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Event Theme: Sporting

London Marathon 2026

Join our team for the iconic London Marathon on Sunday 26th April 2026. Whether you’re an experienced marathoner or a first-timer, this is your chance to make a difference.

We have a limited number of places for the 2026 London Marathon. Register your interest now to be in a chance with securing a place and take on this iconic 26.2 mile challenge for your local hospice.

Run in memory of a loved one, for a personal challenge, or simply to support the compassionate care we provide at St Ann’s Hospice. Every mile you conquer helps us continue to offer essential support to our patients and their families.

Join our team 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.

If you get your own place in the London Marathon and want to run for the hospice, we’d love you to join us! Please complete the form below and you will still receive all the same benefits.

What you get

Join our team and you’ll get loads of awesome perks, including:

  • A St Ann’s 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!

Get in touch

For more information, contact our friendly Events Team by emailing events@sah.org.uk or calling 0161 498 3631.

For information on how we process your data, please visit our privacy policy here.

Manchester Marathon 2026

Join our team for the “flat and friendly” Manchester Marathon on Sunday 19th April 2026.

Whether you’re an experienced marathoner or a first-timer, this is your chance to make a difference.

Imagine the thrill of running through the streets of Manchester, cheered on by thousands. As the flattest marathon in the UK with incredible atmosphere, this marathon is perfect for achieving personal bests and enjoying a memorable race day experience.

Run in memory of a loved one, for a personal challenge, or simply to support the compassionate care we provide at St Ann’s Hospice. Every mile you conquer helps us continue to offer essential support to our patients and their families.

Join our team and we will support you every step of the way, making sure that your Manchester Marathon journey is one that will stay with you forever.

Charity places

We have a number of discounted charity places costing £30 available for runners to claim.

We ask that you aim to raise a minimum of £400 to help us to continue to provide vital care to those that need our services. Our Events Team are here to to help you achieve this, every step of the way.

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.

Already have your own place?

If you already have your own place but you want to run for the hospice, we’d love you to join us! Please complete the form below and you will still receive all the benefits of joining our team.

What you get

Join our team and you’ll get loads of perks, including:

  • A St Ann’s running vest
  • A fundraising pack with fun ideas and tips
  • Training plans to prepare you for the race
  • Temporary tattoos to decorate yourself with for the run
  • A friendly events team who support you all the way and cheer you on during the race!

Fundraising

To receive your fundraising pack, complete the form below.

You can fundraise straight away by setting up a JustGiving page here.

For information on how we process your data, please visit our privacy policy here.

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.

Little Hulton Legends Charity Football Match

Little Hulton Legends take on R.O.W. (Rest of Walkden) in a charity football match to raise money for both St Ann’s and The Christie.

The match is free to attend but will raise funds by holding an auction, a raffle, and selling programmes.

Date and time

Saturday 28th June
Kick off 10.30am

Location

Monton Sports Club, Welbeck Road
Eccles
Manchester M30 9EH
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Tickets

Free to attend.

Programmes will be £1. Raffles and auctions will be available on the day.

Supporter event

This is a supporter event. All funds raised will be split between St Ann’s Hospice and The Christie.

For more information, contact Jackd521@hotmail.com.

St Ann’s Hospice Golf Day

Join us at the next St Ann’s Golf Day at Dunham Forest Golf & Country Club for a fantastic golf event to raise money for our Build it Together new hospice appeal.

Dunham Golf Club is one of the most beautiful golf courses in the UK and we are delighted to be returning here for the 2025 event. A light lunch is included, and relax after the main event with a delicious dinner.

Places are limited at this ever-popular event, be sure to book early to confirm your space.

Date and time

Thursday 26th June
Midday-8pm
1.30pm shotgun start

Location

Dunham Forest Golf & Country Club, Altrincham

Your package includes

  • Teams of four – two Stableford scores to count.
  • On course prizes.
  • On arrival meet your team and guests for a light lunch, followed by a shotgun start at 1.30pm.
  • Complimentary refreshments will be available at the Halfway House.
  • Following play, enjoy a delicious dinner together with the other teams.

There will be a presentation to competition winners and a further chance to win with our quality raffle and auction.

Non-players are welcome to join us for the meal and presentations.

Price packages start from £695 per team.

