Fundraising Events

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to support Breathe? Taking part in a fundraising event is a brilliant way to challenge yourself, connect with others, and raise vital funds to help us continue our work.

Whether you’re drawn to high-energy challenges or prefer a more laid-back or cultural event, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. By joining an organised event or supporting one hosted on our behalf, you’ll be part of an amazing community working together to make a real difference. Whatever you choose, your time and effort will help us reach even more people through the power of creativity and connection.

Keep an eye on this page for upcoming events you can sign up to, or get in touch if you’d like to know more about how you can take part.

Take part in a challenge event

If you’re ready to push yourself and try something new, our challenge events are a great way to set a goal while raising money for Breathe. Sign up, get sponsored, and make every step count.

Our upcoming organised events are:

Tough Mudder: Find out more here

Thames Path: Find out more here

Moonlight 10: Find out more here

London Landmarks Half Marathon: Find out more here

Join us this September for the Thames Path Ultra Challenges, Tough Mudder or both!

We are looking for wonderful people to take in an Ultra Challenge or Tough Mudder this year, express your interest here!

Thames Ultra Challenge

Taking place on 12th, 13th and 14th of September 2025 join us and push yourself further walking, running or jogging your preferred distance along the Thames, raising money to support Breathe’s life-changing arts and health programmes.

Thames Path Challenge
Saturday 13th and / or Sunday 14th September 2025.

Walking, jogging or running. Start/finish points and distance options ranging from 25km to 100km.

Find out more info about the Thames Path Challenge here

Thames Moonlight 10
Friday 12th September 2025 (Evening start)
The Oval, Kennington start & finish

Walking. Choice of distance (10 miles or 10 kilometres)

Find out more info about the Moonlight 10 here

Tough Mudder: London South

Taking place on 20th and 21st September, join us at Tough Mudder as we make those muddy miles count and support Breathe Arts Health Research! Take on a diverse 5km course that includes woodland trails, rolling terrain, and seriously muddy obstacles, it offers a challenge like no other. Are you ready to join the ultimate mud party in South London?

Find out more info about Tough Mudder here

Express your interest for our challenge events here

Start training for an iconic half marathon as we take on London Landmarks Half Marathon

Taking place 12th April 2026, the London Landmarks Half Marathon is a run through central London run starting on Pall Mall and finishing by Downing Street. You’ll take in views of London’s most iconic landmarks including Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Nelson’s Column, the Gherkin, the Shard, the Tower of London and the London Eye.

Find out more information here

Media

Patrons Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton take on the Breathe 10 x 10 Challenge, to raise money for the future of Breathe Magic.

Young Magicians climbing to the top of Pen y fan to raise money for our Breathe Magic programme.

Managing Director Yvonne and friend taking on a super 100km cycle for our Breathe Magic 10 x 10 Challenge.

Breathe Freelancer Annegret running the half marathon in Brighton to support Breathe.

Virtual audience members enjoying Breathe Magician Christopher Howell's 'Extrasensory Deceptions' show - created especially for our Breathe Magic 10 x 10 Challenge.

Sponsorship for Breathe on a Young Magician father's racing car.

A group of young runners raising money for Breathe.