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Challenge and events

Genetic Alliance UK is a small and impactful charity with a mighty mission. Whether you want to run, cycle or bungee jump, by taking on a challenge and fundraising for us, you will help us support the 3.5 million people living with a rare condition in the UK. There’s so many events taking place across the country that you can sign up to. If you’re up for getting involved and supporting our work, THANK YOU!

We have partnered with Run for Charity to offer you a place at over 750 events across the UK – and a few abroad too. Wherever you are, whatever challenge you want to take on, there’s something for you. When registering for your chosen event, you will need to sign up under Genetic Alliance UK, but if you’d like to fundraise for the Rare Disease UK campaign or our family support network, SWAN UK, just let us know.

Want to host your own challenge? Get in touch and we will be able to support you. Please get in contact with our Senior Fundraising and Communications Officer, Matt and he’ll be more than happy to support you with your wonderful ideas. 

Take on an upcoming event

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Hackney Half

A Half Marathon with a difference. Set your 2025 off to the right start by calling your crew to the Wizz Air Hackney Half start line on Sunday 18 May.

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Edinburgh Marathon Festival

This ever-growing festival of running is now a major event in the Scottish sporting calendar. There are 9 races on offer over two days including the marathon, half marathon, team relay, 10k, 5k and junior races. There really is something for everyone.

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Cardiff Half Marathon

With only charity spaces left, you don't want to miss out on one of the largest and most exciting road races in Europe.

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Oxford Half Marathon

This awesome course is fast and flat, it proudly guides runners through the pristine and winding streets of Oxford in all its historic delight. The Oxford Half Marathon begins in the centre of the city and winds past Old Marston village, the River Cherwell and onto the very impressive Lady Margaret University Hall, the finish line stands at Parks Rd.

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Run Alton Towers

Come and join us at the UK’s biggest Theme Park, Alton Towers, on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November 2024 for the 5k, 10k & Half Marathon event around the park.

Find a local event near you

 

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Jump for genetic, rare and undiagnosed conditions!

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To take on the ultimate adrenaline-filled challenge of tandem skydiving, we are partnered with Skyline Events who have 20 skydiving centres across the UK. 

You can jump for free if you raise the minimum fundraising amount, which starts from £395. To find out more and book, click here.