Challenge events
Take on a fundraising challenge for Mary’s Meals
From marathons to hikes, there are always opportunities to raise funds for Mary's Meals by taking on active challenge. You can find out about some of our favourite events below – and remember that you can select Mary's Meals in any event of your choice.
Great North Run
7 September 2025
Run the world’s largest half marathon for Mary’s Meals!
Join Team Mary’s Meals in the Great North Run, in Newcastle upon Tyne. Enjoy this epic 13.1 mile course, cheered on by a famously supportive crowd, and cross a legendary finish line with a party like no other. Have fun and achieve an incredible personal goal, knowing the money you raise will provide life-changing school meals to children living in some of the world’s poorest communities.
Your registration fee of £19.15 will feed a child for a whole school year.
By pledging to raise £350, you will help us provide thousands of nutritious school meals to hungry children that will give them energy to learn and hope for a brighter future.
If you already have a ballot place and would like to fundraise for Mary’s Meals, please do get in touch. Thank you!
Edinburgh Marathon
25 May 2025
Experience Scotland’s capital like never before with a flat, fast marathon course that’s perfect for achieving a personal best.
You can choose to take on the half or full marathon.
Full marathon £19.15 registration fee and £450 fundraising target.
Your registration fee will feed a child for a whole school year, and the money you raise will help us transform the lives of hungry children around the world.
If you are up for the challenge, then sign up here.
London to Brighton Bike Ride
14 September 2025
Mary's Meals is on wheels! We are thrilled to be an official charity partner for the London to Brighton Bike Ride. This iconic race takes you 55 miles from Clapham Common to Brighton Beach.
This is great for beginner or avid cyclists, with plenty of breaks along the way and lunch provided at the finish line.
If you are up for the challenge, to help us feed the next hungry child sign up here.
Kiltwalk
Various locations and dates in 2025
Don your kilt and take part in one of the walking events listed below. Visit the Kiltwalk website for full terms and conditions and to sign up – remembering to select Mary’s Meals as your charity!
The Shropshire Three Peaks Challenge
7 September 2025
The Shropshire Three Peaks Challenge is a walking (or running) event taking in three of Shropshire's finest peaks.
This is a challenging route with a total distance of 10 miles with 2,450 ft of elevation but you will be rewarded with some amazing views and an abundance of cake at the finish line!
The entry fee of £19.15 will enable Mary's Meals to feed a child a meal a day for a whole school year.
For more information on The Shropshire Three Peaks Chal please email info@marysmeals.org.
Step by Step to Feed the Next Child
Join Mary’s Meals volunteers and supporters from across Northern Ireland for a summer walking challenge. With many routes available, there's a walk for all abilities!
For more information – or if you would like to organise a walk in your area – please email info@marysmeals.org.
SPAR Craic 10K
17 March 2025
Join over four thousand runners on the streets of Belfast for the SPAR Craic 10k. Be part of this inclusive and fun event on St Patrick's Day, 17 March 2025.
Registration fee £19-25.
Sign up here and let us know you are running for Mary's Meals at info@marysmeals.org
Moy Park Belfast City Marathon
4 May 2025
Be part of Belfast’s biggest marathon on Sunday, 4 May 2025.
Registration fee £65-£77.
Sign up here and let us know you are running for Mary's Meals at info@marysmeals.org.
Moy Park Belfast City Half Marathon
21 September 2025
Enjoy a fantastic route around the city on Sunday, 21 September.
Registration fee £38-£49.
Sign up here and let us know you are running for Mary's Meals at info@marysmeals.org.
Ultra Challenge
Various locations and dates in 2025
Take on a walk, jog or run along stunning coastlines, or trails through outstanding countryside.
Choose from one of 18 inspirational events across the UK and fundraise for Mary’s Meals. These are challenging events for all fitness levels, ages and experience and can be tackled as a team or as an individual.
Find out more and sign up here.
Sign up for Challenge Event
To take part in the Edinburgh Marathon or the Great North Run and fundraise for Mary’s Meals fill out the form below and we will be in touch.
Places are limited so sign up soon.
Sign up for the Great North Run 2025
Missed out on the ballot? Don’t worry Mary’s Meals still has charity places for the Great North Run available.
Take part in the AJ Bell Great North Run in 2025 and run the epic 13-mile course and help feed hungry children by fundraising for Mary’s Meals.
Places are limited so sign up soon.
