Challenge Events

Brighton Marathon 2023

Date: Sunday 02 April 2023

Start Point: Preston Park, Brighton, BN1 6SD

Cost: £30 Registration Fee + £400 Sponsorship

The Brighton Marathon is one of the UK’s favourite 26.2-milers. With a stunning backdrop of the sea in one of the country’s most vibrant cities, the race gets bigger and better every year. Renowned for its buzzing atmosphere and roaring crowd support, the course winds through the city streets, finishing up on the spectacular Brighton seafront.

TCS London Marathon 2023

Date: Sunday 23 April 2023

This iconic race is one the world’s biggest fundraising events, take in the sights of London and enjoy some fantastic support around the course while showing your support for us.

If you secure your own place in next year’s event you can choose to fundraise for us. Our team will be on hand to help you reach your chosen fundraising target, if you are interested in running for us please contact the team on fundraising@mnessexmind.org.

Colchester Stampede 2023

Date: Sunday 14 May 2023

Come and run at Colchester Zoo, home to over 260 species and set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes!

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Edinburgh Marathon 2023

Date: Sunday 28 May 2023

Start Point: Edinburgh, EH8 9BL

Cost: £30 Registration Fee + £400 Sponsorship

Starting in Edinburgh, the course heads out through East Lothian offering stunning views and an unforgettable running experience. The marathon route is one of the fastest in the UK making that elusive personal best a distinct possibility!

The full weekend of events attracts around 30,000 runners, with thousands more lining the course to support. There are 9 races on offer over two days including the marathon, half marathon, team relay, 10k, 5k and junior races.

Chase the Sun Olympic Park 5k and 10k 2023

Date: Wednesday 14 June 2023

Start Point: Waterden Road, London, E15 2EE

Cost: £15 Registration Fee + £200 Sponsorship

Racing around the inspiring grounds of London 2012′s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the flat and fast course is the perfect opportunity for a chip timed personal best. Starting at 7 pm, you can choose to run a quick 5k or take on a full 10k.

ASICS London 10k 2023

Date: Sunday 09 July 2023

Start Point: London, SW1A 2BE

Cost: £15 Registration fee + £250 Sponsorship

Dash past iconic central London sights Big Ben, the London Eye and the River Thames in a 10K race to remember on Sunday 9th July 2023.

Royal Parks Half Marathon 2023

Date: Sunday 08 October 2023

Start Point: Hyde Park, London

Cost: £25 Registration Fee + £300 Sponsorship

This is the most spectacular half marathon that central London has to offer – it is truly a unique event.

Charity runners will glide through 4 of London’s most beautiful Royal Parks, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, St James’s and Green Park. The 13.1m extraordinary route brushes past London’s most famous landmarks whilst the roads are closed specifically for this event. Charity runners will see iconic landmarks up close and personal like never before, including The Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace.

Chase the Moon Olympic Park 5k and 10k 2023

Date: Wednesday 01 November 2023

Start Point: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 3 Thornton Street, London E20 2ST

Cost: £15 Registration fee + £200 Sponsorship

Racing around the inspiring grounds of London 2012′s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the flat and fast course is the perfect opportunity for a chip timed personal best. Starting at 7pm, you can chose to run a quick 5k or take on a full 10k.

Skydive

Take part in your very own tandem skydive challenge for Mid and North East Essex Mind – a tandem skydive is the easiest and most popular of all skydives. It requires only 30 minutes of training before you jump strapped to your instructor! The BPA (British Parachute Association) qualified tandem instructor does all of the hard work for you, allowing you to enjoy the exhilarating feeling of flying through the clouds from over 10,000 feet at up to 120 mph! It is a truly unforgettable experience.

Book your place here via UK Parachuting and don’t forget to let us know so we can support you with your fundraising!