This Summer, why not set yourself a challenge and sign up to one of the many fantastic events happening in your local area. The sponsorship you achieve and the money you raise will mean that Forever Manchester can fund and support community activity across Greater Manchester, keeping it great.
Arla Great North Swim
Friday 9th – Sunday 11th June
Windermere, Lake District
£19 – £54
Choose from six different open water swimming distances to suit all ages, abilities, and experience. Dive into nature and join in at the UK’s biggest open water swimming event whilst raising money for Forever Manchester.
Wigan Bike Ride
Sunday 11th June
Wigan Town Centre
£24
Ready to go the extra mile for Forever Manchester? How about the extra 50? This ride covers 50 miles around Wigan with hardcore and highway routes available.
Great North Swim Run
Saturday 10th June
Windermere, Lake District
£81- £306
SwimRun is based on teamwork, passion and a closeness to nature. Teams of two will take on land and water, with short, middle, and endurance distances available.
Full Tour of Tameside
Thursday 15th – Sunday 18th June
Tameside
£70
The Tour of Tameside is a four-day festival of running that explores the best the area of Tameside has to offer. Runners will take part in 4 runs on consecutive days, experiencing a brilliant variety of routes and terrain.
Oldham 10K
Sunday 11th June
Alexandra Park, Oldham
£16
Oldham’s Toughest 10k – a challenging course starting in Alexandra Park.
Bungee Jump
Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th June,
Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th August
Tatton Park, Knutsford
£120
At 300ft this is the highest bungee jump in the UK. Whether you’ve bungeed before and want a bigger kick, or you just want to challenge yourself to do something completely wild, this experience is for you.
Swim Challenge
Saturday 8th July
Media City, Salford
£40 – £65
Perfect for people wanting to experience the brilliant sport of open water marathon swimming. The great Dock 9 venue, friendly atmosphere and keen competition will provide the opportunity to push yourself – mentally and physically – to your swim limits. All this is set within the safe confines of Dock 9 supported by an expert water safety team.
Salford Triathlon
Sunday 30th July
Media City, Salford
£80 (solo) £135 (relay)
The Morson Salford Triathlon & Aquabike offers athletes of all abilities top class racing on fast, flat courses around the bustling MediaCityUK in Salford Quays. The triathlon consists of a swim, bike and run in that order. Whether you are an experienced athlete or a first timer making your debut in these fantastic sports, this is the race for you.
Tough Mudder
Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th July
Heaton Park, Manchester
£95
Shake up your boring 5 or 10K run with Tough Mudder’s world-class obstacles, in this fast-paced, team-orientated race. Get your friends together and make a Tough Mudder your next team challenge.
National Three Peaks Challenge
Thursday 22nd August –
Saturday 14th October
£399
The National Three Peaks Challenge involves climbing the three highest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales, often within 24 hours. The total walking distance is 23 miles (37km) and the total ascent is 3064 metres (10,052ft). Looking for a real challenge? You just found it. Or you could always organise your own fundraising ramble to Snowdon, Helvellyn or Ben Nevis.
Last updated: May 2023
