RJAH Sarcoma Virtual 5k

Date: 26/07/2026

Location: Anywhere

Website: link

Date: Anytime between 25/07/2026-26/7/2026

A Fundraising/awareness event by the Tumour Team working at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry.

July is Sarcoma awareness month - raising the profile of a rare and often late diagnosed cancer that can affect soft tissues and bone. By entering this event you will be supporting vital research that is so desperately needed to improve treatment and outcomes of those affected and those of their loved ones.  All money raised will go directly to Sarcoma UK - please click the link for further information. Home | Sarcoma UK

The event:

5K virtual run, walk or roll (wheelchair accessible). Any coverage of 5K allowed!  Last year we had a swimmer and a 4 year old on a scooter! - A train would be cheating though!

The event will take place over the weekend of the 25th and 26th July.  This is a virtual event and you can log your entry at any time on the Saturday and Sunday - on your own, with friends, however you choose.  

Cost £16.  Children £6.

Goodies:

By registering you will receive a T shirt, race number and treat!

ALL entrants will go into a spot prize competition for a weeks holiday at one of the Thornley leisure parks with 10 stunning locations in Wales, Cheshire and Yorkshire.  Thornley Leisure Parks

There is also a decorate the Race Number competition - Simply upload your colourful/informative/super artwork to the Facebook page to be in with a chance of winning.

Please follow the Facebook page for more information and sharing of the fun times and updates on the prizes.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BwY6i1mpB/?mibextid=wwXlfr

If you would like to raise awareness and involve those around you then you can also set up a Just giving page to increase support Rare but Real - JustGiving or people can donate to the Montgomery units page - where the money goes direct to the charity Montgomery Unit is fundraising for Sarcoma UK

Event organiser is elaine.richardson7@nhs.net - Clinical Nurse Specialist.  Please message for further information if needed.

This event has been generously supported by Thornley Leisure parks covering all race costs - enabling all money raised to go straight to the charity.  Please click the link to find out more about their amazing holiday locations and offers! Thornley Leisure Parks

All entrants compete at their own risk. - stay safe out there people!

Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable.