YG’s Fundraising Events
Take on one of our fundraising events and tick something off your bucket list while making a real difference for young people in Gloucestershire!
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Bath 50 Ultra Challenge | Ultra, 10km, 25km, 50km,
Centred on this elegant historic city, take on a 50 km Ultra, a testing 29 km, or a sharp 10 km challenge at your pace! From the Bath Racecourse basecamp, 2000 adventurers will head out on looped routes around & through Bath – with fantastic panoramic views, past the famous Royal Crescent, along the River Avon and taking in many of the city’s sights & sounds and the surrounding countryside.
Bath
Gloucester Half Marathon
The course follows a scenic route around the pedestrianised city centre streets, passing around Gloucester Cathedral, before heading out around Gloucester & Quedgeley along a closed road circuit & Sharpness Canal Path. You agree to raising £200.00 and will be charged £39.52 (£38.00 + Booking Fee) for your place, however YG will refund 50% of your registration fee if you reach the fundraising target.
Gloucester
Skydive | 10,000ft or 15,000ft
We’ll transport you from our HQ in Gloucester to the jump zone in Salisbury, where you’ll meet your professional skydiving partner and receive a full safety briefing and training. Then, it’s time to board the plane for your exhilarating jump! Choose between a 10,000ft jump, with an unforgettable 30-second freefall, or opt for the 15,000ft experience, where you’ll freefall for around 60 seconds, reaching speeds of up to 125mph.
Gloucester/Salisbury
Birmingham Running Festival | Half Marathon, 10k or 5km
Join us for a unique opportunity to run a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon around the beautiful Sutton Park, a 2,400 acre National Nature Reserve in Birmingham. You agree to raising £200.00 and will be charged £35.36 (£34.00 + Booking Fee) for your place, however YG will refund 50% of your registration fee if you reach the fundraising target.
Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6BT
Cheltenham Running Festival | 10k
Join us for the BRAND NEW Cheltenham Running Festival. Take this unique opportunity to run a chip-timed 10k around Cheltenham Racecourse. Cheltenham Racecourse is often referred to as the jewel in Jump racing’s crown, playing host to the best jumping action in the world. You agree to raising £100.00 and will be charged £31.20 (£30.00 + Booking Fee) for your place, however YG will refund 50% of your registration fee if you reach the fundraising target.
Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Rd, Cheltenham GL50 4SH
Cheltenham Running Festival | Half Marathon
Join us for the BRAND NEW Cheltenham Running Festival. Take this unique opportunity to run a chip-timed Half Marathon around Cheltenham Racecourse. Cheltenham Racecourse is often referred to as the jewel in Jump racing’s crown, playing host to the best jumping action in the world. You agree to raising £200.00 and will be charged £35.36 (£34.00 + Booking Fee) for your place, however YG will refund 50% of your registration fee if you reach the fundraising target.
Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Rd, Cheltenham GL50 4SH
Cotswold Way Ultra | 25km, 50km, 100km PLUS a 10km option
A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The Cotswold Way Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your
choice, along a signed route, with free food and drink at regular rest stops. The magical Cotswold Way provides a stunning setting for a testing challenge – with some fantastic views en route and tough hills in between!
Cirencester
National Three Peaks Challenge
Join us for an epic adventure! It’s been ten years since YG last took on this challenge, and now’s your chance to be a part of it. Over three days, including travel from Gloucester and accommodation, you’ll join a team of determined participants and tackle the legendary National Three Peaks Challenge. You’ll have just 24 hours to summit the highest peaks of Scotland, England, and Wales. Don’t miss out on this incredible journey – push your limits, make unforgettable memories, and support Young Gloucestershire!
Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Yr Wyddfa
Inflatable 5k Experience
Get ready to jump, slide, and bounce your way through the world’s largest and best Inflatable 5K Obstacle Run at the prestigious Cheltenham Racecourse! With gigantic obstacles and pumping music zones, this action-packed day promises unforgettable fun and excitement. By taking part, you’ll be helping to make a difference—participants are asked to raise £120 in sponsorship to support vulnerable young people across Gloucestershire. Don’t miss out—sign up today and join the adventure!
Cheltenham Racecourse