BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//RUHX - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:RUHX X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ruhx.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for RUHX REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101 DTSTAMP:20260403T190728 CREATED:20221209T165404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T135701Z UID:1682-1767225600-1798761599@ruhx.org.uk SUMMARY:Skydive DESCRIPTION:60 seconds. 13\,000ft. 125mph. Will you take the leap?\nBook your boarding pass for a once in a lifetime experience. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie\, conquering a fear\, or celebrating a milestone\, get ready for the thrill of completing a charity tandem skydive for RUHX. Tick off the ultimate bucket list item with #TeamRUHX in support of health\, happiness and wellbeing for everyone in Bath and beyond. \nWe’ve partnered with the friendly team at Netheravon Airfield\, the home of the Army Parachute Association. You’ll be jumping over the beautiful Wiltshire countryside\, where\, if you’re lucky\, you’ll catch a glimpse of the White Horses on the way down. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOn the day\, you’ll receive thorough ground-training from a tandem master to prepare you for your fall to earth. Board your plane and when it’s time to jump\, you’ll be strapped securely to your tandem instructor before you exit the aircraft at 13\,000ft. Experience an exhilarating freefall of over 40 seconds before your instructor deploys the main parachute and together you steer your way back to the drop zone for a gentle\, controlled landing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to book\nThere are two fundraising options available. Either way\, you’ll get the same support from us! \n\n\n\nOption 1 – Minimum sponsorship\n£75 registration fee + £415 minimum sponsorship*\n \nStep 1: Contact us to check availability – let us know your preferred date.\nStep 2: Once your date is confirmed\, we’ll send you a registration form to complete.\nStep 3: We’ll book your place and send you everything you need to know about the day.\n \n \n\nOption 2 – Self-funding\n£245 + no minimum sponsorship target\n \nStep 1: Book your own skydive at https://www.netheravon.com/ (let them know it’s for us to apply the charity discount)\nStep 2: Let us know when you are taking the leap by emailing: fundraising@ruhx.org.uk\nStep 3: Set up a fundraising page and raise as much as you can for everyone in Bath and beyond.\n \n\n \n*This covers the cost of your jump (£245) and ensures a minimum donation of £245 to RUHX. 80% of your sponsorship must be raised by 4 weeks before your jump. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\nWhat do I get for taking part? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\n• Your very own RUHX t-shirt to wear on the day\n• All the fundraising materials and support you need along the way\n• The pride of doing something extra extraordinary for patients and staff at RUH Bath \n\n\n\n\nWhere does my sponsorship go? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nEvery penny raised from skydives goes towards life-changing projects at the RUH\, such as: \n• providing state-of-the-art equipment\n• providing facilities for loved ones to be with patients\n• transforming hospital wards\n• funding life changing research and innovative technologies\n• providing mental health first aid training to staff\n• arts programmes for children and older people on our wards \nWith your help\, we can make our care extra extraordinary for every patient and support our hospital staff to do what they do best. We couldn’t do it without your exceptional support. \n\n\n\n\nWhen can I skydive? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nYou can choose any available date for your skydive. The Army Parachute Association operates from 8am until dusk on Saturdays\, Sundays and bank holidays\, and from 12pm until last light on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year. \nExact jump times are given out on the day\, based on your arrival time and the weather\, so you should prepare for a full day event. You will be given an arrival time nearer to the time of the event. \n\n\n\n\nCan I bring my family and friends to watch me? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nYes\, please bring friends and family on the day to cheer you on! If you do bring children\, please note it can be a long day of waiting so please plan accordingly. \nGuests must bring photo ID as the site is MOD. \n\n\n\n\nHow do I get there? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nPlease click here and follow directions to the guardroom where you will check in and be directed to the airfield. \n\n\n\n\nWill my skydive be filmed? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nMake a memory to last a lifetime and get the evidence to go with it! Your skydive can be filmed for an additional £150\, which is payable on the day to Netheravon. \nYour own personal cameraperson at Netheravon will capture your jump and free-fall\, as well as the before and after. We thoroughly recommend it! \nBooking in advance is recommended\, so please let us know if you would like this to be reserved for you or let Netheravon know directly if self-funding your skydive. \n\n\n\n\nWill I be skydiving on my own? