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    Miles Palmer taking on a skydive for ZSL
    1 January 2023 - 31 January 2025

    Skydive for ZSL!

    Feel the full force of flying through the clouds from over 10,000ft at up to 125mph while raising money for wildlife conservation at the same time.

    Around the World in 30 Days walking, running and cycling fundraising challenge
    1 – 30 June 2024

    Help us go Around the World in 30 Days

    Take on ZSL’s flagship annual challenge with friends, family, colleagues or individually, and help us collectively walk, run, cycle or wheel around the world this June, that’s 40,075km, to raise money for global wildlife conservation.

    ZSL fundraisers doing a run
    Various dates

    Marathons

    Take on a marathon for wildlife! There are a number of different marathons that we have ZSL charity places in, including Edinburgh, Leeds, Paris and Barcelona.

    Inflatable 5k finish line
    Various dates in 2024

    Family-friendly inflatable fun run

    Take on the world’s largest and best inflatable obstacle run, the Inflatable 5k. This family-friendly event is suitable for participants aged 5+. There are venues all across the UK. Everyone is welcome, and it’s a fantastic day out with friends or family!

    Hampton Court Palace Half
    24 March 2024

    Hampton Court Palace Half

    A historical running experience you will not want to miss! As well as taking on a half marathon to support ZSL, you'll also have entry into one of the UK's best historical attractions, where the race starts and finishes.

    ASICS London 10K
    14 July 2024

    ASICS London 10K

    Dash past iconic central London sights including Big Ben, the London Eye and the River Thames in a 10K race to remember, while raising vital funds for ZSL.

    Hackney Half Marathon
    19 May 2024

    Hackney Half Marathon

    Dash through East London for ZSL in the Hackney Half! This is a hugely popular race in the running calendar, with vibrant street art and entertainment on course.

    Thorpe Park Triathlon
    30 June 2024

    Thorpe Park Sprint Triathlon

    Take part in the Sprint triathlon around Thorpe Park for the opportunity to run, cycle and swim around this unique venue, while raising money for ZSL!

    Bungee jump for ZSL
    Various dates

    Bungee jump

    Experience the thrill of a lifetime with an exhilarating bungee jump. Choose one of the stunning locations then take a leap and support wildlife today!

    Challenge London Triathlon
    28 July 2024

    Challenge London Triathlon

    Take on the world's biggest city centre triathlon for ZSL! Open to all abilities, Challenge London offers several distances to get involved in including Super Sprint, Sprint, Middle and Olympic.

    Manchester Half Marathon
    13 October 2024

    Manchester Half Marathon

    Take on generous, closed roads in this inaugural half marathon across the towns of Old Trafford, Stretford & Brooklands, with the promise of great support and an abundance of entertainment en route, while raising money for ZSL!

    Royal Parks Half Marathon
    13 October 2024

    Royal Parks Half Marathon

    Take part in a unique and inspiring half marathon for ZSL through four of London's stunning Royal Parks; Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, St James's Park and The Green Park.

Take on a wild challenge for wildlife! 

Join our fight for wildlife today by taking on a fundraising challenge with ZSL. Your hard work will help us to save endangered wildlife and protect the natural world we love and depend upon. 

You’ll become part of a team of animal-lovers, passionate about saving wildlife from extinction and creating a healthier, fairer and better future for wildlife, people and our planet.

Everyone who takes part in a fundraising challenge for ZSL can get a free fundraiser t-shirt, as a thank you for supporting our work.

Other runs around the country 

From 5k runs to half marathons, there are hundreds of fantastic events across the country that you can take on for ZSL. We have partnered with RunForCharity to access over 350 local events. Simply select your local area in the table below, choose an event that’s right for you and join our fight for wildlife!

Find a local run:

Got your own place?

ZSL supporter takes on the London to Brighton cycle

Taking on a cycle, mud run or marathon?

If you've already got your own place in a challenge event, we'd love you to join team ZSL and support wildlife! We'll be with you every step of the way with fundraising advice, and you'll get a free ZSL t-shirt as a thank you.

Create your own challenge

little boy in puddle with tiger mask

There are lots of ways you can fundraise for wildlife, from a sponsored animal dress up day to an animal-themed yoga marathon – the possibilities are endless.  

Becoming a fundraiser is simple, and fun! Just follow these steps to get going:

  1. First things first – choose your challenge! Check out our A-Z of ideas in our fundraising guide or come up with your own animal-themed fundraiser. 
  2. Set up your fundraising page on JustGiving and click on the ‘start fundraising’ button.
  3. Follow the steps to set up and personalise your page. Include a photograph, share your story, and don’t forget to set a target – pages with targets raise 46% more on average.
  4. Roar loud and proud. Ask your friends, family, colleagues and neighbours to support you. Share your fundraiser on social media, WhatsApp and email – people love to hear about the good things you’re doing. 
  5. Let’s get going! Put on your best animal outfit and get started with your challenge. Make sure to take pictures and tag us on social media – we’d love to see what you get up to.

There's no minimum fundraising commitment, but every pound you raise will help to save wildlife from extinction.

Let us know you're taking part by emailing fundraising@zsl.org

Let's get started!

Dog walkers with their ZSL t-shirts

Start fundraising today

Every single penny you raise will make a real difference in supporting our animals and our worldwide conservation work. So what are you waiting for?

Download your fundraising materials

 

Fundraising guide cover image

Find useful tips and advice in our fundraising guide and promote your event with our downloadable posters and totalisers. We have all you need for a successful fundraising challenge, ready to download. 

If you do any offline fundraising, you can use our sponsorship form and send the money you raise in by cheque. Download our sponsorship form for more details.

Get your resources

We'd love to hear from you

If you have any questions about a fundraising challenge, have your own place in an event, or are looking for inspiration, we’d love to hear from you. Send us an email at fundraising@zsl.org to say hello.

We rely on the support of dedicated people like you to continue our vital conservation work. Thank you for joining our fight for wildlife!