Choose Your Challenge
The support we receive from our incredible fundraisers allows us to continue providing essential items and thoughtful support to children and families across the North East.
Whether you take on a personal challenge, organise your own event or join one of the fantastic opportunities below, every pound raised makes a genuine difference.
From running and walking events to once-in-a-lifetime personal goals, there are so many ways to support AberNecessities while challenging yourself and having fun along the way.
Choose Your Challenge
The Big Red 50 Day 5K Challenge
11 May – 29 June 2026
Boost your health and wellbeing by taking on the challenge of completing 5K of activity every day for 50 days — whether that’s walking, running, swimming, cycling or playing sport.
Along the way, you’ll be helping to raise funds and awareness for two local charities — AberNecessities and Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust — both making a real difference to children and families across our communities.
A challenge with a simple goal: feel good while doing good.
Run Balmoral
4–5 April 2026
Balmoral Estate, Aberdeenshire
One of the North East’s most iconic running weekends, offering a range of races including 5K, 10K, trail races and team challenges set within the spectacular Balmoral Estate.
Run Garioch
10 May 2026
Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
Choose from 5K, 10K, half marathon and junior races through Inverurie and the surrounding area. As an official charity partner, we have a limited number of free places available for supporters.
Please contact pauline@abernecessities.co.uk before registering.
Really Muddy Aberdeen
17 May 2026
Castle Fraser, Sauchen
A fun and challenging muddy adventure for all fitness levels, with 5K and 10K courses for adults and teenagers plus a 3K family challenge
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
23 & 24 May 2026
Edinburgh & East Lothian
With nine events to choose from — including marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and junior races — there is something for everyone. Take in iconic Edinburgh landmarks and scenic coastal routes while fundraising for AberNecessities.
Kiltwalk
7 June 2026
Aberdeen
Take on the Mighty Stride (18 miles) or Wee Wander (4 miles) and enjoy one of Scotland’s most loved fundraising walks. You can also sign up for Kiltwalk events in Dundee, Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Select AberNecessities as your chosen charity when registering.
No Child Should Go Without
Ride the North
29 August 2026
Angus (starting at Glamis Castle)
Choose from 110km or 150km routes through the stunning Angus countryside in this non-competitive cycling event with a fantastic festival atmosphere.
The Beast Race
21 September 2026
Knockburn Loch, Banchory
Scotland’s ‘beastliest’ 10K obstacle race featuring hill climbs, mud, water crossings and team challenges in the heart of Aberdeenshire.
Baxter’s Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running
28 September 2026
Inverness & Loch Ness
One of Scotland’s most iconic races with spectacular Highland scenery. Choose from marathon, 10K, 5K and corporate challenge events.
Illuminator Night Trail Race
24 October 2026
Glen Tanar Estate, Aboyne
A unique night-time trail race through ancient Caledonian pine forest and moorland. Choose from 8K, 15K or 15-mile routes for runners and walkers.
From climbing Mount Everest Base Camp to taking on an ultra marathon, hosting a bake sale or walking 10,000 steps a day, your challenge can be anything you choose.
Set your goal, raise funds and help us ensure no child goes without the essentials they need.
Create Your Challenge
Show Your Support!
We’d love for you to wear your support proudly! Request your exclusive branded t-shirt below and sport it as you train, tackle challenges, and show off your commitment.
Sponsorship
Online fundraising through platforms including Enthuse and JustGiving is the easiest and quickest method to collect sponsorship from your friends, family and colleagues. Simply create a personal page and tell everyone about the challenge you are taking on and why!
If you’d prefer to collect your funds offline or will have a mixture of online and offline sponsors, please use the button below to download a copy of our Sponsorship Form:
Sponsorship can then be paid into our online Enthuse donations page or directly into our bank account (please contact us to request details).
Get in touch
We love to hear about the fantastic events and activities our supporters organise in aid of us. Please get in touch through the form below and let us know what you’re planning!