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A FOREST FOR ADAM
Throughout 2025, we’re celebrating the incredible life of award-winning poet and healthcare advocate Adam Bojelian by planting a forest in his name, and we need your help!
Adam Bojelian was a remarkable young poet, born with cerebral palsy and later facing additional health challenges, who gained international recognition for his work. Despite these challenges, he communicated through blinking, writing multi-award-winning poetry that earned him honours like a Brit Writers Award and a Gold Blue Peter Badge. Among other accolades, The Independent on Sunday named him one of the UK’s 100 happiest influencers, and the Scotsman recognised him as one of the top 40 people to put Edinburgh on the map. Adam also became a healthcare advocate, sharing his experiences with policymakers, supporting health charities, and serving as Read for Good’s first young ambassador, bringing the charity’s hospital library service to Leeds Teaching Hospital.
Adam had a deep love of nature, which he expressed in many of his poems, as well as in his enjoyment of the changing seasons and the trees and gardens around him. Adam passed away in 2015 at just 15; his legacy of resilience, creativity, and joy lives on in his poetry and advocacy.
To mark the 10th anniversary of his death, we’re hosting 12 months of challenges set to his poems to plant a forest in his name, raise funds for Read for Good and help highlight the #NHS1000 challenge.
Each quarter, we’ll release a set of four challenges to complete for Adam’s forest. For each one, you can choose between 5k, 10k, half marathon or 50k/mile challenges and can plant up to 30 trees, plus, we’ll donate £1 to the Read for Good charity. There will be 12 challenges representing a poem from his book, ‘Layers of the Rainforest’; collect all 12 poems, and we’ll plant an extra 10 trees for you and Adam.
WINTER HAIKU
The first in Adam’s Forest Collection. The Winter Haiku Poem. Choose from 5k, 10k, half marathon or 50m – each one will plant trees!
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ADAM’S FOREST: WINTER HAIKU 10k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2025
PLANT: 10 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £8.00 – £11.75
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ADAM’S FOREST: WINTER HAIKU 50m
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2025
PLANT: 25 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £12.00 – £15.75
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ADAM’S FOREST: WINTER HAIKU 5k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2025
PLANT: 5 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £6.00 – £9.75
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ADAM’S FOREST: WINTER HAIKU HALF
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2025
PLANT: 15 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £9.00 – £12.75
CHARLIE
Meet Charlie, Adam’s loyal companion and help grow Adam’s Forest. Choose from 5k, 10k, half marathon or 50m – each one will plant trees!
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ADAM’S FOREST: CHARLIE 10k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2025
PLANT: 10 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £8.00 – £11.75
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ADAM’S FOREST: CHARLIE 50m
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2025
PLANT: 25 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £12.00 – £15.75
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ADAM’S FOREST: CHARLIE 5k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2025
PLANT: 5 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £6.00 – £9.75
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ADAM’S FOREST: CHARLIE HALF
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2025
PLANT: 15 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £9.00 – £12.75
HAPPINESS
Enjoy the things that made Adam Happy and help grow his forest. Choose from 5k, 10k, half marathon or 50m – each one will plant trees!
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ADAM’S FOREST: HAPPINESS 10k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2025
PLANT: 10 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £8.00 – £11.75
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ADAM’S FOREST: HAPPINESS 50m
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2025
PLANT: 25 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £12.00 – £15.75
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ADAM’S FOREST: HAPPINESS 5k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2025
PLANT: 5 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £6.00 – £9.75
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ADAM’S FOREST: HAPPINESS HALF
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2025
PLANT: 15 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £9.00 – £12.75
POEM FOR SPRING
Immerse yourself in the joys of Spring through Adam’s eyes. Choose from 5k, 10k, half marathon or 50m – each one will plant trees!
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ADAM’S FOREST: SPRING POEM 10k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2025
PLANT: 10 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £8.00 – £11.75
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ADAM’S FOREST: SPRING POEM 50m
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2025
PLANT: 25 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £12.00 – £15.75
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ADAM’S FOREST: SPRING POEM 5k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2025
PLANT: 5 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £6.00 – £9.75
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ADAM’S FOREST: SPRING POEM HALF
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2025
PLANT: 15 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £9.00 – £12.75
2024 BUTTERFLY CHALLENGE
Travel the world and collect our beautiful Butterflies as you go!
Released in batches throughout 2024, each butterfly will represent a different distance. Collect all 20 butterflies in 2024 and we’ll plant a bonus 20 trees for you!
Take on a single challenge, or aim for all 20. Your butterflies will help plant between 5 and 30 trees!
THE COLLECTION
All 20 Butterfly species have been set free and are yours to collect, choose from 5k, 10k, half marathon or 50k or 50m – each one will plant trees! You’ve got until the end of December 2024!
