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Looking for a challenge?

Last year, many people walked, ran, cycled, climbed and swam in aid of The Sara Lee Trust – will you challenge yourself this year? Choose from one of the events below or come up with something different, and start raising money to support local people today.

Let us know about your challenge and we will provide support with online fundraising, sponsorship forms and a Sara Lee Trust t-shirt or vest.

Get in touch today by contacting Katie or Nikki at fundraising@saraleetrust.org or call 01424 457969.

Running challenges

LONDON MARATHON | SUNDAY 4TH OCTOBER 2020

London Marathon 2020 | Sunday 4th October

Why not considering running for The Sara Lee Trust!

Be part of the Virgin Money London Marathon - a London sporting institution! Whether you run or walk, you could help raise much needed funds for the Trust.

To apply for a golden bond place, please register your interest.

HASTINGS HALF MARATHON | SUNDAY 21ST MARCH 2021

Hastings Half Marathon - Sunday 21st March 2021

Join our Hastings half marathon running or walking team!

The Hastings Half Marathon is 13.1 miles long and has been voted The Best Half Marathon in the UK by Running Magazines. It is also the ideal Prep for London and Brighton Marathons.

You can register your place by visiting the Hastings Half Marathon page and if you would like to join our team, please register your interest and we will be in touch.

Cycling challenges

Walking & Trekking challenges

JURASSIC COAST TREK | 25 - 27 SEPTEMBER 2020

Jurassic Coast Trek | 25 - 27 September 2020

Day 1 (Friday 25 Sept): Arrival
Arrive at the campsite in time to meet the group and a briefing over dinner.

Day 2 (Saturday 26 Sept): Lulworth Cove to Worth Matravers

Today we trek approx. 13 miles. Highlights include crossing the Lulworth Range, looking out for ancient fossils, and if we're lucky, even spotting a dolphin or two! A vehicle will meet us at Worth Matravers to transport us back to the campsite.

Day 3 (Sunday 27 Sept): Worth Matravers to Studland

We transfer back to where we ended yesterday's walk in Worth Matravers and continue approx. 12 miles in an easterly direction, passing stunning scenery to Swanage via Durlston Head and Old Harry Rocks before reaching Studland Bay. We transfer back to the campsite to pack up and head home.

If you are interested in taking on this challenge, please contact us.

WELSH ADVENTURE WEEKEND | 2 - 4 OCTOBER 2020

Welsh Adventure Weekend | 2 - 4 October 2020

Day 1 (Friday 2 October): Arrival

Arrive at the Hafron Forest Bunkhouse in time to meet the group and a briefing over dinner. Accommodation will be in shared rooms.

Day 2 (Saturday 3 October): Trek to the Source of the Severn

We set off on a full-day trek to the source of the Severn! Walking through stunning countryside there is also the option to ascend Pen Pumlumon Arwystli which, at 741m, is the highest peak in mid-Wales.

Day 3 (Sunday 4 October): Canoeing on Lake Clywedog

Today we head to nearby Lake Clywedog for a day of water-based activities. All instruction and equipment is provided. This afternoon return to the bunkhouse to pack up and head home.

If you are interested in taking on this challenge, please contact us.

HADRIAN'S WALL TREK | 9 - 11 OCTOBER 2020

Hadrian's Wall Trek | 9 - 11 October 2020

Day 1 (Friday 9 October): Arrival
Arrive at the campsite in time to meet the group and a briefing over dinner.

Day 2 (Saturday 10 October): Hadrian's Wall
We set off after breakfast by minibus to the starting point of our walk. Following approx. 12 miles of the route of the wall we walk from west to east, arriving back at our campsite by foot.

Day 3 (Sunday 11 October): Hadrian's Wall
This morning we set off from the campsite and continue our route along the wall for another 12 miles, finishing this afternoon and returning to the campsite by minibus to pack up and head home.

If you are interested in taking on this challenge, please contact us.

TREK TO PETRA | DATE TBC

Trek To Petra | Date TBC

Journey to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in support of The Sara Lee Trust.

Spend five days trekking along ancient Bedouin paths to the enchanting ‘rose city’ of Petra, filled with astounding hand-carved tombs, temples and caves. Rated one of National Geographic’s ‘World’s Best Hikes’ the trail traverses the stony desert landscape, takes you past Nabatean ruins, and winds its way up steep rocky mountain paths.

If you are interested in this event, please contact us.

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Challenge Events

Running challenges

London Marathon 2020 | Sunday 4th October

Hastings Half Marathon - Sunday 21st March 2021

Cycling challenges

Walking & Trekking challenges

Jurassic Coast Trek | 25 - 27 September 2020

Welsh Adventure Weekend | 2 - 4 October 2020

Hadrian's Wall Trek | 9 - 11 October 2020

Trek To Petra | Date TBC

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