Sunday 1st Nov 2026 – Friday 18th Dec 2026
Event Overview
Bring some festive fun to your school this Christmas with The Prince of Wales Hospice Elf Run!
We’re inviting schools across our local community to organise their own Elf Run, giving pupils the chance to dress up in their elf hats, get active and raise money to support local patients and their families.
The best part? Your school can make it your own! Choose a date that works for you, decide which year groups will take part and create a course in your playground, sports field or another suitable space on your school grounds.
Whether pupils walk, jog or run, the Elf Run is a fun and inclusive way to bring everyone together, spread some Christmas cheer and make a difference to your local Hospice.
The Elf Run is kindly sponsored by Menzies Distribution and Hannah Davies Personal Estate Agent. We’re incredibly grateful for their support.
How to get involved
Ready to take part in the Elf Run? Get in touch with our Fundraising Team at fundraising@pwh.org.uk to let us know your school or group would like to get involved.
Our team will arrange for your Elf Run packs, including elf hats, sponsorship forms and certificates, to be sent out to you.
You can then choose a date that suits your school and plan your own festive fundraising event!
Each participating child will receive an Elf Run pack containing:
- An elf hat to get into the festive spirit
- A sponsorship form with fun activities
- A certificate to celebrate taking part
You can also set up an online fundraising page for your school or individual pupils.
If creating a page for an individual child, please include their school name so we can keep track of their fundraising.
Every pound raised will help The Prince of Wales Hospice continue providing vital care and support to patients and their families across our local community.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can choose a date that suits your school, making it easy to fit the Elf Run into your Christmas activities.
Each participating child will receive an elf hat, a sponsor form with fun activities and a certificate to celebrate taking part.
Absolutely! Schools or individual children can set up their own fundraising page using the following link: Create a fundraising page (Step 1 of 2) – The Prince of Wales Hospice – UK Charity Fundraising & Palliative Care If setting up a page for an individual child, please include the name of their school so we can keep track of their fundraising.
The Elf Run is a fun festive fundraising activity for schools. You can decide which year groups or classes will take part, depending on what works best for your school.
You can hold your Elf Run in your school playground, sports field or another suitable space on your school grounds.
There’s no need to run a set distance! You can make the event as simple or energetic as you like, with children completing laps or running around a designated course.
Not at all! The most important thing is getting involved and having fun. Children can walk, jog or run around the course at their own pace.
We encourage children to collect sponsorship to help raise as much as possible for The Prince of Wales Hospice. They can ask family and friends to support their efforts using their sponsor forms or online fundraising pages.
All money raised will support The Prince of Wales Hospice, helping us provide vital care and support to patients and their families across our local community.
This is up to each individual school and its usual visitor arrangements. Please check with your school to find out whether parents and carers can come along to cheer the children on.
We encourage everyone to get into the festive spirit! Children can wear their elf hats alongside their usual PE kit or comfortable clothing suitable for running around.
If you have any questions about taking part in the Elf Run, please contact The Prince of Wales Hospice fundraising team, who will be happy to help.