The Falklands Challenge 2026

The Falklands Challenge 2026

By The Veterans Charity

Join us for a hugely poignant 10-mile Yomp to honour those who served during The Falklands War in 1982. Live and Virtual versions available

Date and time

Location

Instow Beach

Marine Parade Instow Bideford EX34 9NB United Kingdom

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Check-In (opens at 0830 and closes at 0930 to allow time for briefing/warm up)

9:30 AM - 9:40 AM

Pre-Event Briefing

9:50 AM - 10:00 AM

Warm-Up

Roberto Zumba

10:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Start (participants move to Instow Beach and line up for the start)

2:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Finish (at RMB Chivenor. Gather for Wreath laying)

Good to know

Highlights

  • 4 hours
  • UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
  • In person
  • Paid venue parking
  • Doors at 8:30 AM

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Since 2022, The Veterans Charity has hosted The Falklands Challenge in honour of those who served during The Falklands War between 2 April and 14 June 1982.

255 British service personnel and 3 Falklands Islanders lost their lives during the conflict and around 750 were wounded.

The challenge comprises a 10-mile Yomp, paying tribute to the incredible feat achieved during the war when troops covered 56 miles on foot, carrying a huge weight of kit and ammunition, before entering a fierce battle.

There is a live event which takes place on the beautiful South West Coast Path from Instow Beach to RMB Chivenor in North Devon. There is also a virtual version for those unable to make it down to Devon; choose your own 10-mile route and Yomp in honour of those who liberated the islands over 40 years ago.

Entry costs £20 per person and includes a fabulous bespoke medal for all participants. All proceeds from The Falklands Challenge help The Veterans Charity to continue delivering vital and urgent support to Veterans who find themselves battling dire hardship and the distress it causes.

At the finish of the live event, the challengers and support team gather together at RMB Chivenor's fabulous memorial garden for a poignant wreath-laying and service of remembrance.

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The Veterans Charity

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Jun 13 · 10:00 AM GMT+1