Five fundraising challenges to take part in for St Ann’s in 2025

Why not take on one of five major challenges for your New Year’s resolution on behalf of St Ann’s Hospice?

We here in the St Ann’s Fundraising Team are gearing up for five major challenges taking place over the course of 2025 where we are either running the event ourselves or are an official charity partner. These challenges are: the Tour de Manc in May, the Great Manchester Run in May, the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in June, the Manchester Half Marathon in October and overseas treks in autumn.

Starting with the Tour de Manc, we are delighted once again to be one of their chosen charity partners, offering discounted charity places.

Take in the sights of Greater Manchester and enjoy the fantastic, welcoming atmosphere at this proper Manc cycling sportive, all while fundraising to make the new hospice a reality for our patients.

There are four distances and routes to choose from, to suit riders of all abilities: the Northern Quarter – 60km/37 miles, the Manc Challenge – 100km/62 miles, the Classic Manc – 165km/103 miles, and the Mad Manc – 201km/125 miles.

Those taking part can ride on behalf of St Ann’s while also raising money through sponsorship. You can find out more at www.sah.org.uk/TDM.

Take advantage of a free place to join #TeamStAnns in the 22nd year of the iconic Great Manchester Run on Sunday, May 18, 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. For more information and to sign up, head to www.sah.org.uk/GMR.

Join us for the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday, June 7, 2025, and help raise vital funds for St Ann’s Hospice! Whether you’re an experienced hiker or exploring a new challenge, this is your chance to make a real difference by joining a professionally guided tour.

Picture yourself trekking through the stunning Yorkshire Dales, conquering the peaks of Pen-y-ghent (684m), Whernside (736m), and Ingleborough (723m), all while proudly wearing your #TeamStAnns gear.

It’s called a challenge for a reason – but with the right training, you’ll smash it! For more information, head to www.sah.org.uk/yorkshirethreepeaks.

The largest half marathon in the North West takes place on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The Manchester Half is a 13.1 mile challenge that takes place every October, starting and finishing by Old Trafford. Imagine the thrill of running through the streets of Manchester, cheered on by thousands, while wearing your #TeamStAnns vest with pride. Take advantage of a £15 discounted charity place, and head to www.sah.org.uk/mcrhalf for more information.

Lastly, why not take on an epic overseas trek in autumn 2025 in one of three stunning locations around the globe in aid of our Build it Together new hospice appeal? Have you got what it takes to trek for St Ann’s? The three treks to choose from include the Great Wall of China Trek, the Sahara Trek, and the Camino de Santiago Trek in Spain. Raise vital funds for St Ann’s through sponsorship. For more information visit, www.sah.org.uk/trek.