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some fun. Whether you re a complete beginner or a seasoned athlete, at Macmillan we ve got a challenge to suit everyone. Team Macmillan will be there to support you every step of the way.

We look forward to welcoming you to the team!

cancer, Robbie was determined to give back to Macmillan.

2 WhAt s it all for? Join Team macmillan Taking on a Challenge Event is not only a fantastic way to raise money for Macmillan, it s a great opportunity to take on a personal challenge, get fit, meet new people and have some fun. Whether you re a complete beginner or a seasoned athlete, at Macmillan we ve got a challenge to suit everyone. Team Macmillan will be there to support you every step of the way. We ll provide you with lots of training advice, ideas for raising money and motivation to keep you going throughout your journey. Simply take a look to find your perfect challenge. We look forward to welcoming you to the team! Contents: Running 03 Mighty Hikes 05 UK Hikes 06 Swimming 07 Cycling 08 Triathlon 09 Off-Road running 10 Overseas Events 11 Volunteering 12 Robbie Newton After losing his friend Chris to testicular cancer, Robbie was determined to give back to Macmillan. As an employee of Travis Perkins (one of Macmillan's charity partners) Robbie volunteered himself as a charity champion in 2015 and hasn't stopped since. He has taken part in over 50 challenge events in the last two years, raising money and encouraging his colleagues at Travis Perkins to get involved as well. He always goes the extra mile for Macmillan he even ran the 2017 London Marathons wearing a green morph suit. Why Macmillan? It helps that Macmillan are the official charity of my employer, Travis Perkins, but most importantly it's because of what Macmillan do. I've had several friends who have had their support and I've seen just how fantastic they are. Life with cancer is still life, and Macmillan will help you live it. My biggest challenge so far I would have to say the London Marathon 2017 in the morph suit. I'm asthmatic so it was a big challenge but I still managed to beat my 2016 time by 8 minutes. I put this down to the incredible support of the Macmillan cheerpoints around the course. In 2016 Macmillan helped over 1.4 million people with personal support through our face to face and phone services Our health professionals helped over 800,000 people Our cancer and information centres and services supported over 300,000 people Almost 5.1 million people visited our source of support section on the Macmillan website for support We secured a total of million in benefits and grants for people affected by cancer 1.2 million people got support through viewing our Get Support videos embedded into Facebook

Top PIcks Bath Half Marathon 04 March Great Manchester Run - Half Marathon & 10K Edinburgh Marathon Festival (EMF) 26 27 May Run Regent s Park June (date TBC) running Grab your trainers and get

uk/findarun Marathons: Greater Manchester Marathon 08 April Paris Marathon 08 April Brighton Marathon 15 April Virgin Money London Marathon Southampton Marathon Belfast City Marathon 07 May Milton

Landmarks 25 March Surrey Half Marathon 11 March Reading Half Marathon 18 March Yorkshire Half Marathon 08 April Norwich Half Marathon 15 April 10Ks: Brighton 10K 15 April Southampton 10K Great

3 Top PIcks Bath Half Marathon 04 March Great Manchester Run - Half Marathon & 10K Edinburgh Marathon Festival (EMF) May Run Regent s Park June (date TBC) running Grab your trainers and get active for people affected by cancer. From 5k to 26.2 miles, how far will you go? Find a run near you macmillan.org.uk/findarun Marathons: Greater Manchester Marathon 08 April Paris Marathon 08 April Brighton Marathon 15 April Virgin Money London Marathon Southampton Marathon Belfast City Marathon 07 May Milton Keynes Marathon 07 May Liverpool Rock'n'Roll Marathon Edinburgh Marathon (EMF) 27 May Half Marathons: Brighton Half Marathon 25 February Bath Half Marathon 04 March The Big Half 04 March London Landmarks 25 March Surrey Half Marathon 11 March Reading Half Marathon 18 March Yorkshire Half Marathon 08 April Norwich Half Marathon 15 April 10Ks: Brighton 10K 15 April Southampton 10K Great Manchester Run 10K British 10K May (date TBC) Tough Mudder: Plusnet Leeds Half Marathon 13 May Great Manchester Run Liverpool Rock'n'Roll Choose from the Full (10-12 miles) or Half (5-6miles) and challenge yourself against some of the toughest and muddiest obstacles out there. London West 28 April & 5-6 May Midlands 12 & 19- Southampton Half Marathon Chester Half Marathon 29 April Milton Keynes Half Marathon 07 May Hackney Half Marathon Edinburgh Half Marathon (EMF) 27 May Edinburgh 10K (EMF) 26 May London 10, May Leeds 10K 08 July Run Regent s Park June (date TBC) Scotland June Best taken on as part of a team, there's a 20% discount on entry fees for teams of five or more. More events coming soon!

mighty hikes uk hikes Walk the beautiful coastal path of the Gower

take you to some of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of the UK.

snack stops, full sit-down buffet lunch and a hot meal at the

As you cross the finish line, you'll be rewarded with a medal and a

uk/mightyhikes Gower Macmarathon 14 and 22 miles 8 September

100km Isle of Wight Ultra 05 06 May London to Brighton Ultra 26 27

4 mighty hikes uk hikes Walk the beautiful coastal path of the Gower or push yourself to the limit with one of our ultradistance hikes. macmillan.org.uk/findahike Mighty Hikes are one-day hiking marathons which will take you to some of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of the UK. Each event is fully supported with marshals, regular drink and snack stops, full sit-down buffet lunch and a hot meal at the finish. As you cross the finish line, you'll be rewarded with a medal and a well deserved glass of fizz. macmillan.org.uk/mightyhikes Gower Macmarathon 14 and 22 miles 8 September Amazing day, amazing views and a whole bunch of friendly people. Can t wait for next year! Cindy, Gower Macmarathon Ultra Challenge Series 25km, 50km and 100km Isle of Wight Ultra May London to Brighton Ultra May Cotswold Way Ultra 30 June 01 July Jurassic Coast Ultra July Wye Valley Ultra August South Coast Ultra August Thames Path Ultra September Can t make these dates? Set your challenge. Choose your route. Your Walk. Your Moment. macmillan.org.uk/yourwalk

swimming Take the plunge for Macmillan by taking on an open water

uk/findaswim uk cycling photo by Julian Claxton Photography All Out

North Great East Great Scottish Great London Your Swim Do you want to

You choose the swim. You make the rules. macmillan.org.

