BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Shooting Star Children’s Hospices - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Shooting Star Children’s Hospices X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270321T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270321T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T110852Z CREATED:20250414T131334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T110852Z UID:82232-1805616000-1805634000@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Surrey Half Marathon DESCRIPTION:Join #TeamShootingStar at the Surrey Half Marathon!\nJoin our team for the Surrey Half Marathon and enjoy taking part in this picturesque route! \nTake a look at what our amazing runners thought of last years Surrey Half Marathon! – Team Shooting Star shine at the Surrey Half Marathon – Shooting Star Children’s Hospices \nMake every moment count\, join #TeamShootingStar today!\n  \nHow to enter\nThere are 2 entry options for the Surrey Half Marathon. \nCharity Places\nWe’d love to welcome you to #TeamShootingStar. The registration fee is £20 (+ booking fees) and the fundraising target is £300. \nSign up \n  \nOwn place entry \nIf you’ve already got a place in the Surrey Half Marathon\, you can still fundraise for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. There’s no fundraising target\, just raise as much as you can! Email us or start fundraising today to join the team. \nEmail us \nStart fundraising today \n  \nWhy join #TeamShootingStar?\nWhen you join #TeamShootingStar\, you will receive: \n\nA free Shooting Star charity running vest\nDedicated support from Shooting Star’s Challenge Events Team\nRegular #TeamShootingStar email updates to inspire your fundraising\n\nBut most importantly\, you’ll run knowing you’re supporting families with a baby\, child or young person with a life-limiting condition\, or who have been bereaved\, across west London and Surrey. You’ll run knowing you’re support families make every moment count. \nIt costs £12 million a year to run Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. Without the generosity of our event participants we would not be able to keep our services going. \n  \nGet in touch\nIf you have questions\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. \nEmail: events@shootingstar.org.uk \nPhone: 020 8783 2000 URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/surrey-half-marathon-2/ LOCATION:Woking Leisure Centre\, GU22 9BA CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/04/Surrey-Half-Marathon-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20260817T150204Z CREATED:20250521T133624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T150204Z UID:67818-1806814800-1806901199@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Brighton Marathon 2027 DESCRIPTION:Join #TeamShootingStar at the 2027 Brighton Marathon!\nThe Brighton Marathon is one of the UK’s favourite 26.2 milers! The stunning backdrop of the sea in one of the country’s most vibrant cities makes Brighton Marathon weekend a sought after event. The race gets bigger and better every year! \nBuzzing atmosphere and roaring crowd support – the course winds through the city streets\, finishing on the iconic Brighton seafront. \nJoin #TeamShootingStar today and help raise vital funds for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices!\n  \nHow to enter\nThere are 2 entry options for the Brighton Marathon. \nCharity Places\nWe’d love to welcome you to #TeamShootingStar. The registration fee is £50 and the fundraising target is £500. \nSign up \n  \nOwn place entry \nIf you’ve already got a place in the 2027 Brighton Marathon\, you can still fundraise for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. There’s no fundraising target\, just raise as much as you can! Email us or start fundraising today to join the team. \nEmail us \nStart fundraising today \n  \nWhy join #TeamShootingStar?\nWhen you join #TeamShootingStar\, you will receive: \n\nA free Shooting Star charity running vest\nDedicated support from Shooting Star’s Challenge Events Team\nRegular #TeamShootingStar email updates to inspire your fundraising\n\nBut most importantly\, you’ll run knowing you’re supporting families with a baby\, child or young person with a life-limiting condition\, or who have been bereaved\, across west London and Surrey. You’ll run knowing you’re support families make every moment count. \nIt costs £12 million a year to run Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. Without the generosity of our event participants we would not be able to keep our services going. \n  \nGet in touch\nIf you have questions\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. \nEmail: events@shootingstar.org.uk \nPhone: 020 8783 2000 URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/brightonmarathon/ LOCATION:Preston Park\, Brighton CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2022/11/Size-for-website-events-630px-x-400px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261026T151451Z CREATED:20250516T133649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T151451Z UID:80017-1806814800-1806901199@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027 DESCRIPTION:Join #TeamShootingStar at the London Landmarks Half Marathon!