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nYou will be partaking in a tandem skydive\, meaning you will be with a highly experienced skydiver for the entirety of your jump. \n\n\n\n\nAge and weight limits \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nThe minimum age for this event is 16 years old (under 18s must have written parental consent)\, but there is no upper age limit! \nThe maximum weight limit is 101kg\, which equals around 16 stone. This is due to the limitations of the parachuting equipment. \nOnce registered\, we will send you a waiver & medical form that needs to be completed and brought with you on the day. \n\n\n\n\nTerms & conditions \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nPlease click here to read the full terms and conditions. \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://ruhx.org.uk/events/skydive/ LOCATION:Netheravon\, Airfield Camp Netheravon\, Netheravon\, SP4 9RY CATEGORIES:Challenge,DIY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ruhx.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/skydive-web-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302 DTSTAMP:20260403T190728 CREATED:20240910T141935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T131520Z UID:4274-1771545600-1772409599@ruhx.org.uk SUMMARY:Kenya Trek 2026 DESCRIPTION:Trek the Great Rift Valley for Royal United Hospitals Bath\nGo on a bucket list adventure in East Africa to help your local hospital do more for patients\, staff and everyone in Bath\, Wiltshire and beyond. \n\nExplore three Kenyan National Parks\nSummit an extinct volcano\nVisit an elephant orphanage and a giraffe park\n\nWhat to expect \nOur Kenya Trek will take you on an adventure through the Great Rift Valley. You will explore Hell’s Gate National Park (named for the gorge that runs through its centre)\, summit Mount Longonot\, and spot spectacular wildlife along the way. \nThe trek is graded as challenging\, covering approximately 90km in total over five days. \nOn finishing\, we celebrate with a game drive into Nairobi National Park\, visiting an elephant orphanage and a giraffe park.\n  \nLast chance to sign up – save 20% off your registration fee\nThere are three options for paying and fundraising for your challenge: \nOption A – Minimum sponsorship\n£299 registration fee + raise £5\,100 in sponsorship\n80% of this is due with us 12 weeks before departure and the remaining balance is due 4 weeks after arrival home. \nOption B – Self-funding\n£299 registration fee + £3\,152\nThen simply raise as much as possible with no minimum target. \nOption C – Partial self-funding / minimum sponsorship\n£299 registration fee + self-fund £1\,652 + raise £3\,600 in sponsorship\n80% of your sponsorship is due with us 12 weeks before departure and the remaining balance is due 4 weeks after arrival home. \nUse code SS20 to save 20% off your registration fee until 31 August 2025! \n  \n\n\n\n\nSign up to option A or B\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up to option C\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFind out more\nWe’re here to support you and answer any questions you have! Please get in touch with our Events & Community team by emailing fundraising@ruhx.org.uk or calling 01225 825823 to find out more and request a recording of our information evening.\n  \n\n  \nKenya Trek photos\n Kenya-Trek-Images-9 Kenya-Trek-Images-3 Kenya-Trek-Images-7 Kenya-Trek-Images-2 Kenya-Trek-Images-1 Kenya-Trek-Images-4 Kenya-Trek-Images-8 Kenya-Trek-Images-6 Kenya-Trek-Images-5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\nWhat’s included? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\n\nReturn flights and transport in Kenya\nAll accommodation (hotel in Nairobi\, camping on trek)\nNational Park Fees and a safari tour\nEnglish-speaking guides\, a UK doctor and support vehicles\nChallenge medal\nKit lists & visa support\nFundraising support\nOpportunities to get to know your fellow trekkers before departure in our dedicated Whatsapp group and pre-departure meet up\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere does my fundraising go? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nFunds raised from the trek help us go further to give every patient in the RUH community the extra extraordinary care they deserve\, while supporting our staff to do what they do best and furthering innovation within our hospitals.\n£4\,000 could fund art activity bags in the hospital for a whole year\n£5\,000 could fund a sleeper chair for family members to stay overnight with their loved ones\n£6\,500 could fund a system for dementia patients that offers music and activities to ease distress \n\n\n\n\nWhat support is there on the trek? