Our events

Join #TeamBigC, challenge yourself, have fun and raise funds!

From golf days to marathons, and football to firewalks, we’ve got a great line up of events this year. Take a look at what we’ve got planned and help raise funds to support local people affected by cancer.

Norfolk Marathon

28 April
(Sold out)

EPIC Norfolk are organising a fantastic new event – a road marathon right here in glorious Norfolk!

The route will take you through picturesque countryside and coastal villages, with a breathtaking finish line overlooking Cromer Pier and the sea.

A family cycling in the countryside

100k in May

1 – 31 May

Whether you walk the dog, have a family cycle, hit the gym, canoe along the river or walk the Norfolk coastal path, we’re challenging you to complete 100 kilometres in May!

It could be on your own, with your friends or getting the whole family involved to reach your target. However you choose to take part, do it your way.

Football players in the middle of a match

Big C XI | Charity Football Match

18 May

Get your family and friends together and join us for a day of football, penalty shoot-outs and fun!

Enjoy watching the beautiful game with a great line-up including ex-Norwich City Football players Grant Holt, Wes Hoolahan, Simon Lappin, Cedric Anselin, Simeon Jackson, Mike Milligan and others!

Cycling event

Norwich 100/60/30

2 June

Join fellow cyclists and fundraisers for this classic and beautiful 100, 60 or 30-mile bike ride around Norfolk!

Each route starts from City Hall and takes in the edge of the Broads, after which point you will take a different route depending on the distance you have chosen to cycle.

Two people in the air for a tandem skydive

Big C’s Skydive

9 June

Are you ready to take the leap and jump for Big C?

There’s nothing quite like the challenge of jumping out of a plane on a tandem skydive, and the exhilaration you’ll feel as you free-fall through the sky!

During the six minutes or so under the parachute, you will enjoy breath-taking and unique views of the local area and beyond.

4 women at the Stoke By Nayland charity golf day

Stoke by Nayland Golf Day

3 July

Join Big C for its second Charity Golf Day on the 18-hole championship course at the beautiful Stoke by Nayland Hotel & Spa.

The day will start with sausage sandwiches and coffee before heading out on to the beautifully kept course for your team’s round. 

You’ll then head back to the hotel for a two course meal and prize giving.

Bure Valley steam train passing through countryside

Bure Valley Walk

18 August

Whether you’re up for the challenge of walking 18 miles, or you’d prefer a shorter distance of 9 miles, join us as we meander along the Bure Valley path, through beautiful Norfolk countryside.

A man walking across hot coals at a firewalk

Big C’s Firewalk

15 September

Get your adrenaline pumping and step out of your comfort zone this September by taking on the Big C Firewalk.

Join us for the hottest challenge this year and brave the walk over hot coals in front of Norwich Castle at the picturesque Castle Quarter Gardens. You will start with a motivational briefing from the team at Firewalk, and then head to the coals to take your walk.

People playing golf on a golf course

Golf Day at Bawburgh

10 October

The annual Big C Golf Day is back at Bawburgh Golf Club! Join us for a day of golf, food and socialising.

Enjoy 18-holes in the knowledge that each shot you take is helping to improve the lives of those affected by cancer locally.

A Big C runner in the Blickling Half Marathon

Autumn Blickling Half Marathon

20 October

The Autumn Blickling Half Marathon is an event not to be missed! The route will take you through some of the most scenic parts of the North Norfolk countryside.

A sell out event every year, this half marathon promises to be a race to remember.

“I’m so proud of myself and our team of poos! None of us are runners, and yet somehow, knowing that every step we took and every pound raised was going to help people in the same situation as my dad had been, made me keep going. It was an incredible experience.”

antonia, BIG HALF MARATHON PARTICIPANT

£50

Could host and facilitate a support group allowing people affected by cancer to share experiences and support each other.

£180

Could provide a complementary therapy course to ease some of the physical psychological and emotional side effects of life with cancer.

£350

Could enable Big C to provide weekly outreach support at a part time hub important to more rural communities.

Create your fundraising page

Setting up an online fundraising page with JustGiving is the quickest and most effective way to collect sponsorship funds. You can set up an online fundraising page in minutes and provide your friends, family and colleagues with an easy and safe way to donate to your Big C fundraiser anywhere, at any time.

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Download fundraising resources

Whether you need a sponsorship form, a bit of inspiration for a fundraising challenge or you’re looking for extra materials to help with your event.

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Browse our merchandise

Get ready for your event with our Big C branded merchandise.

3 fundraisers cycling in the Norwich 100

Latest fundraising and event news

100 Mile Easter Walk for Canaries Legend Grant Holt and Local Recruitment Agency ARC in Aid of Big C

Canaries legend Grant Holt has teamed up with local recruitment firm ARC to walk an incredible 100 miles in aid of Big C Cancer Charity, starting on Easter Monday.

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Family fun days raise awareness

A weekend of family fun days is taking place on 6-7 April in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston, offering people the opportunity to learn more about their bodies, squeeze through a giant inflatable Big Bum and jump into life-sized educational arcade games as part of a health awareness initiative.

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Strictly glitter ball event raises over £5,800 for Big C

It was time for Big C to get the sequins out and the glitter ball ready on Saturday evening as a glamorous evening of ballroom and latin dancing was held at Hellesdon Community Centre on Saturday 2 March, raising funds for the local cancer charity.

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Talk Norwich City fundraising efforts surpass £40k

A charity online raffle and auction which saw the Norwich City squad come together to raise funds for Big C Cancer Charity has raised £7,794. This recent achievement has meant that the Talk Norwich City (TNC) fundraising total has reached an incredible £41,274 since the duo started supporting the charity in 2019.

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