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UK Challenge Events

Trekking in the UK

South Downs Trekathon 2012

Saturday 19th May 2012

One-day event over a marathon distance of approx 26 miles, presenting a tough physical challenge.  Trekathons make a great reunion trip or team-building event!

Whether you fancy dramatic coastal scenery or quintessential English countryside, flatter terrain or rolling hills, there’s plenty of choice.

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Recovering at St Andrews

Edinburgh to St Andrews cycle ride 2012

Sat. 16th June 2012

Now in it’s 32nd year the LEPRA Health in Action Edinburgh to St Andrews bike ride will take place on Saturday 16th June 2012.

If you would like more information or wish to register for this amazing and unique cycling event in Scotland please contact Ros Kerry.

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Trek the English countryside

Hadrian’s Wall Trekathon 2012

Saturday 23rd June 2012

Great one day trek, starting in Carlisle, and then alongside the Wall, admiring the skill of the Roman engineers and the outstanding scenery all the way to Housesteads.

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Trekking the route together

Avebury to Stonehenge Trekathon 2012

Saturday 30th June 2012

A diverse trek over 26 miles/42 km going back 6000 years of British history.

The magnificent prehistoric stone circles of Avebury and Stonehenge need little introduction.

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Nearly over the finish line!
Nearly over the finish line!

Great North Run

16th September 2012

The Great North Run is the World’s most popular half marathon road  running event. If you have been successful in obtaining your own place, or would like one of our guaranteed charity Great North Run places we’d love to hear from you.

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Virgin Active London Triathlon 2012

Virgin Active London Triathlon 2012

Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd September 2012

Guaranteed charity places for Virgin Active London Triathlon  2012

Here is your chance to Bike past Big Ben, Run alongside Canary Wharf and Swim in London Docklands

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Parachute Jump

Parachute Jump

Various Dates & UK Locations

If you have ever wanted to try parachuting here is your chance. LEPRA is looking for adventurous volunteers to make a fundraising parachute jump and if you raise enough in sponsorship you will get to...

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Nikki climbs her ‘mountain’