Events Calendar 2020
This 2020 events calendar features our annual flagship WALK IT series and our unique 10k, Run The Night. We also have a range of other high-profile events such as Ride London, the Great North Swim and Tough Mudder to choose from.
If running, cycling, or jumping out of a plane isn’t your thing – don’t worry, there are lots of other ways you can get involved.
Whether you’re an old hand at fundraising or looking for a new challenge, the funds you raise will make a real difference to people living with Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis.
Join us to do something incredible this year!
ACHIEVE ITJoin us to do
Right now, over 300,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease that many people have never heard of. And the real number could be almost double that.
Because of the stigma and misunderstanding surrounding these conditions, thousands of people are suffering in silence.
But they are not alone.
Funds raised by amazing people like you mean we can help everyone affected by Crohn’s and Colitis. With that money, we’re working to improve diagnosis and treatment; to fund research into a cure; to raise awareness and to give people hope, comfort and confidence to live freer, fuller lives.
Every penny you raise could transform lives.
Help us be here for everyone affected by Crohn’s and Colitis
Whenever my hospital tells me that I’m starting a new drug, I’ll go straight to Crohn’s & Colitis UK. The research funded by this charity has led me to be treated with cutting edge medication, meaning that for now I have managed to avoid surgery to remove my entire colon.
Claire, living with Ulcerative Colitis
In 2017, Claire completed a 365-day running challenge.
May - July
Hit the streets, raise vital funds and walk with us. Whatever your ability, everyone is welcome at WALK IT. Step out with thousands of like-minded Crohn’s & Colitis UK supporters, who in 2019 helped to raise over £485,000. This year there will be eight city centre walks across Great Britain to raise vital funds and stand strong against stigma.
Walk with us at Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Plymouth and Swansea.
Registration will open in late January.
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October
Set your senses racing
Back for its third year, this is a 10km race with a difference! Our unique event has a route infused with
lights and music, and takes you past iconic London landmarks. Under the cover of darkness, help us to
shine a light on these conditions.
Registration will open in summer 2020.
crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/runthenightBirm
ingham Bristol EdinburghLondon
ManchesterNewcastlePlymouth
Swan
sea
PRE-REGISTER TODAY crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/walkit
PRE-REGISTER TODAY
Already have a place directly from the event organiser? Whether you are taking part in one of our listed eventsor your own challenge, we would love you to join team Crohn’s & Colitis UK and raise vital funds.
Email [email protected] get your free fundraising pack and running top!
RUN IT15 March
Bath Half Marathon
29 March
London Landmarks Half Marathon
24 May
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
24 May
Great Manchester Run
13 September
Simply Health Great North Run
4 October
Run Bournemouth
4 October
Cardiff Half Marathon
11 October
Royal Parks Half Marathon charity places available
SIGN UP TODAY
crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/fundraising
Whether you’re looking to do your first running event, or want to beat your current personal best, we have a range of running events from 10ks to marathons to choose from.
I ran for Crohn’s & Colitis UK to raise vital funds and awareness of these often hidden illnesses and break the stigma of talking about bowels!
Katy, London Marathon 2019
I ran the Great North Run last year with my wife Kirsty. We did it to raise funds and pay back for all the support we both received from Crohn’s & Colitis UK when we needed advice and details of how to cope.
Stuart, Great North Run 2018 & 2019
Already have a place directly from the event organiser? Whether you are taking part in one of our listed eventsor your own challenge, we would love you to join team Crohn’s & Colitis UK and raise vital funds.
I ran for Crohn’s & Colitis UK to raise vital funds and awareness of these often hidden illnesses and break the stigma of talking about bowels!
Katy
Marathon 2019
Half Marathons
24 May
Great Manchester Run
25 May
Vitality London 10,000
19 April
Brighton Marathon
26 April
Virgin Money London Marathon
3 May
Belfast City Marathon
24 May
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
27 September
Berlin Marathon
Marathons
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10Ks
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Fancy taking on the craziest, muddiest, teamwork-inspired challenge on the planet? Sign up for the ultimate muddy obstacle challenge, Tough Mudder!
The courses are best tackled as part of a team. Sign up with friends before you go or meet new friends at the foot of each obstacle.
