By fundraising for Dandelion Time, you will be making a direct difference to the lives of the vulnerable children and families we support.
How We Help
There are lots of different ways we can support your fundraising efforts including:
Can you #Doit4Dandelion?
It’s not all about running, there are a wide variety of challenge events available to cater for all tastes. See our slide reel for some ideas to get you started or download our inspirational Challenge Events Calendar. You can do this!
Grab your trainers and get active to transform the lives of children and families.
Take on a trek, scenic hike or walk for Dandelion Time this year.
Dragon Boat racing is an exhilarating team event.
Take the plunge for Dandelion Time with an amazing swimming challenge.
Take on the leap of a lifetime!
Join an Event
Ultra Challenge Events 2026
We have partnered with Ultra Challenge, the UK’s No 1 Series of treks & trail runs! Take on a challenge at your pace and fundraise for Dandelion Time!
Whether along a stunning coastline or on trails through magnificent countryside, you’ll get full support all the way–including plenty of food & drink, medics & massage, camaraderie, a medal & T shirt -and an amazing sense of achievement.
With 20 events to choose from, and distance options ranging from 10km up to the full100km–there’s an Ultra Challenge waiting for you in 2026.
You’ll be able to choose Dandelion Time when you sign up and you’ll find us under the “Listed Charity” category.
May Deal – Get active!
Sign up for an ultra challenge now and get a FREE Camino Virtual Challenge
A split payment option and 10% off for autumn events
Up to 75% off charity registration fees for autumn events
List of 2026 events
| July | August | September | October |
| Peak District 4–5 July 2026 | North Downs 50 1 August 2026 | South Coast 5–6 September 2026 | Kent Downs 50 10 October 2026 |
| Gower Peninsula 18–19 July 2026 | London Summer Walk 22 August 2026 | Thames Path 12–13 September 2026 | London Halloween Walk 31 October 2026 |
| South West Coast 50 25 July 2026 | Chiltern 50 26 September 2026 |
Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge – 10th October 2026
An end of season Ultra Challenge in the ‘Garden of England’. A basecamp near Maidstone, join up to 2,000 adventurers and you can take it on at your pace as a walk, jog, or run – and fundraise for Dandelion Time!
The 50km looped route heads anticlockwise on the North Downs Way to Blue Bell Hill, following the River Medway to Mote Park at halfway for a picnic. Along the Len Valley Walk to the majestic Leeds Castle, and the North Downs Way back to the showground finish line. Sign up as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way, plenty of food & drink, optional camping & transfers, a special medal, T shirt and celebration finish. With 25km & 10km options also available – there’s a challenge for everyone!
The Great Southern Mud Run – 20th June 2026
We are partners in the Great Southern Mud Run, also known as the Dirty Rotten Scramble!
You’ll tackle various water obstacles along the way, such as wading through water & even a few swims too. Options for non-swimmers too! Choose between the 6K, 12K, 25K or 35K route to suit the level of challenge you want to take on. You can expect plenty of mud, water & hills! Plus a few other surprises out on course too!
Put in the code DANDELION10 at the checkout and get 10% off the sign up fee.
The event takes place at Hole Park Estate, Rolvenden.
Do your own thing!
Whatever way you’d like to fundraise – run, cycle, swim, skydive, get muddy, do a cake bake or a head shave – or come up with your own challenge, we’ll support you all the way. Click here to set up your personal Dandelion Time Just Giving page
Get in touch
For any other fundraising enquiries please contact the fundraising team: fundraising@dandeliontime.org.uk or 01622 814001; we would love to hear from you.
