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Fancy taking on a 26.2-mile challenge in the beautiful city of York? The Altra Yorkshire Marathon’s scenic route and incredible support make it one of the UK’s standout running events. Be part of this amazing festival of running and help change lives along the way.
When you run for SNAPS, every mile you complete helps provide vital therapies and support for children with additional needs and their families. SNAPS receives no government funding, so your fundraising truly makes a difference.
With an electric atmosphere and crowds cheering your name, you’ll experience the thrill of a flat, fast course that’s perfect for both first-time marathoners and seasoned runners chasing a PB.
This is a must-have in any runner’s calendar. Sign up today, fundraise for SNAPS, and make every mile matter!
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Watch this space for more details of our next Super Stars Awards, which will be held in the October half term!
You can read about 2025’s awards here.
*Image credit: Jenny D Cooper Photography
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- Osmotherley, North Yorkshire
- Registration fee: £50
- Minimum fundraising target: £250
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Embark on the legendary Lyke Wake Walk
This is an epic 40-mile hike, starting at 10pm. Guided by moonlight and headtorches, you’ll trek through rugged moorland and steep hills from Osmotherley to Ravenscar, arriving Saturday afternoon.
This challenging journey is more than a hike – it’s a test of endurance and a celebration of tradition!
Join the Adventure
- Route: A night-and-day trek from Osmotherley to Ravenscar, across forest trails, moorland, and steep hills.
- Challenge: Can you finish in under 18 hours?
- Guidance: Choose expert-led groups or self-navigation with detailed directions and safety tracking.
Experience the Tradition
- The Candle: Carry a candle to honour the courage of past walkers.
- The Legend: Face the Grim Reaper at the finish and seal your fate.
- The Night: Trek by moonlight, with only your headtorch and candle to guide you.
Discover the Beauty
- Wildlife: Spot native wildlife, like grouse and hen harriers, amidst blooming heather.
- The Finish: End at the Lyke Wake Stone with breathtaking views from Ravenscar
Join this unforgettable journey and be part of a time-honoured tradition. Register now to secure your place!
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- The Leodiensian Club, Crag Lane, Leeds LS17 5PR
- Registration fee: £15 early bird before 1st May, £20 afterwards
- Minimum fundraising target: dependant on dustance, see below
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Experience Leeds’ most picturesque outdoor areas and discover the hidden gems on your doorstep with the Great Leeds Walk 2026!
With three choices of distance, The Great Leeds Walk will start and finish at The Leodiensian Rugby Club, taking you on a journey through urban spaces and the wonderful countryside of rural Leeds.
You can choose to walk with a marshal or stride off on a solo adventure along the well-marked route.
Choose your distance and join team SNAPS for an unforgettable adventure!
- 10 Miles: Perfect for those looking for a manageable yet rewarding walk. For this distance, the fundraising target is £100 (which could fund 1-2-1 physiotherapy or hydrotherapy sessions for two children).
- 18 Miles: A great middle-ground challenge to push your limits. Raise £150 – this amount could fund specialised 1-2-1 swimming lessons for 4 children
- 25 Miles: The ultimate one-day endurance test for seasoned walkers. Fundraising target of £200 (this amount could fund hydrotherapy sessions for four children).
What’s included:
- Comprehensive preparation: pre-event guidance and build-up treks to get you ready.
- Guided walk: walk alongside experienced guides and the supportive Overlimits team.
- Go solo: good with navigation? Use the route guide and reach checkpoints solo or with friends.
- Safety briefing: detailed pre-event briefing to ensure you’re fully prepared.
- Checkpoints: refresh at water checkpoints strategically located along each route.
- Completion medal: celebrate your achievement with a commemorative finisher’s medal.
- Support team: the Overlimits team is on-hand to provide encouragement and first aid if needed.
- Return transportation: minibus back to the start for those completing 10 + 17-mile routes.
Please note, the route involves steps and uneven ground. Walkers must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the event.
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- 9:00am
- The Parkinson Building, Leeds City Centre
- Registration fee: £15 (or £10 per person for groups of 4+)
- Minimum fundraising pledge: £100
- 15 years or over on event day
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The Leeds 10K is one of the city’s most iconic events – inclusive, vibrant, and supported by thousands of cheering spectators. Whether you’re aiming for your first 10K or chasing a new PB, this is the perfect opportunity to run for a cause that truly matters.
By running for SNAPS, every step you take helps fund vital therapies for children with additional needs. SNAPS receives no government funding to deliver its services, so your support makes a real difference to around 100 families each week.
What’s Included:
- Official chip timing
- SNAPS running shirt
- Dedicated fundraising support
- Finisher’s goody bag
- Exclusive medal
- A fantastic experience!
Run as a Team
Want to make it a team challenge? The first person to register can create a team, and others can join when they sign up. Perfect for friends, family, or colleagues!
Ready to take on the challenge? Register for your place below!
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- 10.30am to 12.30pm
- John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Grove, Leeds
- Registration fee: £0 to £12 (depending on registration option)
- Minimum fundraising target: £55
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Get ready for an unforgettable experience – the SNAPS Superhero Challenge is back!
This inclusive, fun run-style event gives children with the chance to feel like superheroes for the day, while raising vital funds for an incredible cause.
