The Challenge

The Paul Lowe Challenge is an annual event open to anyone who wants to get outside and ride a bike, run, or swim, no matter where you live.

The inaugural challenge took place in September 2025. We are grateful to everyone who contributed. Their commitment is honored in our supporters’ list.

The next challenge will be in September 2026.

How to take part

Choose how and where you join:

• Join an official Paul Lowe Challenge ride near you. We will post the September 2026 dates and locations as they become available.
• Join another recognized sportive or Gran Fondo.
• Create your own personal challenge.
• Complete the challenge on any day in September 2026. For example, you could choose one of the following challenges to completer:
• Ride 100km
• Run 10km
• Swim 3km
• Do all three activities and complete an Olympic triathlon (1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run)

If you don’t fancy these options but want to get outside, be active, and participate in a fundraising event for a great cause with like-minded people worldwide, you can still participate. Just get outside and run, ride, swim, or walk!