Make 2021 YOUR year Challenge events calendar 2021 - Sarcoma UK

Make 2021
 YOUR year
Challenge events calendar 2021

Sarcoma UK ensures that everyone
      affected by sarcoma receives the best
    treatment, care, information and support
    available and to continue investing in the
 treatments of the future. Help us to continue to
           help the sarcoma community.

Join Team Sarcoma in 2021, and we will be there
 to help you every step of the way. From the day
   you join, until you cross your finish line- and
 beyond- you’ll receive support and tips that will
           help you with your challenge.

  Together, we will continue to fight for better
     sarcoma awareness and treatments.

          Make 2021 your year.

          sarcoma.org.uk/raise-funds

                                                     CONTENTS
                                                     1 Run
 Make 2021                                           2 Walk
                                                     3 Cycle
 your year                                           4 Adrenaline
                                                     5 Virtual
 Your event your way

Run
Lace up your trainers and go
the extra mile
5k and 10k
Chase the Sun Leicestershire 5K
Date: 20th May 2021
Registration Fee: Free
Sponsorship pledge: £200
Where? Prestwold Hall

Scottish 10K
Date: 19th September 2021
Registration fee: Free
Sponsorship pledge: £200
Where? East Lothian Golf
Coast

Not close enough to home?
Just get in touch and we
will send you a list of
your local events!

Half Marathons
Edinburgh Half Marathon
Date: 30th May 2021
Registration fee: Free
Sponsorship pledge: £400
Why run? It’s fast and flat, making it
ideal for people who are looking to
get a PB or run their first ever half
marathon. A route with no hills?
What’s not to love!

Great North Run
Date:12th September 2021
Registration fee: Free
Sponsorship pledge: £350
Why run? You’ll get to run
with over 57,000 runners,
and thousands of others
cheering you on, not to
mention the Red Arrows
will be performing just
for you. The North East
 certainly knows how to
put on an event!

London Landmarks Half Marathon
Date: Sunday 23 May 2021
Registration fee: Free
Sponsorship pledge: £400
Why run? You’ll see cultural landmarks,
the city's quirky and hidden secrets, all whilst
being cheered on by bands, dance troops, steel bands and maybe even some
Pearly Kings and Queens!

Royal Parks Half Marathon
Date: 10th October 2021
Registration fee: Free
Sponsorship pledge: £350
Why run? You can tick off four of London’s Royal Parks from your bucket list thanks
to this half marathon. Race day is as green and sustainable as possible, 66% of all
waste from the event is recycled. Two wonderful reasons to sign up to this half
marathon!

Sheffield Half Marathon
Date: 28th March 2021
Registration fee: Free
Sponsorship pledge: £350
Why run? The races encourages people of all abilities to take part in, so don’t be
sacred! It also incorporates a 'triple test' giving entrants a chance to be crowned
Peaks Challenge winners in a timed hill climb, triumph in a times 10K downhill
sprint section and cross the finish line first to lift the Sheffield Half Marathon title.

Marathons
Brighton Marathon
Date: 12th September 2021
Registration fee: Free
Sponsorship pledge: £500
Why run? As well as being one of the flattest
routes in the UK, you will also have special
access to The Beach Village. You, your fellow
 runners and supporters, can all enjoy food
stands, bars, retail, and sports massages.

Edinburgh Marathon
Date: 30th May 2021
Registration fee: Free
Sponsorship pledge: £500
Why run? This incredible city centre start takes you through the very heart of
Edinburgh with the iconic Edinburgh Castle as your backdrop. Then descend
almost 90 metres to near sea level, for the finish. It is the fastest marathon route in
the world.

TCS Amsterdam Marathon
Date: 17th October 2021
Registration fee: Free
Sponsorship pledge: £400
Why run? It is the fastest marathon in the Netherlands, and you’ll be joined by over
a whopping 140 different nationalities along the picturesque route. Tick off an
overseas marathon from your bucket list this year!

Virgin Money London Marathon
Date: 3rd October 2021
Registration fee: Free
Sponsorship: £3,000
Why run? The Virgin Money London Marathon is one of the greatest marathons in
the world and definitely one to tick off your bucket list. Nothing beats the feeling
when you run over Tower Bridge or down the Mall. How often do you get
thousands of strangers cheering and clapping you on? It’s definitely an experience
you will remember.

 If you’re interested in taking part in any of these running events or if you have
 found your own, we would love to have you on Team Sarcoma, just email
 fundraising@sarcoma.org.uk or visit our website to apply
sarcoma.org.uk/running

Walks
Put your feet to the test and take on one of our
hiking challenges! We’ve got plenty to choose from in
the UK, and if you’re feeling more adventurous you
could sign up for a trek further afield!
3 Peaks Challenge
Dates: 21st - 23rd May 2021, 2nd - 4th July 2021, 20th - 22nd August 2021,
24th - 26th September 2021
Registration Fee: £95
Sponsorship: £810
Where? Scotland, England, Wales
Why trek? You’ll summit the highest mountains in the UK, while exploring the
picturesque trails and discover stunning scenery.

