Donate Sponsor

Take part in this test of strength, grit and teamwork to help make a better life for cats

  • 9 May - 11 Oct 2026
  • Various locations across the UK: London, Scotland, Midlands, Yorkshire, South West,
  • Registration fee £20
  • Sponsorship Commitment £300

With seven events across the UK and a range of distances to choose from, Tough Mudder has an obstacle course for you. Whether you are new to Tough Mudder or an old pro, we want you on Team Cats! 

We have places available for you in any of the 2026 event series.

  • Culden Faw (London) – 9 and 10 May

  • Hopetoun Estate (Scotland) – 9 June

  • Belvoir Castle (Midlands) – 27 and 28 June

  • Belvoir Castle (Midlands) - 4 and 5 July

  • Broughton Hall (Yorkshire) – 25 and 26 July

  • Badminton Estate (South West) – 15 August

  • Holmbush Estate (London) – 19 and 20 September

  • The Cheshire County Showground (Manchester) – 10 and 11 October

We will provide you with a running vest or technical t-shirt, fundraising pack, and any help and support you need from our friendly fundraising team.

Get your charity place here

How much do I need to raise?

There is a registration fee of £20 and we ask you to aim for a target of £300 sponsorship commitment to help make better lives for cats.

The money you raise will help us to be there for all cats, you make our work possible

Already got a place in Tough Mudder?

If you already have a place in your chosen Tough Mudder but would like to support Cats Protection, we’d love to have you on the team! There’s no minimum sponsorship target and we can provide help and support with your fundraising. 

Drop us an email at fundraising@cats.org.uk and we will be in touch to send your branded t-shirt or vest and to say thank you. 

How we're helping cats in your community 

We help an estimated 157,000 cats and kittens a year through our national network which includes around 185 volunteer teams and 32 cat centres. We also provide an array of cat care information and support, promote the benefits of neutering, and seek to educate people of all ages about cats and their care.  

You're able to nominate any local Cats Protection to receive 100% of the money you raise from your challenge, helping the cats in your chosen area.  

Find your local Cats Protection here

How we support you throughout your journey

When you join us, you’ll be supported by our friendly fundraising team. You’ll receive:

  • dedicated and bespoke support and encouragement from our fundraising team answering any questions you have
  • a brilliant fundraising pack containing fundraising resources, guides, information, tips and ideas, and sponsorship forms
  • a free branded vest or t-shirt to wear with pride on the day
  • practical fundraising support 
How to sign up

You can secure your place by following the steps below

  • Click here to go to our registration form
  • Confirm if you'd like to support a local Cats Protection branch or centre
  • Enter your contact details
  • Pay the registration fee via PayPal or secure online payment

You'll receive an automatic email confirming your payment has been received. Our fundraising team will then email you with 2-3 working days with your unique charity code and instructions on how to use it to sign up for your chosen Tough Mudder event. After you have registered with Tough Mudder, you will be sent your branded t-shirt or vest to wear on your big day and some fundraising resources to get you started.

 

I've got a question - how can I get in touch? 

If you have any queries or concerns about the event or fundraising commitment, please don't hesitate to get in touch by emailing our Fundraising team

Tough Mudder has a great FAQ's page with lots of information about their events. Click here to take a look.

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