Huge numbers of exciting Community & Challenge events are held around the year to raise money for cutting-edge research & education at St. Mark's.
Battersea Park 10k
Date: 11th June 2025
Minimum Age: 11
Battersea Park is one of London’s most picturesque parks and has been a favourite course for those wanting to run a PB! The course is totally flat, offering the perfect opportunity to push yourself to a personal best. Starting and finishing at the Parks Bandstand this course laps the park making it easy to follow and great for any spectators to catch you flying round the course.
Manchester Half
Date: 12th October 2025
Minimum Age: 17
This popular half marathon sees runners take on generous, closed roads across the towns of Old Trafford, Stretford & Brooklands, with the promise of great support and an abundance of entertainment en route. The Manchester Half Marathon hosts a very flat course, perfect for smashing personal bests but also the ideal route for those new to half marathons and charity runners. There is a lovely 2-mile flat finish that brings you to the conclusion of the event at Emirates Old Trafford Lancashire County Cricket Club.
300ft Tatton Park Bungee Jump
Date: 19th Jul 2025
Minimum Age: 14
The Tatton Park 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 deer park and the stunning scenery before you take the giant leap of the 300ft platform!
Tough Mudder – Yorkshire 5K
Date: 26th Jul 2025
Minimum Age: 18
The ultimate obstacle course challenge now has 12+ obstacles over a 5 Kilometre run. With no competition and no timing, it’s just you, your teammates and muddy strangers working together to conquer the course and earn the world-famous orange headband.
Leeds Running Festival 10K
Date: 17th Aug 2025
Minimum Age: 15
Join us for a unique opportunity to run a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon around Roundhay Park in Leeds, one of the biggest city parks in Europe. Each Mile will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of helpers to keep you quite literally on track and encourage you on your way to the finish. Included in your entry fee is a themed medal, water and post race goodies. Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there!
Leeds Running Festival Half
Date: 17th Aug 2025
Minimum Age: 17
Join us for a unique opportunity to run a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon around Roundhay Park in Leeds, one of the biggest city parks in Europe. Each Mile will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of helpers to keep you quite literally on track and encourage you on your way to the finish. Included in your entry fee is a themed medal, water and post race goodies. Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there!
Regents Park 10K
Date: 24th Aug 2025
Minimum Age: 15
RunThrough are excited to return to the incredible Regent’s Park; one of London’s Royal Parks situated in North-West London. Regent’s Park is home to ZSL London Zoo; you may even catch a glance of some animals along the way! The flat nature of the course offers a great opportunity for a chip timed personal best!
St Mark’s Hospital Foundation has partnered with the Run for Charity which offers a variety of incredible fundraising events across the UK, simply:
- Browse the Run for Charity website for an event that is of interest.
- Register for the event, selecting Health and Medical – Other as the charity category and St Mark’s Hospital Foundation as the charity.
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Host your own fundraising challenge
You can also organise your own event or activity! Examples include; bake sales, golf days, auctions, dinners and more- the options are endless!
If you would like to find out more on how you can fundraise for St Mark’s Hospital Foundation, please get in contact with the fundraising team at [email protected]. The team can offer support, advice and provide tips to help make your fundraiser a success.
