Events and Challenges

“I wanted to challenge myself and do something I never though I had the courage to do. I absolutely love the work of Chickenshed and really wanted to do my bit, so I literally jumped at the chance to take part in a 10,000 feet freefall parachute''
Clare Hart

Chickenshed has a spectacular all year-round programme of Events and Challenges for anyone to take part in. From monthly music events to an annual calendar of fundraising activities and challenges – there are endless opportunities to support and be involved with Chickenshed.

  • Virgin London Marathon 2013 : 21 Apr 2013

    The London Marathon which will take place on Sunday 21 April 2013 is the world’s most famous road race that attracts runners from all over the world. This year we have 28 runners running as part of Team Chickenshed 2013. Applications are now closed.

  • Superhero Run : 19 May 2013

    Join thousands of Superheros in Regent's Park to help raise money for charity. Sign up for Chickenshed and receive a free Superhero suit and medal. 5km and 10k courses are available. No previous experience required. The spirit of the event is ‘taking part’ not ‘winning’ so you can run, jog or walk – you decide!

  • Virgin Active London Triathlon : 27 Jul 2013 - 28 Jul 2013

    With demand for the world’s largest and most iconic triathlon increasing every year, the 2013 Virgin Active London Triathlon is returning to its rightful slot at the peak of British summertime. This is the very first year that Chickenshed has places for this popular and sought after event and we are thrilled to be taking part!

  • London to Brighton Cycle Ride : 08 Sep 2013

    The DoItForCharity.com London to Brighton Cycle Ride is an exciting fundraising event taking place on Sunday 15 September 2013. Departing from London and finishing on Brighton sea front, over 2,000 people are expected to take part. Why not join Team Chickenshed today!

  • Chickenshed's 10K Challenge + 3K Family Fun Run : 06 Oct 2013

    The Chickenshed Challenge is a fantastic way to get fit and help to raise money for a local charity - last year, over 150 people took part, raising over £10,000 for Chickenshed. We hope that you will be able to join us this year, as our event promises to be bigger, brighter and bursting with even more energy than before. Starts Sunday 6 OCtober 2013, 10am at Chickenshed. 

  • Kilimanjaro Trek : 09 Oct 2013 - 18 Oct 2013

    Located on the North Eastern tip of Tanzania Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the world's highest peaks and the setting for a truly amazing charity trek! You'll be trekking through a blend of diverse terrains from jungle to volcanic craters before reaching the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak. This is an amazing opportunity to trek Kilimanjaro and one of the most beautiful parts of Africa over 10 days and climb to heights of over 5500 metres!

  • Chickenshed Skydive Challenge

    In June 2011, we organised our first ever Chickenshed Skydive Challenge - 15 brave volunteers jumped 10,000 feet for Chickenshed and raised over £3,500. Following the fantastic success of this event, we are now looking for adventurous volunteers who could raise at least £395 each to take part in a Skydive for Chickenshed this year.

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