Challenge events

For most people the perfect start to their birthday would be a nice lie in, perhaps even breakfast in bed, however Jenny Foster, who will be turning 40 this Saturday, has decided she wants to spend her birthday taking on the epic open water challenge Swim Serpentine in aid of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, who support her daughter Gwen.

Spartan Race UK, the leading obstacle race and endurance brand, have announced Shooting Star Children’s Hospices will become the official charity partner for the Windsor Trifecta Weekend in October and the first ever Twickenham Stadion Race held at Twickenham Stadium in November.

It was truly super Saturday on 17th August, as Shooting Star Children’s Hospices very own superheroes The Incredible Team Meader donned their capes and took on the amazing Superhero Tri challenge at Dorney Lake.

Thursday 7th November is the date to remember, remember – as that’s date the Fire Walk reignites! Get set for a truly unforgettable experience, that requires no training – just a spark of courage and determination.

On a bright Sunday morning, 40 #TeamShootingStar radical riders took to the saddle to take on the challenging 100 mile course that was Prudential RideLondon 100, raising £36,000 and counting for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

On a bright and thankfully cooler Sunday morning, 30th June, hundreds of early birds took part in our first ever Guildford Sunrise Walk to raise vital funds for families supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices – raising £37,000 and counting.

On a bright and balmy Sunday morning, 2nd June, hundreds of early birds took part in the Sunrise Walk to raise vital funds for families supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices – raising a phenomenal £51,000 and counting. 

From the capital of Scotland to the capital of England and even the skies of Salisbury, our wonderful intrepid supporters were out in force this weekend taking part in various challenges to raise money for their local children’s hospice charity.

On Sunday 28 April, 68 amazing #TeamShootingStar runners raised £170,000 and counting for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices after taking to the streets of the capital for the 39th Virgin Money London Marathon.

The Spring sunshine shone down on our capital city and our triumphant team of runners as they took on the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday 24th March.