YG are pleased to offer a number of exciting events that will give you the challenge of a lifetime whilst raising funds for young people who are facing challenges of their own.  Many of these challenges are linked to poor mental-health brought on by a host of social challenges but also because of poor physical health and low activity levels.  Those of you who undertake your own physical challenge will be directly helping us to improve the physical (and mental health) of the young people we work with - see our Minds Matter campaign page here for more details.

RACE TO THE TOWER

When: 5-6 June 2021

Where: Broadway Tower

Distance: 52 Miles

Registration: £39 (non-stop) / £59 (weekender inc. camping)

Minimum fundraising: £425

This is a challenge for all, inclusive of all ages, experience and fitness levels. Whether you are a seasoned runner, patient plodder or weekend walker – choose to camp over the weekend or take on the full distance in one go. Click here to watch the video or here to secure your place. Don't forget to select YG as your chosen charity.

RACE TO THE STONES

When: 10-11 July 2021

Where: Lewknor - Avebury

Distance: 100km

Registration: £44 (non-stop) / £64 (weekender inc. camping)

Minimum Fundraising: £425

Take part in one of the UK’s biggest long distance treks, jogs or runs, on the Ridgeway - Britain’s oldest path.  Choose to camp over the weekend or take on 100km in one go. Click here to watch the video or click here to secure your place. Don't forget to select YG as your chosen charity.

Included in Race to the Tower & Race to the Stones:

• Training programme tailored to all levels.

• Fully signposted route, with regular rest stops.

• Hot meals, showers, drinks and sports nutrition.

• Bag transport to the finish.

• Free personal event photos uploaded on Facebook.

• Medical support at pit stops and en route.

• Finisher’s medal.

TREKFEST - THE BEACONS

When: 18 September 2021

Where: Brecon Beacons, South Wales

Distance: 25 or 50km 

Registration: From £55 (25km) / From £65 (50km)

Minimum Fundraising: £130 (25km) / £220 (50km) 

Suitable for beginner trekkers and expert trail runners alike, taking on TrekFest is tough and will test you both physically and mentally, pushing your boundaries like never before in the stunning Brecon Beacons.  Click here to watch the video or click here to secure your place. Don't forget to select YG as your chosen charity.

Included in Trekfest

  • A fully supported journey to the finish line  
  • Fully route-marked course, trekker guides, first aid support, regular checkpoints and plenty of smiles!
  • A hot meal stop (50km) and hot meal waiting at the finish line (all participants)
  • Complimentary camping and parking from Fri-Sun
  • Post-event massage
  • Medal, a free finisher T-shirt and a celebratory glass of champagne

 

VIRTUAL VIRGIN LONDON MARATHON (VVLM)

When: 3 October 2021 (complete any time between 0:00 and 23:59)

Where: Course of your choice

Distance: 26.2 miles

Registration: Free to register

Minimum Fundraising: £262

 

An expected 50,000 runners in the VVLM will join 50,000 participants who will run the traditional Virgin London Marathon on the streets of London.  The VVLM was held for the first time in 2020, when more than 37,000 runners, from all corners of the world, completed the race. 

YG have 10 places in the 2021 VVLM and YG fundraisers can apply for a place by completing the form below.

YG runners will have access to the Official Virgin Money London Marathon App, which enables participants to log their 26.2 miles and earn their coveted medal and New Balance finisher T-shirt.