\nThe London Landmarks Half Marathon is a closed road\, central London run and is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster. \nThe event is not your average half marathon! From cultural landmarks and heritage to the city’s quirky and hidden secrets\, runners get to explore the capital on a route like no other! \nThe event starts on Pall Mall\, finished by Downing Street and had fabulous views of London’s most iconic landmarks including Big Ben\, St Paul’s Cathedral\, Nelson’s Column\, the Gherkin\, the Shard\, the Tower of London and the London Eye. \nHow to enter\nThere are 2 entry options for the London Landmarks Half. \nOwn place entry\nIf you’ve already got a place in the London Landmarks Half Marathon\, you can still fundraise for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. There’s no fundraising target\, just raise as much as you can! Just email us or start fundraising today to join the team. \nEmail us \nStart fundraising today \nCharity Places\nOur charity places are now full\, however if you’d like to join our waiting list please do fill out the form below. \nWant to run the 2028 London Landmarks Half Marathon? Register your interest now!\nBe the first to hear when our charity places go live for the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2028  by registering your interest today.\n\n\n \n \n London Landmarks Half Marathon\n We'll use the details you provide to contact you about this event. \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Challenge event*London Landmarks 2027 - Join our waitlistLondon Landmarks 2028 - Register your interestPlease select the event you would like to take part in.Email*\n \n Stay in Touch*\nWe would like to keep you updated with our news\, events and appeals. We will not share your details with anyone else\, our privacy policy explains how we keep this promise.\n\nWould like to hear from us by email?\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nGet in touch\nIf you have questions\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Email: events@shootingstar.org.uk Phone: 020 8783 2000 URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/londonlandmarkshalfmarathon/ LOCATION:Pall Mall\, St James's\, London\, SW1Y 5EA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/05/Untitled-design-10.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270417 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270419 DTSTAMP:20260813T133130Z CREATED:20230912T112917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T133130Z UID:73572-1807938000-1808024399@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge DESCRIPTION:Walk\, jog or run at your own pace through some of the South East’s most scenic countryside\, with routes taking you through Windsor Great Park\, past stunning views of Windsor Castle\, along the Thames Path and through historic Runnymede.\nChoose from the 50km Ultra Challenge\, 25km Challenge or 10km Challenge. Join as an individual or team and enjoy full support along the way\, with food and drink\, a finisher’s medal\, T-shirt and a celebration finish back at Windsor Racecourse basecamp. \nWhether you’re looking for your first challenge event or your next big adventure\, there’s a distance for everyone. \nDistances: 50km • 25km • 10km \n  \nHow to enter\nRegistration for the 2027 Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge is now open. Sign up today! \nChoose how you want to join – and sign up via the online Registration Form: \n\n\n\nOPTION 1\nCharity Fundraising (small reg fee with a minimum target)\n\n\nOPTION 2\nSelf Fund\, and fundraise whatever you can!\n\n\n\n* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 4% is applied to all event registrations. URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/windsor-50-challenge/ LOCATION:Windsor CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2023/09/Windsor50_Ultra_Challenge_Logo-Final-WO-300x300-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270420 DTSTAMP:20261013T104938Z CREATED:20260420T142134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T104938Z UID:89057-1808024400-1808110799@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Manchester Marathon DESCRIPTION:Join #TeamShootingStar at the Manchester Marathon!\nExperience the incredible atmosphere at the Manchester Marathon\, the UK’s second largest marathon. \nThis event is great for all runners\, with incredible Mancunian support throughout the course. \nHow to enter\nThere are 2 entry options for the Manchester Marathon. \nCharity Places\nRegistration for #TeamShootingStar places at the Manchester Marathon has now closed. \nIf you’d still like to run for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices\, we have a range of marathon events available through our partner Run For Charity. \n\nOwn place entry\nIf you’ve already got a place in the Manchester Marathon\, you can still fundraise for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. There’s no fundraising target\, just raise as much as you can! Just email us or start fundraising today to join the team. \nEmail us \nStart fundraising today \n  \nWhy join #TeamShootingStar?\nWhen you join #TeamShootingStar\, you will receive: \n\nA free Shooting Star charity running vest\nDedicated support from Shooting Star’s Challenge Events Team\nRegular #TeamShootingStar email updates to inspire your fundraising\n\nBut most importantly\, you’ll run knowing you’re supporting families with a baby\, child or young person with a life-limiting condition\, or who have been bereaved\, across west London and Surrey. You’ll run knowing you’re support families make every moment count. \nIt costs £12 million a year to run Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. Without the generosity of our event participants we would not be able to keep our services going. \n  \nGet in touch\nIf you have questions\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. \nEmail: events@shootingstar.org.uk \nPhone: 020 8783 2000 URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/manchester-marathon/ LOCATION:Manchester CATEGORIES:Running ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2026/04/Website-event-headers-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270427 DTSTAMP:20261007T143149Z CREATED:20230331T121406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T143149Z UID:69996-1808629200-1808715599@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:TCS London Marathon DESCRIPTION:Ready to join #TeamShootingStar on the challenge of a lifetime?\nJoin the best team in the world as we take on the best marathon in the world\, the 2027 TCS London Marathon.  By joining #TeamShootingStar you’ll help provide crucial services for families who are living in the most unimaginable circumstances. \nApplications for charity places in the 2027 TCS London Marathon are now closed. \n  \nGot your own place in the 2027 TCS London Marathon?\nIf you’re one of the lucky ones to get your own place in the 2027 TCS London Marathon and you’d like to run with us\, make sure to let us know so we can help make every mile count! \nEmail us or start fundraising today to join #TeamShootingStar: \nEmail us \nStart fundraising today \n  \nHow we’ll support you:\nIn return\, we go the extra mile for our runners. As part of #TeamShootingStar you’ll receive: \n\n#TeamShootingStar 2027 virtual sessions\nA technical running vest\nFundraising support\nThe opportunity to join team runs\nFree space in Surrey Half Marathon with the team\nBespoke hospice tour\nTrain your mind session\nTravel to the start line\nThe biggest cheers as you pass our cheer points along the route\n\nDon’t just take our word for it\, hear from some of our #TeamShootingStar Marathon marvels! \n“I feel very privileged to have worn the Shooting Star Children’s Hospices top today\, running with such a fabulous team and for a great cause is the only thing that kept me putting one foot in front of the other!”  Nathalie  \n“The cheer points were incredible (especially the second one as I was having to dig pretty deep at that point to just put one foot in front of the other). What an honour to run for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices!”  Paula \n  \nWant to run the 2028 TCS London Marathon? Register your interest now!\nBe the first to hear when our applications for the 2028 TCS London Marathon open by registering your interest today. \n\n \n \n Challenge Event - Register your interest\n We'll use the details you provide to contact you about this event. \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Challenge event*Royal Parks Half Marathon 2027Swim Serpentine 2027TCS London Marathon 2028Please select the event you would like to take part in.Email*\n \n Stay in Touch*\nWe would like to keep you updated with our news\, events and appeals. We will not share your details with anyone else\, our privacy policy explains how we keep this promise.\n\nWould like to hear from us by email?\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nGet in touch\nIf you have questions\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Email: events@shootingstar.org.uk Phone: 020 8783 2000 URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/tcs-london-marathon/ LOCATION:London CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2023/03/London-Marathon-2026.1.jpg GEO:51.507351;-0.127758 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270504 DTSTAMP:20260813T125406Z CREATED:20230913T093554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T125406Z UID:73606-1809147600-1809320399@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Isle of Wight Challenge DESCRIPTION:Walk\, jog or run at your own pace along the stunning Isle of Wight coastal path\, passing dramatic southern cliffs\, the iconic Needles and historic Cowes.\nChoose from a range of distances\, from the epic 106km Full Island Challenge to the 10-mile Medina Challenge. Join as an individual or team and enjoy full support every step of the way\, with food and drink\, optional camping and transfers\, and a finisher’s medal\, T-shirt and celebration at the finish line. \nWhether you’re taking on your first challenge or your biggest adventure yet\, there’s an Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge for everyone. \nPush yourself further in 2026 and make every mile count for local families. \nDistances: 106km • 50km • 25km • 10 miles \n  \nHow to enter \nRegistration for the 2027 Isle of Wight Challenge is now open. Sign up today! \nChoose how you want to join – and sign up via the online Registration Form: \n\n\n\nOPTION 1\nCharity Fundraising (small reg fee with a minimum target)\n\n\nOPTION 2\nSelf Fund\, and fundraise whatever you can!