Great North Run

275 days 15 hours 50 mins 37 secs

Join #TeamBCH and take on the world famous Great North Run in 2020.

The worlds largest half marathon and one of the most iconic events in sport! Apply today for this sell-out event with a #TeamBCH place in the Great North Run 2020.

How to run for us

If you want to take part in the 2020 Great North Run, you can sign up to the reminder service and the Great Run Company will be in touch with you as soon as the ballot opens in early January 2020. If you're lucky enough to get a place please email [email protected] with proof of entry and we’ll then send you a fundraising pack and your own iconic red balloon running vest.

Apply for a charity place

We have 10 charity places available which can be applied for by using the form below. Each place has a minimum fundraising target of £400. Places are given on the strength of your application.

Book a place
Ticket	Quantity	Price	Enquiry
Apply for a #TeamBCH charity place			Enquire
Join #TeamBCH (I already have a place)			Enquire

Latest

School Kids Go Top Of The Class

Pupils at a Cannock primary school have gone the extra mile in support of two of their school-mates, who were given a devastating cancer diagnosis, by raising over £5,000 for our hospital.
Police Officer Swims, Runs and Cycles For Charity

A Midlands police officer has pushed himself to the limit after completing a triathlon with a difference and raising over £1,600 for our charity.
Junior Wolf Run

Introducing the second ever Junior Wolf Run taking place on the Sunday of the 2020 Summer Wolf event weekend. For ages 7 to 17, this a chance for the younger generation to get stuck in and enjoy wild running and obstacles too!
Challenge Events

Walk, Jog or Run...Whichever Challenge you choose, you'll get the best support all the way to your finish line.

Challenge Events

Walk, Jog or Run...Whichever Challenge you choose, you'll get the best support all the way to your finish line.
Special Events
Charity Treks

Leave your footprints across the globe. Check out our awesome range of charity trekking challenges, whether you're new to trekking or a keen hiker.
Medical Conferences and Events
Shakespeare Marathon and Half Marathon
Vélo Birmingham & Midlands 100 & 42 Mile -21 June

PRE-REGISTER for 2020's Velo Birmingham and West Midlands now!
Tandem Skydive (September)

Take on the exhilarating challenge of a 10,000ft Tandem Skydive freefalling at 120mph for our sick kids.
Tandem Skydive (June)

Take on the exhilarating challenge of a 10,000ft Tandem Skydive freefalling at 120mph for our sick kids.
Tandem Skydive - March

Take on the exhilarating challenge of a 10,000ft Tandem Skydive freefalling at 120mph for our sick kids.
Ride London-Surrey 100

Join over 20,000 cyclists for a 100 mile cycle challenge that takes in the iconic sights of London and the Surrey countryside. Taking place on closed roads on 15 August this is a unique opportunity to be a part of a world famous road cycling event.

Donate

Your single or regular gift helps provide the best possible environment to support our young patients and their families. Ongoing contributions allow us to plan ahead for new projects, research or equipment to ensure we continue providing world-class care. Thank you. Please tell us more about why you're donating, or let us know if you have any additional comments.
Gifts in Kind

We often receive donations of toys and games for our patients, particularly around the festive seasons such as Easter or Christmas, and whilst we are incredibly grateful for these, we do have some guidelines around what we can or cannot accept.
Our Vision

At Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our sick kids.
Christmas Concert

Join us for this very special evening of classic Christmas carols, mince pies and mulled wine in the beautiful surroundings of St Martin at the Bullring Church.
Why We Need Volunteers

A fun, rewarding voluntary role helps us give even more support to young patients at Birmingham Children's Hospital and their families
Sahara Trek - Various dates

Join us on this superb trekking adventure taking you deep into the biggest desert in the world, the Sahara.
About our events
Other ways to donate
Simplyhealth Great Birmingham 10k - 31 May

Join #TeamBCH and walk, jog or run the Great Birmingham 10k on 31 May 2020.
NHS Big Tea

Join us on Friday 5 July for a Tea Party

How to run for us

Apply for a charity place

Book a place

Apply for a #TeamBCH charity place

Join #TeamBCH (I already have a place)