Places are limited at this ever-popular event. Fill out the form below to register your team.

Entry packages

Gold Package – £1,600

• Complimentary team entry
• Goody bag sponsorship, including branded company merchandise
• The option to sponsor 1st prize, lunch or dinner
• A formal thank you from St Ann’s speaker on the day
• Funds towards prize table
• A vinyl banner displayed at lunch, dinner, registration or the putting green
• Mention in the press release*
• Listed on social media and included in the event programme

Silver Package – £1,200

• Entry for one team
• The option to sponsor a hole, nearest pin or longest drive
• A banner displayed at chosen sponsorship option
• Funds towards prize table
• Listed in the event programme

Bronze Package – £695

• Entry for one team
• Listed as participant

Get in touch

For more information, please contact the Events Team on events@sah.org.uk or 0161 498 3631.


Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

Yorkshire Three Peaks

Join us for the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday 7th June 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.

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, and the motivation of walking for #TeamStAnns, you’ll smash it!

Take on the peaks in honour of a loved one, achieve a personal milestone, or simply support the compassionate care we provide at St Ann’s Hospice. Every step you take helps us continue delivering essential support to patients and their families.

About the challenge

  • This is a professionally guided tour with Qualified Mountain Leader(s) certified in mountain first aid.
  • This challenge is over 24 miles (38.6km) round trip route including over 1500m (5,000 feet) of elevation.
  • The walk starts at 7:00am on Saturday 7th June, meeting at Horton in Ribblesdale.

What you get

Sign up with #TeamStAnns for the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge and you’ll get loads of perks, including:

  • St Ann’s t-shirt
  • Training and nutritional guidance to prepare you for the challenge
  • Completion certificate
  • Qualified guide
  • Regular communications and pre/post group meet ups
  • Sponsor forms and other fundraising materials like collection buckets, balloons and banners
  • Lots of support and guidance from our friendly Events Team

Registration

There is a £30 registration fee to sign up – this covers the cost of the guides/tour and is non-refundable. To register, please complete the form below.

Fundraising

We would love for you to set a target of raising at least £250 by taking on this challenge so you can help us to continue our work supporting patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones.

  • Set up your JustGiving page here.
  • Alternatively, you can download a paper sponsorship form below. Money raised through sponsorship should be paid in by 7th July 2025.

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.


Manchester Half Marathon 2025

Join our team for the Manchester Half Marathon, the largest half marathon in the North West on Sunday 12th October 2025.

Whether you’re an experienced half-marathoner or a first-timer, this is your chance to make a difference.

Imagine the thrill of running through the streets of Manchester, cheered on by thousands, while wearing your St Ann’s vest with pride. Known for its famous flat route and incredible atmosphere, this half marathon is perfect for achieving personal bests and enjoying a memorable race day experience.

Run in memory of a loved one, for a personal challenge, or simply to support the compassionate care we provide at St Ann’s Hospice. Every mile you conquer helps us continue to offer essential support to our patients and their families.

Charity places

St Ann’s are the only local charity partner of the Manchester Half in 2025, and we have a number of discounted charity places costing £15 available for runners to claim.

We ask that you aim to raise a minimum of £300 to help us to continue to provide vital care to those that need our services.  Our Events Team are here to to help you achieve this, every step of the way.  Please complete the form below to join the team!

Already have your own place?

If you have your own place but you want to run for #TeamStAnns, we’d love you to join us! Please complete the form below and you will still receive all the benefits of joining our team.

What you get

Sign up with St Ann’s and you’ll get loads of perks, including:

  • A St Ann’s running vest
  • A fundraising pack with fun ideas and tips
  • Training plans to prepare you for the race
  • Temporary tattoos to decorate yourself with for the run
  • St Ann’s cheering squad along the route
  • Post-race reception at the charity village with an optional free massage
  • A friendly events team who support you all the way
  • Knowing you’re making a real difference to local people impacted by life-limiting illness

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.


12 Days of Festive Fitness Bingo

Join our Facebook group

Will you accept the challenge to complete 12 Days of Festive Fitness this December for St Ann’s Hospice?

We are challenging you to get sponsored to complete our Festive Fitness Bingo Challenge from 1st to 12th December! 

Exercises can be done indoors, in your own time and at your own pace.