TBC) Tour de Yorkshire 5-6 May Fred Whitton Challenge 13 May

5 swimming Take the plunge for Macmillan by taking on an open water swim. macmillan.org.uk/findaswim uk cycling photo by Julian Claxton Photography All Out Swim Series (dates TBC) Macmillan s very own outdoor swim series is returning for Choose from a 2k or 5k on your own or in a relay team. Dates coming soon. Great Swim Series (dates TBC) ½ mile, 1 mile, 2 mile, 5km, 10km Great North Great East Great Scottish Great London Your Swim Do you want to choose your own swim and complete it in your own time? You choose the swim. You make the rules. macmillan.org.uk/yourswim What better way to discover the Great British countryside than on your bike? See what events we have on offer to get you in the saddle in macmillan.org.uk/findacycle Etape Loch Ness 29 April Tour de Broads April (date TBC) Tour de Yorkshire 5-6 May Fred Whitton Challenge 13 May Nightrider Glasgow 19 - Tour of Cambridgeshire 03 June Nightrider London June Dragon Ride 10 June Nightrider Liverpool July Amazing, better than I ever expected. Leigh, Great London Swim Can t make these dates? Choose your route. Your Cycle. Your Moment. macmillan.org.uk/yourcycle RideLondon-Surrey July RideLondon-Surrey July Ride Across Britain September

Take on your first triathlon and swim, bike and run for Macmillan.

uk/findatri triathlon overseas EVentS Lough Cutra Triathlon 26-27 May Festival of Endurance at

Hiking: Mont Blanc 12-16 September One of the world s most renowned hiking regions, with high

Nepal 5-14 October Fascinating temples, unrivaled trekking trails and the awe-inspiring sight of

the sponsorship you raise, up to the cost of your IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 entry fee.

For more information, go to: macmillan.org.

6 Take on your first triathlon and swim, bike and run for Macmillan. We offer incredible support for first timers to help you do something new in macmillan.org.uk/findatri triathlon overseas EVentS Lough Cutra Triathlon May Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle 08 July Experience some of the world s most spectacular scenery on one of our stunning Overseas Events. Windsor Triathlon 17 June Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon June London Triathlon July (date TBC) Hiking: Mont Blanc September One of the world s most renowned hiking regions, with high snowcapped peaks and permanent glaciers that tumble down the mountainsides. Nepal 5-14 October Fascinating temples, unrivaled trekking trails and the awe-inspiring sight of the Himalayas. This trek will captivate you like no other. macmillan.org.uk/montblanc macmillan.org.uk/nepal IRONMAN Reimbursement Purchase your place with IRONMAN and Macmillan will reimburse 30% of the sponsorship you raise, up to the cost of your IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 entry fee. There's no minimum sponsorship target but terms & conditions apply. For more information, go to: macmillan.org.uk/ironman Cycling: Venice to Rome September The terrain is hilly, with some long climbs and steep gradients it s wonderful cycling country. macmillan.org.uk/venicetorome The team spirit of our group was amazing and I have made many new lifelong friends Karen, Team Macmillan Overseas Trekker Open Challenge: Everywhere All year Wherever in the world you want to go, we can find the perfect challenge for you. macmillan.org.uk/openchallenge

volunteering We want the Team Macmillan experience to be the very best and volunteers play a key part in this.

can. Team Macmillan volunteers giving their support really helps when the going gets tough.

words the feeling I get every time I pull on my greens to volunteer for Team Macmillan.

7 volunteering We want the Team Macmillan experience to be the very best and volunteers play a key part in this. Cheering our runners and swimmers, our walkers and cyclists makes a huge difference as they push themselves to cross the finishing line and raise as much money for people affected by cancer as they can. Team Macmillan volunteers giving their support really helps when the going gets tough. In the last few years thousands of people have given their time to help raise awareness, help support our events and shout and cheer as loud as possible here s why they do it It s hard to put into words the feeling I get every time I pull on my greens to volunteer for Team Macmillan. It is a great sense of pride knowing by me being part of such a fantastic team that in some small way I m making a difference to so many people affected by cancer. I can honestly say I have never met a nicer group of people than everyone involved with Team Macmillan. Keep up the great work! I will continue to play my small part. Ian, Team Macmillan Volunteer If you d like to get involved please go to: macmillan.org.uk/volunteering The Challenge Team Macmillan Cancer Support 89 Albert Embankment London SE1 7UQ fundraising@macmillan.org.uk Visit macmillan.org.uk/events Printed using sustainable material. Please recycle. Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). MAC15971_18

CYCLE, RUN, TREK OR SWIM TOWARDS VICTORY OVER HEART DISEASE BHF CHALLENGE EVENTS 2015

CYCLE, RUN, TREK OR SWIM TOWARDS VICTORY OVER HEART DISEASE BHF CHALLENGE EVENTS 2015 Walk fast, run hard or swim against the tide. It doesn t matter how you push yourself, because when it comes to fighting