Challenge Archives - East Cheshire Hospice

Trek Snowdon Information Evening

Find out more about Trek Snowdon 2025

Taking place at East Cheshire Hospice, Macclesfield, SK10 3DR on Tuesday 8th October at 6:30pm.

Trek Details:

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

The information evening is completely free of charge and there is no obligation to sign-up for the challenge. This is a great opportunity to talk to a representative from Global Adventures about the challenge and ask any questions you may have about the Trek or fundraising.

If you are interested in attending the information evening, please email events@echospice.org.uk

Find out more about Trek Snowdon at Night 2025

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.
  • A Decent Descent: Soak in the incredible views as you make your way back down in the morning light.
  • Breakfast of Champions: Enjoy a well-deserved breakfast back at the hotel upon your triumphant return.

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.
  • Celebratory Breakfast: A hearty meal to celebrate your achievement back at the hotel.
  • 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:

Sponsored:

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

Self-funded:

  • Registration Fee: £45
  • Challenge Balance: £145
  • Minimum Sponsorship: £185

(The self-funded option allows the participant to cover the cost of the trek by paying the Challenge Balance themselves. We still ask that participants fundraise at least £185 for the Hospice).

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

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.