Events

From balls to bake sales, running events to raft races, you will find a wide range of Children 1st events throughout the year.

If you'd like to organise your own event or help us to organise ours, please get in touch with your nearest Regional Fundraising Office.

Search for upcoming events here:

Virgin Money London Marathon

2019-04-2828th April 2019 09:00 / Rest of the UK / Running
London
Joining over 40,000 participants, you’ll be running 26.2 miles passing some of London’s famous landmarks whilst thousands of spectators cheer you on.

Kiltwalk 2019

2019-04-2828th April 2019 09:00 - 15th September 2019 17:002019-09-15 / Lothian and Borders / North East / West / Social and Community Events / Walking / Family and kids
Multiple locations
Dust off those trainers and look out your kilt, Children 1st need YOU to take part in your local Kiltwalk!

Baker Hughes 2019 10k

2019-05-055th May 2019 08:00 / Running / North East Scotland
Aberdeen
The Baker Hughes Running Festival is a well established 10k race in Aberdeen, and for many runners the highlight of their running season.

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2019

2019-05-2525th May 2019 09:00 - 26th May 2019 17:002019-05-26 / Lothian and Borders / Running / Sponsored Challenge Events / Family and kids
Edinburgh
An unforgettable running experience and a major event in the Scottish sporting calendar, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is now in its 17th year.

Forth Rail Bridge Abseils 2019

2019-06-099th June 2019 09:00 - 6th October 2019 17:002019-10-06 / Lothian and Borders / Sponsored Challenge Events / Adrenaline
Forth Rail Bridge, Edinburgh
Free-fall abseil SAS style from the iconic Forth Rail Bridge – Scotland’s best loved landmark.

Lockerbie Loop 2019

2019-08-1818th August 2019 09:30 / West of Scotland / Social and Community Events / Cycling / Family and kids
Somerton House Hotel, Lockerbie
A fantastic family day out and a cycling experience not to be missed!

Scottish Half Marathon and 10k 2019

2019-09-2222nd September 2019 09:00 / Lothian and Borders / Running / Sponsored Challenge Events
Musselburgh, East Lothian
The Scottish Half Marathon and 10K is the ultimate running experience combining fast, flat routes with stunning views of East Lothian's Golf Coast - come and be a part of it!

Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run

2019-09-2828th September 2019 09:00 - 29th September 2019 17:002019-09-29 / West of Scotland / Fundraising Events / Running / Family and kids
Glasgow
Be part of Scotland’s biggest weekend of running. You can choose to get the whole family involved or take on a running challenge for yourself and beat that personal best!

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon

2019-10-066th October 2019 09:00 / Highlands and Islands / Social and Community Events / Sponsored Challenge Events / Running / Family and kids
Inverness
Join #TeamChildren1st and run one of the most stunning marathons in the world. With spectacular scenery, fantastic atmosphere and a truly memorable experience – it’s no wonder it has been voted one of the top 10 UK marathons.

Arctic trek

2020-01-2020th January 2020 09:00 - 25th January 2020 21:002020-01-25 / International / Sponsored Challenge Events / Adrenaline / International Challenges / Walking
The Arctic
The Ultimate Ice Challenge. Join #TeamChildren1st for the best week of your life battling the elements in the Arctic. During 20-25 January 2020, #TeamChildren1st will be heading to the Arctic and we are looking for 16 people to join us....