Looking to push your limits and raise vital funds for Newcastle Hospitals Charity at the same time? Take on a challenge event and show your support.
We’ve collated some suggestions below, but if you have an idea for your very own challenge, just drop us an email at nuth.charity@nhs.net or call 0191 213 7235 and we can help you make it a reality!
Great North Run – 11th September 2022
Entry Fee: £50.00, Fundraising Target: £250.00
A classic for a reason, the iconic Great North Run is a half-marathon in our very own city of Newcastle! Starting in the city centre and ending at the picturesque South Shields seafront, this is an excellent challenge for runners of all ages.
Find out More and Sign Up for 2022
Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge – 2nd July
Entry Fee: £50.00, Fundraising Goal: £250.00
Join our team! Take on the iconic Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge 2022 for the official charity of Newcastle Hospitals.
Starting in the village of Horton in Ribblesdale, see the beautiful Yorkshire Dales whilst ascending 1585m as you summit Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough on a 24.5 mile route – in just 12 hours.
Sir Bobby’s Football Run 2022
Entry Fee: FREE, Fundraising Goal: £50.00
A top-flight footballer runs an average of 10km during a game, so why not challenge yourself to run the same distance this April? You can complete Sir Bobby’s Football Run whenever and wherever suits you best – and we encourage you to do so wearing your favourite football shirt. You’ll be helping our fund, The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, find more effective ways to detect and treat cancer.
Cyclone Festival of Cycling
Entry Fee: £10.00 – £30.60, Fundraising Target: Dependent on Event
We’re delighted to be the lead charity partner for this year’s Cyclone Festival of Cycling.
The event is taking place across 24th and 25th June 2022, with the Tyne Six Bridges Family Ride taking place on Friday 24th, and the Challenge Rides taking place on Saturday 25th.
The Friday ride is a perfect event for all ages, and we’d love to see families taking part and raising money for our fund, The Great North Children’s Hospital Foundation.
The Saturday event allows riders to choose from 37, 65, 93 or 109 mile routes, starting from Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club and winding through the picturesque Northumberland countryside.
Gateshead Half-Marathon or 10K – 1st May
Entry Fee: £26.00 – £36.00, Fundraising Target: £250.00
With a half-marathon and a 10K option, this race starts and finishes at the world famous Gateshead International Stadium, where you’ll begin and end by running around the track and crossing the finish line. Take in the sights as you run alongside the River Tyne, including the Millennium Bridge and Sage Gateshead
Once you’ve signed up, make sure you let us know you’d like to fundraise for us during your run by registering as a charity runner below.
Register as a Charity RunnerEdinburgh Marathon or Half Marathon – 29th May
Known as a flat, fast course, the Edinburgh Marathon or Half Marathon takes in the iconic sites of this beautiful city and the East Lothian coastline.
Entry fee: Varies, Fundraising Target: £250.00
Once you’ve signed up, make sure you let us know you’d like to fundraise for us during your run by registering as a charity runner below.
Register as a Charity Runner
