Local children’s hospice named official charity partner for Run Solihull 2025

Whether you’re chasing a new personal best or jogging with friends, #TeamAcorns is calling on runners of all abilities to lace up their trainers and hit the ground running at this year’s Run Solihull 2025 to help raise vital funds for local children with life limiting and life threatening conditions.

Taking place on Sunday 10 August, this high-energy event – organised by RunThrough – features a half marathon, 5k and a children’s race, making it the perfect way for the whole family to get involved and give back.

Sophie Boreham, Events Manager at Acorns, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be the official charity partner once again for Run Solihull. But this is more than just a run – it’s an exciting opportunity for the people of Solihull to come together and make a real difference.

“Every mile run for #TeamAcorns helps us continue our vital work supporting local children and their families. Your support means we can be there for them when they need us most.

“We can’t wait to see the sea of colourful Acorns vests out in full force on the day. Let’s make this year the biggest and most impactful yet!”

By joining #TeamAcorns, runners will receive a bespoke package of support from the charity, including a limited edition Acorns running vest, tailored training and fundraising ideas, a unique themed medal and free official race photos to remember the day.

Matt Wood, Co-Founder of RunThrough, said: “It’s an honour to welcome Acorns Children’s Hospice back as the official charity partner for Run Solihull 2025. Their passion for supporting families through incredibly tough times truly resonates with our team and our running community.

“Sophie and the Acorns team are absolutely right. This is more than just a run. It’s a chance for people across Solihull to come together, challenge themselves, and raise vital funds for a cause that makes an incredible difference every single day. We can’t wait to see a wave of #TeamAcorns runners fill the streets this August.”

Starting and finishing in Malvern Park, in Solihull Town Centre, the event is a unique opportunity to run the closed roads of Solihull. Adding to the fun, there will also be a fun-filled event village open on the day, where participants can expect live performances, bag storage, charity stalls, food and drink vendors and plenty of toilets to use before you head off onto the course.

Runners for #TeamAcorns are being asked to raise a minimum sponsorship amount which goes directly to supporting Acorns care for local children and their families.

Sophie added: “What are you waiting for? Sign up today for free to be part of something truly special whilst helping to support seriously ill children and their families. We can’t wait to cheer you on!”

Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for babies, children and young people with life limiting and life threatening conditions, and support for their families.

In the past year, the charity has cared for more than 780 children across the West Midlands, and supported over 1,000 families, including those who are bereaved. Children visit Acorns for rehabilitative respite, symptom management, emergency and end-of-life care.

This care and support is provided from Acorns three hospices, based in Birmingham, Walsall and Worcester, and in the community.

Acorns needs around £35,000 each day to provide its children’s hospice care, with two thirds of that amount coming from generous donations and fundraising by the local community.

To secure your place as a #TeamAcorns runner, visit www.acorns.org.uk/runsolihull or get in touch with Acorns Events team by emailing [email protected]