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Join a challenge event

Are you interested in helping raise awareness and vital funds to help support Gingerbread? Fundraise for us by joining #TeamGingerbread on one of our challenge events! We have many exciting ways for you to get involved –  from skydives to fun runs, you’re sure to find an event that suits you!

Remember you don’t have to fundraise on your own – you can do it as a team with friends, family or colleagues. Together, we can improve the lives of single parent families. Choose an event to take part in to help raise vital funds to help thousands of single parent families across the UK.

Bristol 5k Inflatable Obstacle Course – 1st July

If you don’t fancy running a marathon, we’ve got you covered! The 2023 edition of the Inflatable 5K obstacle course has got even Bigger, Bouncier and Better! With four different distances – 2.5K, 5K, 10K, 15K – to choose from, anyone can take part! Have an awesome day out with your friends or family whilst fundraising for Gingerbread.

Registration deadline: Various dependent on location

Secure your place: £31.20 | Min. donation required: £50

Greenwich Park 5k – 1st July

Bring the family along for this fantastic RunThrough event around Greenwich Park in London. You will head out around a 2.5km loop around the beautiful Greenwich Park for either a 5k or 10k race.

Each kilometre will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of helpers to encourage you on your way to the finish line. Included in your entry fee is a themed medal, water and post race goodies. Don’t miss out on this amazing event!

Secure your place: £26 | Min. donation required: £250

Run Media City 10k – 31st August

Secure your place: £21 | Min. donation required: £350

Starting and finishing in the centre of Media City you will head out around a 2.5km loop that runs over the canal and runs past the imperial war museum along with the ITV and BBC television studios.

The race involves laps, the course is flat and quick. There will be 2 laps for the 5k, 4 laps for the 10k. The course follows the paths and pavements inside the centre of media city. This is not a closed road race.

Edinburgh 5k Inflatable Obstacle Course – 9th September

Another fun-filled event in the 2023 edition of the Inflatable 5K obstacle courses – this one in the fabulous grounds of Hopetoun House on the outskirts of Edinburgh. You can choose between four different distances – 2.5K, 5K, 10K, 15K – to bounce and slide your way around the course! Have an awesome day out with your friends or family whilst fundraising for Gingerbread.

Secure your place: £31.20 | Min. donation required: £50

Royal Parks Half Marathon – 8th October

This is the most spectacular half marathon that central London has to offer! You will glide past four of London’s stunning Royal Parks, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, St James’s Park and The Green Park. The 13.1m extraordinary route brushes past London’s most famous landmarks, including The Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, all on closed roads.

Plus, the event village in Hyde Park hosts a fantastic food and fitness festival, ensuring a brilliant day out for runners and supporters alike.

Secure your place: £52|Min. donation required: £350

Salford Keys Bungee Jump 15th October

If you are looking for an exhilarating experience, then this is the one for you! Bungee jumping can’t be beaten with exciting thrills and incredible views. Manchester Salford Quays is the UK Bungee Club’s main bungee jumping site in the North of England and is a terrific bungee jumping venue. You’ll see the famous Manchester United’s Old Trafford as you take the 160ft plunge.

Secure your place: £78 registration and booking fee