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Event Theme: Running

Run Media City 10K

Join Team St Ann’s and Run Media City this August. Starting and finishing in the centre of Media City you will head out around a 2.5km loop that runs over the canal and runs past the Imperial War Museum along with the ITV and BBC television studios.

HALF PRICE REGISTRATION FEE OFFER –  £10.92 (inc booking fee)

We ask that you aim to raise £150 for vital funds for St Ann’s Hospice

Location: Media City

Date: Thursday 25th August 2022

Join Team St Ann’s and you’ll get loads of perks, including:

  • A #TeamStAnns running vest
  • A fundraising pack with fun ideas and tips
  • Training advice
  • Temporary tattoos to decorate yourself with for the run
  • A friendly events team here to support you all the way

Sign up for your place and run for St Ann’s here

For more information on how to join Team St Ann’s for Run Media City 10K contact our Events Team at events@sah.org.uk or call us on 0161 498 3631. 

For information on how we process your data, please visit our privacy policy here: www.sah.org.uk/privacy-policy

Complete 5km a day this Hospice Care Week

Join our Facebook group

We are challenging you to complete 5km a day during Hospice Care week (9th – 15th October) to help us reach our £2 million target for our new Heald Green hospice.  You can walk, run, swim, cycle or combine all four, in your own time and at your own pace. There is no registration fee and every penny you raise will help us to build our new hospice. 

We’ll send you a FREE St Ann’s snood to wear with pride throughout the challenge! We would love you to join in and raise what you can to help us build it together! 

How it works 

  1. Join our Facebook group and follow the instructions to register for the challenge.
  2. We’ll send you a FREE St Ann’s snood to wear with pride throughout the challenge.
  3. Complete your challenge during Hospice Care week and share your progress in our private Facebook group, where we’ll support you all the way.
  4. Ask your friends, family, colleagues and neighbours to sponsor you throughout your challenge.
  5. 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 5km a day  in October Challenge all about? 

The 5km a day in October Challenge is a fundraising challenge for the St Ann’s Hospice Build it Together new hospice appeal.  Join hundreds of incredible St Ann’s Hospice supporters in taking on this challenge from 9th – 15th October.  You can complete your Kilometres however you like – run, walk, cycle or swim (or a combination of all four)! The important thing is to get out and get moving to raise funds for St Ann’s Build it together Appeal. 

  • How do I get started? 

The first thing to do is join our Facebook Group.  Click Join Now to register, get your free snood, meet other amazing fundraisers, and get loads of tips and ideas for your 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 set up a JustGiving page? 

If you would prefer to raise money using a sponsor form that’s no problem.  Sponsor forms will be sent out when you register or will be available to download.

  • Is there a minimum fundraising amount? 

For this challenge we have set a sponsorship target of £150, all we ask is that you fundraise as best as you can.  Your fundraising will go towards our Build it Together appeal to build a new St Ann’s Hospice at Heald Green. 

  • Can I be sponsored by someone who doesn’t use JustGiving? 

If someone would like to donate to your challenge and they don’t use JustGiving, they can donate via our website and comment that they are sponsoring you. Or you can collect their donation offline using the paper sponsor forms that will be provided.

  • Can I include my normal daily steps as part of my distance? 

Yes! We are happy for you to make the challenge personal to yourself, so if it makes sense for you to include those steps, we are happy for you to do so. 

  • How should I track my kilometres? 

It’s completely up to you! There’s lots of apps and trackers available, or you could go for good old fashioned pen and paper, why not ask others in the Facebook group? 

  • I want to do more than 5 kilometres a day – can I still take part? 

Of course!  This challenge is your challenge, so if you want to increase the target, go for it! Every kilometre you complete will make a difference, the important thing is getting out and raising vital funds for St Ann’s new hospice. 

  • I’m not able to complete 5 kilometres a day – can I still take part? 

Of course! This challenge is for everyone, and every kilometre you complete will make a difference, the important thing is getting out and raise vital funds for St Ann’s new hospice. 

  • Any other questions?

Get in touch events@sah.org.uk 

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Sale Harriers’ Neil Cliffe 5km

Join #TeamStAnns for 5km Sizzlers Run, hosted by long-time supporters Sale Harriers.