\n\n\n\n* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 4% is applied to all event registrations. URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/isle-of-wight-challenge-2/ LOCATION:Chale\, Isle of Wight CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2023/09/isle-of-wight-ultra.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270510 DTSTAMP:20261013T112826Z CREATED:20241202T112706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T112826Z UID:80004-1809752400-1809838799@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Guildford Inflatable Challenge DESCRIPTION:Ready to bounce\, slide and jump your way around the world’s biggest inflatable obstacle course? Join #TeamShootingStar and take on the Guildford Inflatable Challenge while raising vital funds for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.\n\nChoose from four distances – 2.5K\, 5K\, 10K or the epic 15K – whether you’re looking for a fun day out with friends or an exciting personal challenge. With huge inflatable obstacles\, giant slides and plenty of laughter along the way\, this is an unforgettable event for all fitness levels. \n  \n\n\nTaking place in Guildford\, Surrey\, the course promises bigger obstacles\, more bouncing and even more fun as you make your way to the finish line. \nWhether you’re signing up with family\, friends or colleagues\, you’ll enjoy an action-packed day and the satisfaction of making a difference for local children and families. \n  \nDistances: 2.5K\, 5K\, 10K or 15K • Giant Inflatable Obstacles • Finisher’s Medal \n  \nBounce Your Way to the Finish Line with #TeamShootingStar!\n \n  \nWhen you sign up\, you’ll receive: \n\nFundraising support from our Events Team\nA free Shooting Star running vest or t-shirt\nResources and tips to help you reach your fundraising target\nThe opportunity to make a real difference to children with life-limiting conditions and their families\n\nHow to enter\nRegistration for the Guildford Inflatable Challenge is now open. Click the ‘Sign Up Now’ to register for your preferred distance. URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/guildford-inflatable/ LOCATION:Stoke Park\, Guildford\, Nightingale Road\, Guildford\, GU1 1ER CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Fundraising events,Other challenges,Running ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2022/12/inflatable-e1791887477303.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270518 DTSTAMP:20260824T121305Z CREATED:20260515T150146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T121305Z UID:89506-1810443600-1810529999@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Hackney Half Marathon DESCRIPTION:Join #TeamShootingStar at the Hackney Half Marathon!\nExperience an unforgettable day of sport\, movement and entertainment as you run the streets of Hackney. \n  \nHow to enter\nThere are 2 entry options for the Hackney Half. \nCharity Places\nWe’d love to welcome you to #TeamShootingStar. The registration fee is £35 and the fundraising target is £300. \nSign up \n  \nOwn place entry\nIf you’ve already got a place in the Hackney Half Marathon\, you can still fundraise for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. There’s no fundraising target\, just raise as much as you can! Just email us or start fundraising today to join the team. \nEmail us \nStart fundraising today URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/hackney-half-marathon/ LOCATION:London CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2023/08/marathon-3-1024x887r.jpg GEO:51.507351;-0.127758 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270529 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270601 DTSTAMP:20260817T125213Z CREATED:20260813T151024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T125213Z UID:90836-1811566800-1811739599@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge DESCRIPTION:Walk\, jog or run at your own pace from Richmond upon Thames to the Brighton coast\, following scenic trails through the North Downs\, the beautiful Surrey and Sussex countryside\, and over the South Downs before the finish line comes into view.\nChoose from the epic 100km Full Challenge or shorter 50km\, 25km and marathon distance options\, making this iconic event accessible to all experience levels. Join as an individual or team and enjoy full support throughout\, with food and drink\, a finisher’s medal\, T-shirt and a well-earned celebration at the finish. \nWhether you’re taking on your first challenge event or pushing yourself further than ever before\, the London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge is an unforgettable adventure. \nDistances: 100km • 50km • Marathon • 25km \n  \nHow to enter \nRegistration for the London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge is now open. Sign up today! \nChoose how you want to join – and sign up via the online Registration Form: \n\n\n\nOPTION 1\nCharity Fundraising (small reg fee with a minimum target)\n\n\nOPTION 2\nSelf Fund\, and fundraise whatever you can!