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# Colour run to splash Christchurch Park with fundraising fun
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/colour-run-to-splash-christchurch-park-with-fundraising-fun/
- Published: 2024-08-06T08:57:11.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:38:25.000Z
- Description: Ipswich residents can join a vibrant charity event next month, as Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity hosts a colour run in Christchurch Park.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Grants, Donations & Fundraising, #article, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT), Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**The big picture:** The event on Saturday 28 September aims to raise funds for hospital staff and patients while offering a fun, colourful experience for participants of all ages and fitness levels.

![Jo Rawlings, Abi Southgate, Maddi Young, Emily Turner-Hennings, Dr Claire Lamplugh](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1722934456-esneft-staff-wellbeing-team-1.jpg)

ESNEFT's Staff Wellbeing team. Left-to-right: Jo Rawlings, Abi Southgate, Maddi Young, Emily Turner-Hennings and Dr Claire Lamplugh (Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity)

**Key details:**

- Participants can choose between 1km and 5km routes
- Runners will be showered with eco-friendly coloured powder at each kilometre
- All finishers receive a medal
- Children under five can enter for free

**Why it matters:** Fundraising from the event will support vital health and healing efforts across local hospital sites.

**What they're saying:** Jo Rawlings, [ESNEFT](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/esneft/)'s wellbeing administrator told Ipswich.co.uk: "We're really looking forward to taking part in the colour run as a team. It's so important that staff at ESNEFT have access to facilities that support their well-being."

**How to participate:**

1. Turn up on the day and sign up for either the 1km or 5km route
2. Wear the provided white t-shirt
3. Get colourful while supporting a good cause

**How to support:** Those unable to participate can donate to the ESNEFT wellbeing team's fundraising efforts at [www.justgiving.com/team/wellbeing](http://www.justgiving.com/team/wellbeing?ref=ipswich.co.uk)

**The bottom line:** This family-friendly event offers Ipswich residents a chance to get active, have fun, and support their local hospitals.

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