Events for Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia Research
Challenge yourself for NKH Research
Fundraisers with the Challenge Events raises valuable funds for the Mikaere Foundation and families living with Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia (NKH) across the year. If you would like to take on a sponsored run, walk, cycle, swim, please let us know and we would be delighted to support you in your fundraising. Below are some ideas of Challenge Events you could consider…
There are many different events you can participate in:
Thames Bridges Trek
14 September 2024
10km and 25km route options
Venture across the Capital with unrivalled views of the skyline. Setting out from Putney Bridge – it’s East towards the City, zig-zagging over 16 of London’s historic bridges!
Halloween
Walk
26 October 2024
10km and 25km route options
A hair-raising hike around some of the City’s scary streets and historic haunts! Dress to distress, two ghostly looped routes, with zombie rest stops, and if you manage to get back in one piece there’s a macabre medal, a glass of the Devil’s fizz, some horrific hot food & drink.
London Winter Walk
25 or 26 January 2025
10km, 21km or 42km route options
Walk off the festive celebrations and kick start a New Year fitness regime, or do some early training for a full Ultra Challenge later in the year. Choose your distance – Full Marathon, Half Marathon or 10K, wrap up and walk on Saturday or Sunday. You’ll get a winter neck buff, a medal, hot food & drink – and an invigorating capital hike.
NKH 100 Mile Challenge
July 2025
100 miles or 300miles across the month
Get moving with the NKH 100 Mile Virtual Challenge! Walk, run, cycle, swim, dance – you choose! Anyone, anywhere can participate. All you need is a smartphone. All proceeds raised go towards NKH Research.
Summer
Walk
23 August 2025
10km, 25km and 50km options
Explore the ‘gateway to London’ along the River Thames eastern section – a route steeped in history and capped with a BBQ & bar at the finish – and a great summer bank holiday weekend adventure!
Thames Walk
Moonlight 10
12 September 2025
10km or 10 mile options
Take on a spirited 10km or an energetic 10 mile looped route through the heart of London as darkness falls, passing famous landmarks – including St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, the London Eye and more.
Run the 2025 London Landmarks Half Marathon
Run the LLHM and make a difference! One in three children born with NKH won’t see their first birthday. We can change this! Conquer this stunning closed road, central London run – the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster. This scenic run is great for first-time runners or regular runners wanting to hit their PB.
Skydive for NKH Research
Raise funds for NKH Research and skydive for FREE! Jumps available to book at 18 airfields across the UK with various days and times to choose from, all year round.