Sports and challenges

Take on a challenge and help support our world-leading cancer research. 

Whether you enjoy cycling, running, trekking or strength challenges, you can help cancer research by joining these charity sport events and challenges. Cycle through central London landmarks to Paris in the London to Paris Cycle Ride, run the UK's biggest half marathon the Great North Run or take on the iconic London Marathon.

Browse our full list of events and choose a way to support cancer research.

Running

Apply for a place in one of these races to support our ground-breaking cancer research. Whatever your sporting ambitions or abilities, we have an event to suit you. Apply for one of these fantastic events and help us deliver the smarter, kinder treatments that cancer patients need.

Event 27/04/25

The TCS London Marathon is one of the most popular marathons in the world, an essential experience for novice and veteran marathon runners.
A woman participating in a marathon, arms elevated in excitement as she sprints towards the finish

Event 06/04/25

Take part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon, while taking in the iconic sights of the capital, and help us transform the future of cancer treatment.

Event 07/09/25

Join us for the second largest half marathon in the world!
Man running through London

Event 12/11/25

A hugely popular half marathon through four of London's beautiful Royal Parks.

Event 14/09/25

Walk, run or cycle any distance for the 'Marathon of Hope', a global event in memory of Canadian hero Terry Fox, and support cancer research.
Berlin 2014

Event 21/09/25

Take to the streets of the historic city of Berlin and run one of the most favourited routes in the world.


Cycling

Taking part in our charity cycling events can be an exciting opportunity to challenge yourself and a way to support our life-saving cancer research. Whether you are a cycling pro or an occasional rider, these events are designed to support you in reaching the finish line.

Riders enjoying finishing the London to Paris Cycle Ride underneath the Eiffel Tower

Event 22/07/25

Connect two of the world’s most chic capitals, via English countryside and rural France, and raise money for the ICR on the challenge of a lifetime.
Vietnam to Cambodia cycle ride

A beautiful cycle ride through picturesque rural landscapes dotted with ruins of ancient civilisations.

Trek

Take on the challenge of a lifetime and help us to make the discoveries that defeat cancer.

Ben Nevis

This exciting event will see the team trek to the peak of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK. The adventure begins in the heart of the breathtaking Western Highlands of Scotland at Fort William.

Join #TeamICR for 25km, 50km or 100km from Richmond, West London to Brighton Racecourse.

Peru is home to breath-taking landscapes, mysterious Inca sites and one of the most famous footpaths and one of the best treks that can be offered.


Endurance challenges

Push yourself to the limit, test your strength and have fun raising vital funds for our world-leading cancer research.

There are a variety of endurance challenges available throughout the UK and further afield in which you can purchase a place through the organisers of the event. Tell us once your place has been secured to become a member of #teamICR!

Iron Man Triathlon

Tough Mudder

Spartan Race

Be part of our ground-breaking team

As an ICR fundraiser you will receive:

  • An ICR t-shirt
  • A fundraising pack with tips on reaching your target
  • Support from our dedicated events team throughout your training
  • ICR branded materials to support your fundraising    

Download our fundraising pack

Contact Us

For more information about gaining a place in an Endurance Challenge please email the ICR sports team, or call us on 0207 153 5307.

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With your generous support, we can continue making more discoveries, finding more cures, and saving more lives.
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Dave Day raises more than £63,000

A charity fundraising event that was set up as a tribute to Dave Myers, the much-loved TV chef, raised an incredible £63,169.32 for the ICR. Dave, who was one half of the Hairy Bikers and a lifelong motorcycle fan, sadly died from cancer in February, aged 66.