Fundraising events

Take on a challenge for Kids and help create a world where all kinds of children and young people have all kinds of opportunities.

Run a half marathon or a marathon, skydive, get muddy, bike ride, or take on a sponsored walk!

The money you raise will help us run life-changing services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Types of events

There are a wide range of fundraising events you can take part in to support Kids. Whether you’re running a marathon, skydiving, or hosting your own quiz night, there’s something for everyone to get involved in and make a difference.

Running events

A runner in a Kids vest is running with his hands up in the air
Any time

Marathon Charity Runs

Take on the ultimate challenge of running a marathon while making a difference for children with SEND.

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A Woman is running in a Kids vest. She is running with both hands up in the air
Popular
6 Apr 2025

London Landmarks Half Marathon 2025

Run with team Kids! Together, we’ll show children and young people they can achieve anything.

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Popular
27 Apr 2025

TCS London Marathon 2025

Run the most famous marathon in the world with team Kids. Together, we’ll show children and young people they can achieve anything.

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Runners are in the middle of the Manchester Marathon.
Popular
27 Apr 2025

Manchester Marathon

Run the second largest marathon in the UK with team Kids. Together, we’ll create brighter futures with disabled children.

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A group of runners it taking on the Leeds Marathon.
Running
11 May 2025

Leeds Marathon

Run the Leeds Marathon with team Kids.

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Popular
12 Oct 2025

Royal Parks Half Marathon 2025

Run the Royal Parks Half Marathon 2025 with team Kids! Enjoy a stunning 13.1-mile route through London's most famous parks.

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Running
12 Oct 2025

Oxford Half Marathon

Take on the Oxford Half for Kids! A perfect route for both newbies and PB Chasers.

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Running
16 Nov 2025

Run the Alton Towers Half Marathon

Run the Alton Towers Half Marathon – an event open to all abilities!

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Challenge events

A group of Kids volunteers are cheering at the London Marathon
Obstacle course
1 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec 2025

Inflatable 5k

Take on an Inflatable 5k for disabled children and their families.

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Two people are doing a tandem skydive. They are free falling. Behind them the sky is bright blue.
Adrenaline
Any time

Skydive UK

Experience the ultimate adrenaline rush while raising money for children and young people at Kids.

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A person is bungee jumping.
Adrenaline
Any time

Bungee jump

Bungee jump for Kids and help create a world where all kinds of children and young people have all kinds of opportunities.

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Find other challenge events near you

Through our partnership with Run for Charity, you can choose from a wide range of exciting sports and challenge events happening across the country. Click below to find the perfect event near you and start fundraising today!

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Set up your own fundraising page

Got an idea and ready to start fundraising? Whether it’s a bake sale, a quiz night, or something completely unique, create your own fundraising page today with our partner Enthuse.

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Fundraising & real-life stories

a man is running with his hands up in the air. He is wearing a Kids vest
News
22 Apr 2024

London Marathon runners raise over £77,000 for Kids 

On Sunday 21st April, 54 runners completed the London Marathon for Kids. Read more.

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Fundraising stories
20 Dec 2024

13 half marathons in 13 days

Reece, a young man living with Worster-Drought Syndrome, ran an incredible 13 half marathons in 13 days! Read his story.

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children's multicoloured wooden block toys in playgroup setting
Early years
4 Dec 2024

William’s story 

William has a congenital syndrome and Rachel, William's mum, shares how he has flourished at Kids' playgroup.

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girl's bedroom with orange bedding and wooden walls
Real-life stories
3 Dec 2024

Ruby’s story 

Ruby struggled with her sleep and her family found support through our online Sleep Workshop. Read Ruby's story.

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A person is sitting around a wooden table, a pen in their hand. They are looking at someone off camera, presumably talking to them
Real-life stories
2 Jul 2024

Tabatha’s story – Disability Pride Month 

Tabs shares their journey as a person with SEND finding employment at Kids, and empowering young people to speak up.

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Early years
12 Apr 2024

Sharon’s story

Sharon explains how Kids' early intervention helped her children with SEND thrive. 

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Fundraising stories
9 Apr 2024

Georgina’s story: running the London Marathon 2024

Georgina is running the London Marathon to raise money for children with SEND. Read her story.

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A selfie of Donna. She has reddish hair and is wearing eyeliner
Real-life stories
18 Mar 2024

Donna’s story

This Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Donna shares her experiences learning about herself and making friends through our Nurturing Anchors workshops.

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Real-life stories
18 Mar 2024

Allie’s story

Allie attended our workshops to build confidence and meet other parents of neurodivergent children in the naval community.

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Shane is wearing a Kids vest and also headphones
Fundraising stories
29 Feb 2024

Training for the London Marathon: Shane’s story

Shane is taking on the London Marathon with team Kids. Read on to find out why he chose to support Kids, and how his training is going.

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A group photo of young carers
Real-life stories
11 Jan 2024

Lyndsey’s story

Read about Lyndsey, aged 13, who became a young carer when her dad suffered a stroke.

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Young carers outdoors
Real-life stories
11 Jan 2024

Mary’s story

Read about Mary, a 16-year-old young carer who looks after her mum and brother.

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A child walking while holding a lunch bag.
Real-life stories
23 Nov 2023

Chloe’s story

Read about Chloe's journey at our Basingstoke Nursery.

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Asher and her parents are photographed together. They are at an event.
Real-life stories
9 Oct 2023

Asher’s story

Asher is 18 years old, has autism and a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile. Read her story.

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Joseph and Rachel are photographed together. Rachel is standing behind Joseph, both hands on his shoulders. They are smiling.
Real-life stories
9 Oct 2023

Joseph and Rachel’s story

Joseph has attended our Hayward Playground for over ten years. His mum, Rachel, shares their story.

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Hamza is crouched on the floor, playing with trucks in a sand tray.
Early years
9 Oct 2023

Hamza’s story

Hamza is three years old and attends the Kids Family Group in Birmingham. Read his story.

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Three children are sitting around a kids table with a staff member. They are pretending to have lunch with toys.
Early years
9 Oct 2023

Zack, Zayn and Zander’s story

Hear from Emma, whose three boys have gone to our Kids Family Centre Nursery in Birmingham. 

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