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nYou will be accompanied by an English speaking guide as well as an experienced Trek support team\, including a cook\, a UK doctor\, support vehicles\, and a leader from Global Adventure Challenges\, all on hand to make sure you have the adventure of a lifetime. \n\n\n\n\nHow fit do I have to be? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nYou need to have a reasonable level of fitness in order to take part\, but you do not need to be ‘super fit’ or a professional athlete! You should slowly build up your fitness levels on the build up to your challenge by walking for good lengths of time\, including hills and walking two days in a row. \n\n\n\n\nItinerary and kit list \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nYour full itinerary and kit list will be available in your participant portal when you sign up. Please get in touch for more information or find out more by emailing fundraising@ruhx.org.uk. \n\n\n\n\nGlobal Adventure Challenges \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nGlobal Adventure Challenges are an experienced challenge provider who have worked with us on many occasions. They are committed to providing you with the best possible experience on your trek. \nFind out more https://globaladventurechallenges.com/ \n\n\n\n\nTerms and conditions \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nRead the Terms & Conditions Here URL:https://ruhx.org.uk/events/kenya-trek-2026/ CATEGORIES:Challenge,Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ruhx.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Header-v3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="RUHX":MAILTO:fundraising@ruhx.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTSTAMP:20260403T190728 CREATED:20251205T151922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T131300Z UID:6235-1777593600-1780271999@ruhx.org.uk SUMMARY:Walk of Life - your way! DESCRIPTION:Do it your way for Royal United Hospitals Bath!\nOrganise your own walk any time in May. Choose a place\, route and distance that works for you\, gather your friends and family\, and join the Walk of Life – your way! \nThe Walk of Life is a celebration\, for loved ones and for those who cared for them. Whatever your reasons for walking\, you’ll be supporting your local hospital to do more for everyone who needs it. \nWhether it’s 5km on the 17th or a mile a day in May\, however you walk\, you won’t be doing it alone. \nThis is more than just a walk. This is a walk for everyone in Bath\, Wiltshire and beyond. \nSince it began in 2006\, the Walk of Life has raised over £800\,000 for RUH Bath\, thanks to your support. Now in its 20th year\, the Walk of Life has made a real life impact for patients\, families\, and our extraordinary hospital staff. \n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nHow to take part\n1. Sign up for free and get your t-shirt in the post\n2. Choose your distance\, route\, and date\n3. Set up a JustGiving page\n \nEveryone who raises £100 or more will receive an exclusive Walk of Life medal!\n \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nSign up to do it your way\n\n\n\n \nDate: any day (or several days) in May 2026\nDistance: you choose\nLocation: you choose\nRegistration fee: free\nTry to raise: £100\n \nClick here to join the in person event on Saturday 23 May instead.\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\n20 stories for 20 years \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nThe Walk of Life was started by Vanessa Kyte (Ness) who died on 15th November 2007\, seven years after first being diagnosed with breast cancer which developed into secondary lung cancer and brain tumours. Her passion for fundraising sparked her and her sister Nicola to begin the Walk of Life in 2006\, and it has developed and grown ever since into the beautiful celebration that it is today with thousands of walkers stepping out for an incredible cause. The Walk of Life remembers Ness with our volunteer run ‘GoodNess’ stops along the way. \nWhether you’re walking in memory of a friend or family member\, to celebrate yours or your loved one’s recovery at the RUH\, or to say thank you to the incredible RUH staff\, this is a walk for all lives. \nHave you taken part in the Walk of Life before or is this your first walk? Could you share your reasons for walking for our ’20 stories for 20 years’ series? Please get in touch by emailing fundraising@ruhx.org.uk or by filling out our short story form. \n\n\n\n\nWhat do I get for taking part? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nBy taking part in the Walk of Life – your way!\, you’ll get: \n• An RUHX t-shirt\n• A dedication back sign to let everyone know who you’re walking for\n• A Walk of Life finishers medal if you raise £100 or more\n• All the fundraising materials and support you need\n• The pride of helping your local hospital do more \n\n\n\n\nWhere does my sponsorship go? