What is Elf Run?
Elf Run is back again for 2025! Last year, we broke our record with over 10,000 elves from businesses, schools and groups from around Barnsley, taking part and raising over £37,000.
Everyone can get involved with the Elf Run, whether you’re a school, business or community group. You get to pick the date, distance and route of your run, this could be laps around a school playground, a walk through a local park or a route starting and ending at your workplace.
Every penny makes a difference!
As a charity, we need to raise two-thirds of our running costs on average each year to provide our specialist palliative and end of life care. Fundraisers like our Elf Run bring together our community and help us with our fundraising mission – all whilst having some fun.
Every elf who takes part makes a difference to Barnsley Hospice, so don’t miss out! Find out how to get involved below.
How to get involved
To register your interest, fill out the form below or email the team at fundraising@barnsley-hospice.org. It only takes a few minutes!
Please let us know an estimate of how many ‘elves’ will be taking part and when you’re planning to complete your run. We’ll be in touch to confirm this closer to the time, but it will help us ensure all your hats are ready ahead of the big day.
Once you’ve signed up, you can download and print a sponsor form or create a JustGiving page to start collecting sponsorship and donations for your efforts.
Register your interest for Elf Run!
Top tip: Don’t forget to check your spam/junk folder for an email response!
This year marks the fifth time we’ve supported Barnsley Hospice’s much-loved Elf Run – and we couldn’t be happier to be involved. It’s a brilliant event that brings together children, schools, and local businesses, giving everyone the chance to take part in something fun while making a real difference.
Barnsley Hospice provides vital care and support to individuals and families during some of life’s most challenging moments. We’re honoured to help them continue their incredible work and proud to stand alongside a community that gives so much.
At White’s Bakery, giving back to the people who’ve supported us over the years is at the heart of what we do – and the Elf Run is the perfect way to do just that.”
David White, Managing Director of White’s Bakery
Thank you to our sponsor!
For the fifth consectutive year, our friends at White’s Bakery are kindly sponsoring our Elf Run and helping thousands of elves around Barnsley raise much-needed funds to support the work of the hospice. Thank you!
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