Raising money through one of our organised events is a great way to support your local hospitals.
This year, we have an action-packed calendar of fun, challenging and memorable events for you to choose from. Sign up today to receive more information and pencil the date in your diary!
Do your own thing
When: Anytime!
Venue: Wherever you are!
From cake sales to hula hooping. It's up to you how to make say thank you to Nottingham's NHS.
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British Transplant Games Donor Run
When: 3rd August 2024
Venue: Wollaton Hall and Park
Join us for a 5k run at Nottingham's historic Wollaton Hall
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The Big QMC Abseil 2024
When: 7th September 2024
Venue: Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham
Can you handle the 100 foot drop? Take on the Big QMC Abseil and raise money for Nottingham hospitals
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Robin Hood Half & Mini Marathon 2024
When: 29th September 2024
Venue: Victoria Embankment, Nottingham
Run 13.1 miles in aid of Nottingham hospitals and make a difference to hundreds of patients.
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2025 London Marathon
When: 27 April 2025
Venue: London
Take on one of the most iconic running events in support of Nottingham hospitals.
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Robin Run 5k, 10k & Family Fun Day
When: Sunday 18th May 2025
Venue: Sherwood Pines
Join us for a fantastic day out for all the family, at our Robin Run 5k, 10k & Family Fun Day! Book your tickets today and start collecting your sponsors.
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Charity Golf Day
When: TBC
Venue: Wollaton Park Golf Club
Our Charity Golf Day is back and it’s all to play for! Tee off and raise money for Nottingham Children's Hospital.
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Skydive at Langar Airfield 2025
When: Saturday 7th June 2025
Venue: Langar Airfield British Parachute Schools, Nottingham
Calling all thrillseekers! Experience the thrill of sailing through the sky at 13,000 feet and raise money for an area of your choice.
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Dragon Boat Race 2024
When: 6th and 7th July 2024 (FULL)
Venue: Victoria Embankment, Nottingham
Grab your oars and life jackets and row down the River Trent for Nottingham Hospitals Charity.
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Hike for your Hospitals
When: Whenever you can!
Venue: Wherever you are!
Tie those laces and head out for a walk. You choose your distance, location and fundraising target.
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Nottingham Hospitals Charity Quiz
When: Whenever you can!
Venue: Wherever you are!
Grab your friends and family and test your general knowledge with the Nottingham Hospitals Charity Quiz.
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Other events you can get involved in
AJ Bell Great North Run
When: Sunday 8th September 2024
Venue: Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Great North Run is the largest half marathon in the world. Participants run between Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields. If you have a place for 2024 and would like to raise money for Nottingham Hospitals Charity, then get in touch - we would love to support you!
The ballot for 2025 will open in early January.
Nottingham 10k
When: Sunday 9th March 2025
Venue: Nottingham
The Nottingham 10K starts in Old Market Square in Nottingham City Centre and ends inside the gates of Nottingham Castle. Participants of all abilities, aged 15 and over, are invited to take part in this fun event. Sign up today and let us know which area of Nottingham’s Hospitals you would like to support
AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run
When: Sunday 4th May 2025
Venue: Birmingham
The Great Birmingham Run is the Midlands biggest and, arguably, best running event. You can choose to take on the half marathon or 10K route, starting and finishing in the heart of Birmingham City. There’s a great carnival atmosphere throughout. Let us know if you get a place in this fun, friendly event.
Outlaw Half Triathlon
When: Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May 2025
Venue: National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham
A variety of events will take place in Nottingham over the 17 and 18th of May 2025. These include:Outlaw Half Triathlon– 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride and 13.1 mile run (also available as a relay)
Outlaw Half Aquabike– 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride
Outlaw Sprint – 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run
Future Outlaw Half– 1.2 or 2.4 miles
Three Peaks Challenge
When: Whenever you can!
Venue: Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis
Take on the highest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales in 24 hours. Walk 23 miles and ascend a total of 3064 metres whilst raising money for an area closest to your heart.
Charity Bike Ride
When: Whenever you can!
Venue: Wherever you are!
Hop on your bike and head out for a Charity Bike Ride. You could cycle between two places that mean something to you – for example, from your office to Head Office, or from the QMC to City Hospital – or you could challenge yourself to cycle a certain number of miles in a month. Every mile helps make a difference to patient care here in NottinghamHowever you decide to raise money for Nottingham hospitals, we’ll be with you every step of the way. Once you register for an activity or event, we’ll send you a free fundraising pack which includes a sponsorship form, fundraising tips to get the most out of your sponsorship and a Nottingham Hospitals Charity t-shirt or running vest if you are taking part in an active event.
All your fundraising will go back towards patient care in the area that is closest to your heart.
Your support will help fund state-of-the-art equipment, important life-changing research and added comforts in our family rooms that make staying in hospital a little easier for patients and their families.
Read more about some of the latest things we’ve funded, thanks to the efforts from incredible fundraisers like you, on Our Impact page.
Take a look at all the 2024 events you can get involved in
Take a look at our FAQs
There are lots of ways you can share the news of your fundraising with friends and family. With the power of social media, you can keep your supporters up to date with all your efforts, training or event milestones, and continue to encourage them to come or support your event.
Coming up with a brilliant idea for an event is the first step! If you want to give back to Nottingham hospitals and say thank you for their excellent care, we can help you decide what to do if you’re not sure. Get in touch with our Fundraising team at charity@nuh.nhs.uk and we’ll happily support and advise you.
If you are running your own event and not taking part in one of our organised events, you are solely responsible for making sure that everyone is safe and there is no risk to others. If you are holding an event within a venue, speak to the owner and find out what you need to put on an event safely – they may already have you covered.
Some events require public liability cover, which will protect you against claims made by third parties for injury or property damage as a result of negligence. Please seek further advice from the venue owner or our fundraising team if you are unsure.
We have numerous events on offer throughout the year, from running events such as the Robin Run 5k & Fun Day, through to activities perfect for thrillseekers like our Charity skydive. All our events are listed above and if you would like any more information around these, please get in touch with our team.
Taking part in a fundraising event is not only fun for you and everyone involved but can be life-changing for patients right here in Nottingham. All your donations will go back into Nottingham’s NHS hospitals to improve care and wellbeing for your local community. It’s also a brilliant way to say thank you to our amazing staff for looking after us and our loved ones for the past 75 years.
You can find out more about how your fundraising will go on to help support much needed projects on the Our Impact page.
Our Appeals
Big Appeal for Nottingham Children's Hospital
Help raise £1.5million to support young patients and their families at Nottingham Children’s Hospital
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The Robin Centre
Our dedicated centre for bereavement counsellors and clinical staff to meet with families who have experienced the loss of a baby or child.
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Hayward House Appeal | Hospice Charity Nottingham
Help us raise £1.5 million to create better facilities for patients and their families at Hayward House at City Hospital in Nottingham.
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