Events and challenges

Challenges and events

Take on a challenge. Change lives

Whether you're a seasoned runner, a first-time fundraiser, a cyclist, swimmer, or someone just looking for a new adventure — we have a challenge for you. And we’ll be with you every step (or pedal, or stroke) of the way.

No matter the distance, your efforts will help us go further in the fight against pancreatic cancer. Together, we can drive earlier diagnosis and save lives.

What you’ll receive:

Download our fundraising materials to help make your event a success.

From Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and Turn It Purple, to marathons, skydives and everything in between — whatever event you choose, we’ll support you with ideas, materials and encouragement.

Ready to get started or need more information?

Contact our fundraising team at fundraising@panact.org or call 0303 040 1770,  we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to start fundraising?

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This helpful fundraising booklet contains everything you need to know about fundraising for us, including fundraising ideas and how to get started.

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The London 10km

This flat and friendly running event is perfect for beginners or seasoned pros chasing a new PB!

  • London
  • Sun 12th Jul 2026
  • 8:00am - 12:00pm

Edinburgh half marathon

The route follows the same fast and flat route as the full Edinburgh marathon, offering genuine PB potential.

  • Edinburgh
  • Sun 24th May 2026
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm

Edinburgh marathon

Come and be part of Scotland's BIGGEST running festival!

  • Edinburgh
  • Sun 24th May 2026 - Sun 25th May 2025
  • 8:00am - 15:00pm

Leeds marathon

This is an event that truly is for everyone, so whether you are an experienced runner or have never thought about running an event before. We will support you every step of the way.

  • Leeds
  • Sun 10th May 2026
  • 8:55am

Manchester marathon

Take on the 2nd largest marathon in the UK!

  • Manchester
  • Sun 26th Apr 2026
  • 8:55am

London marathon

Join us for the event billed the ‘best marathon in the world’

  • London
  • Sun 26th Apr 2026
  • 8:00am - 17:00pm

Supernova 5km

The iconic Forth Road Bridge will be completely closed for you to walk, jog or run 5km.

  • Forth Road Bridge
  • Sat 1st - Sun 2nd Nov 2025
  • 18:00pm - 0:00am

Royal parks half marathon

The stunning 13.1-mile route takes in many of the capital’s world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London’s eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens.

  • London
  • Sun 12th Oct 2025
  • 8:55am

Jurassic coast trek

Join the Jurassic Coast Trek across the South Coast for Pancreatic Cancer Action and take on an incredible adventure to help improve survival rates through early diagnosis.

  • South Coast
  • Fri 3rd Oct 2025 - Sun 6th Sep 2026
  • 8:00am - 17:00pm

Mount Everest base camp trek

Take on the challenge of a lifetime and trek to Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal.

  • Nepal
  • Sat 20th Sep 2025 - Tue 6th Oct 2026
  • 8:00am - 17:00pm

Great North Run

Join 60,000 runners in the iconic half marathon from Newcastle to South Shields.

  • Newcastle
  • Sun 7th Sep 2025
  • 8:00am - 12:00pm

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Take on a challenge of a lifetime. Machu Picchu is one of the most iconic sights in South America, and the culmination of our magnificent Inca Trail trek through the Peruvian Andes. Trek this breathtakingly beautiful route for PCA!

  • Peru
  • Sat 6th Sep 2025 - Fri 16th Oct 2026
  • 8:00am - 17:00pm
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