\n\n\n\n* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 4% is applied to all event registrations. URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/london-2-brighton-ultra-challenge/ LOCATION:London CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2026/08/93dc5900-8dbf-44b5-a386-2f3d174424ea-1-e1786694696840.jpg GEO:51.507351;-0.127758 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270615 DTSTAMP:20260817T102743Z CREATED:20260817T102516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T102743Z UID:90933-1812776400-1812949199@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge DESCRIPTION:Experience the charm of the Cotswolds on this rewarding countryside challenge. Starting from the Cirencester basecamp\, routes take you through rolling hills\, picturesque villages\, scenic trails and sections of the iconic Cotswold Way\, with stunning views throughout.\nChoose from the 100km Full Challenge\, 50km\, 25km\, 10-mile or 10km routes and take part at your own pace as a walk\, jog or run. Join as an individual or team and enjoy full support along the way\, including food and drink\, optional accommodation at basecamp\, a finisher’s medal\, T-shirt and a celebration finish. \nWhether you’re looking for your first challenge event or your next endurance goal\, there’s a Cotswold Challenge for everyone! \nDistances: 100km • 50km • 25km • 10 miles • 10km \n  \nHow to enter \nRegistration for the Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge is now open. Sign up today! \nChoose how you want to join – and sign up via the online Registration Form: \n\n\n\nOPTION 1\nCharity Fundraising (small reg fee with a minimum target)\n\n\nOPTION 2\nSelf Fund\, and fundraise whatever you can!\n\n\n\n* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 4% is applied to all event registrations. URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/cotswold-way-ultra-challenge/ LOCATION:Cotswold Way\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2026/08/CostwoldWay_Ultra_Challenge_Logo-glow-768x585-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270621 DTSTAMP:20260817T112742Z CREATED:20260817T110749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T112742Z UID:90947-1813381200-1813467599@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:North Norfolk 50 Ultra Challenge DESCRIPTION:Discover the beauty of East Anglia on the NEW Norfolk Coast Ultra Challenge. Starting from Cromer Hall\, the main 55km route follows the Weavers’ Way through diverse countryside\, National Trust estates and woodland to North Walsham\, before heading to the seaside village of Mundesley and joining the Norfolk Coast Path. Expect dramatic cliffs\, sandy beaches and spectacular coastal views before a lively finish back in Cromer.\nChoose from the 55km\, 25km or 10-mile challenge options and take part at your own pace as a walk\, jog or run. Join as an individual or team and enjoy full support along the way\, with food and drink\, a finisher’s medal\, T-shirt and a celebration finish. \nDistances: 55km • 25km • 10 miles \n  \nHow to enter \nRegistration for the North Norfolk 50 Ultra Challenge is now open. Sign up today! \nChoose how you want to join – and sign up via the online Registration Form: \n\n\n\nOPTION 1\nCharity Fundraising (small reg fee with a minimum target)\n\n\nOPTION 2\nSelf Fund\, and fundraise whatever you can!\n\n\n\n* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 4% is applied to all event registrations. URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/north-norfolk-50-ultra-challenge/ LOCATION:Norfolk Coast & Weavers Way\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2026/08/NN50-glow-400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270629 DTSTAMP:20260817T112410Z CREATED:20260817T112410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T112410Z UID:90952-1813986000-1814158799@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:North Yorks Ultra Challenge DESCRIPTION:Experience the very best of the Yorkshire coast and countryside on this spectacular challenge event. Starting from Scarborough\, routes take in stunning beaches\, dramatic coastal scenery and sections of the Cleveland Way\, passing through the picturesque fishing village of Robin Hood’s Bay and the historic seaside town of Whitby.\nFor those taking on the full challenge\, the route continues through the beautiful Esk Valley\, across the North York Moors and through Moors National Park woodland before returning to Scarborough for a well-earned celebration finish. \nChoose from the 100km Full Challenge\, 50km\, 25km or 10-mile options and take part at your own pace as a walk\, jog or run. Join as an individual or team and enjoy full support throughout\, with food and drink\, a finisher’s medal\, T-shirt and an unforgettable finish-line atmosphere. \nDistances: 100km • 50km • 25km • 10 miles \n  \nHow to enter \nRegistration for the North Yorks Ultra Challenge is now open. Sign up today! \nChoose how you want to join – and sign up via the online Registration Form: \n\n\n\nOPTION 1\nCharity Fundraising (small reg fee with a minimum target)\n\n\nOPTION 2\nSelf Fund\, and fundraise whatever you can!\n\n\n\n* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 4% is applied to all event registrations. URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/north-yorks-ultra-challenge/ LOCATION:North Yorkshire Coast & Moors\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2026/08/North-Yorks_Ultra_Challenge_Logo-Final-400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270706 DTSTAMP:20260817T132136Z CREATED:20260817T131316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T132136Z UID:90961-1814590800-1814763599@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Peak District Ultra Challenge DESCRIPTION:Set in the heart of the Peak District National Park\, this challenge showcases some of Derbyshire’s most spectacular scenery. Starting and finishing in the picturesque market town of Bakewell\, routes take in rolling hills\, scenic trails and iconic landmarks\, including the magnificent Chatsworth House.