Date: Wednesday 11th August

Time: 7.00pm

Cost: £9 + £1.90 Booking Fee

Every year Sale Harriers hosts four races and allows St Ann’s volunteers to collect money afterwards, and this year, to commemorate our big 50th birthday, Sale Harriers will be hosting a special 5th race for #TeamStAnns, with entry fees to the race going to St Ann’s.

On the night, we’ll be selling limited edition St Ann’s merchandise and collecting donations with our fabulous mascot, Stan.

To book your tickets, please visit their website here and for more information, please contact our Events Team by emailing events@sah.org.uk or calling 0161 498 3631.

London Marathon 2022

Run the iconic London Marathon in 2022 and help raise vital funds for St Ann’s Hospice. Join thousands of runners from all around the world and take on this epic 26.2 mile challenge around the capital city.

We have sold all of our places for 2022, however if  you have your own place in the Marathon, you can still join #TeamStAnn’s and run for St Ann’s, just let us know you have a place.  

We are here to support you every step of your marathon journey, giving you all the perks below whilst you help to raise vital funds for St Ann’s and the Greater Manchester community.

Run for St Ann’s and you’ll get loads of awesome perks, including:

  • A #TeamStAnns running vest
  • A fundraising pack with fun ideas and tips
  • Training plans and advice
  • A dedicated Events and Fundraising Team here to support you all the way!

Join #TeamStAnns and do something incredible for your local hospice!

For information on how we process your data, please visit our privacy policy here: www.sah.org.uk/privacy-policy

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

Run your own marathon!

Calendar Clash? Go Solo for St Ann’s!

Want to show your support for the hospice by running the famous 26.2 mile distance in your own time? We appreciate that not everyone is able to take part in our events in person but still want to take part and support us. We’d be delighted to welcome you onboard and appreciate your efforts for the hospice and all those we help. Simply set-up a JustGiving page on our campaign site, with lots of exciting details about your training and fundraising, remembering to explain that your event runs alongside the Manchester marathon and share your story with St Ann’s and the world.

Volunteering!

We’re always looking for volunteers to help us out with our events, with numerous opportunities to get involved. A particular highlight is manning our fabulous and friendly cheering station, helping to power our runners around the course. If you would like to register your interest to volunteer for this event, please contact the events team – events@sah.org.uk

Sporting Challenges In Aid of St Ann’s

Did you know you could take on any challenge and still be part of Team St Ann’s? We have lots of runs, swims, cycles, and challenges that are going on in our area and you could do any of them for St Ann’s.

Here are some examples of events you could do in our local area:

  • Tatton Park 10km – Saturday 9th January 2021
  • Run Aintree 5km, 10km & Half Marathon – Saturday 16th January 2021
  • Run Heaton 5km, 10km & Half Marathon – Sunday 24th January 2021
  • Run Tatton 10km – Saturday 6th February 2021
  • Run Tatton Half Marathon – Sunday 7th February 2021
  • Salford 10km Road Race – 2nd April 2021
  • Tour de Manc 2020 – 2nd May 2021
  • Greater Manchester Swim – Saturday 15th May 2021
  • Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride – 04 July 2021
  • Ironman UK – Sun 4th Jul 202
  • Wilmslow Summer 10km – Sunday 11th July 2021
  • Salford Triathlon – Sunday 25th July 2021

Please notes this list is just an example of events, don’t worry if an event you want to do is not listed, just email our events team at events@sah.org.uk and let us know what you are doing.

By taking on a challenge in aid of St Ann’s, not only will you help to raise vital funds for your local hospice, but we’ll provide you with all the support you need.

Join Team St Ann’s and you’ll get loads of perks, including:

  • A #TeamStAnns vest
  • A fundraising pack with fun ideas and tips
  • Regular training and nutrition advice
  • Temporary tattoos to decorate yourself with for the fundraiser
  • A friendly events team here to support you all the way

Fill in the form below to register your interest.

For more information please contact our Fundraising Team by emailing events@sah.org.uk or by calling 0161 498 3631.

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December Running Accumulator challenge

Great Run Solo’s December Accumulator challenge is sure to have you running on Christmas cheer and keep you from going crackers!

Complete the 12 runs of Christmas (or more runs if you wish) of any distance between 1st – 25th December and earn yourself a special Christmas tree medal decoration, while helping to support St Ann’s this festive season.