What to Expect
All ages and abilities are welcome! Children can walk, run, or wheel* around the 400m athletics track, cheered on by supporters, and cross the finish line to receive their very own Superhero Challenge medal. Each child sets their own distance goal – whether it’s half a lap, a full lap, or as many as they can manage!
But that’s just the start! The day will be packed with accessible, family-friendly activities, including:
🦸 Superhero meet & greet
🏰 Bouncy castle
🎈Inflatable soft play
🚨Fire brigade and police visits
🎨Face painting
🧶Craft and sensory play
🏉Inclusive sport
🎲 Games and lots more surprises!
Why It Matters
The SNAPS Superhero Challenge is a safe, fun, and inclusive space for families. Our venue is fully accessible and enclosed, with stewards at exit points, and all staff and entertainers have experience supporting children with additional needs.
At SNAPS, we receive no government funding to deliver our services, so events like this are crucial to keeping our doors open. By taking part, you’ll help us provide life-changing support for children and families who need us most.
How to Join
Option 1: Family Fundraising Ticket
Register your family for free and commit to raising £55 in sponsorship – enough to fund one SNAPS physiotherapy session. Every family that hits their target will receive a special gift!
Option 2: Pay Per Child
Prefer not to fundraise? You can register for £12 per child instead.
If either option is difficult for you, please contact us.
Thank you for supporting SNAPS and helping us make the impossible possible for children with additional needs.
*Wheelchairs, walkers, and pushchairs welcome.
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- Saturday, 30th May, 2026
- 2.00pm
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Wainhouse Tower, 9 Wakefield Gate, Halifax, HX3 0HB
- Registration fee: £20.00
- Minimum fundraising target: £100
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Join us for what promises to be an adrenaline-fuelled experience, with unforgettable views as you abseil 235ft down Wainhouse Tower in Halifax – the tallest folly in the world – all while raising vital funds for SNAPS!
A spectacular, twin-line abseil, this event lets you descend side by side with friends, family, or colleagues #makingmemories!
At SNAPS, we receive no government funding to provide our services so we rely on kind, compassionate people like you to support us.
We are asking those taking part to try and raise as much sponsorship as they can, with a minimum sponsorship target of just £100. This would fund approximately two vital physiotherapy sessions for a child with additional needs, helping children like Henry…
“The progress we have seen is amazing. From a child who was floppy to one who is super quick when crawling, and starting to progress to walking.” – Henry’s parents
As a SNAPS’ abseiling superhero you’ll receive:
- A SNAPS t-shirt
- Fundraising tips and support
- Fundraising certificate
- Top bragging rights!
You’ll be guided in this event by our expert activity providers, Big Bang Experiences, who will ensure you are fully harnessed and equipped with the know-how to get to it.
Places are limited so be sure to get yours before they go and join us for the thrill of a lifetime!
To register for a place, please follow the link below.
Please note that we work hard to make this abseil as accessible as possible. However, if you’re unsure if you’re able to take part or have any queries, please get email our Fundraising team: fundraising@snapsyorkshire.org
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The Leeds Half Marathon is one of Yorkshire’s biggest events of its kind.
The much-loved run raises hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity every year and often attracts thousands of runners – could you take part in 2026 and raise funds for SNAPS?
What makes the event such a joy to run is the crowds. Support for runners along the route is always phenomenal, whatever the weather. Every runner gets a boost from the cheers of encouragement they receive along the route.
The Leeds Half is suitable for runners of all abilities and ages. With a fantastically vibrant atmosphere guaranteed, this run could be right up your street.
So get yourself to Leeds and let’s see you on the start line.
]]>SNAPS helps around 180 families per month. Over 90% of families attending SNAPS see improved mental health for them and their children, improved feelings of isolation and improved feelings of happiness!
It costs £47 to deliver one SNAPS physiotherapy session. As we receive no government funding to deliver our services, we rely on fundraising to deliver vital support to families.
You can read more about some of our families and the difference our support has made to their lives at the meet the families part of our website.
By fundraising for SNAPS, every pound you raise will make such a difference!
If you’d like to help support SNAPS’ work, please fill out our form to let us know about your plans, and we will support you every step of the way!
Complete the form here
“I cannot express enough how grateful my family and I are for the unwavering care and attention that SNAPS has provided, it’s truly been a lifeline for us.”
Tim
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Take the Leap – Skydive for SNAPS!
An unforgettable adrenaline rush awaits! Experience the thrill of a tandem skydive, freefalling while securely harnessed to a BPA-qualified instructor. It’s guaranteed to be one of the most exhilarating moments of your life.
How it works
We partner with Skyline, a trusted skydiving operator, to handle all logistics.
When you register, you’ll select your preferred airfield and jump date. After signing up, our team will contact you to plan your big day!
Costs
Register for £70 and commit to raising £395 in sponsorship.
Funds should be raised two weeks before your jump, as SNAPS is invoiced in advance.
Haven’t hit your target? No problem! You can still jump by paying the skydive cost on the day (usually £200–£299, depending on location).
Join as a Team
Looking for the ultimate team-building challenge?
We’ll help you book your location, create a bespoke registration link, and support your team fundraising efforts.
As a SNAPS Skydiver, You’ll Receive:
- A SNAPS t-shirt
- Dedicated fundraising support and tips
- A bespoke medal and certificate
- Updates on how your fundraising makes a difference
- Serious bragging rights!
Ready to Jump?
Register now via Skyline.
Or email us for more info: fundraising@snapsyorkshire.org
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