Fancy a challenge? 

Browse our challenge portfolio below, and sign up to fundraise for BCCS.

Can't make these dates or locations? You can register for any  Run for Charity event - click here to find yours. 

Challenges don't have to involve exercise - if you have an alternative idea we'd love to hear from you - please contact communications@bccs.org.uk to discuss. 

Running for BCCS is a huge privilege and one I am not taking for granted.

I have seen first hand the great work they do and when I visited their centre it made me proud to be running for them.

- Ben, Brighton & London marathon runner 

We've paired up with GoSkydive  to help tick off your bucket list in aid of BCCS.

Click here to discover what your experience will entail and how to sign up.

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GoSkydive Chas

 

We are delighted to be holding our Diocesan sponsored walks again this year during the summer months in line with our original walks' calendar, and are looking for willing volunteers to walk a route for us.

Should you wish to join with one of these, please email Damian ddillon@bccs.org.uk who will be delighted to hear from you.

How you can help

If you are taking part, you can download the Sponsorship Form here and begin asking for some support for your walk.

Sponsoring a walker

If you would like to sponsor a walker who is undertaking one of our routes, please use our Donate button here: https://www.bccs.org.uk/ways-donate/

Please put the name of the person you are sponsoring as the reference on your donation so we can let them know how much they have raised.

  • If you prefer to send your donation by cheque payable to BCCS, please send by post to: BCCS, 133 High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9AB
  • Using your on-line banking, you can transfer your donation directly to our bank account using the name of your walker as the reference:

Account Name: Brentwood Catholic Childrens Society

Account Number: 31094130

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If you would like to Gift Aid your donation at no extra charge to you, please complete our fillable Gift Aid Donation Card here and return to us by emailing headoffice@bccs.org.uk or sending to us at the above address.

Thank you for helping us with our Sponsored Walk initiative; with your help we will continue to make a difference to young lives throughout Essex and East London this summer.

Register with us to do a 2-5K walk at any point in September 2026 and see your fundraising efforts topped up from the Fun Walk Trust Bonus Pot! 

Email communications@bccs.org.uk to register your interest. 

Run a 5k or 10k around the rides and rollercoasters inside the fantastic THORPE PARK Resort and be first in line to enjoy everything the Resort has to offer. Following the race, you will be able to make full use of the rides within the park with Theme Park access included in your race entry!

Date:   Sunday 06th September
Start Time:  08:15
Entry Fee:    £38
Minimum Fundraising Target:    £100

 

This exciting event welcomes runners of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re chasing a new PB or completing your first ever half marathon, everyone is invited to be part of this fun, supportive race day.

The course offers a mixture of urban and countryside roads with gentle undulations, making it both a rewarding challenge and a great day out. 

Date:   Sunday 06th September
Start Time:  09:00
Entry Fee:    £32
Minimum Fundraising Target:    £100

 

Hosted at one of the iconic locations of the London 2012 Olympics - come along to his Moto GP styled circuit. The range of distances make it perfect for friends with different abilities to participate together. 

Date:   Saturday 17th October
Time:    From 09:30
Entry Fee:    £23-£30
Minimum Fundraising Target:    £100

 

Take in some of Amsterdam's iconic sites in either of these distances. You can register with us to compete in this overseas event - tick off the bucket list, have a nice weekend away and support BCCS all-in-one.

Date:    Sunday 18th November
Start Time:  13:20 / 09:00
Entry Fee:    £50 / £150
Minimum Fundraising Target:    £100

 

Make your midweek count with an evening run in one of East London’s most loved green spaces. Chase the Sun at Victoria Park on a flat, PB-friendly route that follows smooth park paths through open lawns and tree-lined avenues. This event suits every runner, from first timers to pace chasers, with lively support and a great finish-line buzz.

Expect accurate kilometre markers, enthusiastic marshals at key points, and clear signage from start to finish. Chip timing records every second, and you will celebrate your effort with refreshments, a bespoke medal, and a free race photo.

Date:    Saturday 07th November
Start Time:  18:30-19:15
Entry Fee:    £25
Minimum Fundraising Target:    £100

 

Join us for a spooky evening of running on Wednesday 29th October 2025 and tackle a 5k or 10k at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as the sun sets and the moon rises. We know 5k or 10k can be scary at the best of times but this night is set to be truly haunting even if you’re not pushing for a personal best! We hope to see you there in your best scary costumes - expect skeletons, ghosts and some novelty outfits too. 

Date:    Wednesday 29th October
Start Time:  19:00
Entry Fee:    £25
Minimum Fundraising Target:    £100

 

Nuclear Fallout is a thrilling challenge designed for those looking for a full-on obstacle adventure.

Participants tackle rugged farmland, woodland, lakes and mud with over 40 natural and man-made obstacles that test endurance, strength, and agility.

Chip-timed and suitable for all fitness levels, racers can walk, crawl or run at their own pace, with the emphasis on personal achievement and fun.

Every finisher receives a medal, making this 6 km course an exciting and rewarding experience for anyone seeking adventure without going ultra-distance.

Double the distance, double the challenge, Nuclear Fallout 12km is an endurance-packed obstacle challenge designed for seasoned and adventurous racers.

Date:     Saturday 07th November
Location:    Nuclear Races, Kelvedon Hatch,         Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex         CM15 0LA
Entry Fee:    £70 / £80
Minimum Fundraising Target:    £100

 

Come and run a chip timed 5k through the incredible grounds of London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The RunThrough Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park event is a great opportunity for a fun morning out with a unique themed medal waiting for you at the finish!

Date:    Saturday 21st November
Time:  09:30
Entry Fee:    £25
Minimum Fundraising Target:    £100

 

 

Santa in the City is the perfect way to get into the festive spirit!

You choose whether you want to walk or run the 5K distance on 8th, 9th & 10th December 2026. Walkers start at 7:00 pm each night, and runners start at 7:15 pm each night. Registration fee includes 5-piece Santa suit. 

Millie from BCCS' fundraising team participated last year -

Santa in the City 2025 was great fun - there's a lovely festive atmospere with everybody in their Santa suits, surrounded by the glorious sites of the City of London glittering with Christmas lights and decorations. 

 

Date:  08th, 09th or 10th December
Time:    19:00 (walkers) /19:15 (runners)
Entry Fee:    £32
Minimum Fundraising Target:    £100

 

  • Click here to register for Tuesday 08th December
  • Click here to register for Wednesday 09th December
  • Click here to register for Thursday 10th December

Please click 'fill out the form' below to register your interest.

Kindly note, we receive a high volume of applications for a very limited amount of places.

We would encourage you to enter the public ballot too, if you are set on the London Marathon. If you are unsuccessful, we are able to register you for many different marathons through our partnership with Run for Charity - including some held abroad! If you'd like to consider an alternative marathon, please email communications@bccs.org.uk