London Marathon 2024

Do you want to run the iconic London Marathon? If so, why not run on behalf of #TeamStAnns and complete the 26.2 mile challenge for your local hospice?

We have limited places for the 2024 marathon and you can register your interest in a St Ann’s Hospice place by filling out a register your interest form below, emailing events@sah.org.uk or by calling 0161 498 3631

Run for St Ann’s 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.

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

  • A #TeamStAnns 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!

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

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

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

Already have your own place?

If you have your own place and want to run for St Ann’s, that’s brilliant! Thank you for supporting #TeamStAnns. Please complete the form below to receive your fundraising pack.

Register Your Interest

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ObstaColour Run

ObstaColour Run

Online registration for this event has now closed but you can register over the phone by calling 0161 498 3631 or you can also sign up on the day.

Entry fees – 

Early bird prices have now ended

Adult entry fee: £15

Groups entry fee per person (5 members or more) £12

Child entry fee (ages 6-17 yrs): £10

Under fives: Free

The registration fee covers the cost of organising and running the event. It does not contribute towards your sponsorship total, so please try and raise as much as you can for St Ann’s Hospice.

Event details

Take part in our ObstaColour Run, which combines the fun of colour and obstacles! You will be showered with multi-coloured paint as you walk, run or jog the 5km route taking on lots of exciting obstacles along the way.

It takes place in Woodbank Park on Sunday 15th July and the waves begin at 11am, you can select the next available time slot during registration.

The whole family is welcome to join us at this event, children under five go free, so it is a great thing for families to get together on a Sunday morning and take part in to support your local hospice.

Once you have registered we will send you a dedication ribbon. On the ribbon, you can write the name of someone who means something to you and tie it around your wrist on the day. As you cross the finish line, you will see the Tree of Dedication where you can hang your dedication ribbon.

Please note: The colour powder (a safe, environmentally friendly cornstarch) is not recommended for anybody under the age of 3 but the two colour stations can be avoided. A few of the inflatable obstacles may not be suitable for all ages but anyone can bypass them if they’re not suitable or should they prefer to.

Unfortunately, in bad weather, the grass area in the park can become very muddy.  In these circumstances, the ground would be unsuitable for pram and wheelchair users.

Dress code

Start in white, end up bright! Please wear clothing that you don’t mind getting colourful. The colour is 100% natural and should wash out in a normal washing machine cycle however we can’t guarantee this.

We will provide free glasses to protect your eyes from the powder paint.

Location

Woodbank Park
Turncroft Lane, Offerton,
Stockport,
SK1 4JR

How to get there

Parking

There are three car parks available within the park, however parking is limited so please car share or use public transport where possible.

Train

Stockport Station is around 2 km away from the park. Visit National Rail for the latest train time information.

Bus

Bus routes 380, 384, 386 from Stockport run near to the park. Visit Transport for Greater Manchester or use the journey planner to plan your journey.

ObstaColour Run Terms and Conditions

Colour Run 2016 Memory Tree Wythenshawe Park fundraising event ribbons

The St Ann’s ObstaColour Run is kindly sponsored by the following companies: 

 

 

Virtual Marathon

This January anyone can achieve a marathon and support St Ann’s at the same time.

If a whole marathon in one go isn’t your thing, try the St Ann’s Virtual Marathon!

Run it, walk it, jog it or complete it in a way that’s a challenge for you.

Clock up the miles over a few days, a couple of weeks or throughout the whole month.

Whether it’s at the park, in the gym, or on the streets with friends – it’s simple, choose your distance, share your page and get running.

Setup your Virtual Marathon EveryDay Hero page here and start raising funds for St Ann’s.

Manchester Half Marathon

Join #TeamStAnns and take on the biggest half marathon in the North West alongside 13,000 other runners. The Manchester Half Marathon is one of the flattest, fastest and friendliest courses in the UK.

Sign up for your St Ann’s Hospice Place here 

DISCOUNTED ENTRY FEE OFFER –  £28.60 (inc booking fee)

We ask that you aim to raise £250 for vital funds for St Ann’s Hospice

Location: Emirates Old Trafford, Lancashire County Cricket Club

Date: Sunday 9th October 2022

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

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

If you have your own place at the Manchester Half Marathon and would like to support St Ann’s Hospice we’d love to hear from you. Just let us know by contacting our Events Team on events@sah.org.uk or on 0161 498 3631.

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

Greater Manchester Marathon

Location: Emirates Old Trafford, Lancashire County Cricket Club, Talbot Rd, Manchester M16 0PX

Be part of the action with the ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon in Trafford!

A superfast course, great entertainment, outstanding crowd support and a glorious finish at Manchester United Football Club- plus a medal and ASICS technical t-shirt for all finishers!

If you have a place and you would like to run for Team St Ann’s contact our Events Team on events@sah.org.uk or on 0161 498 3628 .