Kickstart 2012 with a fundraising challenge!
There are hundreds of events around the country throughout the year from 5k runs and sponsored walks to half marathons for the seriously sporty!
Most events give medals and goody bags to participants, and it's a great way to show your support for the vulnerable communities we work with.
Get started
Choose your event, set up your JustGiving page and download a training plan!
If you need a hand or have any questions, get in touch with Jessica or Zara on 0116 254 1862, at fundraising@skillshare.org or via Facebook.
Three cheers for...
Ruth Kidd completed a very chilly Christmas Day sponsored swim in the Irish Sea - just a couple of months before she heads off to India, where she will be volunteering to help raise awareness of health issues in one of the country's poorest areas. It's not too late to support Ruth!
Sponsored events
GRIM Night Terror
For only the bravest volunteers! An eight-mile off-road run in the dark followed by a post-race party! Saturday 4th February 2012 in Aldershot. More info.
Avalanche Adventure Run
10k multi-terrain run with natural and manmade obstacles through 400 acres of Leicestershire countryside. 11am on Sunday 5th February 2012. More info.
Bogle Stroll
Get together a team to take on this 24-hour walking challenge around Manchester on 2nd-3rd March 2012. The full 'stroll' is 55 miles, or why not try the 12-mile ramble, 26-mile wander or even 78-mile roll instead. More info.
adidas Silverstone Half Marathon
13 miles at the historic Silverstone motor racing circuit on 11th March 2012. More info.
Coastal Trail Series
10k, half marathon, full marathon or ultra. Eastbourne in Sussex on 24th March 2012. More info.
Farmyard Frolics
10k off-road running adventure in Leicestershire. 11am on Sunday 25th March 2012. More info.
Leicester's Big 10K
9.30am on Sunday 1st April 2012. More info.
Milton Keynes Marathon
Fast single-lap traffic-free route on roads and cycle paths with a stadium finish. Sunday 29th April 2012. More info.
Beast in the East
Plough through mud, sand and hills on a 10k course of trails, grassland and a motocross circuit! Swanley in Kent. Saturday 12th May 2012. More info.
Just Walk
Bring friends and family and choose your walking distance (10, 20, 40 or 60km) along the beautiful South Downs. Saturday 12th May 2012. West Sussex. More info.
Kamikaze Adventure Run
Eight miles of outrageous cross country fun! Join hundreds of crazy runners throwing themselves against hills, bogs, rivers and obstacles on Sunday 13th May 2012 at Pippingford Park in East Sussex. More info.
Bournemouth Long Swim
2.5km or 3.8km sponsored swim from Southborne Beach on Sunday 5th August 2012. More info.
GRIM Original
Run, wade and crawl through this eight-mile off-road challenge in Aldershot on Saturday 1st or Sunday 2nd December 2012. More info.
Free 5k Park Runs across the country!
Each week, there are dozens of 5k timed runs across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. It will only take a few minutes to register online in advance for your local event - and it's free to take part. Browse the locations here.
Other fundraising ideas
Running's not for everyone, but there are plenty of other exciting fundraising activities you can get involved in!
Our Fundraising Guide is full of ideas and tips.
Need more info? Get in touch with Jessica or Zara on 0116 254 1862, at fundraising@skillshare.org or via Twitter or Facebook.
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Event organisers: If you would like us to include your event in this list, please send your event info and website address to fundraising@skillshare.org