Elf Run

What is Elf Run?

Elf Run is BACK for its second year. In 2023, we had a record-breaking 9,400 ‘elves’ taking part and raised over £37,000!

Can we reach an even bigger total this year? We can’t do it without your help, so gather your team, put on your elf hats – which we provide once you’ve signed up – and get fundraising to help make a difference to Barnsley Hospice.

Our Elf Run is open to everyone. Whether you’re a school, business or community group, you can pick the date, distance and route of your run and get involved. Whether it is laps around your school playground, a walk through your local park or a route starting and ending at your workplace – it all makes a difference!

Once you’ve signed up, you can download and print a sponsor form by clicking the button below. Or set up a group on our JustGiving page and share the link with your friends, families and supporters.

Every penny makes a difference!

As a charity, we need to raise two-thirds of our running costs on average each year to provide our specialist palliative and end of life care. Fundraisers like our Elf Run bring together our community and help us with our fundraising mission – all whilst having some fun. Every elf who takes part makes a difference to Barnsley Hospice, so don’t miss out! Find out how to get involved below.

How do I get involved?

To register your interest, fill out the form below or email the team at fundraising@barnsley-hospice.org. It only takes a few minutes!

Please let us know an estimate of how many ‘elves’ will be taking part and when you’re planning to complete your run. We’ll be in touch to confirm this closer to the time but it will help us ensure all your hats are ready ahead of the big day.

Register your interest for Elf Run!

Name(Required)
Don’t worry if you’ve not got a confirmed number yet, we’ll be in touch closer to the time to arrange an exact number of hats needed
Planned Date of Run
This is to give us an idea of when you’ll need your elf hats by.

Top tip: Don’t forget to check your spam/junk folder for an email response!

We’re incredibly proud to support Barnsley Hospice’s Elf Run for the fourth year. At White’s Bakery, we believe in giving back to the community that has supported us for so many years. The hospice does amazing work for individuals and families at some of the most difficult times in their lives, and we’re honoured to play a small part in helping them continue their mission, Their work is invaluable, and we’re happy to help in any way we can.”

David White, Managing Director of White’s Bakery

Thank you to our sponsor!

For another year running, our friends at White’s Bakery are kindly sponsoring our Elf Run and helping thousands of elves around Barnsley raise much-needed funds to support the work of the hospice. Thank you!

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