Events
It’s your support that keeps our doors open and the gaming magic flowing, so join one of our exciting fundraising events or pitch in with your own! If you’ve got an event idea, get in touch at events@specialeffect.org.uk or call us on 01608 810055. We’ll support you all the way.
GameBlast25
21-23 February 2025The UK’s biggest charity gaming weekend is back, and it’s the best reason to game ever!
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London Marathon
Sunday 27 April 2025SOLD OUT The ultimate bucket list run! Join 50,000 runners and even more lining the streets to cheer you on.
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Games Industry Football Fives
Friday 23 May 2025Our Fives series celebrates its eleventh anniversary in 2025 with three regional competitions in Londn, Liverpool and Birmingham on Friday 23 May
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SpecialEffect Masters Golf
Monday 16 June 2025Our ever-popular Masters challenge moves to the iconic Belfry PGA National Course this year
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Saucony London 10k
Sunday 13 July 2025If you only do one 10k this year, make it this one. Team SpecialEffect will be proudly out in force on the streets of London once again!
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10k Your Way
Throughout June 2025Running is optional in this DIY challenge event for everyone. We invite you to complete a 10K challenge in your own way in support of SpecialEffect.
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Great North Run
Sunday 7 September 2025Grab your chance to create some amazing memories as part of the SpecialEffect running team at the world’s biggest half marathon!
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One Special Day
Friday 3 October 2025Join us as the games industry unites once again in 2025 to transform the lives of gamers with disabilities!
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Oxford Half Marathon
Sunday 12 October 2025Join team SpecialEffect as we run through the city of dreaming spires in one of the most stunning half marathons of the season.
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