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SUMMARY:Host a Garden Gala
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, we are once again inviting our wonderful supporters to open their gardens and host a Garden Gala in support of The Gurkha Welfare Trust. \nGala events will be taking place across the country throughout the summer of 2026\, offering a chance to come together with family\, friends\, neighbours\, and colleagues to celebrate and honour the invaluable contribution of Gurkha veterans to the British Armed Forces. \nWhether you choose to host a relaxed garden party\, a traditional BBQ\, a classic cream tea\, or a fun-filled children’s event with games and activities\, every gathering helps raise vital funds to support Gurkha veterans and their families in Nepal. \nSimply register your event below and we’ll send you a fundraising pack full of helpful tips\, ideas\, and guidance to help you make the most of your open garden. You can also explore our dedicated Garden Gala Hub\, where you’ll find a wide range of downloadable resources designed to help you plan and host a successful and enjoyable event. \nRegister below and we’ll send you a fundraising pack with some handy tips for your open garden. We also have a wide range of resources available on our Garden Gala Hub to help you set up a fantastic event and raise funds to support Gurkha veterans and their families in Nepal. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.gwt.org.uk/events-and-challenges/host-a-garden-gala/
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Saucony London 10k 2026
DESCRIPTION:Take on the most iconic 10K in the capital on Sunday 12 July 2026. Live bands\, DJs and cheering fans will power you through the route\, which takes in some of London’s most famous landmarks — including Westminster Bridge\, The London Eye\, Regent Street\, Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben. \nWhether you’re chasing your first finish line or a new PB\, this flat and friendly race is for you. Don’t miss your spot — enter now! \nThere’s no registration fee however we do ask for a minimum fundraising pledge of £200. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.gwt.org.uk/events-and-challenges/saucony-london-10k_2026/
LOCATION:101 Piccadilly\, London\, W1J 7JT\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Trailwalker 2026
DESCRIPTION:Take on the Trailwalker Challenge\nWith a team of four\, take on an unforgettable 100km journey in under 30 hours across the South Downs. \nTrailwalker is the ultimate in long-distance challenges\, raising vital funds for the GWT. Teams from the Gurkha Regiments lead the charge\, but thousands of competitors take part from all age groups and levels of experience. \nNothing will beat the feeling of walking over the finish line…except maybe that first bite of the Gurkha curry that will be waiting for you! \nRaise money\, push yourself to the limit\, and face a challenge you’ll remember for the rest of your life.  \nRegister  for Trailwalker 2026 Here \nThe Challenge\nTrailwalker UK is the ultimate team endurance event. The challenge is to walk\, jog or run 100km across the South Downs Way in under 30 hours in a team of four\, with a support crew to help you get to the finish line. \nStarting at Queen Elizabeth Country Park early on Saturday morning\, the Trailwalker route takes you along the stunning and historical South Downs Way to the finish line at Brighton Racecourse. You will pass through 9 checkpoints along the course. The distance between the checkpoints varies from 6km to 13km. \nFrom the minute you sign up\, the Trailwalker team will support you with communications\, advice\, and guides. We’ll get you safely across the course over the event weekend and you’ll be cheered along by an amazing team of volunteers. With our support\, you’ll find the strength you never knew you had to get to the finish line. \nNew for 2026 – the Trailwalker Relay\nWith the new Relay option\, there’s less distance to cover but it will really put your teamwork to the test! Your first team will set off with the other participants at Queen Elizabeth Country Park\, with the first changeover after 28km at Checkpoint 3. The route is split into four legs of approx. 25km and you can have 3 or 4 people on each section. Then you all get to join the finish celebrations and enjoy the famous curry at Brighton Racecourse! \nA lifetime ambition or the ultimate corporate team-building exercise – either way you are going to be part of something amazing. \nFundraising\nWe ask your Trailwalker team to pledge to raise £1\,200 for The Gurkha Welfare Trust as part of their challenge. For relay team members we ask you to set a target of £300 per person.
URL:https://www.gwt.org.uk/events-and-challenges/trailwalker-2026/
LOCATION:Queen Elizabeth Country Park\, Gravel Hill\, Horndean\, Hampshire\, PO8 0QE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:AJ Bell Great North Run 2026
DESCRIPTION:The AJ Bell Great North Run is the world’s biggest half marathon\, with 60\,000 runners taking on the route from Newcastle to South Shields each year. It’s famous for its inclusive atmosphere\, unbeatable route-side entertainment and warm Geordie welcome\, not to mention the millions of pounds raised each year for worthy causes. \nGreat North Run magic can be hard to understand – until you’ve experienced it for yourself. \nWhat you’ll receive if you’re selected\nIf you’re successful in securing a Gurkha Welfare Trust place\, you’ll receive: \n\nYour very own GWT-branded technical running top to wear with pride on race day and during training\nDedicated support from me throughout your journey\, including fundraising tips\, encouragement\, and regular updates on the life-changing work your fundraising will support\nFundraising resources and promotional items\, such as pens\, stickers\, and badges\, to help boost your donation\n\nRegistration for this event has now closed.
