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Event Theme: Challenges

Manchester Christmas Pudding 5 Mile Dash plus Rudolph Scurry

Location 

Wythenshawe Park, South Manchester, M23 0AB

Cost

5 Mile Entry Fee:

  • £16.00 – Attached to a running club
  • £18.00
  • £20.00 – On the day

2.5 Mile Fun Run: £10.00

Children’s Scurry: £5.00 (adults) / £3.00 (under 16s)

Join us in Wythenshawe Park for this popular festive run which returns for an 9th year in 2019. This year St Ann’s is the official charity partner and the race will be aiming to raise funds for us.

Get your Christmas running season off to a great start with this Festive favourite. There are a number of different distances you can do from a 5 mile run, 2.5 mile run and a Rudolph Scurry which children can take part in.

This two lap off road course uses the footpaths, fields and trails in the park – and is suitable for both experienced runners and beginners alike. Please be aware that if the weather conditions are poor, you may find parts of the course wet and/or muddy! Those doing the 2.5 mile fun run will complete one lap of the course. Includes a Children’s Race taking place shortly before the main race at 10:45 am.

There are Christmas puds and other Festive goodies on offer plus a medal and a mince pie will be waiting for you at the finish.

Click here to sign up. You will need to register your details with the Book it Zone website and then you will be able to sign up – make sure you select St Ann’s Hospice when you sign up.

Please help raise money for St Ann’s by getting sponsored for the run.

Did you know that raising just £10.30 could help us to top up the toys in our play area, or would help us to continue providing TVs and wifi for our patients and raising £20.60 could pay for a hand or foot massage with one of our therapists to help a patient or carer relax.

For more information, you can get in touch with our events team at events@sah.org.uk.

Sign up here

The Accumulator Challenge

The Accumulator Challenge is back for October 2019!

How much can you raise with £100?

All the money our teams accumulate will help St Ann’s continue to provide care to the thousands of local patients and their families we support each year.

Last year, law firm, Clarke Willmott won the accolade of ‘The Ultimate Accumulator’, raising an amazing £6,040. Thirty keen staff members saddled up on static bikes at their Manchester offices to cycle the equivalent distance between each of Clarke Willmott’s offices across the country. They even managed to rope in the presenter, Gethin Jones, to gain some extra publicity for the fundraising challenge!


We loved the Accumulator Challenge and of course, as lawyers, we like to win, but the main story here is the amount local businesses can raise in a short period of time when they get together and channel their efforts. We stand proudly behind the work St Ann’s does as many of our staff, including me, have had family members needing end of life hospice care. It was very humbling to visit the Heald Green hospice on the awards night and hear real-life stories about how fundraising really makes a difference.


Emma Hamnett, employment partner at Clarke Willmott

Fancy having a weekly gin trolley at your work?

Watch this film featuring Jon, at Eversheds Sutherland, who explains why they took part in the Accumulator Challenge and some top tips!

We love the sound of the gin trolley! What would your tips be to raise money in the workplace?

Here’s a few top tips on how your team can be successful at the Accumulator Challenge:

  • Get active and organise a sports day! Hire out a sports hall with the money, and charge people to take part or watch.
  • As the Accumulator Challenge takes place in October, why not embrace the Halloween theme! Have a fancy dress day in the office or throw a Halloween themed party.
  • Plan lots of fun and varied events throughout the month. This brings in more sponsorship money and it’s a great way to bond as a team.
  • Try something new to keep your organisation engaged. It doesn’t have to be complicated, it just has to be fun!

Do you have what it takes to compete with local businesses to raise the most money and become The Ultimate Accumulator 2019?

The challenge offers a great team building opportunity, as well as an opportunity for competitive colleagues to put their ideas to the test. Sign up below or by calling 0161 498 3631 or emailing corporate@sah.org.uk.

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  • We agree to turn our £100 into as much as possible for St Ann’s Hospice and aim to raise at least £1000.

    *Please note that whilst matched funding is gratefully received and makes a real difference to St Ann’s, it cannot be counted towards your competition total.

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Great Manchester Run (10km and Half Marathon)

Join #TeamStAnns in the 22nd year of the iconic Great Manchester Run on Sunday 18th May 2025! 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. Anyone is welcome to come and join #TeamStAnns and take on the 10km or half marathon.

Charity places

For 2025, we have a number of free 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 a free place, we ask that you aim to raise a minimum of:

  • £200 for the 10km
  • £300 for the half-marathon

What you get

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

  • A #TeamStAnns 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!

#TeamStAnns at Great Manchester Run 2025 is generously sponsored by

Already have your own place?

If you have your own place but you want to run for #TeamStAnns, you can! Please complete the form below, and you will still receive all the benefits of joining #TeamStAnns, including your fundraising pack and access to our post-event drinks reception. Thank you for supporting St Ann’s.

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 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.

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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.

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London 2 Paris Cycle

London to Paris bike ride

Location: London to Paris

Cost: £125 registration fee + £1590 minimum sponsorship

To find out more or to register for a place click here, or contact our Events Team on events@sah.org.uk or on 0161 498 3646.

Pull on your lycra, get those legs moving and join #TeamStAnns for the London 2 Paris cycle. You’ll spend 4 days cycling from capital to capital covering a total of 299 miles. You’ll finish the event by cycling up the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe, then crossing the finish line at the Eiffel Tower. This challenge allows you to push yourself whilst creating memories that will last a lifetime!