challenge events
Get your running shoes or kilt on and raise funds for Change Mental Health by taking part in challenge event.
One in four people in Scotland experiences mental health challenges each year. These issues can impact anyone you know, affecting their daily lives, relationships and overall wellbeing.
By participating in our challenge events, you can help us support more people. Whether you choose to take on an adrenaline-filled abseil, a scenic short run, or a full marathon, these events allow you to take on incredible challenges while raising vital funds to help change lives across Scotland.
Raise £20 and we’ll send you a Change Mental Health t-shirt and wristband!
upcoming
Kelpies Supernova
Falkirk,
13th & 14th March
Immerse yourself in beautiful lights as you run 5K around the iconic 30-metre-high horses in Falkirk, creating an unforgettable night-time experience!
Falkirk Wheel Abseil
Falkirk,
22nd March
Join us for an epic adventure at the Falkirk Wheel Abseil! Abseiling from one of Scotland’s iconic landmarks isn’t just an unforgettable experience—it’s your chance to turn bravery into hope.
Kiltwalk Glasgow
Glasgow,
25th & 26th April
Walk for Change Mental Health in one of four of Scotland’s biggest cities to take part in the country’s largest mass participation event.
May Munro Challenge
Scotland
1st to 31st May
Calling all hikers and munro baggers! Reach new heights this May by taking on our own May Munro Challenge. Climb up to four Munros over the month of May and support people in Scotland affected by poor mental health and mental illness.
Port of Leith Distillery Abseil
Edinburgh
9th May
Join us for an epic 131ft abseil experience at the Port of Leith Distillery, Edinburgh! Take in the Edinburgh skyline as you ascend down the UK’s first vertical distillery.
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Edinburgh,
23rd & 24th May
Take part in one of the biggest running races in Scotland! With a 5K, 10K, half marathon or the full marathon available, there is plenty of opportunity to raise funds for mental health!
Kiltwalk Aberdeen
Aberdeen
7th June
Walk for Change Mental Health in one of four of Scotland’s biggest cities – Aberdeen – to take part in the country’s largest mass participation event.
Scottish 10K
Musselburgh
16th August
Run along the awesome East Lothian Golf Coast before finishing at Musselburgh Racecourse! We’d love to see you there, running for Change Mental Health!
Scottish Half Marathon
Musselburgh
16th August
Challenge yourself with a half marathon and run along the East Lothian Golf Coast before finishing at Musselburgh Racecourse! We’d love to see you there!
Kiltwalk Dundee
Dundee,
16th August
Walk for Change Mental Health in one of four of Scotland’s biggest cities – Dundee – to take part in the country’s largest mass participation event.
Zipslide Strathclyde
Glasgow
16th August
Join us as we soar through the 1,000ft zipslide across Strathclyde Park Loch! This unforgettable 2026 experience is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.
Kiltwalk Edinburgh
Edinburgh
13th September
Walk for Change Mental Health in one of four of Scotland’s biggest cities – Edinburgh – to take part in the country’s largest mass participation event.
Forth Bridge Abseil
South Queensferry
4th October
Join us for an epic adventure at the Forth Bridge, South Queensferry! Abseiling from one of Scotland’s most famous landmarks is your chance to turn bravery into early mental health support.
Have you got your own fundraising idea? Speak to our Fundraising team and find out more about how you can organise your own fundraising challenge.
