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Challenges & Events

Events and challenges are a vital part of the fundraising that helps us to support older people across Scotland.

With options from walks to marathons to abseils, there are lots of ways you can get involved.

  • Loony Dook 2025

    Loony Dook 2026

    1st January 2026 from 12pm Coastlines around Scotland, including Cockenzie & Portobello

    Welcome the New Year with the exhilaration of a cold-water swim, along with supportive spectators, dressing up and some amazing fundraising for charity.

  • Age Scotland Firewalk 25

    Aberdeen Firewalk

    Saturday 28th FebruaryAberdeen

    Experience the thrill of walking on fire at Aberdeen Science Museum

  • Supernova 5k 2025

    Supernova 2026

    Friday 13th & Saturday 14th March 2026Helix Park, Falkirk

    Explore the home of two 30-metre high horses! The Kelpies are mythical creatures who love to play at dusk, each one weighs over 300 tonnes. Come and immerse yourself in a light journey with them for this atmospheric, family friendly 5k

  • A woman taking part in a bungee swing

    Bungee Jumps and Bridge Swings

    All year round Killiecrankie, Perthshire

    Take on the ultimate adrenaline challenge with a bungee jump or bridge swing 40 metres over the River Garry.

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    London Marathon 2026

    Sunday 26th April 2026London

    Have a London Marathon place and want to support Age Scotland? Pledge your support today.

  • Edinburgh Marathon picture

    Edinburgh Marathon 2026

    Sunday 24th May 2026Edinburgh

    The Edinburgh Marathon is a must for all runners, enjoy one of the most scenic and flat courses in the UK. Ideal for anyone who has a personal best to beat or is taking the leap and challenging themselves with their first marathon.

  • Aberdeen Kiltwalk

    Aberdeen Kiltwalk

    Sunday 7th June 2026Aberdeen

    Dust off your kilt, and get your walking boots ready...the Kiltwalk is back in Aberdeen.

  • Womens's 10k Glasgow 5

    Glasgow Women's 10k

    Sunday 12th July 2026Riverside Transport Museum, Glasgow

    Join a supportive community of runners at the Women's 10K Glasgow.

  • A man running in the Glasgow Men's 10k wearing a black running top.

    Glasgow Men's 10K

    Sunday 12th July 2026Glasgow

    By taking part in the Men's 10k, you can make a positive difference to your life, or someone else’s and be part of something special.

  • Skydive

    Skydiving

    All year round Locations all across the UK

    With skydiving you'll get an unforgettable experience and an adrenaline rush like no other.

  • Scottish half 2025 1

    Scottish Half and 10k

    Sunday 16th August 2026East Lothian

    A flat and faced pace run around the scenic East Lothian Coast.

  • Inca Trail Trek

    Inca Trail Trek

    4th - 13th June 2027Peru

    Take on one of the top ten trekking trails in the world for Age Scotland!