The London Landmarks Half Marathon is a closed road, central London run and is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster.
The event is not your average half marathon! From cultural landmarks and heritage to the city’s quirky and hidden secrets, runner get to explore the capital on a route like no other!
The 2023 event started on Pall Mall, finished by Downing Street and had fabulous views of London’s most iconic landmarks including Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Nelson’s Column, the Gherkin, the Shard, the Tower of London and the London Eye.
Come and join us at the UK’s biggest Theme Park, Alton Towers, on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November 2024 for the 5k, 10k & Half Marathon event around the park.
Starting and finishing within Alton Towers Theme Park this is an event for the entire family. Open to all abilities, you can take on a chip timed 5k, 10k or Half Marathon to earn yourself a unique themed medal before enjoying the incredible rides at the park.
*FREE ride access after the race is included in your entry!
We are excited to introduce to you this brand new 10k, Half Marathon and Marathon around Delamere forest!
Delamere Forest South-West of Manchester, is a shady oasis in the midst of the agricultural landscape of the Cheshire Plain, and an ideal setting for a trails race accessible for all.
Sections of the race will take you deep into the forest, around the Blakemere Moss, along the Sandstone Trail, and up Old Pale Hill for panoramic views of the Cheshire countryside. With stunning scenery and a team of enthusiastic marshals, the Delamere trail races are perfect for both seasoned athletes and first timers!
Macclesfield Running Festival – 5k/10k/Half Marathon
Hosted in collaboration with Macclesfield Harriers and previously known as ‘Run Macc Fest’, we are excited to announce the return of the 5k, 10k & Half Marathon this October!
You will enjoy a fully road closed half marathon, 10k and 5k races, starting and finishing in the historic town of Macclesfield and heading out into the Cheshire countryside.
This event is taking place at on Saturday 3rd, August 2024, and it’s going to be BIGGER, BOUNCIER, and BETTER than ever before!
The excitement has been pumped up to the MAX, you’ll be jumping, sliding, and bouncing your way to the finish line like never before.
The Inflatable Obstacle Run is open to all from age 5 and above! Take on the challenge by yourself, with friends or get the whole family, team mates or work colleagues involved!
Arrival Time: Please arrive 30-45minutes before your start time
Arrival time – please arrive 30-45minutes prior to your start time
Parking – Parking is charged at £5 per car, please have the exact change ready for the parking marshals.
Dogs – Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed at this events.
Bag Drop – Bag Drop is £3.00 per bag. Please keep to a gym duffle size or smaller.
Spectators – Friends and family are welcome to come along and watch in the designated spectators areas only, for no extra charge. Spectators cannot roam around the entire course and must keep off marked out course and obstacles. Children must be under adult supervision at all times
Toilets – Toilets are provided at the venue. Please look for signs or ask a member of staff.
Food & Drink – There will be food and drink vendors on-site
Drink Station – Water will be stationed midway along the route to keep you hydrated
If you have any questions which aren’t answered above, please contact events@echospice.org.uk for more information.
A fantastic rural Cheshire course with a full road closure. The course is scenic, well marshalled and last year provided many runners with Personal Bests. The race incorporates the most up to date integrated chip-timing, free parking, free to download photographs and amazing bespoke medals. This race is hugely popular with some of the fastest runners in the region as well as those testing themselves over the distance for the first time and everyone is welcome.
This Covid-19 secure race will have a waved start and you will be set off in a group based on your predicted finishing time.
Race numbers and chips will be posted and race instructions will be emailed approx 7 days before race day.
There will not be a drink station at the midway point. Runners requiring drinks must provide their own in accordance with the new Run Britain guidelines.
For a full list of the Run Britain guidelines to make races Covid-19 secure please click this link
There is a £100.00 prize for 1st place, £50.00 for 2nd & £25.00 for 3rd open male and female. There are prizes for 1st place in veteran categories. There is also a prize for the 1st male and female teams. Entrants must be 16 and over on race day.
Take on this 10k challenge whilst raising those vital funds for the East Cheshire Hospice.
It costs £7,500 to keep the Hospice running for 1 day, so every penny that you can raise is important. You may never know exactly how your support will help but you can be assured that the impact your support will have on local families who can benefit from the Hospice services at one of the most difficult and emotional times will be huge and ever so appreciated.
Sign up now and support East Cheshire Hospice…
If you have any questions at all please contact the Challenge Coordinator Bethan Wade on bwade@echospice.org.uk or call 01625 665691.
The London Marathon is one of the world’s most iconic and elite marathons. Famous for bringing in participants from far and wide of all ages, genders and backgrounds to unite in this one moment.
There are many different way to sign up to the London Marathon –
Ballot Entry
Good For Age Entry
British Athletics Club Entry
Wheelchair Entry
Visually Impaired Runners
… Just to name a few. For more information head over to the London Marathon ‘How To Enter’ Page by clicking here to follow the link.
