Virtual Challenge Hub
Want to run on your own terms and not be tied to an organised race at a fixed time and venue?
Go Virtual!
Here are some of our virtual challenges, which you could run on your own, or organise a team challenge for extra support.
- Shine a Light Marathon, run the 26.5 miles anywhere within a set time frame, or take the challenge on during World NF Month May
- If a marathon is too daunting and a few too many thousands of steps, we have the 2.6 garden challenge. Walk, jog, skip or run in your garden, local park or treadmill, whatever works for you!
- New for 2025, we have the Everest Challenge Virtual Race, find a nearby hill or run up your staircase over and over again, using a tracker to reach the 8848 metre summit target.
If you want to set up your own virtual challenge, get in touch! Our fundraising team can advise on challenges, fundraising materials and support.
Contact us fundraising@nervetumours.org.uk or call 020 8439 1234.
Find your challenges below

Shine A Light Marathon
Run our Shine A Light Marathon to raise awareness!
Instead of 26.2 miles, run 26.5 miles for the 26,500 affected by NF in the UK – go the extra 0.3 miles for our NF community.
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2.6 Garden Challenge
Join our 2.6 Mile and Junior 1 Mile Garden Challenge.
Shine A Light on NF by running, jogging, or walking 2.6 miles at your own convenience, in your garden, local community park, treadmill or skipping/ stepping on the spot.
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Everest Challenge Virtual Race
Can you climb the equivalent of Mount Everest (8848 metres) in 12 weeks? In this challenge, run up hills or simply tackle the stairs until you reach the summit target. Click on the link to find out how it works.
Get involvedWe have teamed up with RunForCharity to offer you a whole array of virtual events to choose from, so you can fundraise with Nerve Tumours UK, whenever and wherever you choose.
Only commit to physical challenges that you are capable of and in case of any underlying conditions, please discuss with your GP or Specialist. Nerve Tumours UK can not be held responsible for any accidents or damages that occur throughout the training commitment or the challenge itself.