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Extreme events

Push yourself to the extreme for Mencap.

3 June 2012

National Trust Sportive

Challenge yourself to a 50 or 100 mile bike ride
Gobi March 2011
10 June 2012 - 18 June 2012

Gobi March: China 2012

Take part in one of the iconic '4 Deserts' races across the breathtaking Gobi desert.
25 August 2012 - 1 September 2012

Fire and Ice Ultra

Take on Iceland with this extreme challenge
Atlantic Coast Challenge 2011
21 September 2012 - 23 September 2012

2012 Atlantic Coast Challenge

Explore the Cornish coast over three days
events, Extreme, Kalahari, Marathon, Supporting Mencap
27 October 2012 - 3 November 2012

Himalayan 100 mile stage race

Race 160km across four of the five highest mountains in the world
17 November 2012

Brecon Beacons Ultra Marathon

Join Mencap for this 45 mile endurance race in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park.
Photograph of Mencap fundraisers crossing the desert
4 March 2013 - 12 March 2013

Atacama Crossing: Chile 2013

Join Mencap for this multi-stage race across the amazing landscapes of Chile
1 April 2013 - 4 April 2013

North Pole Marathon 2013

Take on sub-zero temperatures in this extreme challenge marathon in the North Pole.
Supporting Mencap, Events, Marathon des Sables 2013
4 April 2013 - 15 April 2013

2013 Marathon des Sables

The toughest foot race on earth!
A photo of extreme event participants in the MdS
4 April 2014 - 15 April 2014

2014 Marathon des Sables

Take on the ultimate challenge!