Gold Challenge

What is the Gold Challenge?

People taking part in sports

We're a charity partner of the Gold Challenge, a fundraising initiative tied into the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

It lets you test yourself – or your team – in Olympic and Paralympic sports while raising money for us, your chosen cause. Whether you take part to get fit, add a bit of variety to your life, or as a team building exercise, it’s guaranteed to create an exciting build up to the 2012 Games. Each event has disability options meaning everyone can participate fully.

You can also take up the 2012 challenge. There are three possible levels of challenge depending on how adventurous you're feeling (2012km/201.2km/20.12km). The distance can be completed through a variety of sports including running, walking, cycling, swimming, sailing, rowing, kayaking and even horse riding!

Get involved

Unlike most mass participation events there is no entry fee. Certain challenges and venues do attract a small charge but, with plenty to choose from, it’s more than possible to get involved for free. The minimum fundraising commitment starts from £250.

Go to the Citizens Advice page on the Gold Challenge website and register to create an account:
- Sign up to the Gold Challenge for Citizens Advice
Decide if you want to take part as an individual or a team.
Choose the number and type of challenges you want to take on (each sport has its own page with more information about what’s required to complete the challenge). Here are some ideas for you:
- Gold Challenge Groups suggestions ( 83kb)
- Gold Challenge Groups - personalise your own ( 0.92mb)
Start fundraising!
- Fundraising pack ( 0.81mb)
Select a local venue for your chosen sport, complete the challenge and record your achievements. Repeat as necessary!
Don’t forget to send us your photos