Tough Mudder UK has reported that, in 2024, its generous event entrants and supporters raised a total of £566,000 for its four charity partners: Macmillan Cancer Support, Mind, Cancer Research UK and Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK).
Headline charity partner Macmillan Cancer Support has been a standout beneficiary, with an impressive £193,000 raised through a Tough Mudder and Spartan partnership. With 302 participants fundraising for the charity in 2024, the average donation per participant was a significant £749, underscoring the generosity and commitment of the obstacle racing (OCR) community.
The participants of Tough Mudder also went on to raise £86,000 for Cancer Research UK, with the average donation reaching an impressive £700.
Other charities included Mind, the mental health charity, where Tough Mudder participants raised over £200,000 in total with the average donation per participant sitting at £332. In addition, Alzheimer’s Research UK raised over £84,000 in 2024, with an average donation of £362 per fundraiser.
Earlier this year, Tough Mudder partnered with next gen fundraising platform, givestar to become the official fundraising platform for its events. This collaboration helped to create a more seamless connection between event registration and fundraising.
Thousands of charities are connected to the givestar platform meaning entrants can fundraise directly for any cause while being encouraged to raise important funds for Tough Mudder’s connecting charity partners. The givestar partnership with Tough Mudder is set to continue through 2025, with both organisations working together to champion charitable efforts worldwide.
“Tough Mudder is incredibly proud to support such meaningful causes and to see our participants go above and beyond to make a difference,” said Matthew Brooke, Senior Vice President of Tough Mudder.
“This year’s fundraising totals are a testament to the dedication and passion of our community, and we are thrilled to have helped raise such significant amounts for Macmillan, Mind, Alzheimer’s Research UK, and other amazing charities. We look forward to continuing to work together to create a lasting impact.”
