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Events & Challenges

From family fun days and seasonal celebrations to community gatherings, treks, runs and special fundraising events, there are lots of ways to get involved with Treetops. Whether you come along with friends, family or colleagues, every event helps us provide vital care and support for local patients and their loved ones.

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Remembrance

Light up a Life Event

You are warmly invited to join us at our annual Light up a Life event at Treetops Hospice, Risley, as we come together to remember and celebrate the lives of those we love and miss. As part of this special evening, our beautiful lime tree will be illuminated in their memory, creating a meaningful tribute […]

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Running

Ramathon

Since 2018 the Ramathon has been a highly anticipated and popular event in the local running calendar. This year, we'd love you to lace up your trainers and take on the race for Treetops. Starting and finishing at Silk Mill Park, passing Pride Park Stadium, Alvaston Park and the stunning scenery of Elvaston Country Park, the Ramathon is the perfect race for all runners. Every step you take on the 13.1 mile, fast and flat course, in support of Treetops, helps to fund our vital work through central and southern Derbyshire. We ask all Treetops runners to raise a minimum of £108, which is enough to fund a night of Hospice at Home care. To say thank you for your support as you take on the event, you'll receive from Treetops: Chip timing – from Ramathon Finisher’s goody bag – from Ramathon Exclusive finisher's medal – from Ramathon Treetops running t-shirt Stewardship to help with your fundraising and getting you ready for race day [button url="https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Ramathon2027" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Book your slot now[/button]
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Running

Derby 10K

Join Team Treetops on Sunday 28 February 2027 and take on Derby's biggest running event, the Derby 10K. Whether you're chasing a personal best or taking on your first 10K, we'll support you every step of the way. ✅ Flat, fast city-centre route ✅ Exclusive Team Treetops running shirt ✅ Fundraising support from our Events Team ✅ Help provide compassionate care to local families [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/register-your-interest-for-our-challenge-events/" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Register your interest[/button] [embed]https://youtube.com/shorts/5I2tj3Orayc?feature=share[/embed] Why run for Treetops? When someone is living with a life-limiting illness, every moment matters. By running the Derby 10K for Treetops Hospice, you'll help provide nursing care, emotional support and practical help to local patients and their families across central and southern Derbyshire. Your fundraising target of £81 could help fund an hour of care from our Roaming Nurses, allowing someone to remain in the comfort of their own home, surrounded by the people they love. One run. One challenge. A lasting difference for local families. [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/register-your-interest-for-our-challenge-events/" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Register to run[/button] Why join Team Treetops? When you choose Treetops, you're not running alone. As part of Team Treetops, you'll receive: A FREE Treetops technical running shirt Fundraising resources and ideas to help you hit your target Dedicated support from our Events Team Exclusive discounts at Derby Runner and Run Forest Run A Team Treetops meeting point on race day The chance to make a real difference for local families facing the most difficult of times Running for Treetops at the Derby 10K is as easy as 1, 2, 3: Secure your place We'll guide you through registration. Fundraise with support We'll help you reach your £81 target. Run Derby 10K Enjoy race day and celebrate your achievement with Team Treetops. [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/register-your-interest-for-our-challenge-events/" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Register your interest[/button]
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Running

Wilne 10K

Register your interest to take part in 2027's Wilne 10K for Treetops. As Charity of the Year for the Wilne 10K in 2026, over £13,000 was raised for Treetops Hospice. A huge thank you to everyone that took part!   Now we're looking for runners to take part in 2027's event. The scenic, flat, fast, traffic-free road route is open to all abilities and is an excellent course for those looking to complete an easy flat 10k or for the runner who is chasing a personal best time. Every mile you complete helps fund vital end‑of‑life care across central and southern Derbyshire. We ask all Treetops runners to raise a minimum of £108, enough to fund a night of Hospice at Home care for a patient and their family. To say thank you for your support as you take on the event, you'll receive from Treetops: Tech Tshirt Bespoke Treetops Medal From the event: Chip timing and results service Technical event t-shirt to all finishers Pre and post-race massage Extensive prize structure [button url="mailto:jessica.munt@treetopshospice.org.uk" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Email us to register your interest for next year[/button]
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Running

Great North Run

Join #TeamTreetops The UK’s biggest half marathon returns to the iconic Great North Run, city to sea route, on Sunday 12 September 2027, and we'd love you to lace up your trainers and run for Treetops. Every step you take and pound you raise will help us continue to care for people living with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions, in central and southern Derbyshire. [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising-with-treetops/events-and-challenges/" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]See our Challenge Events[/button] You will get as part of #TeamTreetops An exclusive Treetops running tech-shirt Discount card that gives you 10% discount at Derby Runner Fundraising support and resources to help you reach your fundraising goals A member of the Treetops team who will stay in touch with you every step of the way Our everlasting thanks!
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