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Event Theme: Challenges

Great Manchester Run 2026 (10km and Half Marathon)

Join our team in the 23rd year of the iconic Great Manchester Run on Sunday 31st May 2026!

The epic 10km or half marathon challenge is a highlight of our events calendar each year and an amazing way to support St Ann’s Hospice.

Anyone is welcome to come and join Team St Ann’s and take on the 10km or half marathon.

Charity places

For 2026, we have a number of discounted charity places available for the 10km and the half marathon for runners to claim. Every kilometre run and pound raised for St Ann’s will make an incredible impact on the services we are able to provide to local people affected by life-limiting illnesses. 

If you claim one of our discounted places, we ask for the following:

  • 10km: Registration fee of £5 to secure your place, with an aim to raise £200 for the hospice
  • Half marathon: Registration fee of £10 to secure your place, with an aim to raise £300 for the hospice

Registration fees and sponsorship will help us to raise vital funds that we need to ensure we can continue to provide our vital services to thousands of people each year at a time when they need them the most.

What you get

Join our team and you’ll get loads of perks, including:

  • A St Ann’s running vest
  • Temporary tattoos to decorate yourself with for the run
  • Post-race drinks celebration
  • Post-race massage
  • A fundraising pack with fun ideas and tips
  • Training plans to prepare you for the race
  • A friendly events team who support you all the way and cheer you on during the race!

Already have your own place?

If you have your own place but you want to run for Team St Ann’s, you can!

Please complete the form below, and you will still receive all the benefits of joining our team, including your fundraising pack and access to our post-event drinks reception. Thank you for supporting St Ann’s Hospice.

Setting up your fundraising page

You can fundraise straight away by setting up your JustGiving page here, whether you have your own place in the race or one of our charity places.

Get in touch

If you have any questions, get in touch with our friendly Events Team on events@sah.org.uk or 0161 498 3631.

Darren Robinson Photography



London Marathon 2026

Join our team for the iconic London Marathon on Sunday 26th April 2026. Whether you’re an experienced marathoner or a first-timer, this is your chance to make a difference.

We have a limited number of places for the 2026 London Marathon. Register your interest now to be in a chance with securing a place and take on this iconic 26.2 mile challenge for your local hospice.

Run in memory of a loved one, for a personal challenge, or simply to support the compassionate care we provide at St Ann’s Hospice. Every mile you conquer helps us continue to offer essential support to our patients and their families.

Join our team and we will support you every step of the way, making sure that your London Marathon journey is one that will stay with you forever.

If you get your own place in the London Marathon and want to run for the hospice, we’d love you to join us! Please complete the form below and you will still receive all the same benefits.

What you get

Join our team and you’ll get loads of awesome perks, including:

  • A St Ann’s running vest
  • A fundraising pack with fun ideas and tips
  • Regular training and nutrition advice
  • A dedicated events team here to support you all the way!

Get in touch

For more information, contact our friendly Events Team by emailing events@sah.org.uk or calling 0161 498 3631.

For information on how we process your data, please visit our privacy policy here.

Manchester Marathon 2026

Join our team for the “flat and friendly” Manchester Marathon on Sunday 19th April 2026.

Whether you’re an experienced marathoner or a first-timer, this is your chance to make a difference.

Imagine the thrill of running through the streets of Manchester, cheered on by thousands. As the flattest marathon in the UK with incredible atmosphere, this marathon is perfect for achieving personal bests and enjoying a memorable race day experience.

Run in memory of a loved one, for a personal challenge, or simply to support the compassionate care we provide at St Ann’s Hospice. Every mile you conquer helps us continue to offer essential support to our patients and their families.

Join our team and we will support you every step of the way, making sure that your Manchester Marathon journey is one that will stay with you forever.

Charity places

We have a number of discounted charity places costing £30 available for runners to claim.

We ask that you aim to raise a minimum of £400 to help us to continue to provide vital care to those that need our services. Our Events Team are here to to help you achieve this, every step of the way.

Every kilometre run and pound raised for St Ann’s will make an incredible impact on the services we are able to provide to local people affected by life-limiting illnesses.

Already have your own place?

If you already have your own place but you want to run for the hospice, we’d love you to join us! Please complete the form below and you will still receive all the benefits of joining our team.

What you get

Join our team and you’ll get loads of perks, including:

  • A St Ann’s running vest
  • A fundraising pack with fun ideas and tips
  • Training plans to prepare you for the race
  • Temporary tattoos to decorate yourself with for the run
  • A friendly events team who support you all the way and cheer you on during the race!

Fundraising

To receive your fundraising pack, complete the form below.

You can fundraise straight away by setting up a JustGiving page here.

For information on how we process your data, please visit our privacy policy here.

Get in touch

If you have any questions, get in touch with our friendly Events Team on events@sah.org.uk or 0161 498 3631.


