Rise Up in 2026
RIP.ie Remembers Walk
Saturday, 21st March | Marlay Park, Co. Dublin
Join the RIP.ie Remembers Walk and honour someone special by walking in their name, planting new life in their memory, and raising funds for A Lust For Life. You can walk by yourself in your own time, or join the A Lust For Life RIP.ie Remembers Walk on March 21st in Marlay Park.
The Daily 50
March | Nationwide
Take on The Daily 50 for A Lust for Life and feel stronger from the inside out. Choose your challenge - 50 squats, 50 push-ups, 50 sit-ups, or 50 burpees - every day in March – and move with purpose for youth mental wellbeing. One month, fifty reps a day, a whole lot of impact for young people across Ireland.
Future Friday
Friday, May 1st | Nationwide
Future Friday is a nationwide non-uniform day where students ditch their school uniforms and dress up as what they want to be when they grow up.
Every euro raised helps bring our mental health education to even more classrooms.
Dublin City Half Marathon
Sunday, 3rd May | Dublin City Centre
My Grown Up's Run
Saturday, 23rd May
Studies show that children can thrive when they have "one good adult" looking after them. And now, children can nominate their grown up to take on 5km on their behalf! By taking part, you are showing up for the child that nominated you and promising that you are in their corner - no matter what!
Registrations open in March 2026.
Vhi Women's Mini Marathon
Sunday, 31st May | Dublin City Centre
Gather your tribe and take on the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon for A Lust for Life and stride, jog or shimmy your way toward stronger mental wellbeing for young people.
One kilometre at a time, you’ll help us build calmer, kinder classrooms across Ireland.
Book your spot in March 2026.
Hell & Back
Saturday, 6th June | Kilruddery House, Bray, Co. Wicklow
Charge through mud, muck and mighty obstacles for a cause that matters A Lust for Life. Turn grit, sweat and laughter into support for young people’s mental wellbeing. Cross that finish line knowing you’ve powered the future of Ireland through every muddy step.
Abseil
Saturday, 18th July | Dalkey Quarry, Co. Dublin
Feel the fear, and do it anyway! Join the A Lust for Life Abseil and descend a city landmark while lifting up young people across Ireland. It’s courage, adrenaline, and impact all wrapped into one unforgettable drop.
A Lust For Live
September 2026
A gig with a difference! Come and see your favourite band - or fundraise, and you could perform with them!
More information coming soon!
Lace Up for A Lust for Life
October | Nationwide
Tie those laces and hit the ground! Lace Up for A Lust for Life invites you to move your way through the month covering 100km, raising vital funds to support young people’s mental wellbeing. Walk, run, roll or dance it out. Every kilometre fuels calmer minds and brighter days for children across Ireland.
Regsitrations will open in August 2026.
Irish Life Dublin Marathon
Sunday, 25th October | Dublin City
Run the Dublin Marathon for A Lust for Life and turn sweat, swearing and sheer determination into support for young people’s mental wellbeing. When you cross that finish line, you’ll know you’ve helped a child feel stronger, calmer and more supported in school and beyond.
Brave The Wave
Friday, 18th December | Nationwide
Brave the Wave is A Lust for Life’s Christmas dip, where swimmers across Ireland dive into icy waters to support youth mental wellbeing.Grab your towel, summon your courage and make a splash that counts!
