Hope For Tomorrow

Cheltenham Running Festival
2025-06-08
Choose your challenge in the heart of the Cotswolds

8th June 2025

Get ready for an extraordinary running experience that offers something for everyone. The Cheltenham Running Festival brings you a thrilling opportunity to test your limits against the backdrop of the iconic Cheltenham Racecourse – a legendary venue nestled in the breath taking Cotswold countryside.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a passionate beginner, this festival has a race for you. Select your perfect challenge: push yourself in the 5k, conquer the 10k, or take on the ultimate half marathon. Every step you take will be precisely chip-timed, ensuring an accurate and professional racing experience. The expansive 350-acre course provides a stunning playground for runners.

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Ride London-Essex 2025
2025-05-25
Limited spots available – don’t miss out!

25 May 2025100 milesEmbankment, London

Join the UK’s most exhilarating ride. Cruise through London’s iconic streets and Essex’s stunning countryside on blissfully traffic-free roads.
Why ride?

Experience the thrill of London’s top cycling event
Conquer 100 miles of diverse, picturesque terrain
Enjoy the rare luxury of car-free streets and lanes
Make a real impact – fund our mobile cancer care units

Whether you’re a cycling pro or a determined newcomer, this is your chance to push your limits and change lives. Every mile you ride brings cancer care closer to those who need it.

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Limited spots available – don’t miss out!

25 May 2025100 milesEmbankment, London

Join the UK’s most exhilarating ride. Cruise through London’s iconic streets and Essex’s stunning countryside on blissfully traffic-free roads.
Why ride?

Experience the thrill of London’s top cycling event
Conquer 100 miles of diverse, picturesque terrain
Enjoy the rare luxury of car-free streets and lanes
Make a real impact – fund our mobile cancer care units

Whether you’re a cycling pro or a determined newcomer, this is your chance to push your limits and change lives. Every mile you ride brings cancer care closer to those who need it.

more info & sign up

Great South Run
2024-10-20
Make every stride matter in the Great South Run

20 October 2024Deadline: 04 October 2024

The AJ Bell Great South Run is probably the world’s favourite 10-miler, with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed. Portsmouth’s supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way round, with blaring music, cheers, high fives, fist bumps all part of the incredible AJ Bell Great South Run experience. Plus, there’s a medal, exclusive finisher t-shirt and bragging rights at the finish line. There’s a reason 99% of runners say they’d recommend it to a friend – lots of reasons, in fact.

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Cardiff Half Marathon
2024-10-06
Conquer the Welsh capital’s iconic course

06 October 2024

The Principality Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most exciting road races in Europe. It is Wales’ largest mass-participation and multi-charity fundraising event and the second largest half in the UK. Its flat, fast course passes all the city’s most breath-taking scenery and iconic landmarks including Cardiff Castle, the Principality Stadium, Civic Centre and stunning Cardiff Bay. Thousands of spectators turn out to cheer on the runners in a city renowned for its sporting passion.

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Thames Bridges Trek
2024-09-14
Follow the path of England’s most famous river, and take in the views from some of the most iconic bridges in the world.

Join 2000 trekkers as we venture 25km across the Capital taking in unrivalled views of the skyline from its best vantage points.

Setting out from Putney Bridge – it’s East towards the City, zig-zagging over the array of historic bridges – each with its fascinating story – and a midpoint stop at Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens for some snacks & drinks. 25km later, it’s a finish line celebration in Southwark past the majestic Tower Bridge.
Your entry includes free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a medal to commemorate your achievement.
Head to the Ultra Challenge page to find out full details of prices and to sign up.

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Sign up and fundraising options:

1. Charity Sponsorship – you pay a small registration fee, do lots of fundraising and we cover the cost of your event place!• 25km: Reg fee £20 / fundraising target £240
2. Mixed Funding – pay half of the event place cost yourself, fundraise a bit less and we pay the balance of the event place cost.• 25km: Reg fee £50 / fundraising target £150
3. Self Fund – you pay the full cost of the event place – fundraise whatever you want, with no set target or deadline, and there’s no cost at all to the charity! £89
To sign up or find the full details of this great Challenge, and the full range of Ultra Challenges, click below.

