Past events

Zandra Rhodes Fashion Event

Posted 07/12/2011

The amazing and iconic designer Zandra Rhodes will open her colourful Penthouse to RAFT, for a wonderful opportunity to view items from her collection with 10% of all sales on the evening being generously donated to our research.

ING New York Marathon 2011

Posted 06/11/2011

Rated alongside London and Chicago, this is a popular race with 38,000 participants who pass through New Yorks 5 boroughs.

BUPA Great South Run

Posted 30/10/2011

Europe's leading 10 mile road race - and one of only a handful of UK-based races to hold the prestigious IAAF Gold Label standard.

BUPA Great Yorkshire Run

Posted 09/10/2011

This 10K race only commenced in 2007 but is growing year by year. A city centre course starting and finishing on Arundel Gate.

Liverpool Marathon

Posted 09/10/2011

After a gap of some 18 years, 12,000 runners will take to the Liverpool city streets.

BUPA Edinburgh 10K

Posted 02/10/2011

The 10km beautiful city centre route passes Edinburgh Castle, the famous cobbles of the Royal Mile, the Scottish Parliament building and is regarded as one of the most scenic 10k courses in the world. We are delighted that one of our supporters Fergal Malborough has already signed up!

Brussels Marathon 2011

Posted 02/10/2011

A tough marathon, so not suitable for an inexperienced runner and there are only 2,000 places available.

Hatfield Fashion Show in aid of RAFT

Posted 30/09/2011

(20:00 - 22:00)

Need an excuse to purchase some new items for your wardrobe? Of course you do!

Berlin Marathon 2011

Posted 25/09/2011

One of Europe's favourite marathons - rated as one of the 5 Masters. 40,000 participants.

Adidas Women's 5K Challenge

Posted 11/09/2011

This is one for all the ladies to get involved in, the premium women-only fun run in the UK taking place at Hyde Park.

BUPA Great Birmingham Run

Posted 22/08/2011

The leading half marathon in the Midlands, formerly the Birmingham Half Marathon.

London Triathlon 2011

Posted 31/07/2011

World's largest and most iconic Triathlon. For all ranges of fitness.

London Triathlon 2011

Posted 30/07/2011

World's largest and most iconic Triathlon. For all ranges of fitness.

Northampton Triathlon 2011

Posted 26/06/2011

Celebrating the 10th year of this event with a 1500m Swim - 40k Bike - 10k Run. Grendon Laes has been a World Qualifying event in the past and has hosted the British Army Championships for the last 2 years.

The Alan Gaynor Memorial Charity Clay Pigeon Shoot

Posted 08/06/2011

This annual event is now in its 13th year and is held in memory of a much loved friend and supporter, Alan Gaynor, who tragically died in a burns accident.

BUPA London 10,000

Posted 30/05/2011

The Bupa London 10,000 is presented by the London Marathon and is run on the course likely to be used for the 2012 Olympic Marathons.

BUPA Great Manchester Run

Posted 15/05/2011

The Bupa Great Manchester Run is Britain’s premier 10k and was first staged in 2003.

Volkswagen Prague Marathon 2011

Posted 08/05/2011

Considered by many as one of the top 10 marathons. On mainly flat, it could be a great place to get a personal best!

That's Just RAFT

Posted 07/05/2011

Join us in Year of the Mad's attempt to hold the 'Largest Quiz-Multiple Locations'

International Firefighters' Day

Posted 04/05/2011

IFFD is observed on May 4. It was instituted after proposal emailed out across the world on January 4, 1999 due to the deaths of five firefighters in tragic circumstances in a wildfire in Australia.

Belfast City Marathon

Posted 02/05/2011

Why not do something different on the May Bank Holiday weekend and take part in the marathon - you can run it, walk, it, do the team relay or join in the Fun Run.

Virgin London Marathon

Posted 17/04/2011

The London Marathon is the largest annual fundraising event on the planet – runners have raised over £450 million for good causes since the race began in 1981.

Great Ireland Run

Posted 10/04/2011

10K through Dublin's Phoenix Park and the 2.5km for the Juniors aged 8-15 years

Adidas Silverstone Half Marathon

Posted 06/04/2011

At the historic Silverstone motor racing circuit.......

Engadin Skimarathon 2011

Posted 13/03/2011

A 42 km cross-country ski race in Maloja. You glide over frozen lakes, pass idyllic villages and ski through snow-covered forests. A backdrop which will make the day unforgettable!

Bath Half Marathon 2011

Posted 06/03/2011

Celebrating it's 30th Anniversary this year, the Bath Half Marathon - or 'Bath Half' is one of the longest established and most popular city centre road events in the UK.

BOGLE

Posted 04/03/2011

The 55 mile sponsored walk, called BOGLE, takes place around Greater Manchester. BOGLE is the North West's longest running sponsored event and always proves to be a great success.

Taste of the Vine Wine Tasting Challenge

Posted 02/03/2011

(18:30 - 21:00)

Come and take part in our fun wine tasting challenge. As much comedy as it is tasting, and there's no need to know your Pinot Noir from your Pinot Grigio to win, you'll be given all you need to compete.

London Ultra 2011

Posted 20/02/2011

This is an ideal step-up from Marathon to Ultra Marathon for anybody wanting to test themselves at the next level. London's Capital Ring provides a wonderful waymarked route which is easy to follow and can be run at marathon pace.

Brighton Half Marathon

Posted 20/02/2011

Now in its 21st year, the Brighton Half Marathon is one of the longest established and most popular seafront road race events in the UK.

Raina's Pub Quiz

Posted 15/11/2010

Put a big circle around this date in your diaries! RAFT'er Raina is running the London Marathon for RAFT, and is hosting a quiz at The Sydney Arms in South Kensington in order to raise funds.

Adidas Dublin Marathon

Posted 25/10/2010

This is the 31st year of the Lifestyle Sports - adidas Dublin Marathon, which is run through the historic Georgian streets of Dublin, Ireland's largest and capital city.

Cardiff Half Marathon

Posted 17/10/2010

2009's sell-out race saw a record number of runners taking part, with over 11,000 entering the biggest road race in Wales.

Maidstone Half Marathon

Posted 17/10/2010

This race is part of the Kent Road Race Grand Prix series for 2010.

Clarendon Half Marathon

Posted 03/10/2010

Half marathon from Broughton to Kings School, Winchester

The Run '10 Northamptonshire Race

Posted 03/10/2010

5K and 10K routes which both start at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton. We have 18 participants signed up to raise funds for RAFT at this event so far!

New Forest Marathon

Posted 26/09/2010

A great course for a half marathon, and awarded Gold standard by the british Association of Road Races in 2005....

The Bupa Great North Run

Posted 19/09/2010

The world’s biggest half marathon. 54,000 runners, atmosphere, dedication, passion, fun...

RAFT Fundraising Dinner at Devonshire Terrace

Posted 08/09/2010

Following the success of RAFT's 999 Dinner last year at Devonshire Terrace, we were delighted to hold a second Fundraising Dinner this year.

British Gas Great London Swim

Posted 03/07/2010

1 mile outdoor swim at the Royal Victoria Dock in the heart of the capital.

British Gas Great East Swim

Posted 19/06/2010

1 mile outdoor swim which takes place in Alton Water reservior situated near Ipswich,Suffolk. Last year the swim saw 1,500 swimmers participate in this exciting and demanding challenege.