Charity challenges you’ll never forget!
If you are looking for a new way to challenge yourself, while raising money for a great cause, you have come to the right place…
From large events organised by others, to challenges organised by the Association, read on to find out what’s on offer.
Please note that some events may not take place if local or national COVID restrictions change.
The Association’s Head of Community Fundraising, Amy Petterson, said:
“The community fundraising team has put together a calendar of fun and challenging events, which offer something for everyone with a taste for adventure. They come under four headings: RAFA Runs, RAFA Rides, RAFA Flies and RAFA Adventures.
“As the charity that supports the RAF community, we like to offer aviation-themed challenges that people can only experience with us. Our skydiving days are an excellent example of this, as participants don’t just get the chance to jump from a perfectly good aircraft, but they spend the whole day with us. There are interactive activities like parachute packing and formation skydive training, something you can’t experience with any other charity.”
Take to the roads with RAFA Rides (including virtual roads…)
This year RAFA Rides is going global. Join hundreds of virtual team mates on 4 and 5 June as we cycle around the world, for fact fans that’s a whopping 24, 901 miles. Take on the 30, 70 or 100 mile charity challenges and help raise money for the RAF community along the way.
Take to the paths with RAFA Runs
This year’s list of races is shorter than usual, as we cannot be sure which events will take place. However, if you’re interested in the iconic Great North Run in September, register your interest and get those trainers on.
We are looking at offering places in a series of smaller races, so keep your eyes on our social media channels for more information as it becomes available.
Take to the hills with RAFA Adventures
Take on the exclusive RAFA Helvellyn Duathlon; a fully guided hike and bike micro event which involves cycling a multi terrain loop of Thirlmere, followed by a hike up Helvellyn, England’s second highest mountain. You can win incredible prizes along the way with our scavenger hunt.
Whether you’re a keen walker or runner looking for a new way to stretch yourself or if you’re starting out and would like a goal to keep you motivated, our Ultra Challenge Events are made for you! You can choose from walks along stunning coastlines or on beautiful country trails, one thing is certain though, your Ultra Challenge will be unforgettable.
Take to the skies with RAFA Flies
Ever dreamed of flying? Sign up for our wing walking day and that dream will come true! You’ll spend the day with the world famous AeroSuperBatics Wing Walking display team, in the Cotswolds and have an exhilarating experience like no other. After the all-important safety briefing, one of the team’s professional wing walkers will take you up onto the top wing of a glorious 1940s Boeing Stearman biplane, and strap you securely into the harness. The display pilot will start the engine and before you know it you’ll be in the air waving from the wing during an exhilarating series of flypasts, zoom climbs, dives and banking turns.
If you’re feeling even more adventurous, why not join the team of professional RAF skydive instructors for a day and do a tandem skydive? Why not challenge your work colleagues, friends or family to join you?
What can you expect from us when you sign up? Amy said:
“Not only will you get an amazing experience you will remember for years to come, but our fundraising team will be with you every step, jump and pedal stroke of the way! We will give you lots of fundraising tips to help you smash your target and help us continue to support members of the RAF community who need us the most.”
Adventure awaits, what will yours be?
