Sporting and Challenge Events at NYAS
Join a team of incredible fundraisers taking on a sporting or challenge event to provide life changing support to care experienced children, young people, and adults in vulnerable situations.
We offer places at some incredible events, many of which are sold out to the public. Get active and walk, run, hike, swim or even a bounce on a giant inflatable obstacle course. Simply, choose your event on the NYAS Run For Charity platform, complete the registration form, set up your JustGiving page and get training! Or if you’ve already got your place in an event, you can choose to fundraise for NYAS.
Upcoming Events - Don't Miss Out!
Edinburgh Half Marathon - 24th May 2026
Starting in Scotland’s capital, the Edinburgh Half Marathon is one of the fastest half marathon routes in the world. Offering you the chance to run past iconic landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle and out along the beautiful East Lothian coast, this exciting race promises both history and beauty.
This popular event has sold out every year since 2012, but you can secure your spot at the 2026 start line with #TeamNYAS.
Paris Half Marathon – Sunday 12th April 2026
If a half marathon is more your pace, we also have places available in the Paris Half Marathon. This exciting event starts on the banks of the Seine and takes runners past historic landmarks including the National Library of France, the Hotel de Ville and the Place de la Bastille.
Want to take on the challenge but don’t want to travel alone, sign up with a friend and change young lives together!
Find Your Own Event
It’s important to find the event that’s the right fit for you, the perfect amount of challenge and fun. Visit Run for Charity to browse all available events.
Filter based on event type, location, and date to find your dream event. Please read all the important information, including the registration fee, fundraising target, race length and criteria before registering.
The London Marathon is probably the biggest and most well-known marathon in the UK [...] I decided to fundraise for NYAS as I have been an Independent Visitor (IV) for around three years, and I believe that the work they do is essential.
Andy Webster*, Fundraiser
We're Here to Help
Get in touch with our fundraising team at [email protected] to talk about your fundraising journey. We’d be delighted to support you with setting up your JustGiving campaign page and offer guidance to help you set and reach your fundraising goal.