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Fundraising events

Take on a pawsome physical challenge and raise vital funds for your favourite street dogs!

From fun runs to bungee jumps, we have the challenge event for you!

You can raise money for Dogstar Foundation by signing up to one of the challenges listed below. Take your pick – it could be the most fun you have all year!

Looking for an event that’s closer to home? Click here to visit our Regional Fundraising page

If you have any questions about any of our events, please contact us at fundraising@dogstarfoundation.com.

Bedford Autodrome Half Marathon

4th August 2024

Designed from scratch by former F1 driver Jonathan Palmer, there is nowhere else in the world like Bedford Autodrome. Join us at the one and only Bedford Autodrome and enjoy the thrill of running a this unique course and racing your way to a new chip timed personal best on this smooth traffic free tarmac motor racing circuit!
Included in your entry fee is a Themed medal, event T-shirt, water and post race goodies!

Run Media City 5k & 10K

29th August 2024

Starting and finishing in the centre of Media City you will head out around a 2.5km loop that runs over the canal and runs past the imperial war museum along with the ITV and BBC television studios.
Each kilometre will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of helpers to encourage you on your way to the finish line. Included in your entry fee are a themed medal, water and post-race goodies. Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there!
The race involves laps, the course is flat and quick. There will be 2 laps for the 5k, 4 laps for the 10k. The course follows the paths and pavements inside the centre of media city. This is not a closed road race.

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Inflatable 5K – Newbury – 5K

28th September 2024

Get ready to bounce your way through The World’s BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course! This event is taking place at Newbury on Sat 28th, September 2024, and it’s going to be BIGGER, BOUNCIER, and BETTER than ever before! The excitement has been pumped up to the MAX, you’ll be jumping, sliding, and bouncing your way to the finish line like never before. So grab your friends, lace up your trainers, and get ready for the ultimate inflatable adventure!

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Great Scottish Run 10K

6th October 2024

With a city centre start and finish, the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run is a celebration of everything that makes Glasgow truly great: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and of course, great people, personality and humour. Thousands of runners take part each year to challenge themselves and to raise money for good causes. And Scotland’s friendliest city always delivers on the support front too, with crowds of locals turning out each year to cheer and high-five from beginning to end.

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Oxford Half Marathon

13th October 2024

This awesome course is fast, flat and proudly guides runners through the pristine and winding streets of Oxford in all its historic delight. The Oxford Half Marathon begins in the centre of the city and winds past Old Marston village, the River Cherwell and the very impressive Lady Margaret University Hall. Charity runners will be charmed and kept motivated with live music from local Oxford bands and DJs all along the course.

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Royal Parks Half Marathon

13th October 2024

This is the most spectacular half marathon that central London has to offer. Charity runners will glide through four of London’s stunning royal parks, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, St James’s Park and The Green Park. The 13.1m extraordinary route brushes past London’s most famous landmarks, including The Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, all on closed roads. This is a beautiful event with charity at its heart and has raised nearly £60 million for over 1,000 charity partners since 2008.

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300ft Windsor Bungee Jump

20th Oct 2024

Our Windsor/Bray venue is UK Bungee Club’s flagship location as well as the most visited site from jumpers all round the UK. Taking place lakeside at Bray Lake Watersports Centre, our Windsor/Bray venue offers stretching views across the pristine lake and miles upon miles of rolling countryside. Situated, to the west of London, this venue offers one of the best venues to experience a bungee jump along with a fantastic location to enjoy a weekend away.

Man smiling and making peace signs with his hands as he runs through the forest.

Delamere Trails 10K

03rd Nov 2024

We are excited to introduce to you this brand new 10K, half marathon and marathon around Delamere forest! Delamere Forest is a shady oasis in the midst of the agricultural landscape of the Cheshire Plain, and an ideal setting for a trails race accessible for all.

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Santa in the City – London (Wednesday)

4th December 2024

This 4K festive fun run starts at 7.00pm by the Tate Modern. You will then run along the South Bank, continue over Southwark Bridge, pass the Tower of London and Tower Bridge and then head through the city back to the Tate Modern, completing a truly iconic route. No previous experience is needed for a run like this. The route is relatively flat and you can either run, jog or walk. All entries come with a Santa suit to get you in the festive spirit!

Large crowd of people running through London in Santa outfits.

Santa in the City – London (Thursday)

5th December 2024

This 4K festive fun run starts at 7.00pm by the Tate Modern. You will then run along the South Bank, continue over Southwark Bridge, pass the Tower of London and Tower Bridge and then head through the city back to the Tate Modern, completing a truly iconic route. No previous experience is needed for a run like this. The route is relatively flat and you can either run, jog or walk. All entries come with a Santa suit to get you in the festive spirit!

Lee Valley Velopark 5K

25th January 2025

The Lee Valley VeloPark series returns on Saturday 25th January, offering you a chance to run a Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10k, 5k or Mile on this unique one mile Moto GP styled circuit. We also have a free kids mile for you to bring any young ones along with you and make a day of it. The Lee Valley VeloPark’s one-mile floodlit road circuit is the perfect course to test yourself over a new distance or check your pacing with each mile split chip timed for you to view after the race. As one of the London 2012 Olympic venues, you can’t help but feel inspired to give it your all on this course as we are there to cheer you all the way round to the finish!!