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Take on an active challenge

You don’t have to be a marathon runner to take on an active challenge! Whatever your fitness or ability level, there’s a challenge to suit you.

However you choose to fundraise, you’ll be supporting life-changing neuroscience and mental health, and cancer research at Cardiff University. Wherever you are in the world, there are organised events you can join and fundraise as part of #TeamCardiff.

TeamCardiff at the 2024 Cardiff Half Marathon

Run the Cardiff Half Marathon

Run in the footsteps of champions and fundraise for Cardiff University in the Cardiff Half Marathon

Snowdon at Night

Trek Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) at Night with #TeamCardiff

Trek Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) at night and fundraise for Cardiff University research.

The Inflatable run start line

Inflatable runs

Run, jump, slide and bounce your way around the world’s largest and best inflatable 5k obstacle course.

Run Alton Towers logo

Run Alton Towers

Take on a 5k, 10k, or Half Marathon around the UK’s best loved theme park, Alton Towers.

Paris Half Marathon runner

Paris Half Marathon – 9 March 2025

One of the best overseas Half Marathons, see Paris like never before!

Barcelona Marathon

Barcelona Marathon – 16 March 2025

Take on the challenge of a marathon in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities.

Bath Half Marathon

Bath Half Marathon – 16 March 2025

Bath Half is a surprisingly flat half marathon that takes you around this picturesque UNESCO World Heritage spa town.

Runners at the start line of Newport Wales Marathon

Run Newport Marathon

Run the Newport Wales Marathon with #TeamCardiff and fundraise for university research.

A man doing a bungee jump

Bungee Jumps – across the UK

Experience the thrill of a bungee jump, whilst raising money for a great cause.

Machu Picchu at sunrise

UK and Overseas treks

Treks and challenges are a great way to achieve a lifelong dream, experience something amazing, and make a difference.

Find an event local to you

You can also search a full list of events in your area:

Set your own challenge

If pre-organised events don’t appeal, you can design your own challenge. Why not plan a challenge like the Welsh 3 Peaks, hiking Offa’s Dyke, or cycling Land's End to John o' Groats? Whatever you choose, our team is on hand to help you get your challenge off the starting blocks.

Join a virtual event

Can't get to the event but want to join the fun? Some organised events offer a virtual option which means you can take part wherever you may be. Find virtual events.

Set up your JustGiving page

Using JustGiving is a quick and easy way to fundraise for Cardiff University research. Set up your page, customise it with photos and your story, and your fundraising will automatically come to us. It’s easy for your sponsors to add Gift Aid too, which makes their donations worth even more. Set up your JustGiving page.

Get in touch

If you’d like to find out more, discuss options, or tell us your #TeamCardiff fundraising plans, get in touch and we can help with all the advice and support you need to find the right option for you.

Stephanie Cuyes

Stephanie Cuyes

Community Fundraising Officer

Email
donate@cardiff.ac.uk
Telephone
+44 (0)29 2087 6473