URL:https://www.gwt.org.uk/events-and-challenges/aj-bell-great-north-run-2026/
LOCATION:Newcastle\, Newcastle\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Host a Gurkha Curry Night
DESCRIPTION:Host a Charity Curry Night for GWT\nGather your ‘chilli and spice and all friends nice’ this autumn and host a curry night to help raise vital funds to support our work. \nLearn more about Nepal’s most important annual festivals – Dashain (17-23 Oct) and Tihar (6-10 Nov) – and enjoy your own celebration with family and friends as you bring the tastes of Nepal to your home. \nIt’s free to register and when you sign up we will send you a fundraising pack and free recipe card.  You’ll have access to lots of resources to help you plan your event and cook up a delicious Gurkha meal. What’s more\, when you raise over £50 you’ll receive a limited edition GWT kitchen gift*. \nHow your fundraising helps\nBy taking part and sharing a fun Nepali-themed evening with your friends and family\, you’ll be helping to ensure our teams can continue to reach our pensioners and provide a range of community services across Nepal. \nFrom implementing clean water and sanitation to rural Nepali communities to delivering health care direct to the doors of our Gurkha veterans\, we rely on your fundraising and support.\n\n*To receive your free gift\, you’ll need to have finalised your fundraising total by Friday 4 December 2026. We endeavour to have items shipped and with you before Christmas\, barring any unexpected delays in production. \nPlease register below to host a Curry Night\n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://www.gwt.org.uk/events-and-challenges/host-a-gurkha-curry-night/
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2026
DESCRIPTION:Take on the Chicago Marathon for the Gurkha Welfare Trust \nExperience the thrill of one of the world’s major marathons! The Chicago Marathon winds through the city’s vibrant streets\, offering incredible energy\, amazing crowds\, and iconic skyline views. \nRegister your interest with us and help make a real difference for Gurkha communities around the world. Run with purpose and join our team today! \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://www.gwt.org.uk/events-and-challenges/bank-of-america-chicago-marathon-2026/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, N Columbus Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
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SUMMARY:SuperHalf Series 2027/28
DESCRIPTION:The world-renowned SuperHalfs Half Marathon Series sees runners take on six spectacular\, destination half marathons for the chance to get their hands on the coveted SuperHalfs medal and enter the SuperHalfs Hall of Fame. The epic events in the Series take place in Berlin\, Cardiff\, Copenhagen\, Lisbon\, Prague and Valencia. \nFind out more about each race below:\nLisbon Half\n7 March 2027 \nPortugal’s biggest running event and part of the SuperHalfs Series\, 27\,000 runners flock to Portugal’s capital every year for the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon and Vodafone 10k. Having taken place for over thirty years\, the course follows the shores of the River Tagus and has on three occasions played host to the half marathon world record\, in 2000\, 2010 and 2021. A particularly famous part of the course traverses the iconic bridge (Ponte 25 de Abril) giving you spectacular and unbeatable views of Lisbon \nRegister for Lisbon Half Now \n \n \nBerlin Half Marathon\n4 April 2027 \nOne of the world’s most iconic and beloved half marathons\, the Generali Berlin Half Marathon takes place at the beginning of April each year. Part of the SuperHalfs Half Marathon Series\, the race takes runners through the German capital with a flat course offering great opportunities for PBs\, ideal for beginners and elite runners alike. This one is always a sell-out and is fast becoming one of the largest half marathons in Europe. With the lottery now announced\, get a guaranteed charity entry today and make your miles mean more. \nRegister for Berlin Half Now \n 
URL:https://www.gwt.org.uk/events-and-challenges/superhalf-series-2025-26/
CATEGORIES:Challenges
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SUMMARY:London Landmarks 2027
DESCRIPTION:Take in the sights of London!\nAn incredible half marathon race on closed roads through central London\, with fabulous views of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The event is not your average half marathon! From cultural landmarks and heritage to the city’s quirky and hidden secrets\, runners get to explore the capital on a route like no other! \nOver 14\,000 runners will start in The Strand\, finish by Downing Street\, and take in the sights including Big Ben\, St Paul’s Cathedral\, Nelson’s Column\, The Gherkin\, the Shard\, Tower of London and the London Eye. \nEnjoy the excitement of the crowds cheering you on\, and be entertained along the way with route activations\, musical performances\, DJs\, dancers\, themed cheer stations and more! \nRegister your interest in running London Landmarks 2027
URL:https://www.gwt.org.uk/events-and-challenges/london-landmarks-2027/
CATEGORIES:Challenges
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SUMMARY:TCS London Marathon 2027
DESCRIPTION:Take on the challenge – run the iconic TCS London Marathon in 2027!\nFollowing the success of our awesome marathon finishers this year\, we have places available for London Marathon 2027. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our team and run in support of The Gurkha Welfare Trust! \nThis is your chance to run one of the most popular marathons in the world\, taking you through the heart of London on the famous 26-mile course from Blackheath\, past many spectacular landmarks\, to the iconic finish line on The Mall. Join thousands of runners on this impressive course\, cheered on by huge crowds all the way. \nYour place in the London Marathon will be free\, but we ask you to set a fundraising goal of £2\,500.  Your sponsorship will support our team working in Nepal\, keeping Gurkha veterans and widows safe and giving them the means to live with dignity. \nWe aim to allow 6 months from confirmation of your place to the big race day\, so you have plenty of time to plan your training and kickstart your fundraising. Our fundraising pack will set you off to a ‘running’ start with unique ideas for raising money. We also have a fantastic athletics coach who will be sharing advice and training notes to help you with your preparation. Our team will be supporting you all the way! \nWe have now allocated all of our places for London Marathon.\nFind out about Fundraising for London Marathon if you have won a Ballot place
URL:https://www.gwt.org.uk/events-and-challenges/tsc-london-marathon-2027/
LOCATION:Greenwich Park\, Greenwich Park\, London\, SE10 8QY
CATEGORIES:Challenges
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