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nThe funds raised from the Walk of Life will make a real-life impact. Every penny goes towards life-changing projects at the RUH\, such as: \n• providing state-of-the-art equipment\n• providing facilities for loved ones to be with patients\n• transforming hospital wards\n• funding life changing research and innovative technologies\n• providing mental health first aid training to staff\n• arts programmes for children and older people on our wards \nWith your help\, we can make our care extra extraordinary for every patient and support our hospital staff to do what they do best. We couldn’t do it without your exceptional support. \n\n\n\n\nCan I take part as a team? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nYes! The Walk of Life is even more fun when friends and family join you. Fundraising as a team is a great way to raise even more and you can do this together on one fundraising page. \nThe Walk is an amazing team bonding experience\, made even better by the difference you’ll be making to your local community. \nThe virtual Walk of Life – your way! is free for everyone to enter. \n\n\n\n\nCan I take part in the in person event instead? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nThe Walk of Life – your way! is a virtual challenge and entry cannot be transferred to our in person event on Saturday 23 May. \nTo register for the in person event instead\, please click here to sign up and pay the registration fee. \n\n\n\n\nTerms & conditions \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nPlease read the Terms & Conditions here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Every year for the last eleven I have always felt a belonging with all that take part\, knowing that you are all walking for the same charity but all have different feelings. It is an amazing feeling to be a part of this fantastic walk.” URL:https://ruhx.org.uk/events/walk-of-life-your-way/ LOCATION:You choose! CATEGORIES:DIY,Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ruhx.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WOL26-virtual-website-header.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="RUHX":MAILTO:fundraising@ruhx.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260510 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511 DTSTAMP:20260403T190728 CREATED:20220803T221258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T124319Z UID:911-1778371200-1778457599@ruhx.org.uk SUMMARY:Great Bristol Run DESCRIPTION:Join Bristol’s much-loved 10K or half marathon\nThe Great Bristol Run is an action-packed day of running\, with the 10K and Half Marathon events taking place on the same day. \nStarting and finishing in the heart of the city\, the route offers stunning running at every turn\, taking in some of Bristol’s most iconic landmarks and street art. \nBy running for RUHX\, you’ll be using every mile to help your local hospital do more for patients\, families and staff. \n  \nJoin #TeamRUHX today\nStep 1: Get a place directly with the Great Bristol Run here \nStep 2: Contact us to let us know you have a place. Email: fundraising@ruhx.org.uk \nStep 3: Set up a Justgiving fundraising page here and raise as much as you can to support extra extraordinary healthcare in Bath and beyond. URL:https://ruhx.org.uk/events/great-bristol-run/ LOCATION:Great Bristol Run\, Bristol city centre\, Bristol\, BS1 4SS CATEGORIES:Challenge,Running ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ruhx.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Great-Bristol-Run-10k.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T073000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190728 CREATED:20221206T143143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T131227Z UID:1649-1779521400-1779566400@ruhx.org.uk SUMMARY:Walk of Life 2026 DESCRIPTION:Will you step up for Royal United Hospitals Bath?\nSign up to join hundreds of walkers stepping out onto the Kennet & Avon canal for RUH Bath. The Walk of Life is a celebration\, for loved ones and for those who cared for them. Whatever your reasons for walking\, you’ll be supporting your local hospital to do more for everyone who needs it. \nFeaturing a group warm up at the start line\, a free lunchtime BBQ\, regular refreshment stops\, and a big celebration at the end with finish line photos! \nThe Walk of Life is kindly sponsored by Savills and SPF. \nThis is more than just a walk. This is a walk for everyone in Bath\, Wiltshire and beyond. \nSince it began in 2006\, the Walk of Life has raised over £800\,000 for RUH Bath\, thanks to your support. Now in its 20th year\, the Walk of Life has made a real life impact for patients\, families\, and our extraordinary hospital staff. \n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWays to take part\n\nIn person \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\n26.2 miles / marathon (all day)\nBishops Cannings to Bath\n \n16 miles (morning only)\nBishops Cannings to Bradford on Avon\n \n10 miles (afternoon only)\nBradford on Avon to Bath \nSign up to the in person event \n\n\n\n\nYour way (virtual) \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nOrganise your own walk any time in May. Choose a place\, route and distance that works for you\, gather your friends and family\, and join the Walk of Life your way! Click here to sign up for free. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nSign up today\n\n\n\n \nAdult tickets:\n£20 + £100 fundraising target\n \nChild tickets (under 18 on the day):\n£8 + £50 fundraising target\n \nCan’t make the in person event on Saturday 23 May? Don’t miss out! Click here to join our virtual Walk of Life event instead.\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\n20 stories for 20 years \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nThe Walk of Life was started by Vanessa Kyte (Ness) who died on 15th November 2007\, seven years after first being diagnosed with breast cancer which developed into secondary lung cancer and brain tumours. Her passion for fundraising sparked her and her sister Nicola to begin the Walk of Life in 2006\, and it has developed and grown ever since into the beautiful celebration that it is today with thousands of walkers stepping out for an incredible cause. The Walk of Life remembers Ness with our volunteer run ‘GoodNess’ stops along the way. \nWhether you’re walking in memory of a friend or family member\, to celebrate yours or your loved one’s recovery at the RUH\, or to say thank you to the incredible RUH staff\, this is a walk for all lives. \nHave you taken part in the Walk of Life before or is this your first walk? Could you share your reasons for walking for our ’20 stories for 20 years’ series? Please get in touch by emailing fundraising@ruhx.org.uk or by filling out our short story form. \n\n\n\n\nWhat do I get for taking part? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nBy taking part in the in person event\, you’ll get: \n• An RUHX t-shirt\n• A dedication back sign to let everyone know who you’re walking for\n• Water and snacks along the way at our ‘GoodNess’ stops\n• Free morning coach service from Bath to Bishops Cannings (26.2/16 miles only)\n• Free lunchtime BBQ for all walkers\n• A Walk of Life finishers medal and finish line photo\n• All the fundraising materials and support you need\n• The pride of helping your local hospital do more \nOur coach service is kindly provided by Centurion Travel\, and lunchtime BBQ is kindly provided by Rapid Relief Team. \n\n\n\n\nWhere does my sponsorship go? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nThe funds raised from the Walk of Life will make a real-life impact. Every penny goes towards life-changing projects at the RUH\, such as: \n• providing state-of-the-art equipment\n• providing facilities for loved ones to be with patients\n• transforming hospital wards\n• funding life changing research and innovative technologies\n• providing mental health first aid training to staff\n• arts programmes for children and older people on our wards \nWith your help\, we can make our care extra extraordinary for every patient and support our hospital staff to do what they do best. We couldn’t do it without your exceptional support. \n\n\n\n\nWhat time does the Walk of Life start? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nExact timings of the in person event will be published 1 month before the event. As a guide\, the 16 mile and 26.2 mile (marathon) distances usually set off at 8am from Bishops Cannings and the 10 mile distance sets off at 1pm from Bradford on Avon. \nWalkers will be asked to arrive 30 minutes before the start time\, with final information sent nearer the time of the event. A free coach service runs from Bath to Bishops Cannings for morning walkers. \n\n\n\n\nCan I volunteer?\n \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nThe Walk of Life wouldn’t be possible without our extraordinary volunteers. We need your help to look after our GoodNess stops\, marshal the route\, and cheer on our walkers as they cross the finish line. Click here to fill in our enquiry form. \n\n\n\n\nWhere does the Walk of Life take place? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nThe Walk of Life takes you on a scenic journey down the Kennet & Avon canal towpath. There are three distance options along the canal: \n• 26.2 miles / marathon (all day) – starting at The Crown Inn in Bishops Cannings\, near Devizes\, following the canal all the way to The Holburne Museum in Bath \n• 16 miles (morning only) – starting in Bishops Cannings with our marathon walkers and finishing at the lunchtime stop at Victory Field in Bradford on Avon \n• 10 miles (afternoon only) – starting at our lunchtime stop in Bradford on Avon and joining marathon walkers to Bath \nFrom stunning countryside to historic aqueducts\, there is plenty to spot along the way as you enjoy your day and complete your challenge. \nIf you are taking part in the virtual event\, you can choose any place to complete your walk! \n\n\n\n\nCan I take part as a team? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nYes! The Walk of Life is even more fun when friends and family join you. Fundraising as a team is a great way to raise even more. We ask that you still aim to raise £100 per person in your team\, but you can do this together on one fundraising page. \nThe Walk is an amazing team bonding experience\, made even better by the difference you’ll be making to your local community. \nPlease get in touch about our corporate/RUH staff team packages by emailing fundraising@ruhx.org.uk. \n\n\n\n\nCan I run? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nThe Walk of Life is a walking only event. The timings of the event are not suitable for runners as we cannot guarantee that refreshment stops or finish lines will be set up in time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Every year for the last eleven I have always felt a belonging with all that take part\, knowing that you are all walking for the same charity but all have different feelings. It is an amazing feeling to be a part of this fantastic walk.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information \n\nStaying safe on the canal \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nPlease note that the canal towpath is shared with cyclists and members of the public on the day of the in person Walk of Life event. \nKey facilities: \n• First aid cyclist responders operating along the route \n• Toilets available (please note some are a short walk from the main route) \n• Refreshments available at key locations – please bring your own water bottle \n• Dogs welcome on leads – please ensure you bring a water bowl for your dog \n• A map will be provided to help navigate the route and show facility locations. There will also be friendly event marshals on hand at key locations to help direct. \n\n\n\n\nTravel information \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nTaking part in our in person event? \nMorning: 26.2 mile (Marathon) / 16 mile walkers \nPlease note\, there is no dedicated event parking at The Crown Inn in Bishops Cannings. We recommend that you arrange for someone to drop you off or you use the free event coach service from Bath\, kindly provided by Centurion Travel (details provided closer to the time of the event). \nAfternoon: 10 mile walkers \nBradford on Avon has a number of public car parks which are within easy walking distance to the afternoon start – further information can be found by clicking here. \nBradford on Avon town centre can get very busy on a Saturday afternoon. It is important you plan your journey to ensure you arrive for your allocated start time. There is no dedicated parking at the event in Bradford on Avon. \nAlternatively\, Bradford on Avon has direct train and bus links operating to and from Bath and the surrounding area. Please check the service provider for up to date timetables. \n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nCertain parts of the canal towpath may not be suitable if you have restricted mobility\, due to the nature of the terrain. There are also steps along one section of the route in Bath. \nFor more detailed information on the Kennet & Avon Canal towpath accessibility\, please visit the Canal & River Trust website by clicking here. \nAlternatively\, you can choose your own location\, route and distance by taking part in the Walk of Life your way! Find out more. \n\n\n\n\nTerms & conditions \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nPlease read the Terms & Conditions here. URL:https://ruhx.org.uk/events/walk-of-life/ LOCATION:Walk of Life\, The Crown Inn\, Bishops Cannings\, Devizes\, SN10 2JZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Challenge,Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ruhx.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/WOL26-website-header.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="RUHX":MAILTO:fundraising@ruhx.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTSTAMP:20260403T190728 CREATED:20240115T105709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T135853Z UID:3041-1783728000-1783900799@ruhx.org.uk SUMMARY:Race to the Stones DESCRIPTION:Have you got what it takes to conquer the oldest path in Britain?\nThe Ridgeway has endured 5\,000 years. You just have to last 100km. \n3\,000 people from around the world each year follow in the footsteps of Romans\, Vikings and mythical warriors in their quest to reach the 5000-year-old circle at Avebury\, a UNESCO World Heritage site. \nThis is a challenge for all ages\, experience and fitness levels. Whether you’re a seasoned runner\, patient plodder or weekend walker – choose to camp over the weekend\, take on 50km or 100km in one go or over two days. Grit and determination will get you to the finish and secure those memories to last a life-time. With a completion rate of over 90% this is the perfect first ultra.\n  \nJoin #TeamRUHX today\nStep 1: Get a place directly with Threshold Trail Series here \nStep 2: Contact us to let us know you have a place. Email: fundraising@ruhx.org.uk \nStep 3: Set up a Justgiving fundraising page here and raise as much as you can to support extra extraordinary healthcare in Bath and beyond. URL:https://ruhx.org.uk/events/race-to-the-stones/ LOCATION:Lewknor\, Oxon\, OX49 5RR CATEGORIES:Challenge,Running,Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ruhx.