What’s On? Learn more about our fundraising events and challenges in 2024. We cordially invite you to attend, participate, and support generously.
Children’s Pain Clinic Naming and Art Competition
Hey there, children of Richmond upon Thames, enter our Pain Clinic Naming and Art Competition!
We need your help with naming our community’s new Pain Clinic and creating fabulous Pain Clinic art.
Our local NHS is planning a new Pain Clinic at Teddington Memorial Hospital to help many people in our community improve their quality of life and well-being.
How to enter:
If you’re a local child living in or attending school in the Richmond Borough area and you’re between 7 and 11 years old (Years 3, 4, 5 and 6), you’re in luck! You can enter all by yourself, or through your school.
Competition closing date has been extended to 3 November 2024!
Richmond Park Half Marathon – sign up!
Sunday 22 September!
Love the thrill of running? Join us for the Richmond Park Half Marathon, a run that promises challenge, joy, and excitement.
Subsidised entry fees!
Sign up to secure your spot in the Richmond Park Half Marathon. We have just 5 places available. This highly sought-after run sells out quickly, so don’t miss your chance to participate.
Your participation in the Richmond Park Half Marathon is not just about the run. It’s about making a difference in our community. We ask that you raise what you can for The Friends, ideally £150, to support projects at Teddington Memorial Hospital. Your contribution will be invaluable in helping us make a positive impact.
Richmond Park Half Marathon September
Wimbledon Common 10k, Wimbledon Common 5k, Wimbledon Common Half Marathon
Sign up early to secure your spot in these events.
Wimbledon 1Common 10K September
Wimbledon Common 10k November
Wimbledon Common 10K December
Wimbledon Common Half September
Wimbledon Common Half November
This picturesque course involves running through the stunning grounds of Wimbledon Common to cover the distance. We have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and encourage you on your way to the finish.
Regents Park 5k and Regents Park 10k
Sign up early to secure your spot in the Regents Park 10k and Regents Park 5k
Regents Park 5k and Regents Park 10k
We are excited to return to the incredible Regent’s Park, one of London’s Royal Parks situated in North-West London. Regent’s Park is home to ZSL London Zoo; you may even catch a glimpse of some animals along the way! The course’s flat nature offers an excellent opportunity for a chip-timed personal best!
Each kilometre is accurately marked out with distance flags, and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you on your way to the finish.
Sign up early to secure your spot.
Santa in The City 4th or 5th December
5k run or walk. Bring the family.
Sign up early to secure your spot
Starting at 7:00 pm by the Tate Modern, run or walk the 5km festive fun run or walk! The minimum age is 8 years.
Santa in the City Wed
Santa in the City Thurs
Starting at 7.00 pm by the Tate Modern, you will then run or walk along the South Bank, continue over Southwark Bridge, pass the Tower of London and Tower Bridge and then head through the City to the finish, where you started from, in front of the Tate Modern, completing a truly iconic route
You thought it couldn’t get better! Once again, this is a truly iconic route! No previous experience is needed for a 5k like this. The route is relatively flat and you can either run, jog or walk. Bring all the family along. This event will definitely get you feeling festive!
All entries come with a Santa suit!
Charity Bridge Tournament
Richmond Bridge Club
Friday 15th November 2024 at 6 pm (Booking deadline Tuesday, November 12th)
Cambridge Park Bowling & Sports Club, Cambridge Park, Twickenham TW1 2PG
£35 per head, including supper and first drink free.
Hampton Court Palace 10K
11 May 2025
Run yourself into the history books with the return of the Hampton Court Palace 10K! Starting and finishing inside the palace grounds, this iconic course takes you out along The Barge Walk and back through Home Park.
A regal medal awaits you at the finish and a photo opportunity with Henry VIII.
Fundraising Events: Regional
Looking for an unusual event or one further afield? You can still make a difference by supporting our fundraising efforts.
Silent Disco at The Landmark Arts Centre
Save the Date: Saturday, 15 March 2025
For more information or to express your interest, please get in touch with comms@friends-tmh.co.uk
