Run for research
Take on your first 10km, half marathon or marathon. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or just crossing the finish line, every kilometre counts.
Ride further
Challenge yourself with a long-distance cycle or multi-day ride. Explore new roads while helping to drive type 1 diabetes research forward.
Workout daily
Commit to a month of daily movement - from HIIT sessions to yoga flows, or setting a distance goal in the pool. Small efforts can have a huge impact.
Hike or climb
Take on a peak, a mountain trail, or an epic hike. Exploring new heights is an unforgettable way to challenge yourself while supporting type 1 diabetes research.
Get inspired by fitness & endurance challenges from our community…
Olly Green's 220km Challenge
"To be honest, I’ve never run more than 10km in one go, so anything beyond that is a bit unknown. It’ll be interesting to see how my body pulls up after doing 30km or more, day after day. But I’m seriously excited. I’ve always wanted to do a big challenge like this, something that really pushes my limits."
"Doing it to raise money for something that affects me personally just makes it even better. Seeing donations come through will be a huge motivator. Doesn’t matter if it’s one dollar or a hundred, it’ll lift my spirits either way."
Rachel Smith's journey to summit Antarctica's highest peak
"Managing T1D over the last 25 years has allowed me to develop a high level of resilience, and the ability to adapt and make decisions. These skills have come in handy both in tough mountain situations and in day-to-day life. Pushing through the challenges of T1D often makes every success and obstacle I overcome even more rewarding!"
"From being the first child in Northern Ireland to use the insulin pump back in 2001 (following my diagnosis in 2000), to now having lived through the many medical and technological advances Breakthrough T1D have been involved in, I’ve experienced first-hand the difference Breakthrough T1D’s work has made to my life and being able to push myself in sport."
How it works
1. Create your fundraiser
Choose how you’ll challenge yourself and join the Breakthrough T1D Blue Army
2. Set your goal
Select your fundraising goal and personalise your online fundraising page
3. Fundraise
Share your page and ask family or friends to sponsor you to turn type 1 into type none
Feeling inspired? Take on a fitness & endurance challenge for type 1 diabetes research.
Join the Breakthrough T1D Blue Army today!
