Events and Challenges

Fundraise for Deafblind UK and give people with sight and hearing loss a brighter future

With an estimated 450,000 people in the UK living with deafblindness, your support really makes a difference. It means that our experts can continue providing practical and emotional support to thousands of deafblind people each year - rebuilding confidence, empowering independance and ending isolation.

Whether you want to remember a loved one or achieve a personal goal, there are so many ways to get involved.

Scroll down to explore our event calendar, or come up with your own fundraising ideas and tell us what you're planning!

Upcoming Fundraising Events

Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

Cream Tea Jamboree

Any date (Deafblind Awareness Week 22-28 June)

Anywhere (Host at home, work, or local community)

 

Bring people together and make a difference for Deafblind UK by hosting your very own Cream Tea Jamboree!

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Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

Deafblind UK Rainbow Run

Sunday 7 September 2025

Nene Park, Peterborough

 

Get ready to run the rainbow in this inclusive, family-friendly event that’s an explosion of colourful fun!

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Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

Find a local challenge

Various dates

Locations around the UK

 

Search your local area to find the perfect challenge for you through our partner Run for Charity.

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Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

Ultra Challenge Series

Various dates

Locations across England and Wales

 

Go the extra mile by walking, jogging or running a stunning Ultra Challenge event for Deafblind UK.

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Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

AJ Bell Great North Run

Sunday 7 September 2025

Newcastle

 

Go the extra mile and take on the world’s biggest half marathon for Deafblind UK!

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Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

The Big Half

Sunday 7 September 2025

London

 

Race London’s most vibrant and inclusive half marathon from Tower Bridge to the Cutty Sark for Deafblind UK!

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Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

Run Thorpe Park

Sunday 7 September 2025

Thorpe Park, Surrey  

 

Experience a 5km or 10km with a difference, Run Thorpe Park for Deafblind UK!

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Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

London to Brighton Cycle

Sunday 14 September 2025

Clapham Common, London

 

Ride the iconic 55-mile route from capital to coast for Deafblind UK!

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Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

Run Alton Towers

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November 2024

Alton Towers, Staffordshire

 

Experience a 5km, 10km, or half marathon with a difference, Run Alton Towers for Deafblind UK!

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Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

Swim Serpentine

Saturday 20 September 2025

Hyde Park, London

 

Make a splash and take on a one-mile or two-mile open water swimming challenge for Deafblind UK.

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Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

Cardiff Half Marathon

Sunday 5 October 2025

Cardiff, Wales

 

Run the UK’s second largest half marathon through the Welsh capital in support of Deafblind UK!

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Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

AJ Bell Great South Run

Sunday 19 October 2025

Portsmouth

 

Take your running to the next level in Europe’s leading 10 mile running event for Deafblind UK.

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Skydive for Deafblind UK

Calling all adrenaline junkies - can you take on the challenge of a lifetime and skydive for Deafblind UK?

This exhilarating adventure will see you soaring through the sky from 10,000ft at 125mph before parachuting safely back down to the ground. We work with 20 skydiving centres across the UK to provide tandem jumps with experienced and qualified instructors. So, you can just relax and enjoy the view!

The sky's the limit! For more information or to book your skydive, visit our tandem skydive partner, Skyline.

Whether you’re joining in with friends or going solo, click here to join a Tough Mudder for Deafblind UK and support the estimated 450,000 people who are deafblind across the UK.

Whether you want to honor a loved one or achieve a personal milestone, click here to explore our bungee jump calendar and get your adrenaline pumping.

Fancy taking on the only run where you’ll be jumping, sliding and bouncing your way to the finish line? Click here to explore our Inflatable 5K calendar to take part in the bounciest 5K today!

 

Get started!

Why not use your passions and interests to fundraise for Deafblind UK? It's as easy as 1, 2, 3.

  • 1) Decide on the activity you wish to do to fundraise for Deafblind UK. This could be a personal challenge such as a sponsored walk. Or, it could use a skill or talent such as a hosting a cake sale, quiz, or bingo night.
  • 2) Choose a date for your activity
  • 3) Tell us your fundraising plans so that we can support you with advice and Deafblind UK fundraising materials!

Contact our team for a friendly chat and get started today!