Fundraising calendar
See our current calendar of virtual and in-person fundraising events below.
2023
Anytime
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.
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.