The dental community is joining together in 2026 to take part in a BIG 100km charity challenge – and now is your chance to sign up and be part of it.
Dental groups, suppliers, clinicians and energetic fundraisers are being invited to test their limits and raise money to support Dentaid The Dental Charity in its 30th anniversary year as part of Dentistry’s BIG Community Challenge.
A team with participants from across the profession is entering the ‘original’ 100km London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2026.
For those seeking a shorter route, two one-day challenges are available on the Sunday with a marathon-distance 42km route and a 25km looped walk from Brighton Racecourse. There will be also be a Walk in a Box option for anyone unable to join the main event.
Event registration is now open and professionals from across the industry are being invited to get their best foot forward and sign up.
The challenge is the brainchild of Mark Allan, MD of Bupa Dental Care and Joe Lovett , owner of Catalyst Sales and Marketing, who wanted to bring teams from across the dental sector together with a shared goal.
Mark Allan said: “Over the last two years I’ve done walking marathons between dental practices, got a few people involved and raised some money for charity.
“However I couldn’t help feeling that this could be done on a much bigger scale – connecting the brilliant dental industry through a walk that could raise significantly more for a fantastic charity like Dentaid is the perfect solution.
“I can’t wait to see everyone getting involved.”
Joe Lovett said: ‘Having worked in the industry for almost 20 years, I know what a strong sense of community there is in dentistry. I am so proud to work on this project alongside Dentaid and am confident we can bring lots of people together to collectively raise a huge amount of money for this incredible cause.”
Participants will get lots of support with regular stations for food and drink, medical back-up, parking and shuttle transfers and camping options.
There will also be medals, T-shirts and a team cheering on the Dentistry’s BIG Community Challengers who will also be invited to a post-event celebration after they cross the finish line.
The money raised will go towards Dentaid’s work to deliver dental care to vulnerable people across the UK. Dentaid operates 11 outreach mobile dental clinics which offer treatments and oral health advice to people experiencing homelessness, harm, poverty and abuse.
Andy Evans, CEO of Dentaid The Dental Charity, said: “We are honoured to be chosen as the partner charity for the first ever Dentistry’s BIG Community Challenge. It’s a great opportunity to meet up with colleagues from across the industry. Along the way, the dental community will be helping us to change the lives of the most vulnerable people through dental care. The sense of achievement and pride on crossing that finishing line will be incredible and I’m sure it will be an experience no-one involved will ever forget.”
Registration costs £189 for the full challenge, £132 for the marathon challenge and £84 for the 25k challenge. Participants are required to raise at least £500 in sponsorship for Dentaid (£300 if taking part in the 25k event).
To sign up for the event please visit: https://www.ultrachallenge.com/london-2-brighton-challenge/dentistrys-big-community-challenge/
