Runs for Grown Ups
Bath Half Marathon - Sunday 15 March. This fast, flat race is one of the oldest and most popular city-centre events in the UK. The course is perfect for runners of all abilities.
London Marathon - Sunday 26 April. The most famous fundraising race in the world and a feature on every runner’s bucket list. Let us know if you are one of the lucky ballot winners.
Great Bristol 10k - Sunday 3 May. Experience the beauty of Bristol along with 12,000 other runners. The route takes you along the stunning Avon Gorge, under Brunel's iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge and back to the historic Harbourside.
Bristol Half Marathon - Sunday 27 September. You won’t want to miss out on this scenic sea-level course. It is a staple in any runner’s calendar and an opportunity to see Bristol’s landmarks from a whole new perspective.
"tHE FEELING WHEN YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE IS UNIMAGINABLE." 2019 lONDON MARATHON rUNNER
Fun Runs for the Family
Great Bristol Family Run - Sunday 3 May. Held straight after the Bristol 10k, this short race gives children the chance to experience their own finish line moment and win a medal.
Bubble Rush - Saturday 12 September. Starting in sea of bubbles, this 5k course features clouds of coloured foam up to 4ft tall. It's a family-friendly event with no age limit and open to all abilities.
"MY SON WAS SO PROUD OF HIS MEDAL. HE TOOK IT TO his MERIT ASSEMBLY AND JUST BEAMED." 2019 BUBBLE rUSH PARTICIPANT
Ride Outdoors
Nightrider Bristol - Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 June. Experience Bristol in a completely different light. Choose between a 50km and 100km route on this fully supported ride, with regular break stops. A well-earned breakfast and medal will await you at the finish.
Land’s End to Bristol - Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 September. Starting at the historic Land’s End landmark you will embark on an epic four-day cycling challenge which takes you through the beautiful Cornish countryside, across Somerset, and finish triumphantly outside Bristol Children’s Hospital. Kindly sponsored by Barcan+Kirby.
"One of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done. I would do it again tomorrow if I could." 2019 Land's End Rider
Brave the Boards
Cyclone24 - Sunday 18 to Monday 19 October. Are you ready to brave the boards and take on the ultimate cycling endurance challenge?
In a team of six, you will battle fatigue, to relay nonstop for 24 hours around Newport's velodrome as the clock counts down.
This challenge of strength, determination and team spirit is open to all cycling abilities and is fully supported before and during the event.
Take to the Skies
Team Skydives - Sunday 19 April and Sunday 19 July. Experience the unforgettable adrenaline rush of freefalling from 10,000 ft. Head to Honiton for our team skydive, or go solo on another date and location of your choice.
Wing Walk – Monday 13 April. Strictly for daredevils. The wing walk offers an adrenaline-pumping event that you will never forget. Board a biplane in Honiton for an experience that will literally take your breath away.
"i'M AN 88-YEAR-OLD GRANDAD, BUT STILL UP FOR NEW CHALLENGES. COME WING WALK WITH ME." jOHN, LONG-TERM SUPPORTER
Dress Down Days
Wallace & Gromit's Wrong Trousers Day - Friday 19 June. Join thousands of other fantastic fundraisers across the South West by donning your weirdest, wackiest and most wonderful wrong trousers.
Wallace & Gromit's BIG Christmas Dress Up - Friday 4 December. Finish the year in style by donning your jolliest jumper, tinsel ties and glitzy get-up.
Kindly sponsored by Nutricia.
Bake a Difference
Wallace & Gromit's BIG Bake - Friday 16 October. Whether you bake or buy, every pound you raise will make a difference. So dust off your apron, fire up your ovens and get your whisks at the ready – it’s time to plan a day jam-packed with baked goodness.
Bristol Children's Hospital is one of the UK's leading children's hospitals, treating over 100,000 sick and injured young patients each year from Bristol, the South West of England and beyond.
The fantastic level of care wouldn't be possible without the support of fundraisers like you, who put themselves to the test to raise money to help others. Thank you for helping children like cancer patient, Rodrigo.
If you'd like to get in touch to find out more, please contact us on 0117 927 3888 or email at hello@grandappeal.org.uk
Bubble Rush photography credit: Tim Maynard