Nurses’ Day Spring Walk for St Ann’s

Join us to celebrate our amazing nurses ahead of Nurses’ Day 2025 (Monday 12th May) with a family-friendly 5k walk!

Our nursing staff work day and night caring for patients at both our hospice sites and in the local community, often going above and beyond and ensuring our their loved ones also receive the support they need. As we near completion of our new Heald Green hospice, help us kit out the nurses’ break room by taking part in our new spring walk.

In partnership with the Trafford Centre, the walk starts and finishes at the shopping and entertainment destination, taking in woodland and canals along the way.

Support our nurses by wearing a Team St Ann’s t-shirt or dressing in blue – fancy dress is welcome!

All finishers will receive a medal for their achievement and a goody bag.

Walk your own route

Can’t make it to the Trafford Centre? Gather your friends and walk your own 5k route of your choosing – you’ll still receive a medal!

Your entry includes

  • Entry into the fully marshalled 5k circular walk
  • Goody bag*
  • A special finisher’s medal
  • A fundraising pack with fun ideas and tips
  • A friendly events team who support you with your fundraising and on the day

*Trafford Centre location only

Register your place now below.

Fundraising

Get sponsored to raise money for our nurses and our Build it Together new hospice appeal!

As we near completion of our new Heald Green hospice, help us kit out the nurses’ break room with comfy chairs for their breaks and tables to eat their meals.

  • Set up your JustGiving page here.
  • Alternatively, you can download a paper sponsorship form below. Money raised through sponsorship should be paid in by Monday 2nd June.

Accessibility & further information

Children are welcome to participate but must be supervised at all times. 

Some of the route is alongside the canal and is mostly flat but includes mixed terrain, including some stony and uneven ground. Participants are advised to wear suitable footwear and dress appropriately for the weather.

If you have any accessibility concerns, please contact the Events Team at events@sah.org.uk.

Location

Near the fun fair outside the entrance to the Orient car park at The Trafford Centre, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 8AA

Date and time

Sunday 11th May 2025
10:00am start

Get in touch

If you have any questions, get in touch on supporter@sah.org.uk or 0161 498 3631.

Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

Yorkshire Three Peaks

Join us for the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday 7th June 2025, and help raise vital funds for St Ann’s Hospice! Whether you’re an experienced hiker or exploring a new challenge, this is your chance to make a real difference.

Picture yourself trekking through the stunning Yorkshire Dales, conquering the peaks of Pen-y-ghent (684m), Whernside (736m), and Ingleborough (723m), all while proudly wearing your #TeamStAnns gear.

It’s called a challenge for a reason – but with the right training, and the motivation of walking for #TeamStAnns, you’ll smash it!

Take on the peaks in honour of a loved one, achieve a personal milestone, or simply support the compassionate care we provide at St Ann’s Hospice. Every step you take helps us continue delivering essential support to patients and their families.

About the challenge

  • This is a professionally guided tour with Qualified Mountain Leader(s) certified in mountain first aid.
  • This challenge is over 24 miles (38.6km) round trip route including over 1500m (5,000 feet) of elevation.
  • The walk starts at 7:00am on Saturday 7th June, meeting at Horton in Ribblesdale.

What you get

Sign up with #TeamStAnns for the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge and you’ll get loads of perks, including:

  • St Ann’s t-shirt
  • Training and nutritional guidance to prepare you for the challenge
  • Completion certificate
  • Qualified guide
  • Regular communications and pre/post group meet ups
  • Sponsor forms and other fundraising materials like collection buckets, balloons and banners
  • Lots of support and guidance from our friendly Events Team

Registration

There is a £30 registration fee to sign up – this covers the cost of the guides/tour and is non-refundable. To register, please complete the form below.

Fundraising

We would love for you to set a target of raising at least £250 by taking on this challenge so you can help us to continue our work supporting patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones.

  • Set up your JustGiving page here.
  • Alternatively, you can download a paper sponsorship form below. Money raised through sponsorship should be paid in by 7th July 2025.

Get in touch

If you have any questions, get in touch with our friendly Events Team on events@sah.org.uk or 0161 498 3631.


Manchester Half Marathon 2025

Join our team for the Manchester Half Marathon, the largest half marathon in the North West on Sunday 12th October 2025.

Whether you’re an experienced half-marathoner or a first-timer, this is your chance to make a difference.

Imagine the thrill of running through the streets of Manchester, cheered on by thousands, while wearing your St Ann’s vest with pride. Known for its famous flat route and incredible atmosphere, this half marathon is perfect for achieving personal bests and enjoying a memorable race day experience.

Run in memory of a loved one, for a personal challenge, or simply to support the compassionate care we provide at St Ann’s Hospice. Every mile you conquer helps us continue to offer essential support to our patients and their families.

Charity places

St Ann’s are the only local charity partner of the Manchester Half in 2025, and we have a number of discounted charity places costing £15 available for runners to claim.

We ask that you aim to raise a minimum of £300 to help us to continue to provide vital care to those that need our services.  Our Events Team are here to to help you achieve this, every step of the way.

