Challenge Yourself in 2025 to Support UK Veterans & Families - with PTSD Resolution!

This year, PTSD Resolution invites supporters to embrace new challenges and raise funds for UK Veterans, Reservists and their families!

Are you gearing up for a new challenge in 2025? Whether it's a marathon, a fitness programme or learning a new skill - we’re here to help you transform your goal into an opportunity to support our heroes and those close to them.

We offer an exciting array of fundraising options for our supporters, including the classic Great North Run - and the newer Ultra Challenge series, a year-long event featuring breathtaking British scenery and physical challenges suitable for all fitness levels. There truly is something for everyone!

PTSD Resolution has received over 4,000 referrals to date, highlighting the critical demand for our free therapy service. By participating in our events, supporters can raise awareness and essential funds - to help us help Veterans and families struggling with trauma. 

Explore our fundraising opportunities

Sandbag Racing - Next Event: Saturday 28th June 2025

Sandbag Racing is an event that sees participants compete as an individual, a pair or in a team of 3 - to carry a sandbag around a prescribed route, cross-country, over undulating terrain. The course is 5.5km - up the Malvern Hills, through woodland to the Worcestershire Beacon on the border of Worcestershire and Herefordshire. 

“It is a test of the soul, the sandbag is uncomfortable, awkward and hard to carry, it is a test of will power and heart… the core spirit of Sandbag Racing is that the Sandbag, like your mental health, is a precious item that should be respected, not dropped and definitely not left on the course.”

Proceeds from these events go to charity partners - by buying a ticket you are supporting Veterans’ mental health.

More HERE

AJ Bell Great North Run - Sunday, 7th September 2025

The Great North Run is a legendary half-marathon held annually in Northeast England, drawing participants from all corners of the globe. Since its inception in 1981, it has evolved into one of the largest and most loved races, known for its lively atmosphere and strong sense of community. The course takes runners from Newcastle upon Tyne, over the iconic Tyne Bridge, through Gateshead and concludes in the coastal town of South Shields.

Over its 40 year history the Great North Run has welcomed more than a million finishers. Countless individuals take on this challenge to support charitable causes - and it’s more than just a race; it’s a collective experience. The event transforms into a festival, featuring live music and entertainment that lines the streets, creating a vibrant celebration of both athletic achievement and camaraderie.

 - If you’re interested in taking part in the GNR, let us know and we will organise a place for you. 

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The Ultra Challenge Series: ‘Walk. Jog. Run’ - Dates Throughout 2025

The UK Ultra Challenge Series offers a range of events set against some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the country. These physical challenges cater to everyone from experienced athletes to newcomers, from endurance walkers to high intensity runners - with a variety of distances to accommodate different fitness levels.

The series has gained popularity by allowing participants to test their physical limits across diverse terrains - with distances typically ranging from 25 km to 100 km. Challenges can be  completed by walking, jogging or running - and can be tackled continuously or in stages, making the series highly accessible.

Each event is fully supported, featuring regular rest stops, medical assistance and clear route signage - enabling participants to concentrate entirely on their personal challenge. With a strong focus on charitable causes, the Ultra Challenge Series provides an excellent and well-supported opportunity for those eager to fundraise through physical achievement.

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We will be adding further events - so keep an eye on our Fundraising Page for more on how you can get involved.

Need more info or help setting up a fundraiser? Please reach out to our Fundraising Coordinator, Izzy, at isabelle.mills@ptsdresolution.org

PTSD Resolution is a charity (no. 1202649) that helps Veterans (any former Armed Forces Personnel), Reservists and Families who are struggling to reintegrate into a normal work & family life because of trauma suffered during military service and other adverse life events. The charity is accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists to the Quality Network for Veterans Mental Health Services.