\nChoose from the 100km Full Challenge\, 75km\, 50km\, 25km or 10-mile options\, with a distance to suit every level of experience. Join as an individual or team and enjoy full support throughout\, including food and drink\, camping options\, extensive basecamp facilities\, a finisher’s medal\, T-shirt and a celebration finish back in Bakewell. \nDistances: 100km • 75km • 50km • 25km • 10 miles \n  \nHow to enter \nRegistration for the Peak District Ultra Challenge is now open. Sign up today! \nChoose how you want to join – and sign up via the online Registration Form: \n\n\n\nOPTION 1\nCharity Fundraising (small reg fee with a minimum target)\n\n\nOPTION 2\nSelf Fund\, and fundraise whatever you can!\n\n\n\n* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 4% is applied to all event registrations. URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/peak-district-ultra-challenge/ LOCATION:Peak District\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2026/08/Peak-District-Ultra-Challenge-2025.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270720 DTSTAMP:20260817T141415Z CREATED:20260817T134711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T141415Z UID:90966-1815800400-1815973199@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge DESCRIPTION:Discover one of the UK’s most spectacular coastlines on the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge.\nSet within the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty\, this event showcases golden beaches\, dramatic limestone cliffs\, wild moorland\, woodland trails and gorgeous coastal views. The challenge starts and finishes at the historic Penrice Castle basecamp\, with routes exploring the very best of this unique landscape. \nChoose from the 100km Full Challenge\, 75km\, 50km\, 25km or 10-mile options\, and take part at your own pace as a walk\, jog or run. Join as an individual or team and enjoy full support throughout\, including food and drink\, weekend camping options\, a finisher’s medal\, T-shirt and a celebration finish. \nDistances: 100km • 75km • 50km • 25km • 10 miles \nHow to enter \nRegistration for the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge is now open. Sign up today! \nChoose how you want to join – and sign up via the online Registration Form: \n\n\n\nOPTION 1\nCharity Fundraising (small reg fee with a minimum target)\n\n\nOPTION 2\nSelf Fund\, and fundraise whatever you can!\n\n\n\n* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 4% is applied to all event registrations. URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/gower-peninsula-ultra-challenge/ LOCATION:South Wales CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2026/08/600-gower-walkers2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270914 DTSTAMP:20261012T125114Z CREATED:20260916T102434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T125114Z UID:91725-1820638800-1820811599@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Thames Path Ultra Challenge DESCRIPTION:Walk\, jog or run at your own pace along England’s greatest river\, following the iconic Thames Path through some of the South East’s most scenic locations. Routes take you through Richmond\, Hampton Court\, Runnymede and Windsor\, with stunning riverside views and a memorable finish line experience.\n\nChoose from the 100km Ultra Challenge\, 50km Challenge\, 25km Challenge or Henley 10km Challenge. Join as an individual or team and enjoy full support along the way\, with food and drink\, optional camping and transfers\, a finisher’s medal\, T-shirt and a celebration finish. \nWhether you’re taking on your first challenge event or looking to push yourself further in 2026\, there’s a Thames Path Challenge for everyone. \nDistances: 100km • 50km • 25km • 10km \n\nEXCLUSIVE SHOOTING STAR OFFER \n50% off registration\nUse code at checkout: \nSHOOTSTARDEAL50\n\nValid until 30 November 2026.\nExcludes 10km walks\, races and jog options. \n\nHow to enter\nRegistration for the 2027 Thames Path Ultra Challenge is now open. Sign up today! \nChoose how you want to join – and sign up via the online Registration Form: \n\n\n\nOPTION 1\nCharity Fundraising (small reg fee with a minimum target)\n\n\nOPTION 2\nSelf Fund\, and fundraise whatever you can!\n\n\n\n* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 4% is applied to all event registrations. \n  URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/thames-path-ultra-challenge/ LOCATION:River Thames\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2026/09/Thames-Path-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270926T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270926T120000 DTSTAMP:20261012T101145Z CREATED:20250916T143838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T101145Z UID:84091-1821949200-1821960000@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Ealing Half Marathon 2027 DESCRIPTION:Join #TeamShootingStar at Ealing Half 2027 – West London’s biggest and only fully road closed half marathon. Voted the UK’s best half marathon for three years in a row!