Our places have all been allocated, please email events@sah.org.uk to join our wait list. 

Already have your own place?

If you have your own place but you want to run for #TeamStAnns, we’d love you to join us! Please email events@sah.org.uk to let us know and you’ll still receive all the benefits of joining our team.

What you get

Sign up with St Ann’s and you’ll get loads of perks, including:

  • A St Ann’s running vest
  • A fundraising pack with fun ideas and tips
  • Training plans to prepare you for the race
  • Temporary tattoos to decorate yourself with for the run
  • St Ann’s cheering squad along the route
  • Post-race reception at the charity village with an optional free massage
  • A friendly events team who support you all the way
  • Knowing you’re making a real difference to local people impacted by life-limiting illness

Setting up your fundraising page

You can fundraise straight away by setting up your JustGiving page here, whether you have your own place in the race or one of our charity places.

Get in touch

If you have any questions, get in touch with our friendly Events Team on events@sah.org.uk or 0161 498 3631.


12 Days of Festive Fitness Bingo

Join our Facebook group

Will you accept the challenge to complete 12 Days of Festive Fitness this December for St Ann’s Hospice?

We are challenging you to get sponsored to complete our Festive Fitness Bingo Challenge from 1st to 12th December! 

Exercises can be done indoors, in your own time and at your own pace.

There is no registration fee and we’ll send you a free St Ann’s Hospice Santa Hat and Festive Fitness Bingo card! 

Every penny you raise will make a difference to our patients and their loved ones.

How it works 

  1. The challenge starts on 1st December and runs until 12th December.
  2. Join lots of other St Ann’s supporters in our private Facebook group and follow the instructions to register for the challenge.
  3. Once you’ve registered, we will send you a “12 Days of Festive Fitness” Bingo card and a FREE St Ann’s Hospice Santa hat to wear throughout the challenge.
  4. Complete your daily exercise challenge and join in the festive fun sharing your progress in the Facebook group.
  5. Ask your friends, family, colleagues and neighbours to sponsor you throughout the challenge.
  6. Don’t worry if you’re not on Facebook you can still register here.

Join our Facebook group to sign up

Frequently asked questions 

  • What is the 12 Days of Festive Fitness Bingo all about? 

The 12 Days of Festive Fitness Bingo is a fundraising challenge for St Ann’s Hospice. Join lots of  incredible St Ann’s Hospice supporters in taking on 12 Days of Festive Fitness from 1st – 12th December.  You can complete your exercises indoors, in your own time and at your own pace.  The important thing is to get moving to raise funds for those who need us most. 

  • How do I get started? 

The first thing to do is to join our Facebook Group.  Click Join Now to register, get your free Santa hat and bingo card and meet the other amazing fundraisers also doing the challenge. 

  • Do I have to be on Facebook to take part? 

You can still take part if you aren’t on Facebook by registering with this link and then setting up a JustGiving page. However if you are on Facebook, it really helps us if you fundraise through that platform. We’re a small team and using the platform helps us provide you with more support and it helps us streamline our admin.  

  • Do I have to use Facebook Fundraising or can I set-up a JustGiving page? 

As the challenge is being run through Facebook it would be great if all participants could fundraise through the Facebook fundraiser provided as it helps us to easily monitor the event and to minimise costs. However, if you prefer to use JustGiving, please register for the challenge using this link.

  • Can I just set up a JustGiving page? 

To set up a JustGiving page, please click Start Fundraising from this link 

  • Is there a minimum fundraising amount? 

For this challenge we have set a sponsorship target of £150 however we just ask that you set up a fundraising page and do your very best! Your fundraising will go to St Ann’s Hospice and help us to continue to provide our services. 

  • Can I be sponsored by someone who is not on Facebook? 

If someone would like to donate to your challenge and they don’t have Facebook the best thing is to collect their donation offline and then donate it directly to your fundraiser yourself.  We will also provide paper sponsorship forms when we send out your Santa hat and bingo card.  Alternatively people can donate online here and put in the comments that they are sponsoring you. 

  • How should I track my exercise? 

We will send you a bingo card which lists the daily exercises, so you can tick them off each day and share with the group and on your fundraising page.  

 

  • Any other questions?

Get in touch events@sah.org.uk 

Trek for St Ann’s information evening

Global Adventures and St Ann’s Hospice are holding an information evening at St Ann’s Hospice, Heald Green to provide more information and details about our upcoming overseas treks in autumn 2025 to help raise funds for our Build it Together new hospice appeal:

Judith Baignet from Global Adventures, who run the treks, will be delivering a short presentation and answering any questions.

Light refreshments will be available.

Registration

This is a free event. If you’d like to attend, please fill out the form below.

Date and time

Wednesday 2nd October, 6.30pm
This event will be approximately an hour long.

Location

St Ann’s Hospice, St Ann’s Road North, Heald Green, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3SZ