See below for your nearest event:
9-10 May
London West
13–14 June
Midlands
4–5 July
Scotland
1-2 August
Yorkshire
15-16 August
South West
5-6 September
North West
19-20 September
London South
Whether along magnificent coastline or on trails through stunning countryside, there is an Ultra Challenge for everyone – with 25km, 50km and 100km routes to choose from. Here are some of our favourites:
2-3 May
Isle of Wight Challenge
23-24 May
London 2 Brighton Challenge
13-14 June
Lake District Challenge
25-26 July
South West Coast to Coast Challenge, Minehead - Somerset
12–13 September
Thames Path Challenge inc. Thames Bridge Trek
All year round
Trek, climb, raft, sledge, or ski…
Push yourself to your limits and achieve an incredible goal. Whether you’re looking to explore the beautiful scenery of the UK
or further afield, there’s lots of options to choose from, including:
Ben Nevis Trek
Giant’s Causeway
Great Wall Trek
Kilimanjaro Trek
Tour du Mont Blanc
FOR MORE CHALLENGES, VISIT
crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/trek 5–7 June
Great North SwimSurrounded by some of the nation’s most spectacular natural scenery – the Lake District National Park – this is an inspiring outdoor swim.
All year round
SkydivesExperience the ultimate rush as you freefall from 10,000 feet. With locations across the UK, and dates throughout the year, you’re bound to find your perfect jump!
crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/skydive
charity places available
TOUGH IT CHALLENGE IT
SWIM IT
TREK IT
JUMP IT
16-17 May
Jurassic Coast Challenge
Celebrate World IBD Day on the 19 May by exploring the spectacular Jurassic Coast – a World Heritage Site. As we’re an official Charity Partner – you’ll get up to 25% off the standard registration fee.
SIGN UP TODAY
crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/toughmudder
It’s been something I’ve wanted to do for years. Knowing the fundsI was raising were making a real difference kept me going!
Richard, Tough Mudder London South, 2019
NEWNEW
NEWNEW
FIND YOUR NEAREST CENTRE
TO PICK YOURS, VISIT
crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/fundraising
SIGN UP TODAY
crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/greatnorthswim
16 August
RideLondon - Surry 100All year round
London to Paris Bike Ride
Check out more rides to find your perfect one.
Bake a difference
Put your baking skills to the test while raising money for those living with Crohn’s and Colitis.
With recipes, purple icing, bunting and cake flags, our BAKE IT fundraising pack is an essential ingredient to making your bake sale a sweet success.
ORDER YOURS FROM
crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/bakeit
Looking for a different way to get involved? Why not join us as an Event Volunteer!
We’re looking for volunteer heroes to help us on the day at some of our top events. From cheering on our team out on the route, to helping out at our post-race events – there’s lots to get involved with on the day.
crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/volunteer
OTHER WAYS TO FUNDRAISERIDE IT
VOLUNTEER IT
May-September
Cycle 100 miles, swim 1 mile and run 10K - up for the challenge then why not TRI IT!
Our unique triathlon-inspired event is back for its 2nd year! Take on the Vitality London 10,000, RideLondon-Surrey and Swim Serpentine between May and September to be crowned a TRI IT champion!
crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/triit
Workplace Fundraising
Make it a true team effort and get your whole company involved. You could:
• Nominate us to be your Charity of the Year• Fundraise with friends and colleagues at work• Ask your employer if they offer Matched Giving
FIND OUT MORE [email protected]
Go Purple
Whether you get sponsored to dress headto toe in purple, hold a quiz or even do ourpurple guessing game, there’s loads ofways to get involved. Go Purple at work,school, university or in the gym – wherever you can!
TO FIND OUT MORE VISIT
crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/gopurple I wanted to do RideLondon to test myself and support the charity which has become very dear to me. I am so proud to have done it and to represent Crohn’s & Colitis UK.
Scott, RideLondon 2019
Create your own
If you’ve got an idea for your own challenge or event – let us know. You can be as creative as you like – we’d love to hear what you‘ve got planned.
FOR MORE ADVICE AND TIPS
[email protected] crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/fundraising
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