The Great St Albans Challenge is back with a bang, taking place on Sunday, October 12, in the heart of St Albans city centre.
This GPS-powered treasure hunt is your chance to channel your inner superhero with teams swooping through the city’s historic streets, flying from hotspot to hotspot to crack clues AND complete photo and video missions to rack up the points. There’s no need for super speed as the top teams win on points, not pace, making it fun and inclusive for all ages and abilities.
Teams of up to six people can register for the challenge, which begins at St Albans Cathedral and finishes with an awards presentation at The Alban Arena – complete with medals, trophies and surprise guests. Bonus points will be awarded for best dressed, so grab your mask, iron your cape, and unleash your alter ego!
By taking part in the challenge, participants will help to raise crucial funds for Youth Talk – the St Albans-based charity that has been providing free, confidential counselling to young people for almost three decades.
Demand for Youth Talk’s services is growing rapidly, with over 120 young people currently receiving support each week, and around 80 more on the waiting list. It costs the charity over £50,000 a month to provide its free, confidential counselling service, which is why fundraising events like the Great St Albans Challenge are so crucial.
David Barker, CEO of Youth Talk, is hoping to beat last year’s fundraising total.
He said: “This isn’t just a fun day out – it’s a superhero mission for mental health in St Albans. Last year, we raised over £8,000, which helped fund around 160 counselling sessions for vulnerable 13 to 25 year olds. With demand for our services growing, we’re aiming even higher in 2025. So do something Thor-some and register your team. Together, we can smash our fundraising target!”
Teams can register online now, with a special £50 early bird rate available until Friday, August 15.
Visit www.greatstalbanschallenge.org.uk
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