24 Peaks Trek
Dates: 10th – 12th September 2021
Registration Fee: £95
Sponsorship: £800
Where? Lake District, UK
Why trek? It’s a fast-paced
and formidable challenge.
You will summit 24 incredible
peaks in the Lake District,
all over 2,400ft within a
target trekking time of just
24 hours!

Ben Nevis Trek
Dates: 18th – 20th June 2021, 24th – 26th September 2021
Registration Fee: £95
Sponsorship: £600
Where? Scotland
Why trek? You could hike the UK’s highest point while witnessing breathtaking views
of the Scottish Highlands.

London Marathon Walk
Date: 4th September 2021
Registration fee: £29
Sponsorship: £100
Where? London, UK
Why walk? This one day walk takes you through peaceful parks and alongside
alongside waterways, passing iconic landmarks as you walk through the historic
heart of London.

Scotland’s Virtual Kiltwalk
Date: 23rd- 25th April 2021
Registration Fee: £30
Sponsorship: £200
Where? All over Scotland
Why trek? Give 150%
to help people affected
by sarcoma. Don your
kilt and take part in
one of the Kiltwalk’s
virtual and city
challenges, and The
Kiltwalk and The Hunter
Foundation whatever
you raise for Sarcoma UK
by another 50%.

Northern Lights Trek
Dates: 3rd – 7th March 2021
Registration Fee: £299
Sponsorship: £3,124
Where? Iceland
Why trek? Explore the beautiful rift valley lake of Þingvallavatn and trek through the
fascinating Geothermal Valley. You’ll also get a chance to take a dip in the natural
thermal rivers and see the awe-inspiring Northern Lights. How incredible.

 If you’re interested in taking part in any of these treks or if you have found your
 own, we would love to have you on Team Sarcoma, just email
 fundraising@sarcoma.org.uk or visit our website to apply
 sarcoma.org.uk/walks Our team are here to support you throughout the
 challenge!

                                                                          Þingvallavatn

Cycle
Your peddle power can
make a difference. Keep
Sarcoma UK’s wheels spinning.
Land’s End to John O’Groats
Dates: 24th August – 5th September 2021
Registration Fee: £349
Sponsorship: £3,000
Where? UK
Why cycle Land’s End to John O’Groats? You will complete the toughest UK cycle
challenge, while witnessing diverse scenery of rugged highlands, lakes and coastal
vistas.

Prudential Ride London
Date: August (tbc)
Registration Fee: Free
Sponsorship: £350
Where? London and Surrey,
UK
Why cycle? This is your
opportunity to ride on fully
closed roads around London
and experience a route similar
to the one made famous by
the 2012 Olympics Road Race.

 If you’re interested in taking part in any of these rides or if you have found
 your own, we would love to have you on Team Sarcoma, just email
 fundraising@sarcoma.org.uk or visit our website to apply
 sarcoma.org.uk/cycle

Adrenaline

Skydive                                  This one is for all
Date: throughout 2021
Registration Fee: £70                    the daredevils!
Sponsorship: £395
                                         Create
Where? All over the UK
Why Skydive? Experience an               unforgettable
incredible free falling through the
clouds from 10,000 with a sky dive!
                                         memories whilst
                                         doing your bit for
Obstacle Races
We have plenty of places in the          the sarcoma
Inflatable 5k, which takes place all
over the country.
                                         community.
Where? Locations include:
Bournemouth, York, Chester, Bath
and Peterborough.

Just get in touch if you would like to
find out more.

Virtual
Fancy doing your own thing in your own
time? Not ready to commit to a big name
event yet? Opt for a virtual challenge.
Do it, Challenge it
Date: March-May
Registration Fee: free
Sponsorship: £150
Why? It’s a fantastic opportunity to get competitive and fit with a friend whilst
raising vital funds and awareness for the sarcoma community!

Going the Distance
Date: throughout 2021
Registration Fee: free
Sponsorship: £150
Why? This is your virtual
Mount Kilimanjaro
challenge; run, walk
or stroll or cycle,
once, twice or 5
times a week, you
can complete the
distance, your way
at your pace. Make
2021 the year you
virtually climb one of the
world’s most spectacular
mountains.

Whether you would like to sign up to one of Sarcoma UK’s virtual challenges or if
you’d like to create your own, get in touch: fundraising@sarcoma.org.uk

Join Team Sarcoma
             and make 2021 your year.
          Our supporters are always at the
   forefront of our work, we mean it when we say
  we really couldn’t do it without you. Together we
can change the lives of everyone affected by sarcoma.

                  To find out more:
            fundraising@sarcoma.org.uk
                  020 7250 8271
            sarcoma.org.uk/get-involved

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