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:
NKH 100 Mile Challenge
July 2024
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
24 August 2024
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!
(Select “Sign up for a listed charity” and select Mikaere Foundation in the Registration form)
Thames Walk
Moonlight 10
13 September 2024
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. A lively finish awaits – with some fizz, a ‘Moon medal’, some welcome hot food & drink
(Select “Sign up for a listed charity” and select Mikaere Foundation in the Registration form)
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!
(Select “Sign up for a listed charity” and select Mikaere Foundation in the Registration form)
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.
(Select “Sign up for a listed charity” and select Mikaere Foundation in the Registration form)
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.
(Select “Sign up for a listed charity” and select Mikaere Foundation in the Registration form)
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.