There is no registration fee and we’ll send you a free St Ann’s Hospice Santa Hat and Festive Fitness Bingo card! 

Every penny you raise will make a difference to our patients and their loved ones.

How it works 

  1. The challenge starts on 1st December and runs until 12th December.
  2. Join lots of other St Ann’s supporters in our private Facebook group and follow the instructions to register for the challenge.
  3. Once you’ve registered, we will send you a “12 Days of Festive Fitness” Bingo card and a FREE St Ann’s Hospice Santa hat to wear throughout the challenge.
  4. Complete your daily exercise challenge and join in the festive fun sharing your progress in the Facebook group.
  5. Ask your friends, family, colleagues and neighbours to sponsor you throughout the challenge.
  6. Don’t worry if you’re not on Facebook you can still register here.

Join our Facebook group to sign up

Frequently asked questions 

  • What is the 12 Days of Festive Fitness Bingo all about? 

The 12 Days of Festive Fitness Bingo is a fundraising challenge for St Ann’s Hospice. Join lots of  incredible St Ann’s Hospice supporters in taking on 12 Days of Festive Fitness from 1st – 12th December.  You can complete your exercises indoors, in your own time and at your own pace.  The important thing is to get moving to raise funds for those who need us most. 

  • How do I get started? 

The first thing to do is to join our Facebook Group.  Click Join Now to register, get your free Santa hat and bingo card and meet the other amazing fundraisers also doing the challenge. 

  • Do I have to be on Facebook to take part? 

You can still take part if you aren’t on Facebook by registering with this link and then setting up a JustGiving page. However if you are on Facebook, it really helps us if you fundraise through that platform. We’re a small team and using the platform helps us provide you with more support and it helps us streamline our admin.  

  • Do I have to use Facebook Fundraising or can I set-up a JustGiving page? 

As the challenge is being run through Facebook it would be great if all participants could fundraise through the Facebook fundraiser provided as it helps us to easily monitor the event and to minimise costs. However, if you prefer to use JustGiving, please register for the challenge using this link.

  • Can I just set up a JustGiving page? 

To set up a JustGiving page, please click Start Fundraising from this link 

  • Is there a minimum fundraising amount? 

For this challenge we have set a sponsorship target of £150 however we just ask that you set up a fundraising page and do your very best! Your fundraising will go to St Ann’s Hospice and help us to continue to provide our services. 

  • Can I be sponsored by someone who is not on Facebook? 

If someone would like to donate to your challenge and they don’t have Facebook the best thing is to collect their donation offline and then donate it directly to your fundraiser yourself.  We will also provide paper sponsorship forms when we send out your Santa hat and bingo card.  Alternatively people can donate online here and put in the comments that they are sponsoring you. 

  • How should I track my exercise? 

We will send you a bingo card which lists the daily exercises, so you can tick them off each day and share with the group and on your fundraising page.  

 

  • Any other questions?

Get in touch events@sah.org.uk 

An insight into the life of Ian “Spider” Mellor

Supporter event: An insight into the career of one of Sale’s sporting heroes Ian Mellor will be shared at Sale Sports Club on Clarendon Crescent on Friday, October 18, from 7.00 pm.

Ian played for his boyhood idols Manchester City in the 1970s against legends like George Best, Bobby Moore, Billy Bremner, Sir Geoff Hurst and Kevin Keegan.

The Mellor family have a rare claim to fame – Ian’s son Neil followed in his dad’s footsteps by playing at the top level for Liverpool.

Neil and other family members will be there to share stories about Ian, who died of a rare disease in May, aged 74.

Known as Spider due to his lanky legs, Ian was so embarrassed by his physique that he skipped lessons to avoid playing for his school team in front of spectators.

Ian’s autobiography Spider was published days before he died in St Ann’s Hospice. The book costs £10 and all proceeds are donated to the charity which is building a new hospice adjoining its current Heald Green site.

The Mellor family are hoping to raise enough funds to have a bedroom named in Ian’s memory.

* To buy Spider visit www.justgiving.com/page/spiderbook

 

Date and time

Friday October 18th 2024, 7pm

Location

Sale Sports Club
Clarendon Cresecent
Sale M33 2DE

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Tickets

Free event, just come along.

Supporter event

This is a supporter event fundraising in aid of St Ann’s Hospice.