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  • Jurassic Coast Challenge

    Jurassic Coast Challenge

    The hugely popular Jurassic Coast Challenge offers coastal path, steep hills and challenging beaches. Read more

  • Isle of White Challenge

    Isle of White Challenge

    Nothing beats a coastal path on fresh spring day, and there is no need to look any further as the Isle of Wight Challenge offers all of this in its glory. Read more

  • Easter 50 Challenge

    Easter 50 Challenge

    Make it an active Easter in 2023 and sign up to the 50km or 25km looped route, starting from the basecamp in Windsor leading into the Great Park with wonderful views of the historic Windsor Castle on to Runnymede, along the Thames Path, and takes in the wonderful countryside. Read more

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Supernova Kelpies

Supernova Kelpies

Do you want to set yourself the challenge of completing a 5k alongside the Kelpies? This is an event for the whole family! Read more

Start: 17th March, 2023 at 8:00pm

End: 18th March, 2023 at 10:00pm

Published: 6th February, 2023

Updated: 16th March, 2023

Author: Mark Packer

Location: helix park, falkirk

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Easter 50 Challenge

Easter 50 Challenge

Make it an active Easter in 2023 and sign up to the 50km or 25km looped route, starting from the basecamp in Windsor leading into the Great Park with wonderful views of the historic Windsor Castle on to Runnymede, along the Thames Path, and takes in the wonderful countryside. Read more

Start: 1st April, 2023 at 8:00am

End: 1st April, 2023 at 6:00pm

Published: 25th October, 2022

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Windsor Racecourse, Maidenhead Rd, Windsor, SL4 5JJ

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Isle of White Challenge

Isle of White Challenge

Nothing beats a coastal path on fresh spring day, and there is no need to look any further as the Isle of Wight Challenge offers all of this in its glory. Read more

Start: 29th April, 2023 at 7:00am

End: 30th April, 2023 at 7:00pm

Published: 25th October, 2022

Updated: 26th November, 2022

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Recreation Ground, Military Rd, Chale, PO38 2JF

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Jurassic Coast Challenge

Jurassic Coast Challenge

The hugely popular Jurassic Coast Challenge offers coastal path, steep hills and challenging beaches. Read more

Start: 13th May, 2023 at 7:00am

End: 14th May, 2023 at 7:00pm

Published: 25th October, 2022

Updated: 16th March, 2023

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Asker Meadows, Bridport, DT6 4DL

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London 2 Brighton Challenge

London 2 Brighton Challenge

On May bank holiday weekend, will you take on the iconic London 2 Brighton Challenge? Become a Shark Trust fundraiser and join us walking, jogging or running from Capitol to Coast! Read more

Start: 27th May, 2023 at 7:00am

End: 28th May, 2023 at 7:00pm

Published: 25th October, 2022

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Old Deer Park, Richmond

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Edinburgh Half Marathon 2023

Edinburgh Half Marathon 2023

The Half Marathon at Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2023! Can you run it for sharks this year? Read more

Start: 28th May, 2023 at 8:00am

End: 28th May, 2023 at 3:00pm

Published: 4th January, 2023

Updated: 25th January, 2023

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5k, 2k, 1.5k, 1k (Junior)

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5k, 2k, 1.5k, 1k (Junior)

Do you want to support sharks by taking part of one of the biggest junior running events in the UK? There are 5k, 2k, 1.5k and 1k routes available! Read more

Start: 28th May, 2023 at 9:00am

End: 28th May, 2023 at 6:00pm

Published: 4th January, 2023

Updated: 25th January, 2023

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Marathon Festival 10k

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 10k

A beautiful 10k route that is part of the biggest running event in Scotland! Read more

Start: 28th May, 2023 at 9:00am

End: 28th May, 2023 at 2:00pm

Published: 4th January, 2023

Updated: 25th January, 2023

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Marathon 2023

Edinburgh Marathon 2023

Do you want to spend May bank holiday in the beautiful capital city of Scotland? There are distances for everyone, including a full marathon! Read more

Start: 28th May, 2023 at 10:00am

End: 28th May, 2023 at 4:00pm

Published: 4th January, 2023

Updated: 25th January, 2023

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5k

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5k

Is the Edinburgh 5k the perfect run for you? Enter this year and support The Shark Trust! Read more

Start: 28th May, 2023 at 11:00am

End: 28th May, 2023 at 2:00pm

Published: 4th January, 2023

Updated: 25th January, 2023

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

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Lake District Challenge

Lake District Challenge

Stunning walks across hills and alongside lakes! They can be a challenge but it's worth it in so many ways! Read more

