Are you ready to take on the 36k Challenge?
Stand with the 36,000 people newly facing suicide loss each year. Join our biggest challenge of the year and help us raise 70k!
In 2023, 6,069 people in England and Wales lost their lives to suicide (ONS). For each life lost, it’s estimated that 135 people are affected and 6 people are directly bereaved. We’ve adapted our annual challenge to reflect the increase in size of our community, the 36k Challenge now symbolises the 36,000 people we strive to support each year.
We’re looking for 36 people or teams to take part in our 36k Challenge and raise £1,000 each to collectively raise £36,000.
The challenge is flexible - you can walk, run, cycle, skip or swim 36km. You can do it alone or as part of a team (maybe even relay style!), so that you can tailor it to your capabilities.
This year, World Suicide Prevention Day is on Wednesday, the 10th of September, so your challenge can take place any time between the 6th and the 14th of September.
In 2024, our team was the biggest yet, with over 60 Challengers who raised over £70,000 - could this year's team beat that number? We'll see!
Take a look at our incredible 2025 Challengers and see how brilliantly their fundraising is progressing!
This year, we've enhanced the challenge to provide you with the best possible support throughout your training and fundraising journey!
You'll receive a Challenger Pack filled with helpful goodies, including your fundraising t-shirt, to support you during your training and on event day. We’ll also be setting up a WhatsApp group to help foster a sense of community and connection as you take on the challenge together.
And to celebrate all your incredible efforts, we'll be hosting an online event where we can come together and recognise everything you've achieved.
Listen to what last year’s Challengers have to say!
Meet our Challenge Ambassador Zoe!
Interested in becoming a corporate partner?
Suicide&Co’s 36k Challenge is more than a physical goal, it's a powerful movement to raise awareness and support for those affected by suicide.
We’re calling on businesses across the UK to put mental health on the map and raise vital funds by taking part in this life-changing initiative.
The 36k Challenge invites your company to come together as a team and take on a collective goal: cover 36 kilometres in honour of the 36,000 people bereaved.
Whether you choose to walk, run, cycle, swim, or mix it up, your team can tackle 36km in any way that works for you.
This is your chance to unite colleagues, promote mental wellbeing, and take meaningful action to support those affected by suicide.
If you’d like to set up a team you can use the same sign up form referenced on this page.