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BUTTERFLY: COMMON BLUE HALF
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 13 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £10.00 – £13.75
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BUTTERFLY: CYPRIS MORPHO 50k/m
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 30 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £15.00 – £18.75
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BUTTERFLY: EXELSIOR 88 – 10k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 10 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £8.00 – £11.75
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BUTTERFLY: GREAT MORMON 10k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 10 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £8.00 – £11.75
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BUTTERFLY: MAAK’S SWALLOWTAIL 5k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 5 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £6.00 – £9.75
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BUTTERFLY: MENELAUS BLUE HALF
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 13 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £10.00 – £13.75
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BUTTERFLY: MONARCH 50k/m
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 30 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £15.00 – £18.75
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BUTTERFLY: MOURNING CLOAK 5k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 5 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £6.00 – £9.75
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BUTTERFLY: OLD WORLD SWALLOWTAIL HALF
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 13 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £10.00 – £13.75
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BUTTERFLY: ORANGE TIP 5k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 5 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £6.00 – £9.75
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BUTTERFLY: PAINTED BEAUTY 50k/m
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 30 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £15.00 – £18.75
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BUTTERFLY: PAPER KITE 5k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 5 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £6.00 – £9.75
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BUTTERFLY: PARNASSIUS APOLLO 10k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 10 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £8.00 – £11.75
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BUTTERFLY: PEACOCK HALF
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 13 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £10.00 – £13.75
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BUTTERFLY: RED ADMIRAL 10k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 10 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £8.00 – £11.75
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BUTTERFLY: SCARCE SWALLOWTAIL 10k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 10 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £8.00 – £11.75
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BUTTERFLY: SCARLET MORMON 50k/m
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 30 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £15.00 – £18.75
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BUTTERFLY: SMALL TORTOISESHELL 10k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 10 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £8.00 – £11.75
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BUTTERFLY: The 88 BUTTERFLY 5k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 5 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £6.00 – £9.75
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BUTTERFLY: ULYSSES HALF
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 13 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £10.00 – £13.75
TREE TRAIL CHALLENGE
Follow the tree trail and plant trees as you go!
Every 4 months we’ll release four new tree challenges to collect. Choose between 5k, 10k, half marathon or 50k distances. Collect all 12 trees this year and we’ll plant a bonus 10 trees for you!
Take on a single challenge, or aim for all 12. Collecting a tree will plant up to 20 more!
THE GIANT SEQUOIA CHALLENGE
The Giant Sequoia, the largest tree on Earth by volume, stands as a symbol of monumental strength and longevity. Some of these towering giants have lived for over 3,000 years, and they play a vital role in supporting diverse ecosystems. Choose your distance and help plant up to 20 trees.
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE GIANT SEQUOIA 50K
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 20 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £10.00 – £13.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE GIANT SEQUOIA TREE 10k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 10 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £6.50 – £10.25
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE GIANT SEQUOIA TREE 5k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 5 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £5.00 – £8.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE GIANT SEQUOIA TREE HALF
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 15 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £8.75 – £12.50
THE GINKGO CHALLENGE
The Ginkgo tree, often called a “living fossil,” has survived for over 200 million years. Known for its unique fan-shaped leaves that turn brilliant yellow in autumn, the Ginkgo is revered for its resilience and longevity, symbolising endurance and hope. Choose your distance and help plant up to 20 trees.
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE GINKGO 50K
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 20 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £10.00 – £13.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE GINKGO TREE 10k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 10 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £6.50 – £10.25
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE GINKGO TREE 5k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 5 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £5.00 – £8.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE GINKGO TREE HALF
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 15 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £8.75 – £12.50
THE WILLOW CHALLENGE
Known for its graceful, sweeping branches and deep connection to water, the Willow is a symbol of flexibility and resilience. Often found near water bodies, its branches have been used in ancient healing practices for centuries. Choose your distance and help plant up to 20 trees.
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE WILLOW 50K
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 20 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £10.00 – £13.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE WILLOW TREE 10k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 10 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £6.50 – £10.25
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE WILLOW TREE 5k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 5 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £5.00 – £8.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE WILLOW TREE HALF
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 15 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £8.75 – £12.50
THE CHESTNUT CHALLENGE
The Horse Chestnut tree, famous for its shiny brown seeds known as conkers, has been a part of childhood games for generations. Its striking white and pink flower spikes brighten the landscape in spring, and it’s valued for its resilience and shade. Choose your distance and help plant up to 20 trees.
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE CHESTNUT 50K
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 20 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £10.00 – £13.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE CHESTNUT TREE 10k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 10 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £6.50 – £10.25
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE CHESTNUT TREE 5k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 5 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £5.00 – £8.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE CHESTNUT TREE HALF
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 15 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £8.75 – £12.50
THE LARCH CHALLENGE
The Larch tree, one of the few deciduous conifers, sheds its needles every autumn, creating a stunning golden display before they fall. Historically valued for its durable wood, Larch is often used in shipbuilding and construction. Choose your distance and help plant up to 20 trees.
