Get involved Our Charity Events - Fundraising for Leeds Hospitals Join one of our events and help to improve the experience of patients and their families at Leeds Teaching Hospitals! Jump to: Run, Swim & Cycle | Family & Child-friendly | Treks & Hiking | Adrenaline & Obstacle | Ball & Black Tie | Golf & Sporting | Show all events Run, Swim & Cycle Events Great North Run 2026 Sunday 13th September 2026 SOLD OUT! The only way to guarantee your place on the start line in Newcastle this year is with a charity entry! Find out more Leeds Abbey Dash 2026 Sunday 29th November 2026 End your year with Leeds Abbey Dash! A flat 10K run for all levels to support Leeds Hospitals Charity. Find out more Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2027 Sunday 9th May 2027 TBC Join the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon to honour a legend's legacy. Run, relay, or go virtual to support Leeds Hospitals Charity. Sign up today! Sign up now Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon RELAY 2027 Sunday 10th May 2027 TBC If you've always wanted to run a marathon but weren't sure you could complete the distance alone, then running as part of a team of seven might be the answer! Email to register your interest Leeds Half Marathon 2027 Sunday 10th May 2026 TBC The Leeds Half is for runners of all abilities and ages - with a vibrant atmosphere guaranteed, this event could be right up your street! Enter now Family & Child-friendly Events Double Up Throughout 2026 Choose your activity and DOUBLE UP in 2026 to raise vital funds and make a real difference to patients at Leeds Cancer Centre. Double Up Today! Wear It Purple 29th June - 5th July 2026 The NHS will be 78 years old on 5th July 2026 and to celebrate, we are asking our amazing community to Go Purple anytime between 29th June - 5th July Find out more Children's Toddle Saturday 22nd August 2026 Join us for a tropical 1km fancy dress walk at Roundhay Park! Fun activities & fundraising for Leeds Children's Hospital. Sign up now! Treks & Hiking Events Yorkshire Three Peaks Saturday 18th July 2026 Join the challenge to tackle three major peaks in 12 hours while supporting Leeds Hospitals Charity. Join the adventure now French Alps Trek 2027 11th-16th March 2027 Snowshoe the French Alps and raise funds for Leeds Hospitals Charity. Trek stunning scenery & make a difference over four amazing days. Find out more Great Wall of China Trek 2027 16th-25th October 2027 Join Leeds Hospitals Charity for a ten-day trek exploring the Great Wall of China, featuring challenging hikes, cultural richness and stunning landscapes. Find out more Adrenaline & Obstacle Events Inflatable 5k: Leeds Saturday 20th June 2026 Choose your distance and get ready to bounce your way through The World's most EPIC Inflatable Obstacle Course! Jump in today Tough Mudder Yorkshire 25th - 26th July 2026 Test your all around strength, stamina, and mental grit. This isn’t just an event – It’s a calling. Do you have what it takes? Get stuck in today Ball & Black Tie Events Leeds Children's Hospital Charity Ball 2026 Saturday 26th September 2026 Join us for a glittering evening in Harrogate with live entertainment, fundraising, and a champagne reception to support Leeds Children’s Hospital. Find out more Golf & Sporting Events Norman Hunter Golf Day 2026 Friday 10th July 2026 Join us to honour Leeds legend Norman Hunter and support leukaemia research at Leeds Cancer Centre through this special golf event. Enter your team Don’t see the event you’re looking for? We’ve teamed up with Run For Charity to be able to offer you opportunities to sign-up and fundraise for Leeds Hospitals Charity at events near you! With your "own place" there’s no fundraising target, you just set up your fundraising page and raise as much as you can! Find an Event Near You Frequently Asked Questions Main article: Leeds Hospitals Charity: Frequently Asked Questions 1. Can I fundraise for a specific area of the hospital? When you fundraise for us, you can be reassured that your money will go directly to where it’s needed most. However, you can also donate to a specific project or area if we have a live fundraising appeal or there’s an ongoing project in that department. Whenever someone gives us a donation, we’ll take into account their wishes. We often have projects or appeals that we’re fundraising for, and all of these can be found on the Areas We Support page. If you know that a specific ward or department is fundraising for something, please let us know when you make your donation. We support every area of the hospital and can provide examples of specific projects we’ve supported, for example at Leeds Children’s Hospital or Leeds Cancer Centre. Read more: Areas We Support 2. How can I pay in cash I’ve collected? The best way to pay in any cash to us is by visiting our office at Trust HQ, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, LS9 7TF. Please note that if you would like to make your donation in person, we need to know in advance - please email [email protected] or call 0113 539 7020 to arrange a visit. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH IN THE POST.Read more: Donate by Cheque or Cash 3. Can you share my fundraising on social media? We’d be happy to chat to you about sharing your stories or fundraising events on our channels. Please email us at [email protected] or reach out through social media. 4. How does my support make a difference? Donations to Leeds Hospitals Charity helps to transform lives here at our hospitals. Over the last few years, our supporters have: helped to fund equipment that has saved the lives of poorly children funded hardship grants to help NHS staff experiencing financial difficulty supported cancer patients going through treatment paid for innovative research projects, helping to find a cure for rare diseases helped us start building a brand new care centre for patients with MND To hear more about how your donations make a difference, sign up to our newsletter or visit: The difference donations make Manage Cookie Preferences