\n  \nHow to enter\nThere are 2 entry options for the Ealing Half. \nCharity Places\nWe’d love to welcome you to #TeamShootingStar. The registration fee is £20 and the fundraising target is £180. \nSign up \nOwn place entry\nIf you’ve already got a place in the 2027 Ealing Half\, you can still fundraise for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. There’s no fundraising target\, just raise as much as you can! Just email us or start fundraising today to join the team. \nEmail us \nStart fundraising today \n  \nWhy join #TeamShootingStar?\nWhen you join #TeamShootingStar\, you will receive: \n\nA free Shooting Star charity running vest\nDedicated support from Shooting Star’s Challenge Events Team\nRegular #TeamShootingStar email updates to inspire your fundraising\nAccess to our charity marquee in the Race Village\n\nBut most importantly\, you’ll run knowing you’re supporting families with a baby\, child or young person with a life-limiting condition\, or who have been bereaved\, across west London and Surrey. You’ll run knowing you’re support families in Ealing. \nIt costs £14 million a year to run Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. Without the generosity of our event participants we would not be able to keep our services going. Just £280 could fund one whole month’s worth of arts & crafts supplies at our hospices so that children with a life-limiting condition have a creative outlet to express themselves. \n  \nEvent Accessibility\nFor information regarding Ealing Half’s accessibility\, check out the organisers FAQs or email info@ealinghalfmarathon.com. \n  \n“The Shooting Star Children’s Hospices team has provided encouragement and positive energy when it has been needed the most. I feel very honoured to have run for #TeamShootingStar!”\n  \nGet in touch\nIf you have questions\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. \nEmail: events@shootingstar.org.uk \nPhone: 020 8783 2000 URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/ealing-half-marathon-2026/ LOCATION:Walpole Park\, London\, W5 5EQ CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2023/02/Ealing-Half-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271012 DTSTAMP:20261013T134937Z CREATED:20241209T123445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T134937Z UID:79894-1823144400-1823230799@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Royal Parks Half Marathon 2027 DESCRIPTION:Join #TeamShootingStar at the Royal Parks Half Marathon 2027!\nA place to run in the iconic Royal Parks Half Marathon is a sought-after ticket\, with places selling out fast every year! The stunning 13.1 – mile route takes runners on closed roads through four of London’s Royal Parks including Hyde Park\, Green Park\, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens and passed several well-known central London landmarks. \nJoin #TeamShootingStar and help raise vital funds for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices!\nHow to enter\nRegistration for the Royal Parks Half Marathon 2027 has not opened yet\, but there are two ways to secure your place on the start line: \nCharity Places\n\nWant to run with #TeamShootingStar in 2027? Register your interest using the form below to be considered for one of our charity places. \n  \nWith a charity place\, you’ll pay a reduced registration fee and commit to reaching a minimum fundraising target. Full details will be confirmed when entries open\, and a member of our team will be in touch with more information. \n  \n\nOwn Place entry \nYou can also enter the Royal Parks Half Marathon independently by securing your own place when general entries open. \n\nIf you choose this option\, you’ll pay the full registration fee and there is no minimum fundraising target. However\, we’d love for you to join #TeamShootingStar and raise whatever you can to help support local families. Full details will be confirmed in due course. \n  \n\nWhy join #TeamShootingStar?\nWhen you join #TeamShootingStar\, you will receive: \n\nA free Shooting Star charity running vest\nDedicated support from Shooting Star’s Challenge Events Team\nRegular #TeamShootingStar email updates to inspire your fundraising\n\n  \nBut most importantly\, you’ll run knowing you’re supporting families with a baby\, child or young person with a life-limiting condition\, or who have been bereaved\, across west London and Surrey. You’ll run knowing you’re support families make every moment count. It costs £12 million a year to run Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. Without the generosity of our event participants we would not be able to keep our services going. \nGet in touch\nIf you have questions\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. \nEmail: events@shootingstar.org.uk \nPhone: 020 8783 2000 \n  \n\n \n \n Challenge Event - Register your interest\n We'll use the details you provide to contact you about this event. \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Challenge event*Royal Parks Half Marathon 2027Swim Serpentine 2027TCS London Marathon 2028Please select the event you would like to take part in.Email*\n \n Stay in Touch*\nWe would like to keep you updated with our news\, events and appeals. 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