Join Hampshire Hospitals Charity for our amazing Colour Run! 

Our Colour Run is a fun, vibrant 5km run through Harewood Forest in Wherwell, taking place on Saturday 2 August 2025. The run is open to all abilities and all ages, it will take around an hour to complete - ideal for friends, families and colleagues! 

Together, dressed in our white charity branded t-shirts, we’ll move along the route, receiving splashes of colour from brightly coloured paint balls, thrown by onlookers, our sponsors and from one another! 

The event will bring together the brilliant Andover community in support of our hospitals, which continue to provide outstanding care to all patients across our region. 

If running isn’t for you then why not take a leisurely walk with your family after the runners have set off? You’ll follow the same route, and have the same chance to enjoy all of the colour fun in this beautiful and picturesque location!  

Start venue: Wherwell Pavilion, Long Parish Road, SP11 7JN 

Start time: 10.30am 

Fees: 

Online booking is now closed

Online booking for this event has now closed, however you are still able to to turn up on the day and participate if you would like to join the fun. Tickets to take part are priced as follows:

• Adult £20

• Child £12

Please note that, if you sign up on the day, we will not be able to guarantee that the t-shirt size you require is available.

Fundraising: Your entry fee to the Colour Run only covers the cost of staging the event. Therefore, where possible, we kindly ask you to use this opportunity to raise extra funds to support our work across our hospitals. We understand getting sponsorship can be difficult, but if you are able to, together we can help fund important equipment, transform hospital spaces and support the wellbeing of our staff. Your support makes a huge difference to our patients, their families, and our amazing staff for which we are truly grateful.

The warm-up before the race will be run by Back in Shape.

The route 

The route is circular and will take you 5km from Wherwell Pavilion, through the Wherwell Estate, around the forest and back down to the Pavilion. On the route we’ll pass our sponsors who will all have powdered paint, so be sure to get your t-shirt covered in each colour as you pass the six stations.  

At the finish line, hot food will be available for you to purchase from a local food truck who will be ready and waiting for you at the end! 

A good pair of trainers or walking boots are advised, as the route is a mixture of pavement and track. 

At various points throughout the walk, there will be marshals and volunteers with water and support if you need it. 

Parking

If you’re joining us at the event, please note the event will begin at Wherwell Primary School, with the route taking you up and around beautiful Harewood Forest. Please note, there is no event parking available at the primary school or the cricket pavillion. Parking will be available in a nearby field off Longparish Road – please follow the signage on the day.

For directions:

Google Maps: Search "Wherwell Estate"

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Please note:

• Parking is on a recently harvested wheat field, generously donated for our use, so please drive safely and keep the grounds clear of rubbish.

• The ground may be uneven, so please drive with caution and observe a maximum speed of 5mph to ensure the safety of our volunteers and your vehicle.

• We cannot accept liability for any damage to vehicles or their contents while on the premises.

• Car park opens from 9am and closes at 10:15am, so please arrive in plenty of time.

Parking is free, though donations to Hampshire Hospitals Charity are gratefully welcomed. Volunteers will guide you from the parking area through the farm/pavilion and into the event village –  for your safety please do not walk on any roads.

With thanks to our colour station sponsors

The cause 

Hampshire Hospitals Charity has a vision for a happier, healthier Hampshire, and we play a key role in enhancing the wellbeing of, and support for, NHS staff, patients and volunteers at Andover War Memorial Hospital, Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital and Royal County Hospital Winchester. 

We work with the hospital trust to make sure: 

• Patients continue to receive outstanding care and support that they and their families need 

• Hospitals are a comfortable and welcoming place for everyone who needs to use them, including loved ones, staff and patients. 

• Staff are supported and enjoy their working environment by providing the little extras that make someone’s day. 

 By taking part in our Colour Run, you're directly helping to ensure that our incredible staff can continue to provide outstanding care for patients for years to come. 

*Please note: For the safety of all of our participants, tickets are non-transferable and should not be re-sold. This is to ensure our team know exactly who is taking part to protect everyone’s safety and that the record we hold of expected attendees remains accurate for this purpose. 

All funds raised from ticket sales support the important service we provide to patients and families across our hospitals, we thank you for supporting us. 

Frequently asked questions

• What should I wear?

  Trainers or walking boots depending on whether you are running or walking the route.

• Do I need to bring anything?

  Bottle of water, a charged phone in case of emergency, your ticket

• What measures are in place to ensure my safety?

  A thorough risk assessment will be undertaken before the event day, marshals and support staff will be placed around the route for support.

• Do I have to fundraise to take part?

  Fundraising is not obligatory at this event but it’s worth being aware that your entry fee to the Colour Run only covers the cost of staging the event. Therefore, where possible, we kindly ask you to use this opportunity to raise funds to support our work across our hospitals. We understand getting sponsorship can be difficult, but if you are able to, together we can help fund important equipment, transform hospital spaces and support the wellbeing of our staff. Your support makes a huge difference to our patients, their families, and our amazing staff for which we are truly grateful.

• Can children come on the walk?

  Yes! Although we do ask that they be accompanied by an adult participant (age 18+) at all times.

• Is the walk suitable for dog, prams/buggies or wheelchairs?

  No, unfortunately not, the rough terrain and hills will make this walk/run unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies and due to the scale of the event we are not recommending you bring dogs to participate with the runners.

• What happens if it rains?

  In the event of serious adverse weather, the event will be cancelled. We will be communicating regularly with all ticket holders in the lead up to the event.

• Can I buy a drink or food?

  Yes, you will be able to purchase food form the catering van next to the pavilion or pop into the pavilion to purchase a slice of cake.