Six of the best ways to get fit and fundraise for Francis House

There’s no greater feeling than being outdoors with your friends, colleagues or family and taking part in an activity that not only boosts your fitness but helps others when times are tough.

We have dozens of exciting and fun events whether you’re taking on a run or a round of golf. We guarantee you’ll feel a real sense of accomplishment, so browse our top six activities and sign up today!

Run Heaton Park: May, Oct, Nov

Sign up today for a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon for HALF the usual entry price and run and raise funds for Francis House.

Run Heaton Park is a fun and challenging race series organised by RunThrough Events and Francis House is the official charity of the year for the 4 May, 5 Oct and 30 Nov races.

Great Manchester Run: 18 May

If you are going to do a run in Manchester – make it the greatest! Join thousands of runners on an unforgettable route passing by our favourite Manchester landmarks. Sign up for a discounted charity place of £35 for the 10k route and £40 for the Half Marathon and we’ll send you a Francis House T-shirt or running vest!

Cheshire Three Peak Challenge: 22 June

Join our popular walking challenge in the picturesque Macclesfield countryside. Take on three of Cheshire’s highest peaks on the 13.6 mile route or choose the 6.5 mile ramble suitable for energetic families through beautiful heathland and woodland. Registration fees apply and include a fully flagged route, refreshment rest-stop checkpoints, route guides, t-shirt and finisher certificate.

Trafford Palazzo Abseil: 29 June

For a great team building day or your next exhilarating event, you could be abseiling 170 feet down the side of Trafford Palazzo Tower at the Trafford Centre. We are looking for thrill seeking individuals to sign up and step over the edge for a discounted event price of £45 (minimum sponsorship pledge of £100).

Charity Golf Week: 23 – 30 September

Jet off to Andalucia for a week of golf at Almerimar Golf Course and stay at the five star Hotel AR Golf Almerimar for 7 nights Bed and Breakfast in a Deluxe room. Enjoy three rounds of golf at the host location of the Spanish Seniors Open. Our highly experienced and longstanding golfing supporter John Andrew will make sure your trip goes with a swing!

TCS London Marathon: 26 April 2026

The TCS London Marathon is one of the most iconic events in the athletics calendar. More than 55,000 runners will be participating and places for the event are highly sought after. We are delighted to have secured nine places for 2026 which we can allocate to dedicated supporters who feel they can commit to raising a minimum of £1,500 in sponsorship for Francis House.

“I’d highly recommend signing up to the London Marathon if you’ve ever debated it – the sense of achievement you will feel on the day not only through the run itself but also being able to give back to such an amazing charity like Francis House is a feeling I struggle to describe.” Melissa Thornton