Fundraising calendar

See our current calendar of virtual and in-person fundraising events below.

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2023

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Take on your own fundraising challenge

Anytime

Anywhere

Whether you're taking on your first 5k or marathon, hosting a coffee and cake morning, or you're having a collection for your birthday. There are lots of ways to get creative with your fundraising. 

Fundraising guidance and inspiration

March


Sheffield Half Marathon

Sunday 26 March 2023
Sheffield

Take on the Sheffield Half Marathon 2023 and bring hope to families desperately seeking treatment for their loved-ones. Challenge your endurance, enjoy stunning views of the city, and change lives forever by fundraising for Genetic Disease Research this March. 

We've sold out of all our originally booked places but you may still be able to take part! Please email giving@sheffield.ac.uk if you'd like to join the team. 

May


Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Sunday 14 May 2023
Leeds

Motor Neurone Disease is a terminal condition. It affects the brain and nerves and is nearly always fatal. And there is currently no cure.

But there’s hope. With your help, researchers in Sheffield can make a breakthrough and improve the lives of patients long into the future. Could you fundraise £1,000 for MND research? Please email giving@sheffield.ac.uk to register your interest. 

September


Sheffield 10K

Sunday 24 September 2023
Sheffield

Join the University of Sheffield team this September. Challenge your endurance, enjoy stunning views of the city, and make a breakthrough come sooner for Motor Neurone Disease research.  

Bookings will open for this event in June. Please email giving@sheffield.ac.uk to register your interest.

2024 

June


The Big Walk 2024

Peak District
Sheffield and Derbyshire

Take on the best of the Peak District and support ground-breaking research at your University. 

Register your interest for the Big Walk 2024

Join an unstoppable community of donors

United in your passion for Sheffield and how it can shape the world, together you'll help bright minds thrive.