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Moonlight Masquerade Ball
2023-11-24 19:00 - 23:30 UTC | GL51 6PN, Manor by the Lake, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6PN
Join us for our annual fundraising gala dinner
Be a part of something truly special at Hope for Tomorrow’s annual fundraising gala dinner. This year, we’re celebrating 21 years of providing world leading support to help the NHS deliver cancer care in our communities.
Join us at our fabulous Venetian Moonlight Masquerade Ball on Friday 24 November 2023 for a spectacular evening of sparkling entertainment, drinks reception, three-course meal with wines, fantastic live music, dancing and much more.
It takes place at the award-winning Manor by the Lake in the heart of the Cotswolds. Steeped in history, bursting with character, and set in spectacular grounds, it’s the ideal venue for our gala dinner.

Kevin Durham, the UK’s number one master of ceremonies, and all-round funny man will host the evening. Guests will be greeted with drinks on arrival and then be shown through to the ballroom for dinner and interactive Venetian-style entertainment by Helter Skelter Arts. Throughout the evening there will also be silent and live auctions, and fun and games, as we celebrate our landmark year.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a ball without live music, so you can dance the evening away to Firefly – a Cheltenham-based band with musicians who have performed on television shows such as 90210, ITV’s I’m a Celebrity and also supported major international artists, including Katie Melua, Kerry Katona and The Weather Girls.
Guests will be able to tour one of our specialist £300,000 mobile cancer care units – the cause that brings us all together for this special evening.

Event details
Date: Friday 24 November 2023
Venue: Manor by the LakeHatherley Lane, CheltenhamGloucestershire, GL51 6PN
Dress Code: Black Tie,Venetian-style masks highly encouraged!
Time: 7pmCarriages: MidnightTickets: £80 per person // £750 table of 10

There are just a few tickets remaining for Moonlight Masquerade Ball. To book your place, please contact fundraising@hopefortomorrow.org.uk

Event sponsors
With thanks to the Moonlight Masquerade Ball headline sponsor, Tidal Training.
We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities available for this event. If you are interested, please see our sponsorship packages here, or view our sponsorship opportunities chart.
Thanks also to the additional event sponsors, including– Gloucestershire Care Providers Association– SCG South West

Great South Run
2023-10-15
Probably the world’s favourite 10-miler…

The AJ Bell Great South Run is probably the world’s favourite 10-miler, with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed.
Portsmouth’s supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way round, with blaring music, cheers, high fives, fist bumps all part of the incredible AJ Bell Great South Run experience. Plus, there’s a medal, exclusive finisher t-shirt and bragging rights at the finish line.
Date: 15 October 2023Registration fee: £45 + Booking feeFundraising Target: £350

Register now!

Yorkshire Marathon
2023-10-15
The jewel in White Rose County’s sporting crown!

The Yorkshire Marathon has been a monster success since day one. In many ways, it’s the jewel in White Rose County’s sporting crown.
The event is now such a global draw that spectators come from across the world to be part of the experience and to add their support. As you head along University Road to the finish, remember; it’s tradition to “do the Y” as you cross the line. Yorkshire, Yorkshire, Yorkshire!
Whether you’re aiming to smash your PB or just looking to cross the finish line, the Yorkshire Marathon is the perfect experience for beginners and experienced athletes alike.

Date: 15 October 2023Registration fee: £50 + Booking feeFundraising Target: £500

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Royal Parks Half Marathon
2023-10-08
A spectacular half marathon in central London

Charity runners will glide through 4 of London’s most beautiful Royal Parks, Kensington garden, Hyde Park, St James’s and Green Park.
The 13.1m extraordinary route brushes past London’s most famous landmarks whilst the roads are closed specifically for this event. Charity runners will see iconic landmarks up close and personal like never before, including The Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace.
This is a truly unique event!
Date: 8 October 2023Registration fee: £75 + Booking feeFundraising Target: £350

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Asics London 10K
2023-07-09
One of London’s most enjoyable runs

Dash past iconic central London sights Big Ben, the London Eye and the River Thames in a 10K race to remember on Sunday 9 July 2023.
All participants receive access to Run for Charity’s free training runs, race day entertainment, a finisher medal and rewards from partners.
Date: 9 July 2023Registration fee: £35 + Booking feeFundraising Target: £250

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