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/race-to-the-stones-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803 DTSTAMP:20260403T190728 CREATED:20220720T091246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T124123Z UID:746-1785542400-1785715199@ruhx.org.uk SUMMARY:Snowdon at Night DESCRIPTION:Experience the highest mountain in Wales under a canopy of stars\nWhether you’ve trekked mountains before\, or enjoy walking and want to take it to the next level\, seeing the sunrise across Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) will be a memory never forgotten! \nYou will be guided by qualified mountain leaders along the 9.5 mile route up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) (1\,085m) for a challenging yet rewarding experience in the dark. On your descent in early morning light\, you will witness the breathtaking mountain range open up to give glorious views. A celebratory breakfast will be waiting for your return to Llanberis! \nSign up today\nThere are two options for paying and fundraising for your challenge: \nOption A – Minimum Sponsorship\n£45 registration fee + raise at least £320 in sponsorship\n80% of this is due 12 weeks prior to your challenge. \nOption B – Self-funding\n£45 registration fee + self-fund £160\nThen simply raise as much as possible with no minimum target. \nGet your place now*\n \n*Simply select RUHX from the drop down list (under local hospice/hospital category) when you fill out the registration form. \nWe’re here to support you and answer any questions you have! Please get in touch with our Events & Community team by emailing fundraising@ruhx.org.uk or calling 01225 825823.\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\nWhat’s included? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\n\nHot food before the trek departs\nComplimentary snacks\nBreakfast on completing the challenge\nQualified Global Adventure Challenges leaders\nVehicle for back up and support\nChallenge Medal\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat support is there on the trek? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nYou will be accompanied by qualified Global Adventure Challenges leaders and a support vehicle will be available for back up. \n\n\n\n\nHow fit do I have to be? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nYou need to have a reasonable level of fitness in order to take part\, but you do not need to be ‘super fit’ or a professional athlete! You should slowly build up your fitness levels on the build up to your challenge by walking for good lengths of time. \n\n\n\n\nGlobal Adventure Challenges \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nGlobal Adventure Challenges are an experienced challenge provider who have worked with us on many occasions. They are committed to providing you with the best possible experience on your trek. \nFind out more https://globaladventurechallenges.com/ URL:https://ruhx.org.uk/events/snowdon-at-night/ CATEGORIES:Challenge,Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ruhx.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Snowdon_At_Night_Sunrise-small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTSTAMP:20260403T190728 CREATED:20241219T114321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T114334Z UID:4746-1788912000-1789343999@ruhx.org.uk SUMMARY:London to Paris Cycle DESCRIPTION:Four days\, 309 miles\, two iconic capitals\nCycle between two of Europe’s most iconic capital cities\, experiencing glorious English countryside and the rolling green hills of Northern France along the way. \nOn arrival in Paris\, you will cycle around the Arc de Triomphe\, along the Champs Elysées\, before reaching your finish line – the Eiffel Tower! \nSign up today\nThere are two options for paying and fundraising for your challenge: \nOption A – Minimum Sponsorship\n£149 registration fee + raise at least £1\,950 in sponsorship\n80% of this is due 12 weeks prior to your challenge. \nOption B – Self-funding\n£149 registration fee + self-fund £975\nThen simply raise as much as possible with no minimum target. \nGet your place now*\n \n*Simply select RUHX from the drop down list (under local hospice/hospital category) when you fill out the registration form. \nWe’re here to support you and answer any questions you have! Please get in touch with our Events & Community team by emailing fundraising@ruhx.org.uk or calling 01225 825823.\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\nWhat’s included? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\n\nOne way ferry crossing from Dover to Calais\nOne way Eurostar ticket from Paris to London\nAll accommodation with the exception of the evening prior to the start of the challenge\nLunch on day 1\, breakfast\, lunch and dinner on days 2\, 3 and 4\, and breakfast on day 5\nRefreshment stops including water\, fruit and a variety of snacks/energy bars/cereal bars every 15-20 miles cycled approx.\nBack up and support vehicles\nRoute markers or cycle guides\nEnglish-speaking guides\nGlobal Adventure Challenges Event Crew\nMechanic support.\nChallenge Medal\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat support is there on the bike ride? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nYou will be accompanied by a Global Adventure Challenges event crew\, support vehicles\, English-speaking guides\, mechanic support\, and route markers/cycle guides. \n\n\n\n\nHow fit do I have to be? