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Trek Snowdon at Night 2025

East Cheshire Hospice’s Trek 2025: Conquer Snowdon at Night!

Event Dates: 2nd – 3rd August 2025

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable adventure with East Cheshire Hospice’s Trek 2025, where you’ll take on the challenge of hiking Snowdon at night. This thrilling experience offers a unique opportunity to trek through the night, with the ultimate reward of watching the sun rise over one of the UK’s most stunning mountain ranges.

Sign up here today!

Trek Details:

  • Distance: 9 miles
  • Difficulty Level: Challenging
  • Duration: 1 day (overnight)

Highlights:

  • Summit Sunrise: Reach the summit of Snowdon just in time to witness a breath-taking sunrise that will leave you speechless.
  • Breakfast at the Top: Enjoy a well-deserved breakfast at the summit as you soak in the incredible views.

What’s Included:

  • Hot beverages: Hot food before the trek departs
  • Snacks Along the Route: Keep your energy levels up with snacks provided throughout the trek.
  • Breakfast at the Summit: A hearty meal to celebrate your achievement at the top of the mountain.
  • Qualified Global Adventure Challengers Leader: Your trek will be led by an experienced guide, ensuring your safety and enhancing your experience. Vehicle for back up and support
  • Challenge Medal: A memento of your incredible accomplishment.
  • Welcome Pack: Each participant will receive a welcome pack full of supporting information that will aid preparation for the challenge including, but not limited, to further information on the trek, kit list, trekking tips and training schedules.

What’s Not Included:

  • Travel Insurance: Ensure you’re covered for the adventure.
  • Personal Trekking Kit: Bring along your own gear suitable for a night-time mountain trek.

Costs:

  • Registration Fee: £45
  • Minimum Sponsorship: £330

How to sign up:

London Landmarks Half Marathon

London Landmarks Half Marathon

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.

Register for London Landmarks Half Marathon

Run Alton Towers 5k/10k/Half Marathon

Run Alton Towers 5k/10k/Half Marathon

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!

Mimimum Age – 15

Register/view all dates – 5k/10k/Half Marathon options available

Start Time: 10am

Please note there is a 3 hour cut off for the Half Marathon

What does your entry include:

  • FREE Alton Towers Theme Park Access (RRP £34.00)
  • Unique themed medal
  • Free official race photos
  • Chip timed results
  • Post race water and goodies
  • Free Parking

Delamere Trails 10K/Half Marathon/Marathon

Delamere Trails 10K/Half Marathon/Marathon

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!

Register for Delamere Trails 10K/Half Marathon/Marathon on Sunday 3rd November.

Start Times

  • Marathon – 8am
  • Half Marathon – 9am
  • 10k – 10am

(7 hour cut off time for the Marathon)

Minimum Ages

  • 10k – 15 years
  • Half Marathon – 17 years
  • Marathon – 18 years

What will your entry include:

  • Chip timed results
  • Unique themed medals
  • Free official event photos
  • Post race goodies

Macclesfield Running Festival 5K/10K/Half Marathon

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.

Register for Macclesfield Running Festival 5K/10k/Half Marathon on Sunday 27th October.

Please note: due to road closures there is a strict 3 hour cut off off time for the half marathon

What’s included in your ticket:

  • Chip timed results
  • Unique themed medal
  • Free official event photos
  • Post race goodies

Inflatable 5K Cheshire

Sign up via our charity partners Run for Charity and get ready to bounce your way through The World’s BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course!

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

What’s included in your ticket?

  • Finisher’s Medal
  • Finish line goodies
  • Event photography
  • Music pumping zones
  • Free spectators area
  • A clearly marked route
  • On course hydration station

Register for Inflatable 5k on Saturday 3rd August – registraions are now closed

Other options available, please contact events@echospice.org.uk for more information.

FAQ’s

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.

300ft Tatton Park Bungee Jump

300ft Bungee Jump

The 300ft bungee jump is a special event and happens on selective dates throughout the year and is the highest regular jump you will find anywhere in the UK.

Tatton Park is a fantastic location, with the jump itself taking place over the vast picturesque lake. As you reach the dizzying height you will have a few seconds to appreciate the huge 1,000 acres of deerpark and the stunning scenery before you take the giant leap of the 300ft platform.

Click the link below to register via our partners Run For Charity.

Register for the 300ft Tatton Park Bungee Jump on October 13th.

View all bungee jump dates.

300ft Tatton Park Bungee Jump April 13

FAQ’s

Jump Height – 300ft

Jump Type – 300ft Brane Bungee Jump

Jump over airbag or water – Water

Tandem Jumps Available – Yes

Car Parking available – Yes

300ft Tatton Park Bungee Jump

300ft Bungee Jump

The 300ft bungee jump is a special event and happens on selective dates throughout the year and is the highest regular jump you will find anywhere in the UK.

Tatton Park is a fantastic location, with the jump itself taking place over the vast picturesque lake. As you reach the dizzying height you will have a few seconds to appreciate the huge 1,000 acres of deerpark and the stunning scenery before you take the giant leap of the 300ft platform.

Click the link below to register via our partners Run For Charity.

Register for the 300ft Tatton Park Bungee Jump on October 12th.

View all bungee jump dates.

300ft Tatton Park Bungee Jump April 13


FAQ’s

Jump Height – 300ft

Jump Type – 300ft Brane Bungee Jump

Jump over airbag or water – Water

Tandem Jumps Available – Yes

Car Parking available – Yes

Trek Iceland

Trek Iceland: Fire and Ice Adventure 13th – 18th November 2024!

The Trek

Discover the land of fire and ice as we spend 3 days trekking 38km through Iceland’s ethereal landscapes. Explore active volcanoes and lava fields, bubbling mud pools and hot springs, walk along two continental plates and perhaps even spot the Northern Lights! Iceland is a Nordic island sitting in the North Atlantic and Arctic Ocean, just outside of the Arctic circle. It’s capital Reykjavik, the world’s most northerly capital, is the heart of Iceland’s cultural, economic and governmental activity.

The Challenge

Join us as we spend three days trekking through the  other-worldly landscapes of Iceland. Discover active volcanoes, vast lava fields, bubbling mud pools, hot springs and more. Hike to Iceland’s youngest volcano, Gelingaldir and neighbouring Fagradaslsfjall before exploring the ethereal peaks of Mount Hengill heritage site along the fault lines between Europe and America. Don’t forget to keep your eyes on the skies while you are there and you might be lucky enough to experience Lady Aurora herself!

How tough is it?

This trek is graded moderate to challenging. You will be trekking long distances over varying terrain on consecutive days.

The Cost

There is a £350 registration fee to pay at the time of booking to secure your place. You are then required to fundraise a minimum of £3,300 for East Cheshire Hospice. Support and fundraising ideas will be provided by staff to help you reach, and even exceed this target. A self-funded option is also available.

You must fundraise:

80% £2,640 by 21st August 2024

20% £660 by 16th December 2024

The Trip at a Glance

Flights

PLEASE NOTE: While efforts will be made to book flights from and to local airports, this is not guaranteed and flights for this Trek may depart from anywhere within the UK.

Please view Different Travel’s terms and conditions here.

How to book a place

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the Events Team on events@echospice.org.uk.

To book your place on Trek Iceland please visit the Different Travel website.

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