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Sutton Santa Run 2026 Seeks Local Business Support for Christmas Charity Fundraiser

Businesses across Sutton Coldfield are being invited to support this year’s Sutton Santa Run, which will raise money for two local mental health charities.

The popular festive fundraising event returns to Sutton Park on Sunday 6 December 2026, bringing together runners, walkers, families and local businesses for a Christmas-themed 5K.

Organised by SE Fitness Running & Walking Club, the event will start at Town Gate at 10am.

Now in its third year, the Sutton Santa Run will raise funds for Acacia Family Support and Our Place Support, two organisations providing important support to people and families experiencing mental health difficulties.

Last year’s event raised almost £6,000 for the charities, and organisers are hoping to build on that success in 2026.

Local businesses invited to get involved

The organisers are particularly keen to encourage businesses across Sutton Coldfield to support the event through sponsorship.

Opportunities start at £100, making it possible for businesses of different sizes to participate.

Companies can also encourage staff members to join the run, bringing colleagues together for a festive activity while supporting worthwhile local causes.

The event has particular significance for Acacia Family Support, which has been selected as the Royal Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce’s charity of the year for 2026–2028.

A festive event for everyone

The Sutton Santa Run welcomes participants of different ages and abilities, whether they prefer running, jogging or walking.

Christmas fancy dress is encouraged, with prizes planned for the best-dressed individual and family.

The event offers an opportunity to enjoy Sutton Park during the festive season while helping two charities continue their work in the local community.

Event information

Date: Sunday 6 December 2026
Time: 10am
Venue: Sutton Park, Town Gate, Sutton Coldfield
Distance: 5K
Charities: Acacia Family Support and Our Place Support

Businesses interested in sponsorship can contact Kate Davarzadeh at Acacia Family Support.

Further event information and participant booking are available through the SE Fitness website.

Royal Sutton Fun Run Presentation Evening 2025

Last week saw the annual presentation evening for the Royal Sutton Fun Run

Participants in this year’s 42nd Royal Sutton Fun Run have chosen 154 charities and voluntary organisations to benefit from the £285,570 they have raised in 2025. The fourth highest total on record since the event began in 1982.

Event Director, Tracey Spare said: “Fun Run participants have raised another staggering sum of money for their chosen charities & voluntary organisations, which is particularly pleasing when you consider the challenging domestic financial challenges.

The total raised and distributed since the first Royal Sutton Fun Run in 1982 has now reached over £5.68million.

Picture 1:

Dominic Robson, [Headteacher] Claire Bolton [Business Development], Nyla Baig & Jonas Echeta [Charity Captains] – Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School presented to Rachel McNair & Kerrie Henry-Edge, BIRMINGHAM MIND

Picture 2:

Andy Perks [Inktree] & Giles Edmunds & Lakhdeep Kaur [Directors, Specsavers Sutton Coldfield & Mere Green] & Karl Rowntree [MD, RotoSpa] presented to Jackie Price, Centre Manager & Trevor Saadi [Chair] SUTTON COLDFIELD CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE.

Picture 3:

Mark Thomas, Director, Gemini Wealth Management presented to Vicky Burford, CEO PANS PANDAS UK

Cheque 4:

James Pike, Vanessa Hoe & Nicola Davies [RSFR Directors] presented to Elle Huguet, Assistant Fundraising Manager, GOOD HOPE HOSPITAL CHARITY

Picture 5:

Kira McClure, Dave Steggles & Abbi Brown – Charity Leaders, Sertec & Amy Cox, Owner FIT Sutton Coldfield presented to Amanda Devlin, Regional Fundraiser, BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL.

Raise a cuppa and make a difference!

Pop the kettle on and host a St Giles Hospice Coffee Morning on Friday 11th April, or any day that suits you, to help raise funds for your local hospice. Whether it’s a bake sale at work, a tea party at school, or a gathering at your local café, every sip and slice will help fund vital care for local people, and their loved ones, living with a terminal illness.

https://www.stgileshospice.com/product/coffee-morning/

To make your event a piece of cake, we’ll send you a fundraising pack filled with everything you need, including:

Cake labels – so everyone knows what’s on offer
A delicious jam recipe – perfect for homemade treats
Balloons & cake flags – to bring your table to life
Posters – to spread the word in your community
Fundraising tips & ideas – to help you raise ‘hundreds and thousands’

Cycle St Giles

Support us from your saddle this summer!

Our ever popular Cycle St Giles sportive is back, combining both our cycling events into one big ride for 2025!

Choose from three different routes – 29, 60 or 100 mile – all starting from St Giles Hospice in Whittington and heading into the Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Warwickshire and Leicestershire countryside. Take in the stunning scenery and enjoy feed stations along the route, a medal at the finish line and a well deserved lunch!

29 mile – the perfect route for beginners or those looking to get back on their bike

60 mile – push yourself further and soak up even more of the stunning scenery

100 mile – take on the ultimate challenge and cross into all four counties

Whether you ride in memory of a loved one, for fun or to smash a personal best, all the money you raise will support local people, and their loved ones, living with a terminal illness.

https://www.stgileshospice.com/product/cycle-st-giles/