Racing Welfare Calls On Industry To Support Two Major Fundraising Events

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Racing Welfare has called on the racing industry to get behind two major fundraising events for 2026. 

The Racing Welfare Brecon Beacons 10 Peaks Challenge and the return of Racing Come Dancing at Epsom Racecourse offer two very different routes to getting involved, but both ask the same question. Could you take on a challenge that pushes you, connects you to others and helps fund vital support across racing? 

Together, these flagship events play a critical role in enabling Racing Welfare to deliver its services. The charity is not government funded and requires around £3 million each year to support people  working in racing through mental health challenges, injury, illness, housing pressures and financial  difficulty. Last year, these events combined raised more than £200,000. In 2026, the aim is to raise even more. 

The first challenge takes place on Sunday 5 July with the Racing Welfare Brecon Beacons 10 Peaks Challenge. Set in the Brecon Beacons, participants will cover 22 miles, summit 10 peaks all in a single day.

Racing Come Dancing takes place on Sunday, November 8, and National Hunt trainer Dan Skelton has urged people to get involved after taking part in the first edition of the event. 

He said, “Grace [wife] and I were absolutely delighted to be on the first edition of Racing Come Dancing. It took a bit of commitment, but it was great fun and completely worth it. To get the chance to learn to dance, performing on the night and helping raise so much money made it an unforgettable experience. We had lots of friends there who had a fantastic night out. I couldn't recommend it highly enough. If you can do it, do it!”

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