Animal lovers in London, Surrey, Sussex, Kent and Hampshire looking for a new goal to set themselves for 2026 can sign up now to a range of different fundraising challenges with the RSPCA.
From adventure hikes and cycles to fun runs, bake sales, online streaming challenges, marathons and more – the RSPCA is encouraging anyone and everyone to set themselves an exciting goal for the New Year – helping animals along the way!
Abi Mustard, Events Manager at the RSPCA, said: “If you’re looking for an exciting challenge to set yourself for the New Year to tackle during 2026, look no further!
“We have so many opportunities across the south east area for animal lovers to find a challenge to suit them, from running or trekking to something more adrenaline-pumped like a bungee jump – it’s the perfect time to set yourself a challenge for 2026 and do something amazing for animals at the same time!
“Our amazing fundraisers do vital work supporting us in rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming or releasing thousands of animals every year. By raising money for the RSPCA, you’ll join animal lovers from across the region, and the whole country, determined to stop animal cruelty and neglect.”
Fundraising challenges in and around south east during 2026 include:
Royal Parks Half Marathon – 11th October
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon – 15th March
London to Paris cycle – June, July & September
Thames footpath challenge – 11th October
Windsor 50 challenge – 18th April
London to Brighton Challenge – 23/24th May
London Summer Walk Challenge – 22nd August
Thames Bridges Challenge – 12th September
Thames Path Challenge – 12/13th September
Halloween Walk – 24th October
South Coast Ultra – 5/6th September
Abi added: “Together, our voices will be stronger than ever. This is your chance to feel great, get fit, have fun and be creative with the RSPCA’s Team Animal, so why not request a fundraising pack now to help you rise to the challenge?
“You’ll receive loads of support from the day you sign up including an RSPCA fundraising pack, full of ideas and materials, with myself and our committed events team on hand to help with your fundraising, your own RSPCA branded running vest or technical t-shirt for your relevant event (just let us know when your fundraising reaches £50), cheering goodies for your friends and family, and a dedicated events Facebook group to talk to other RSPCA supporters before the event day.”
For those looking for an evening bigger challenge, the RSPCA is also offering nationals and international challenges including:
National Three Peaks Challenge – June – July 2026
Lands End to John O’Groats – 2-15 June 2026
London to Paris cycle – June, July & September
Snowdon at Night – May, June & August 2026
Walk to Remember – 13 September 2026
50 Miles in March – March, launching January 20th
By signing up for a fundraising effort, people can help the RSPCA carry out its vital animal welfare work, and help inspire everyone to create a better world ‘For Every Kind’ of animal.
Meanwhile, during the festive period, the RSPCA has launched an urgent appeal – The Big Give Back to Animals – in the hope of raising vital funds to keep frontline teams rescuing animals through the winter months.
Reports of animal abandonment will this year reach their highest point in at least six years – and issues like the ongoing cost of living crisis mean animals need the RSPCA’s more than ever. More work about supporting the RSPCA can be found on the charity’s website.
