Challenge events

Ready for a real challenge? Join Team Underdog and trek, splash, pedal or pace to change a dog's life.

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Check out our overseas challenges

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Kilimanjaro summit climb

Trek through five untouched ecosystems to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro.

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Sahara Desert trek

Cover 100km across dunes, valleys and oases on a five-day trek through the Sahara Desert.

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Dog sledding challenge

Drive huskies 180km through Arctic wilderness and witness the magic of the Northern Lights.

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Dalai Lama trek

Explore temples, monasteries and untouched Himalayan trails on a five-day mountain trek.

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Trek Machu Picchu

Follow the uncrowded Ancascocha trail to Machu Picchu’s sacred Sun Gate, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Costa Rica challenge

Experience Costa Rica’s natural wonders as you climb Irazu, the country’s highest volcano and tackle the rapids of the Pacuare River.

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London 2 Paris cycle

Ride from London to Paris and take on an incredible, all‑abilities cycling adventure across two countries.

Anytime, anywhere challenges

Why join team Underdog?

Every pound raised helps change a dog’s life. Thanks to your support, we can be there for every dog and owner who needs them. Whether it's finding loving homes, offering behaviour advice, or placing dogs in foster care to give them comfort while they wait. Every pound you raise helps give dogs the care, love and second chance they deserve. 

How your donations can help dogs in need

  • £20 could go towards essential vet checks for abandoned dogs when they first arrive, making sure they get the urgent care they need
  • £50 helps provide a foster care starter package, to ensure dogs in need have access to all the essentials to feel safe and supported
  • £100 could support urgent veterinary care for a heavily pregnant dog
  • £500 could pay for full costs for a dog’s entire stay at a rehoming centre
  • £4000 could pay for a dog's full stay at a rehoming centre providing essential support, medical treatment and loving care.

Fundraising support

Fundraising guide
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Your guide to fundraising for us

Everything you need to know about fundraising for us, how we'll support you to help improve the lives of dogs.
Fundraising ideas
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Fundraising ideas

From sponsored silences to bake sales, discover some fundraising ideas that will get tails wagging!

How to fundraise

Once you've registered and signed up for your chosen event, we recommend setting up and personalising your online fundraising page to collect donations.

Signing up will automatically create you a branded fundraising page - no extra steps needed.

If you prefer, you can use a different online fundraising platform such as Just Giving. All funds collected will be transferred to Dogs Trust directly from your online page when you link your page to Dogs Trust when prompted.

Contact our fundraising team

Questions? Get in touch with the team

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