Other Challenges

Whether you want to jump out of a plane, take part in an open water swim, get muddy or get active with your friends and family, the experience you've been dreaming of can help to change someone's life. 

You can see some challenges below or contact our friendly Fundraising Team if you have your own idea.

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Great North Swim

Join #TeamShine at this fantastic open water swimming event on the weekend of June 12th-14th 2026. With a variety of distances, including a family-friendly 250m, there's something for everyone.

Enjoy the magnificent scenery whilst swimming in Lake Windermere in the magnificent Lake District National Park!

Great North Swim - Find out more

Great North Swim250 - Find out more

Parallel Windsor Challenge Events

Join #TeamShine at Parallel Windsor - the UK's national celebration of disability, inclusion and wellbeing on Sunday, 5th July.

There's a selection of distances ranging from 100m, 1k, 5k, to 10k plus Parallel’s very own Super Sensory 1K. Walk, push, wheel or run, there are no cut-off times!

Find out more

Skydive for Shine

A skydive is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and a daredevil way to raise funds for Shine!

Take on a tandem skydive using our provider, Skyline, who will look to deliver the best quality service possible for all our thrill-seeking fundraisers.

Choose from several jump sites around the country & enjoy an amazing experience!

Find out more

Tough Mudder

Are you up for the challenge of a 5k or 15k Tough Mudder obstacle course?

Choose from sites around England, from London to Manchester, the South West to the Midlands or Yorkshire! Sign up now to join #TeamShine!

There are also Kids By Spartan events on the same days - with 1km, 1.5km, & 3km courses packed full of obstacles for kids aged 4-14 to enjoy & get muddy!

Tough Mudder - Find out more

Kids by Spartan - Find out more

Inflatable Obstacle Races

How about taking on a fun Inflatable Obstacle 5K Race with a Shine charity place?

There are 20 to be found in England & Wales, from Newcastle to Southampton & Lincoln to Cardiff & more.

Sign up as an individual or take part with friends, family or work colleagues!

You can find out more about the events here and then click on the button below to sign up for a charity place! We're asking for an entry fee of just £20 & a fundraising pledge of £100.

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Other Get Muddy Events

There's a mud run or obstacle course to suit everyone around the country!

Get your own place, let us know, raise what you can and have fun at the same time. Our friendly Fundraising Team is here to support you. 

Spartan

Total Warrior - Yorkshire

Wolf Run

Fitness Challenge

Whether you choose 30 days of yoga, so many planks everyday, 100 squats a day, so many rounds of golf or simply moving everyday. Whatever your fitness challenge, you can fundraise for Shine. 

Let us know what you're planning and our friendly Fundraising Team will support you.

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Swimming Challenge

Challenge yourself to complete a distance over a time period. 

1k in a day, 5k in a week, 10k in a month, the choice is yours!

You can take part in your local pool or suitable wild swimming spot.

Let us know what you're planning and our friendly Fundraising Team will support you

Get in touch

Can't find the perfect challenge for you?

Find more ideas here or come up with your own.

Get in touch with our friendly fundraising team to let us know your plans.

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