2026 SOLD OUT EVENT
Record Breaking 2000 participants
Sunday May 10th, 2026. What a day in the Social Calendar for Sawston. It was the 40th Anniversary of the Sawston Fun Run and Walk, 2000 competitors of all ages pounded the streets of Sawston, happily taking part for different reasons; to be first past the post and win the top prize, to raise money for local charities or just to take part for the social aspect of the event.
When it started 40 years ago 586 people took part and now it’s 2000!! This being down to the organising skills of Fun Run supremo Gerry Holloway, who has been involved from the start, The Rotary Club of Cambridge Sawston and a group of volunteers who are responsible for planning, social media and advertising as well as ‘on the day’ duties. READ MORE…
It’s always been about raising money for good causes in the Sawston area and that amounts to nearly £600,000 over the 40 years. This year the event raised £15,000 for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity to allow them to buy a ‘Cuddle Bed’ which will allow families to be together at such a challenging time in their lives. This along with donations to another 20 beneficiaries including Community Groups in the Sawston area has ensured a charitable success once again. READ MORE…
Supporting local charities, organisations & worthwhile causes
Your participation isn’t just about enjoying a fantastic day—it’s about actively supporting the fabric of our community and making a lasting impact on the organisations that enrich our lives. A full list of the 20 organisations we are supporting in 2026 can be found here: View all 20 organisations
Restoring Gerry the Giraffe
Introducing the main beneficiary Arthur Rank Hospice Charity
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity supports people in Cambridgeshire living with an advanced serious illness or other life-limiting condition and those who need end-of-life care. Our ‘Outstanding’ services support over 3,800 patients and their families annually helping people to make every moment count.
Jodie Vaughan, Income Generation and Communications Director said “The Sawston Fun Run is a well-known and much-loved event in the Cambridgeshire calendar and the funds raised will enable us to support our patients to make precious lasting memories.
Traditional nursing beds are often a barrier for proper hugs and forces loved ones to sleep separately. Which for many is a sad chapter, due to illness, after a lifetime of togetherness. A cuddle bed, which can transition from a single to a small double with additional safety features, allows patients to lie side by side with those they love, and their pets if they wish. Savouring every last moment together, during the last days of life.
Your fundraising support and generosity will make a huge difference. We are living in challenging times, but please don’t underestimate the importance of each pound you donate and pledge through sponsoring someone to take part. These donations will take us one step closer to raising £15,000 for a new cuddle bed. You are supporting local people to live well and create precious memories, which will live on.
It will cost over £14 million to run our services in 2025/2026. Contracted services from the NHS are budgeted at £8.1 million and with the help of our community, we need to raise a further £5.9 million through donations, fundraising activities, retail sales, the Education and Conference Centre and Bistro.
For further information, please visit arhc.org.uk
Advertising and sponsorship opportunities
The Fun Run would not be able to exist without the very generous support provided by many local businesses. Firms help us in many ways, including providing personnel and equipment on the day, having a stall at the Run, advertising the event and through their own website and social media platforms.
We also have a range of advertising and sponsorship opportunities ranging from £150 to £750. Many of these packages give your firm access to the extensive electronic and paper-based marketing materials we use to promote the Fun Run to the population of Sawston and the surrounding areas. Our marketing partner, Red Graphic, coordinates these packages and ensures that your brand will receive considerable exposure in return for your kind support. Please contact Lorraine at [email protected] if you would like to get involved this year.
If you would like to get involved this year, please contact:
Lorraine on 01223 837799 / [email protected]
or Visit Red Graphic 69 High St, Sawston, Cambridge CB22 3BG – Maps here
Further information:
Event enquiries: Gerry Holloway ([email protected])
Many of the photos are provided by John Hunting
PLEASE SUPPORT SAWSTON’S FLAGSHIP EVENT by DONATING NOW and thereby adding to the £575,000 the event has already generated over the years.The Cambridge Sawston Rotary Trust
Charity Number: 1051512
Rotary is one of the world’s largest and most successful global membership and humanitarian service organisations, with 1.4 million members in over 200 countries. The Rotary Club of Cambridge Sawston has close affiliation with the Sawston Fun run, and uses its time, talents, professional skills and energy to improve the lives of people in our local community. As a member of The Rotary Club of Cambridge Sawston, you can enjoy the benefits of business networking, personal development, meeting new friends, hearing inspiring speakers, having a great deal of fun and experiencing that special sense of fulfilment that comes from achieving something really worthwhile.
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