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Delamere Forest Run

We are excited to present to you the RunThrough Trails 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 Forest Run 2025

Entries close October 24th.

Charity places come at a cost to the charity, and sponsorship targets ensure we do not lose out on our investment and are able to raise as much as possible to support our vital work. We ask charity place runners to raise 75% of their sponsorship by the event date, with the remaining fundraising due six weeks after race day. Gift Aid is not included in your sponsorship target, and neither is your registration fee. Registration fees for charity places in events are non-refundable and non-transferrable. They cannot be transferred to someone else or deferred to the following year.

Inflatable 5K

Get ready to bounce your way through The World’s BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable Obstacle Course!

2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options are available.

This event is taking place at Clay House Farm, Knutsford (Cheshire) 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.

So grab your friends, lace up your trainers, and get ready for the ultimate inflatable adventure!

Register for the Inflatable 5K 2025

Entries close July 25th.

Charity places come at a cost to the charity, and sponsorship targets ensure we do not lose out on our investment and are able to raise as much as possible to support our vital work. We ask charity place runners to raise 75% of their sponsorship by the event date, with the remaining fundraising due six weeks after race day. Gift Aid is not included in your sponsorship target, and neither is your registration fee. Registration fees for charity places in events are non-refundable and non-transferrable. They cannot be transferred to someone else or deferred to the following year.

Run Alton Towers

Come and join us at the UK’s biggest Theme Park, Alton Towers 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!

Register for Run Alton Towers 2025

Entries close November 3rd.

Charity places come at a cost to the charity, and sponsorship targets ensure we do not lose out on our investment and are able to raise as much as possible to support our vital work. We ask charity place runners to raise 75% of their sponsorship by the event date, with the remaining fundraising due six weeks after race day. Gift Aid is not included in your sponsorship target, and neither is your registration fee. Registration fees for charity places in events are non-refundable and non-transferrable. They cannot be transferred to someone else or deferred to the following year.

Run Alton Towers

Come and join us at the UK’s biggest Theme Park, Alton Towers 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!

Register for Run Alton Towers 2025

Entries close November 3rd.

Charity places come at a cost to the charity, and sponsorship targets ensure we do not lose out on our investment and are able to raise as much as possible to support our vital work. We ask charity place runners to raise 75% of their sponsorship by the event date, with the remaining fundraising due six weeks after race day. Gift Aid is not included in your sponsorship target, and neither is your registration fee. Registration fees for charity places in events are non-refundable and non-transferrable. They cannot be transferred to someone else or deferred to the following year.

East Cheshire Hospice – Prestbury Golf Day 2025

Thursday 22nd May 2025

The East Cheshire Hospice Golf Day will now be held at Prestbury Golf Club on Thursday 22nd May.

The winners will receive the Mactex Trophy which is now 37 years old!

Please only complete the payment form below if you have already reserved your place with John Davies or Luke Hughes, thank you.

 

 

The itinerary for the day will be:

11am-12.30pm – Arrival and registration at Prestbury Golf Club.

11.30am-12.30pm  – A snack lunch in the Terrace Room.

1pm – Shotgun start for all teams (tees confirmed at registration).

6.30pm – Seated for presentation, dinner, and raffle.

 

Format:

Men to play from yellow tees and ladies to play from red tees.

Local rules as per Club scorecard.

Team competition – Fourball Better Ball Stableford (best two scores nett for each hole).

Full handicap allowance – Men: 24 max. and Ladies: 36 max.

Starlight Walk 2025

Starlight Walk returns to Capesthorne Hall on Thursday 15th May 2025

Guided by Love, Lit by Memories: be a part of this special event remembering loved ones in the beautiful grounds of Capesthorne Hall in May 2025.

Gates open at 6:00pm

 

Starlight Walk is an opportunity for you, your family and friends to come together and walk a choice of a 2.5km loop, 2 loops for 5k or 4 loops for 10k through the beautiful grounds of Capesthorne Hall in memory of a loved one. The walk takes place at dusk and there will beautiful lighting, lanterns, fire pits, points of reflection and other features to enjoy along the way.

 

 

What to expect…

Our annual memory walk is an opportunity to come together and remember loved ones in a really special way.

There will be atmospheric lighting along the route, as well as fire pits and points of interest for participants to engage with and remember their loved ones.

On the route:

🔥Fire pit – sit by the fire, enjoy a toasted marshmallow

🌟In memory reflection space – write a note and share your stories or say a prayer with our Hospice Chaplain

🫙Place your lantern along the waters edge to help create our illuminated pathway

💚Glowsticks and bubbles

🪨Drop a pebble in the lake in memory of a loved one

Back at the event village there will be live entertainment, as well as food and drinks stalls to enjoy. Stay around and soak up the atmosphere after the walk, or if you like you can complete the route multiple times!

Our confirmed stall holders include:

🍕Pizza Principles

🍦Bidlea Dairy Ice Cream

☕DC Coffee

🍹Ginslingers Mobile Bar

🕯️Molly Lou Candles

✨Kim Searle – glitter face painting and colourful braids

Also in the events village:

🎵Rock Choir from 6pm until 6:30pm

🎟️Tombola

🧶Handmade Goods Stall

🪄Paul David magician mix and mingle magic

🎶Street Sounds disco providing the soundtrack to Starlight Walk

💪🏻Warm up led by Pure Gym Macclesfield

This event is kindly sponsored by

Did you know at East Cheshire Hospice we have a Memory Tree?

Find out more here

SPONSORSHIP

As your entrance fee only covers the cost of the event, we do ask that everyone tries to raise at least £50 of sponsorship. Every penny you raise really does make a huge difference in helping us to continue to provide care in your local community.

Alternatively if you would rather not raise sponsorship, you are able to add an extra donation of £50 when you book your place.

How does it work?
  1. Purchase your tickets to the event via the form below.
  2. Set up your personal fundraising/sponsorship page on Just Giving.
  3. Share your fundraising page with friends & family to gain sponsorship!
  4. Attend the event and walk the route at Capesthorne Hall on Thursday 15th May 2025.

You can dedicate your fundraising to someone who meant the world to you.

Thank you so much for your support!

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.

Run Heaton Park

This large park, just north of Manchester and home to a Grade 1 listed neoclassical 18th-century house, is the perfect setting for a fun day out. Running on the paths within Heaton Park, this race is a great opportunity for a chip timed personal best. There will be refreshments and a fantastic themed Heaton Park medal.

Register for Run Heaton Park

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