Start: 10th June, 2023 at 7:00am

End: 11th June, 2023 at 8:00pm

Published: 25th October, 2022

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Kendal RFC, Shap Road, Kendal, LA9 6NY

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Cotswold Way Challenge

Cotswold Way Challenge

The Cotswold Way Ultra involves a range of routes made for any difficulty and all having stunning views! Read more

Start: 24th June, 2023 at 7:00am

End: 25th June, 2023 at 8:00pm

Published: 25th October, 2022

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester

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Peak District Challenge

Peak District Challenge

Do you want to take on the famous Peak District Challenge in support of sharks? This beautiful but tough challenge has distance options to match you! Read more

Start: 8th July, 2023 at 7:00am

End: 9th July, 2023 at 8:00pm

Published: 25th October, 2022

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Bakewell Showground, DE45 1AH

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North Downs 50 Challenge

North Downs 50 Challenge

Beautiful views over the hills and through the countryside - there are 50km or 25km routes available! Will you take on the North Downs 50 Challenge? Read more

Start: 22nd July, 2023 at 7:00am

End: 22nd July, 2023 at 8:00pm

Published: 25th October, 2022

Updated: 26th October, 2022

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Surrey Sports Park, Guildford, GU2 7AD

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South West 50 Challenge

South West 50 Challenge

The South West is home to the Shark Trust. Will you join us in completing the South West 50 Challenge in support of sharks? Read more

Start: 5th August, 2023 at 7:00am

End: 5th August, 2023 at 8:00pm

Published: 25th October, 2022

Updated: 26th October, 2022

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Dunster, Minehead, TA24 6NY

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South Coast Challenge

South Coast Challenge

South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for a brilliant Ultra Challenge and has been stable in many challengers' calendar for a number of years, why not join us and 2000 participants to trek across the beautiful south coast Read more

Start: 2nd September, 2023 at 7:00am

End: 3rd September, 2023 at 8:00pm

Published: 25th October, 2022

Updated: 26th October, 2022

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Bramley Camping Park, Wannock Rd, Polegate, BN26 5PH

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Thames Bridges Trek

Thames Bridges Trek

Walkers, come and trek across the Capital taking in unrivalled views of the skyline, and historic landmarks. Read more

Start: 9th September, 2023 at 7:00am

End: 9th September, 2023 at 6:00pm

Published: 25th October, 2022

Updated: 26th October, 2022

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Bishop's Park, London, SW6 3LA

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Thames Path Challenge

Thames Path Challenge

The famous & ever popular Thames Path Challenge provides a wonderful route along England’s greatest river. Plus extra events!! Read more

Start: 9th September, 2023 at 7:00am

End: 10th September, 2023 at 8:00pm

Published: 25th October, 2022

Updated: 26th October, 2022

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Bishops Park, London

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Chiltern 50 Challenge

Chiltern 50 Challenge

The Chiltern 50 Challenge covers some of the best of the Chilterns countryside and great way you can get involved to support sharks! Read more

Start: 23rd September, 2023 at 7:00am

End: 23rd September, 2023 at 6:00pm

Published: 25th October, 2022

Updated: 26th October, 2022

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Henley Showground, Hambleden, RG9 3GH

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Run Bournemouth

Run Bournemouth

A weekend of sun, sea and running! 7 events over 2 days, including the Bournemouth Half Marathon, Supersonic 10k, Supernova 5k and FOUR Junior Events! Read more

Start: 7th October, 2023 at 8:00am

End: 8th October, 2023 at 6:00pm

Published: 4th January, 2023

Updated: 13th February, 2023

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Hengistbury Head, Broadway, Bournemouth

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Halloween Walk

Halloween Walk

Get your bravest team together of guys & ghouls or go it alone if you dare and meet up with other chilling challengers to take on the scary streets and historic haunts of London. With a full, half or 10k distance available there is a spooky challenge available for everyone. With a start & finish at the Oval Dungeon, come dress to distress to take part in a hair-raising hike around London.  Read more

Start: 28th October, 2023 at 7:00am

End: 28th October, 2023 at 10:00pm

Published: 25th October, 2022

Updated: 26th October, 2022

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Kennington Oval, London, SE11 5SS

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    Shark Taxonomy

    Taxonomy is a field of science that involves classifying and naming species. It's integral to wildlife conservation, providing the bedrock for our understanding of sharks.

  • Shark Evolution

    Shark Evolution

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  • Adopt a Great White Shark

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  • Chimaera

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