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Organised by the same team as the London Marathon, this well-organised 10K run has featured Mo Farah amongst its winners.  Covering a similar route to the London 2012 Olympic Marathon it’s perfect for experienced and novice runners alike.

Enter online at www.london10000.co.uk or contact Carol Young for more information challenge@willowfoundation.org.uk or call 01707 259 777.

The day is guaranteed to offer a great experience for everyone, from  regular half marathon runners and walkers to first timers; from  fun runners to serious short distance runners, there really is something for everyone, so come along and ‘Run it, Jog it or Walk it……’

Enter online atwww.stalbanshalfmarathon.co.uk

Please contact Carol Young for more information challenge@willowfoundation.org.uk or call 01707 259 777.

Over 5,000 will take part in the UKs biggest and best-known open water swim taking  on distances of  half mile, one mile or two miles

Enter online at www.greatswim.org or contact Carol Young for more information challenge@willowfoundation.org.uk or call 01707 259 777.

Emulate Alistair Brownlee and try a tri! Triathlon is the fastest growing sport in the UK - swim, bike and run this fast, flat course with four distance options.  Or if you prefer take part with two friends or colleagues in a team relay.  Very popular race - you’ll be rubbing shoulders with elites, celebrities, age-groupers and first-timers.  A really friendly and well-organised event. If it’s your first tri - this is the one for you!

Enter online at www.thelondontriathlon.co.uk or Carol Young for more information challenge@willowfoundation.org.uk or call 01707 259 777.

Lead out the greats when you take on a 100 mile cycling challenge like no other through the closed roads of London and the Surrey Hills next summer.  Just hours before the world’s top cyclists race the RideLondon Classic, 20,000 cyclists will have the chance to cycle a modified version of the London 2012 Olympic Road Race.   Ride London aims to be the largest charity fund-raising cycle race in the world.

Enter online at www.ridelondon.co.uk/Events/100 or contact Carol Young for more information challenge@willowfoundation.org.uk or call 01707 259 777.

Now in its 5th year the event is the biggest open water swim in the south of England. Around 14,000 participants took the plunge in between 2010 and 2012, in waves of approximately 300 people every half an hour.

The one-mile course starts on dry land has a deep water finish, with your timing chip stopping as you pass under the gantry - just like the elite swimmers!

Enter online at www.greatswim.org or contact Carol Young for more information challenge@willowfoundation.org.uk or call 01707 259 777.

With 54,000 runners this is the world’s biggest half marathon.  Full of atmosphere, dedication, passion, fun - what more could you want from a run! If you have your own place, we would love you to run for the Willow Foundation!  Contact our challenge events team at challenge@willowfoundation.org.uk

Enter online at  www.greatrun.org

This is the fifth Willow 10K – a great race for beginners and experienced runners alike. The race will be started by our very own Life President, Bob Wilson, who will send runners off on a route that begins in full view of the historic Hatfield House before running  through the picturesque grounds of Hatfield House, providing a unique opportunity to see hidden parts of the estate not normally open to the public. There'll be a fun warm-up, music playing on the course, refreshments and a physio on hand to ease any aches and pains (for a small donation). Plus a free kid's 100 metre dash for all budding young athletes. 

Every participants will receive a medal and a goodie bag, but whether you run or walk the route, every step and every pound raised will make a positive, life-enhancing difference to individuals and their families living with a serious and life-threatening illness.

Register for your place now.

The world's most exciting marathon. Over 35,000 from the elites to the first timers run 26.2 miles through London cheered on by over a million spectators.  All our marathon runners will be invited to a special pre race Top Tips session led by Willow Ambassador, Gary Lewin - head of Physiotherapy for the Football Association Senior Men's football Team.  And after the race, the Willow welcome package doesn’t end there - all our runners are invited to our Recovery Centre where they can enjoy a hot shower, cup of tea, slice of cake, a massage from a team of trained physios and a chat with the other runners before heading off home. www.virginlondonmarathon.com.

Got your own place? Brilliant - we would love for you to run for Team Willow. Contact challenge@willowfoundation.org.uk or call 01707 259 777 for more information about how we will support you.

Need a place? We will have guaranteed places - click here to download the registration form

Tandem skydives from 10,000 feet, freefalling at over 120mph!

At 20 locations across the UK.

Find out more or sign up at www.doitforcharity.com/thewillowfoundation

The Three Peaks Challenge is an attempt to climb the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales in 'one go'. We travel to Fort William on the Friday, starting with Ben Nevis on the Saturday morning, climb Scafell Pike that night and finish Snowdon on Sunday in Wales.

This is a tough event and people participating should have the necessary fitness and also be prepared to do without sleep! The course is guided by qualified mountain leaders and a driver will be with you all of the way to each Peak

Click here for more details www.maximumadventure.com/the-uk/3-peaks-challenge or contact challenge@willowfoundation.org.uk

Stretching 6000km in a dotted line across China, the Great Wall was begun in the 5th Century BC. As it snakes across the mountains it conjures up a sense of history which is difficult to grasp until you have had the opportunity to experience it.

Our trek is very varied, as we pass through woodland and terraced farmland, and follow the contours of the beautiful hills and mountains in remote areas north of Beijing. We follow old sections of the Great Wall, as well as restored sections with smooth flagstones and lots of steps!

This challenge is physically demanding and offers fabulous scenery and a fascinating insight into a rich culture and history.

Click here for more details www.discoveradventure.com/challenge or contact challenge@willowfoundation.org.uk

At 5,895m, Mt. Kilimanjaro is one of the largest volcanoes ever to break through the Earth's crust. Your challenge is to reach its summit. 

Your trek starts in the rainforests of Lemosho Glades and heads upwards as you acclimatise on Shira Plateau. From here you will catch a glimpse of your goal Kibo, Kilimanjaro's main ice-capped peak. You continue via the beautiful Southern Flank, Barranco Wall and Barafu Route. 

Click here for more details www.charitychallenge.com or contact challenge@willowfoundation.org.uk