YCR EVENTS

Challenge yourself and help us combat cancer.

overseas events

Marathon des Sables
April, every year

The Marathon des Sables is the toughest foot race on the planet. It is set in stages and covers some 243km done at one's own pace while maintaining self-sufficiency in food, clothing and gear. The event is held in April in Morocco and involves participants running approximately 151 miles across the desert in six days, carrying all their own supplies and equipment except tent and water.


New York City Marathon
7th November 2010

The ING New York City Marathon continues to be the most important International marathon in the world - it is an experience not to be missed! It really is the most complete marathon experience: a classic course through the five New York boroughs.

Kilimanjaro Trek
22 January - 02 February 2010
25 June - 06 July 2010
15 September - 26 September 2010

Join this fantastic trek to the Roof of Africa! Standing at an impressive 5,895m over the African plains, Mt Kilimanjaro is one of Africa's best sights. On reaching the summit of Uruhu Peak, you will have just summated the World's highest free-standing mountain and also, bagged one of the World's seven highest summits. This challenging trek follows the much less trodden Lemosho Glades route and is said to be one of the most stunningly beautiful hikes in Africa. 

Borneo - The ULTIMATE Challenge 
7 - 17 May 2010
6 - 16 May 2011


This exciting opportunity is the ultimate experience to raise money for charity and see one of the most beautiful islands in the world. The trek would be through lush rainforests, mountains, rivers and the home of one of Borneo's most established residents, the orang-utan.