How to take part

  1. Enter the challenge any time until 8th December
  2. Set up a JustGiving page for St Ann’s and ask your friends, family and colleagues to sponsor your challenge to raise money for St Ann’s
  3. Start running from 1st December
  4. Keep track of your 12 (or more!) runs
  5. Complete the challenge by 25th December
  6. Submit your final results to receive your digital certificate

It costs £15 to join – your entry fee includes a unique finishers medal, access to training plans & tips, access to our online tracking tool, and support throughout the challenge.

Accumulator distance award

There are three optional distance challenges. Depending on how far you run over your 12 (or more!) runs we will also award you a personalised digital finishers certificate to download and share:

  • A round of santa-plause – 30 Miles
  • Run run Rudolph – 60 miles
  • There’s snow stopping you – 100 miles

Sign up online

Visit www.greatrun.org/virtual-running/accumulator/december to find out more and sign up online.

Get in touch with events@sah.org.uk to let us know if you’re taking on this challenge so we can cheer you on. May your miles be merry!

Great Manchester Virtual Runs

Great Manchester Run has launched two new virtual events after making the tough decision to cancel the iconic runs around Manchester.

For 2020, Great Manchester Run will be hosting the We Love Manchester Challenge, which includes a junior option and the My Manchester Active Challenge.

The We Love Manchester Challenge began on Monday 10th August and will end on Sunday 6th September 2020. The event will challenge event-goers to complete 15 activities, whether that be a run, jog or walk over 28 days in a distance of your choice.

Tickets cost just £10 to enter and in return, you’ll receive a special edition medal and certificate. This challenge is also available to junior competitors with no cost for signing up. Enter here today.

Alongside this, Great Manchester Run is giving everyone who originally signed up to the official run a chance to earn their medal. From now until the weekend of the event (Sunday 6th September), runners can complete a 10k or half-marathon challenge and receive their medal once they have submitted a screenshot of their run.

You can still sign-up to the My Great Manchester Active Challenge with tickets costing just £10. Enter the challenge today.

Join Team St Ann’s and you’ll get loads of perks, including:

  • A #TeamStAnns running vest
  • A fundraising pack with fun ideas and tips
  • Regular training and nutrition advice
  • A friendly Events Team here to support you all the way

Once you’ve signed up you can create a Just Giving page in aid of St Ann’s and start sharing the link with friends, family and colleagues to help raise vital funds that enable our teams to continue to deliver outstanding care and support to patients and their families.

For more information please email our Events Team at events@sah.org.uk or call 0161 498 3631.

Great Manchester Virtual Runs Application Form

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Great North Run 2022

Join Team St Ann’s at this iconic half marathon, taking you from the centre of Newcastle, through Gateshead to the stunning coastline of South Shields. With over 55,000 runners this race fills fast, so don’t miss out.

Location: Newcastle

Join Team St Ann’s and you’ll get loads of perks, including:

  • A #TeamStAnns running vest
  • A fundraising pack with fun ideas and tips
  • Regular training and nutrition advice
  • Temporary tattoos to decorate yourself with for the run
  • A friendly events team here to support you all the way

Sign up for your own place and you can run for St Ann’s, simply fill in the form below to let us know and we’ll send you a fundraising pack and vest for the event.

For more information on how to join Team St Ann’s in The Great North Run contact our Events Team at events@sah.org.uk or call us on 0161 498 3631. 

For information on how we process your data, please visit our privacy policy here: www.sah.org.uk/privacy-policy

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  • Keeping in touch

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    The legal basis for processing the information submitted on this form is that it is necessary for the performance of the contract between St Ann’s and you (the data subject), in this case to ensure the smooth running of the campaign. It will be retained for one year for this purpose and in line with our privacy policy for other purposes. You can see our full privacy policy on our website: www.sah.org.uk. The data may also be shared with campaign support providers for the smooth running of the campaign only. You have the right to correct, erase, have access to and restrict our use of your information. In order to exercise any of these rights, please contact dataprotection@sah.org.uk. If you are unhappy about the way in which your information is processed you have the right to contact the Information Commissioners Office: https://ico.org.uk/global/contactus

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Run your own half marathon! 

Want to show your support for the hospice by running the famous 13.1 mile distance in your own time? We appreciate that not everyone is able to take part in our events but still want to support us. We’d be delighted to welcome you on board and appreciate your efforts for the hospice and all those we help. Simply set-up a JustGiving page on our campaign site, with lots of exciting details about your training and fundraising, remembering to explain that your event runs alongside the Great North Run and share your story with St Ann’s and the world.