Once signed up to the event you will be supported by the London Marathon team on training and fitness advice, you will be provided with a training and nutrition plan. Accommodation information, road closures on the day of the event, spectator information, purchasing the correct gear for yourself and so much more.
In addition, the team here at the East Cheshire Hospice will guide you through your fundraising journey and offer any tips and advice to maximise your sponsorship potential.
Ballot Entry for 2021 is only available for a short time, so if you miss 2021 keep your eye out for 2022!
It costs £7,500 to keep the Hospice running for 1 day, so every penny that you can raise is important. You may never know exactly how your support will help but you can be assured that the impact your support will have on local families who can benefit from the Hospice services at one of the most difficult and emotional times will be huge and ever so appreciated.
If you have any questions at all please contact the Challenge Coordinator Bethan Wade on bwade@echospice.org.uk or call 01625 665691.
If you’re muscle mad or a fitness freak, why not livestream your workouts and share your exercise expertise in exchange for donations? Or, if you want to set yourself a fitness or muscle building target, you could livestream your workouts and share your progress while encouraging people to donate.
How do I get started?
Start by setting up your Just Giving page here and follow the simple step-by-step process to creating your fundraising page. Make sure to fill in the details about your challenge, set yourself a fundraising target, add a link to your livestream or channel and share your page with friends and family on social media, email, WhatsApp, text… and away you go! You can even livestream directly from your JustGiving page so everything is in once place.
Work out whilst raising vital funds for East Cheshire Hospice.
It costs £7,500 to keep the Hospice running for 1 day, so every penny that you can raise is important. You may never know exactly how your support will help but you can be assured that the impact your support will have on local families who can benefit from the Hospice services at one of the most difficult and emotional times will be huge and ever so appreciated.
If you would like any advice or if you have any questions at all please contact fundraising@echospice.org.uk or call 01625 433477
Organising a fundraising tournament is not only fun but it’s a great way to introduce kids to new sports they may not thought of trying before. It is also a really inclusive way of bringing family, friends and communities together to support a good cause.
Tournaments could be organised through:
A local community organisation,
One local team working on their own
Several local teams working in collaboration
A local league itself
Or independently
Depending on your sport you need to work out how your tournament will work.
Shortened and reduced versions of the main games are usual. For instance Five a Side football 10mins each way etc. To maintain interest try to avoid anything that involves early knockouts for teams. Keep it simple and easy to understand with plenty going on and lots of action for the contestants.
Different types of sports could include:
Netball
Football
Hockey
Rugby
Rounders
Relay race
You may also wish to present awards for specific things such as:
Top scorers – Either as a team or individually – often called the golden boot.
Player of the tournament – Chosen either by ballot of all those taking part or based on the judgement of a coach or similar.
Best sportsmanship – the team with the best attitude to the game and their opponents.
Best supported team – a great way to encourage your supporters to cheer on your team.
How do I start fundraising?
The best way to collect sponsorship would be to take cash on the day of the event. We have plenty of collection buckets and pots you can use for your event, please see contact details below of how to get in touch with us.
If you want to keep your donations online, start by setting up your Just Giving page here and follow the simple step-by-step process to creating your fundraising page. Make sure to fill in the details about your tournament, set yourself a fundraising target, share your page with friends and family on social media, email, WhatsApp, text… And away you go!
Encourage others to be fit and active whilst raising those vital funds for East Cheshire Hospice.
It costs £7,500 to keep the Hospice running for 1 day, so every penny that you can raise is important. You may never know exactly how your support will help but you can be assured that the impact your support will have on local families who can benefit from the Hospice services at one of the most difficult and emotional times will be huge and ever so appreciated.
If you would like any advice or if you have any questions at all please contact fundraising@echospice.org.uk or call 01625 433477
Set yourself the ultimate challenge to walk a full marathon around the comfort and safety of your own garden! That’s 26.2 miles of non-stop walking or running around and around and around…
This is a great challenge for any level of fitness as you can set your own pace and take as long as you like to complete the challenge. Why not let your neighbours know when your challenge will be taking place so they can cheer you on over the garden fence.
How do I get started?
Start your challenge by setting up your Just Giving page here and follow the simple step-by-step process to creating your fundraising page. Make sure to fill in the details about your garden marathon challenge, set yourself a fundraising target, share your page with friends and family on social media, email, WhatsApp, text… And away you go!
Enjoy the garden views whilst raising those vital funds for East Cheshire Hospice.
It costs £7,500 to keep the Hospice running for 1 day, so every penny that you can raise is important. You may never know exactly how your support will help but you can be assured that the impact your support will have on local families who can benefit from the Hospice services at one of the most difficult and emotional times will be huge and ever so appreciated.
If you would like any advice or if you have any questions at all please contact fundraising@echospice.org.uk or call 01625 433477
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