | 24 & 25 April 2027
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.
Overseas Cycle | 5-9 May 2027
In 2027 this flagship event will take place in Lake Garda! Please register your interest to join Team SIA for an unforgettable five-day cycling adventure around one of Italy’s most spectacular lakes, combining camaraderie, culture and a cause.
Parallel Windsor | 11 July 2027
Parallel Windsor is an annual Festival of Inclusivity with challenge events for all ages, health conditions & abilities. Choose from 100m, 1K, 5K, 10K or super sensory and join our SIA team on the start line.
Superhero Tri | 21 August 2027
The Superhero triathlon sponsored by Marvel 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. Join Team SIA in Windsor this Summer!
Accessible Adventure Challenge | 11 September 2027
ACCESSIBLE ADVENTURE
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 2027. Are you brave enough to take on the challenge? … find out more/book a place today!
> Marathons / Half Marathons and 10k events
SIA have partnered with Run for Charity to be able to offer more fantastic fundraising challenge event opportunities. The UK’s #1 destination for charity running – find a race, fundraise, and run for charity!
- LONDON LANDMARKS HALF MARATHON – 4 APRIL 2027 *CLOSED FOR ENTRIES*
- MANCHESTER MARATHON – 18 APRIL 2027 *CLOSED FOR ENTRIES*
Be part of something truly special – Join us for the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon. 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, we welcome all abilities to join us for this very special event.
Take on the most iconic 10K in the capital on Sunday 11 July 2026. Live bands, DJs and cheering fans will power you through the route, which takes in some of London’s most famous landmarks — including Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben.
The Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most exciting road races in Europe. It is Wales’ largest mass-participation and multi-charity fundraising event and the second largest half in the UK.
- For more options please scroll through over 800 events on the Run for Charity website. Filter by month, distance and type of event.
- Sign up to 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.
> Treks and Cycling
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.
In July 2027, the Grand Depart of the 114th Tour de France comes to the UK for the first time since 2014 – and you can cycle the opening stage the day before the professionals race it!
> Obstacle course and adrenaline events
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! Multiple dates and locations available.
Tough Mudder creates hardcore obstacle courses designed to test your all around strength, stamina, and mental grit. With the most innovative 5K & 15K courses and millions of participants worldwide to date. Multiple dates and venues available.
Get ready to bounce your way through ‘The World’s BIGGEST’ and ‘most EPIC’ Inflatable 5/10/15km Obstacle Course! Multiple dates and locations throughout the year:
Choose from 150ft indoor, 160ft outdoor … or if you are feeling brave then the 300ft bungee jump is a special event that happens on selective dates throughout the year. The highest regular jump you will find anywhere in the UK.
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 Helen Bartlett, SIA Challenge Events Co-ordinator.
“This year I’m taking on a fundraising challenge for SIA to show what is possible after a spinal cord injury and to give back to the charity that has supported me and so many others in the SCI community” (Dani)