Donate Search Phone icon Call our Helpline: 0800 12 44 222

Challenges & Events

Events and challenges are a vital part of the fundraising that helps us to support older people across Scotland.

With options from walks to marathons to abseils, there are lots of ways you can get involved.

  • Falkirk Wheel Abseil

    Falkirk Wheel Abseil

    Friday 14th MarchFalkirk

    Abseil 100ft off the worlds first and only rotating boat lift! Enjoy spectacular views form the top and an adrenaline rush as you abseil down!

  • A woman taking part in a bungee swing

    Bungee Jumps and Bridge Swings

    All year round Killiecrankie, Perthshire

    Take on the ultimate adrenaline challenge with a bungee jump or bridge swing 40 metres over the River Garry.

  • FIREWALK 2025

    Firewalk

    Thursday October 30thThe Grange, Stockbridge

    Be bold and Firewalk for Scotland's older people.

  • Men's 10k Edinburgh

    Women and Men's 10k Edinburgh

    September 21stEdinburgh

    With the Women and Men's 10k Edinburgh, you can make a positive difference to your life, or someone else’s and be part of something special.

  • Loony Dook 2025

    Loony Dook 2026

    1st January 2026 from 12pm Coastlines around Scotland, including Cockenzie & Portobello

    Welcome the New Year with the exhilaration of a cold-water swim, along with supportive spectators, dressing up and some amazing fundraising for charity.

  • Kelpies Event - New

    Kelpies Abseil

    Friday 30th May 2025 The Helix, Falkirk

    Grab your places for Age Scotland's Kelpie climb and abseil!

  • Zipslide the Clyde

    Zipslide the Clyde

    Saturday 30th August 2025 Glasgow's Riverside Museum

    From Glasgow's Riverside Museum at 100ft high, you'll zip 1245ft across the Clyde, taking in the views of the city like you've never seen before.

  • Skydive

    Skydiving

    All year round Locations all across the UK

    With skydiving you'll get an unforgettable experience and an adrenaline rush like no other.

  • Images of runners crossing the Kilomathon finish line in Murrayfield Stadium

    Kilomathon Run

    Sunday 6 April 2025Edinburgh

    There are plenty of 5ks and 10ks out there, but the Kilomathon offers a running distance with a little bit of a difference.

  • Kiltwalk 2025

    Kiltwalk

    April 26th -27th, June 1st, August 17th, September 14th 2025Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee and Edinburgh

    Dust off your kilt, and get your walking boots ready...the Kiltwalk is back for 2025 with an additional date for the ever popular Glasgow Big Stroll.

  • Group running marathon

    Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2025

    24-25 May 2025Edinburgh

    Set yourself a new challenge and take part in the UK's fastest marathon. The course is fast and flat, perfect if it's your first marathon or if you're looking to beat your personal best.

  • A man running in the Glasgow Men's 10k wearing a black running top.

    Women's and Men's 10k Glasgow

    15th June 2025Glasgow

    Get your friends, family or colleagues together and take part in this all women or all men 10k event through the heart of Glasgow.

1 of 2 1