The 140 Challenge
Your Challenge Your Way
This September, as we celebrate 140 years of One YMCA, we’re inviting you to be part of something special!
Did you know that, as the crow flies, the distance between some of our key locations in Watford, Bedford and High Wycombe is 140km? That distance has inspired our challenge complete 140km in any way that you choose.
Walk It
Complete 140km by walking at a pace and over a timeframe that works for you.
Run It
Complete 140km by running it all at once or across a series of shorter runs.
Cycle It
Complete 140km on your bike, either solo, with friends or as part of a team.
Swim It
Complete 140km in the water over as many swimming sessions as you need.
Choose Your Own
Complete 140km using any combination of activities that works for you.
There are no set rules, no set route, no set date and no set location. Take on your challenge at a time and place that suits you during September.
Go solo or make it even more rewarding by getting a team together. Challenge your colleagues, friends, family or community group to complete 140km and make a real difference together.
We ask everyone taking part to raise a minimum of £140 per person, helping us continue to support people across our region. Your £140 could help train adult mentors for young people, fund an overnight residential, provide a mobile phone and prepaid SIM for someone escaping domestic abuse, deliver a parent workshop, support sensory or SEND-focused nursery provision, or fund school workshops that help children build healthy relationships.
Who’s taking on the 140 Challenge this September?
Complete the registration form at the bottom of the page to sign up and let us know how you plan to take part.
Don’t forget to share your 140 Challenge journey on social media using #OneYMCA140Challenge.
One YMCA 140 Challenge
View the 140 Challenge guide
Read the full challenge guide below to learn how to take part, complete your 140km and support One YMCA. You can also download a copy to save or share.
For more information or support with the 140 Challenge, please contact [email protected] .