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nYou need to have a reasonable level of fitness in order to take part\, but you do not need to be ‘super fit’ or a professional athlete! You should slowly build up your fitness levels on the build up to your challenge by going on long cycle rides and cycling on consecutive days. \n\n\n\n\nGlobal Adventure Challenges \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nGlobal Adventure Challenges are an experienced challenge provider who have worked with us on many occasions. They are committed to providing you with the best possible experience on your bike ride. \nFind out more https://globaladventurechallenges.com/ URL:https://ruhx.org.uk/events/london-to-paris/ CATEGORIES:Challenge ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ruhx.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/thumb_234_647_400_0_0_crop-Enhanced-SR.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270316 DTSTAMP:20260403T190728 CREATED:20220727T151213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T160334Z UID:752-1805068800-1805155199@ruhx.org.uk SUMMARY:2027 GetPRO Bath Half Marathon DESCRIPTION:Can you go the extra mile for the RUH?\n\nThe Bath Half marathon\, or Bath Half as it’s affectionately known\, is one of the most popular city runs in the UK. You’ll take on two laps of the traffic-free course through the heart of this stunning World Heritage City. This is a fast and flat course\, perfect for first time half marathon runners or seasoned pros looking to beat a personal best. \nJoin Team RUHX to help your local hospital do more for patients\, staff\, and everyone in our community. \nWe’ll be there on the day to give you all the support you need – before\, during and after! We’re already warming up our vocal chords to make sure you get the loudest reception as you pass our cheer point. \nThis is more than a half marathon. This is your chance to help the RUH do more. \n  \nSign up today\n\n\nThere are two ways to join Team RUHX at the 2027 Bath Half.\n \nGet a charity place\nLimited early bird offer! Get £10 off your registration fee.\n \n£35 £45 + pledge to raise £250 minimum sponsorship\n \nGot your own place?\nStep 1: Email fundraising@ruhx.org.uk to let us know you have a place.\nStep 2: Set up a fundraising page and raise as much as you can for Royal United Hospitals Bath.\nStep 3: Get your RUHX running vest once you’ve received your first donation!\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\nWhat you’ll get as part of the best team in Bath \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\n• A #TeamRUHX running vest\n• Exclusive Bath Half runners Whatsapp group\n• Fundraising support with helpful hints on raising sponsorship and training\n• Unrivalled enthusiasm and encouragement from our cheerers and supporters\n• Invite to our post-race celebration event\n• The pride of helping your local hospital do more \n\n\n\n\nHow does my sponsorship help? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nRUHX has been privileged to have charity places in the Bath Half Marathon since 2000 shortly after the charity formed. Over the past 25 years our extraordinary runners have raised over £875\,000 for the charity and we can’t thank our runners enough for their passion and incredible support. \nEvery penny goes towards life-changing projects at the RUH\, such as: \n• providing state-of-the-art equipment\n• providing facilities for loved ones to be with patients\n• transforming hospital wards\n• funding life changing research and innovative technologies\n• providing mental health first aid training to staff\n• arts programmes for children and older people on our wards \nWith your help\, we can make our care extra extraordinary for every patient and support our hospital staff to do what they do best. We couldn’t do it without your exceptional support. \n\n\n\n\nRunning vest size guide \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nOur running vests are unisex but as a guide\, our supplier suggests the following size conversion for women: \nXXS – 6\nXS – 8\nS – 10\nM – 12\nL – 14\nXL – 16\n2XL – 18\n3XL – 20 \n\n\n\n\nCan we take part as a team? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nYes you can! You can combine your fundraising targets as long as you raise £250 per person on average\, e.g. a team of two must raise £500\, a team of three must raise £750\, etc. \n\n\n\n\nCan I volunteer? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nWe need your help at the runners village or help bring a little cheer from our designated cheer point on the route. Click here to fill in our enquiry form \n\n\n\n\nTerms and Conditions \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nPlease read our Terms and Conditions here. URL:https://ruhx.org.uk/events/bath-half/ LOCATION:Bath Half Start\, Royal Victoria Park\, Bath\, BA1 2LZ CATEGORIES:Challenge,Running ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ruhx.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Bath-Half-2022-team.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR