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The Ultra Challenges give you the perfect chance to test your limits while fundraising for Moorfields Eye Charity and making a real difference to the future of eye care.

Take on an Ultra Challenge for Moorfields Eye Charity

Registration is now open for all events in 2024 and you decide whether to self-fund or have a charity supported place

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Are you a regular walker ready to take on something more challenging? Perhaps you’re a seasoned trekker looking for new adventures? Or even a marathon runner wanting to up’ your distance?

The Ultra Challenge Series is a set of endurance events which take place throughout the year across the UK. 

With the opportunity to join as an individual or a team, you can sign up to an event from a huge variety of locations, stretching from the Isle of Wight to the Lake District. 

Whether you want to walk, jog or run, you can choose to go at your own pace, as there are options for all fitness levels.

Yvonne Gailey after completing the 100km Thames Path Challenge for Moorfields

Join participants of all ages and experience levels for an unforgettable challenge and fundraise for Moorfields Eye Charity at the same time! 

It will be rewarding, fun, and absolutely achievable with your resolve and determination alongside first class support. You can push yourself with 25km, 50km, 75km and 100km options.

Choose your challenge!

Events happening in:

London

Ultra Challenge events in London:

  • 27-28 January 2024 Winter Walk in London
  • 25-26 May 2024 London to Brighton Challenge
  • 14-15 September 2024 Thames Path Challenge
  • 14 September 2024 Thames Bridge Trek
  • 24 August 2024 London Summer Walk

Events happening in:

Midlands and North of England
  • 8-9 June 2024 Lake District Challenge
  • 22-23 June 2024 Cotswold Way Challenge
  • 6-7 July 2024 Peak District Challenge

Events happening in:

South of England
  • 6 April 2024 Easter 50 Challenge in Windsor
  • 4-5 May 2024 Isle of Wight Challenge
  • 18-19 May 2024 Jurassic Coast Challenge
  • 20 July 2024 North Downs 50
  • 7-8 September 2024 South Coast Challenge in Eastbourne

Events happening in:

West of England
  • 5 August 2023 South West 50 Challenge in Minehead

Moorfields supporter Funmi

Choose your fundraising option:

Charity Sponsorship– pay a small registration fee and do lots of fundraising to support those living with sight loss.

  • Full Challenge: £45 registration fee + £595 in fundraising
  • Half Challenge: £30 registration fee + £395 in fundraising
  • Quarter Challenge: £15 registration fee + £250 in fundraising

Mixed Funding– pay a higher contribution to the cost of your place and fundraise to a more achievable target.

  • Full Challenge: £110 registration fee + £330 in fundraising
  • Half Challenge: £72.50 registration fee + £220 in fundraising
  • Quarter Challenge: £45 registration fee + £135 in fundraising

We will support you every step of the way by sending you one of our Moorfields Eye Charity vests, give you guidance on how to set up an impactful Just Giving page and to be your cheerleader! We’d love to have you as part of #TeamMoorfields.

Contact Details

Telephone: 020 7566 2565

Email: holly.hollis@nhs.net