Take on a challenge!

Can you make your miles matter and pull on your trainers for Bede? Whether it’s running, cycling, swimming or climbing a mountain, everyone in Bede is behind you all the way, from start to triumphant finish! Do it your way!

Become part of Team Bede and in addition to whatever you get from the event organisers, you’ll receive great support from our friendly, local team plus:

  • A Team Bede t-shirt running top/vest/T-shirt to wear with pride!
  • Our Team Bede fundraising guide.
  • Access to Bede materials – such as collection tins, posters and banners to support your fundraising.
  • A ‘goody’ bag.

Get inspired with some ideas below – and remember to tell us you are taking part so we can support you along the way.

TCS London Marathon

For 2025 and 2026 we have places available on the Marathon. Taking a route over the Tower Bridge, past the Cutty Sark and finishing triumphantly down the Mall in the shadow of Buckingham Palace, this truly iconic event could be for you.

If you want a sense of purpose and to fundraise for a charity, why not consider taking on the epic 26.2 mile tour of the capital’s most famous landmarks for Bede? Not only would you be participating in a world class event along the same route as world class runners, you would also be contributing to the over £1 million raised for good causes since 1981, gain a sense of achievement and, ultimately, make a difference to Bede.

The 2025 TCS London Marathon takes place on Sunday 27th April. If you would like to set yourself a challenge and support us at the same time, sign up here before THURSDAY 20TH MARCH 2025!

Details for the 2026 TCS London Marathon will be posted later this year.

The Big Half

London’s community half marathon The Big Half, brings together people of all backgrounds and abilities. Covering 13.1 mile from Tower Bridge in central London finishing at the famous Cutty Sark in Greenwich, this mass participation event celebrates the city’s diversity.

The Big Half also includes The New Balance Big Relay covering the same course in four legs and the Big Mile, a free, family-friendly event taking place on the same finishing stretch, ending at the Cutty Sark.

The Big Half takes place on Sunday 7th September.

Will you £ the streets for Bede? General entry is £56 but other options are available. See website for details and sign up now.

Run a 5k & 10k at the iconic QE Olympic Park

From January through to May you can race, sprint or jog around the inspiring grounds of London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, in events organised by RunThrough. With a quick 5k or a full 10k, they are the perfect opportunity for a chip timed personal best or test of endurance and you’ll be running pass the London Stadium, ArcelorMittal Orbit and London Aquatics Centre.

Turn your miles into smiles! Find a race to suit you and sign up here.

Choose your own Challenge

Fancy taking on an adventure of a lifetime but not sure where to start? Charity Challenge can offer you some inspiration – you can search the website for over 100 challenges throughout the world and raise money to support Bede. Remember, you can do it your way!

How you are helping:

£250 – To help Learning Disabled clients learn about the importance of plants and to grow food for use their own use,

£1500 – supports the recruitment, training and support for a person with LD to gain employment as a travel buddy,

£5000 – pays for expert-led summer scheme supporting children who are survivors of domestic abuse.

If you are interested in fundraising for Bede and have any questions, please contact: gwengreen@bedehouse.org

 

Images by Kal Visual and Clark Tibbs, Unsplash and 2025 TCS London Marathon.