Challenge events

From adrenaline-fuelled skydives to iconic marathons, from ultra challenges to countryside walks, raise money for cutting-edge arthritis research.

We are Arthritis UK. We're the 10 million people living with arthritis. 

Each year our amazing fundraisers take on challenges around the UK and together we are pushing back against arthritis. Whether you’re looking for a new challenge, or have already secured a place, we’d love to support you every step of the way.

Our top events

Great North Run 2026

Join us and be part of the world's biggest fundraising event. Join thousands of runners on this iconic route and enjoy an experience of a lifetime.

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Get Your Move On

Get Your Move On is a flexible, empowering challenge designed specifically for people living with arthritis and their friends and family. Throughout May, you’ll commit to a personal weekly time target for any activity that works for you, all while raising money for Arthritis UK.

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Great North Swim 2026

Make a Splash in 2026! The Great North Swim brings thousands together for a unique weekend of open water action, community, and Lake District beauty. Whether you’re tackling your first open water swim or an experienced swimmer, there’s a place for you in the water.

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Got your own place?

Have you managed to secure a place through your running club and would love to run for Arthritis UK? Complete our form and let us know - we'd love to hear from you!

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Other ways to support Arthritis UK

Fundraise your way

From bake sales and coffee mornings to quiz nights, craft fairs or vintage stalls - however you choose to fundraise, your event will help fund vital research and support for people living with arthritis, and we'll support you all the way!

Fundraising ideas and tips
Give in memory

Giving in memory of your loved one is a wonderful way to continue their legacy. A donation to Arthritis UK in your loved one’s name will help to ensure future generations don’t have to live with the pain of arthritis. 

Learn how to give in memory
Campaign with us

We are a loudspeaker for the 10 million people living with arthritis in the UK today. Be a part of the change we all want to see. Join thousands of campaigners in making sure that people with arthritis are not forgotten.

Campaign with us

Stuart and his family defy gravity for Arthritis UK

Our dad and grandad sadly passed in March 2024. He had rheumatoid arthritis for over 40 years and was in pain most days. Fourteen members of our family, ranging in age from 18-54 did a 15,000ft skydive to honour Hugh's memory and raise money for arthritis research. We thought if we can help others not to have to go through the pain, it would be a great achievement.

Stuart Edwards, fundraising in memory

Your fundraising impact

Developing the world's first biologic drug for inflammatory conditions

Arthritis UK-funded researchers developed the world's first biologic drug, anti-TNF for inflammatory conditions.

Anti-TNF the inflammatory arthritis treatment revolution
Reducing the pain of hip and knee osteoarthritis for 15,000 people

Over 15,000 people have taken part in our ESCAPE-pain programme, which has been shown to improve quality of life for people with arthritis, whilst also saving the NHS time and money.

Read about the study
Understanding the inflamed joints of children with arthritis

A new, groundbreaking study, funded by Arthritis UK, has revealed important clues into what is driving disease in children with arthritis.

Read the full article

Looking for something else?

Contact us

E: fundraising@arthritis-uk.org

T: 0300 790 0405

Other challenges

From walking, to running, to cycling - we have a wide range of challenges to suit all abilities.