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE LARCH 50K
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 20 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £10.00 – £13.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE LARCH TREE 10k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 10 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £6.50 – £10.25
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE LARCH TREE 5k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 5 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £5.00 – £8.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE LARCH TREE HALF
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 15 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £8.75 – £12.50
THE PINE CHALLENGE
Pine trees, with their evergreen nature and strong scent, are often symbols of endurance and strength. Known for their towering presence and being a source of timber and resin, Pine trees play a critical role in forest ecosystems across the globe. Choose your distance and help plant up to 20 trees.
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE PINE 50K
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 20 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £10.00 – £13.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE PINE TREE 10k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 10 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £6.50 – £10.25
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE PINE TREE 5k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 5 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £5.00 – £8.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE PINE TREE HALF
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 15 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £8.75 – £12.50
THE MAPLE CHALLENGE
The Maple tree, renowned for its vibrant autumnal foliage and sweet sap, stands as a symbol of resilience and transformation. Its presence spans continents, from the majestic maples of North America to the delicate Japanese maple varieties. Choose your distance and help plant up to 20 trees.
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE MAPLE 50K
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 20 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £10.00 – £13.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE MAPLE TREE 10k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 10 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £6.50 – £10.25
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE MAPLE TREE 5k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 5 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £5.00 – £8.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE MAPLE TREE HALF
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 15 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £8.75 – £12.50
THE CHERRY CHALLENGE
Symbolising renewal, beauty, and the fleeting nature of life, the Cherry tree, is often prized for their stunning spring blooms as well as their sweet fruits. They are often associated with Japan, where cherry blossom festivals, known as Hanami, attract millions of tourists each year. Choose your distance and help plant up to 20 trees.
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE CHERRY 50K
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 20 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £10.00 – £13.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE CHERRY TREE 10k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 10 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £6.50 – £10.25
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE CHERRY TREE 5k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 5 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £5.00 – £8.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE CHERRY TREE HALF
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 15 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £8.75 – £12.50
THE ALDER CHALLENGE
Alder trees, with their unique underwater adaptability, not only conquer swampy realms but also hold a mystical allure in Celtic folklore, being associated with fairies and magical protection. Choose your distance and help plant up to 20 trees.
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE ALDER 10k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 10 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £6.50 – £10.25
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE ALDER 50K
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 20 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £10.00 – £13.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE ALDER 5k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 5 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £5.00 – £8.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE ALDER HALF
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 15 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £8.75 – £12.50
THE SCOTS PINE CHALLENGE
Reaching soaring heights of over 100 feet (30 meters), the Scots Pine, a towering native of Europe, stands as one of the continent’s tallest trees, boasting a remarkable longevity of several centuries. Choose your distance and help plant up to 20 trees.
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE SCOTS PINE 10k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 10 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £6.50 – £10.25
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE SCOTS PINE 50K
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 20 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £10.00 – £13.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE SCOTS PINE 5k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 5 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £5.00 – £8.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE SCOTS PINE HALF
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 15 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £8.75 – £12.50
THE BIRCH CHALLENGE
Symbolic of renewal and new beginnings in Celtic folklore, the birch tree, with its dazzling white bark, not only served as a historical pioneer in papermaking but also proved a survival saviour, providing waterproof bark for crafting canoes, containers, and even firestarters in certain Cultures. Choose your distance and help plant up to 20 trees.
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE BIRCH 10k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 10 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £6.50 – £10.25
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE BIRCH 50K
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 20 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £10.00 – £13.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE BIRCH 5k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 5 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £5.00 – £8.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE BIRCH HALF
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 15 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £8.75 – £12.50
THE BEECH CHALLENGE
Beech trees, with their majestic canopies creating a cathedral-like ambiance, are linked to tales of witches’ brooms, as their unusual growth patterns, forming dense clusters resembling brooms, have sparked mysterious and enchanting folklore within their woodland realms. Choose your distance and help plant up to 20 trees.
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE BEECH 10k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 10 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £6.50 – £10.25
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE BEECH 50K
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 20 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £10.00 – £13.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE BEECH 5k
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 5 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £5.00 – £8.75
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TREE CHALLENGE: THE BEECH HALF
CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2024
PLANT: 15 trees! | ENTRY FEE: £8.75 – £12.50
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THE WORLD NEEDS TREES RIGHT NOW
Our climate is in crisis, planting more trees and fighting deforestation is one part of the solution. You maybe running a virtual race but you're contributing to an actual solution. You run the miles and we partner with organisations worldwide to plant the trees. It’s simple, it’s easy, it’s fun.