Hampshire Hospitals Charity colour run returning this summer

Hampshire Hospitals Charity’s Colour Run will take place on Saturday, August 1, at Harewood Forest in Wherwell to raise funds for hospital projects across Andover, Basingstoke and Winchester.

The event invites participants of all ages to complete a scenic countryside course while being doused in eco-friendly powder paint at colour stations along the route.

Funds raised from the event will be used to support projects across hospitals in Andover, Basingstoke and Winchester. (Image: Hampshire Hospitals Charity)

Morgan Hughes, fundraising assistant at Hampshire Hospitals Charity, who is organising the event, said: "Colour Run is always an incredible event as it’s full of people wanting to have fun with friends and family and make a difference to their local community.

"As always, those taking part will be supporting our work within local hospitals, and while sponsorship isn’t necessary to take part, any money raised will be used to fund initiatives that support patients and staff."

Last year's Colour Run raised £13,000. The funds helped provide activity resources for dementia patients and folding beds for family to stay close to loved ones in hospital.

Preparations are well underway for this year’s event.

Morgan added: "Events like this don’t just happen and we’re proud to have the support of Wherwell Estate once again, as well as Parker Bullen, Hildon, Barchester, Cornerstone Nurseries and Places Leisure who are supporting us this year.

"Each will have teams at our colour stations, ready and loaded with paint to make this the most colourful Colour Run yet."

The event begins with a warm-up at the cricket club before participants set off.

As they finish, they’ll be welcomed back by the charity, family and friends as they’re awarded a medal for taking part.

While the run is open to all ages and abilities, organisers have said the terrain is not suitable for those in wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or children in buggies and pushchairs.

Tickets are now on sale through the charity's website and cost £20 for adults and £10 for children.

Entry includes a charity T-shirt and a medal.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit hampshirehospitalscharity.org/colour.