Mayflower Events is a charity that organises personal challenge events with the primary aim of raising funds for charities that assist people who are facing barriers to their own access and enjoyment of the 'great outdoors'. Such barriers come in many forms - whether physical, mental, financial or societal. Each year the Mayflower trustees will distribute the net proceeds of our Events to a selected range of charities meeting our broad aims of widening access to (and increasing the uptake of) healthy outdoor recreation for all sections of UK society.

The pressures of 'modern life' seem increasingly to disconnect us all from the simple joys and health benefits of recreation out in the natural world. The rise in popularity of adventure racing, trail racing and ultras in recent years is perhaps partly a reaction against (or at least an escape from) these adverse societal trends? Whatever the reasons, we believe passionately in the healing powers of healthy outdoor recreation in the natural world, so our goal is to encourage wider participation. By entering one of our events, you can get your own healthy 'fix' of the great outdoors whilst also doing your bit to help others make an exploratory start along a similar path.