Events
Whether you enjoy active events or fundraising in your community, you can get involved in many ways throughout the year and across the country to raise funds for our vision-impaired ex-Service men and women. From marathons to murder mysteries there is something to suit all ages and abilities.
Ready for a challenge?
Zip Wire Challenge
With the Royal Marines help we are able to offer you the chance to zip wire from one of Brighton’s most iconic buildings.
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11 May 2019 - 12 May 2019 - Brighton
Rough Runner - Oxfordshire
If you're a fan of Total Wipe-Out, Gladiators or Takeshi's Castle, this TV game-show inspired obstacle course is perfect for you!
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18 May 2019 - 19 May 2019 - Central and East
Great Manchester 10K 2019
The largest 10K in Europe with over 40,000 participants, we’d love to have you as part of our team waving the Blind Veterans UK flag. Running past some of Manchester's iconic sights including Old Trafford, Salford Quays and the Imperial War Museum, with live music keeping you going along the route.
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19 May 2019 - North West
Great Manchester Half Marathon
One of the newest additions to the Great Run series, this event offers a great atmosphere with live bands and buzzing cheer points it’s a perfect way to start your running journey. Running past some of Manchester's iconic sights including Old Trafford, Salford Quays and the Imperial War Museum, with live music keeping you going along the route
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19 May 2019 - North West
London2Brighton Challenge
Join us for the annual 100km challenge from capital to coast.
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25 May 2019 - 26 May 2019 - London
The Great Strait Raft Run
A raft run like no other, held annually on the majestic waters of the Menai Straits.
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26 May 2019 - Wales
Wolf Run - Summer Wolf
Set in the grounds of the striking Stanford Hall estate, Leicestershire, wild springs and dense woodland make this course both beautiful and challenging.
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1 June 2019 - 2 June 2019 - North East
Wolf Run - Junior
The Wolf Run Junior takes place at one of the most epic venues the UK has to offer. It has all the ingredients for the ideal off-road obstacle course, but for the adventurous young ones!
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2 June 2019 - North East
London to Paris Bike Ride (June)
Join our team and ride London to Paris for a truly inspirational experience; you'll make friends for life, push yourself beyond your limits but most of all make memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime.
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5 June 2019 - 9 June 2019 - UK
D-Day 44 Challenge
Covering an astonishing 44-miles., this challenge will take you through corn, wheat and barley fields. It hugs the Normandy coastline taking you over sand dunes and through marsh land as well as pebble beaches.
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6 June 2019 - France / Belgium
Great North Swim
The Great North Swim is an exhilarating, challenging and safe event, whatever your age or ability. So whether it’s your first time or you’re looking for your next adventure, get out of the pool and take the plunge with Great Swim today.
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7 June 2019 - North West