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Ready to go the Whole Hog?This year, The Suffolk Whole Hog is more than just an obstacle race. It’s a chance to challenge yourself, have a lot of fun (and get very muddy!) while raising vital funds for your local NHS charity.
In The Whole Hog’s 20th anniversary year, we’re recruiting a team of runners to join us on the Whole Hog route, a challenging and unforgettable experience that’s as rewarding as it is muddy. 5 miles of 30+ obstacles to test your limits.
We have 20 exclusive charity places available for supporters ready to take on one of Suffolk’s toughest and most enjoyable events.
Picture standing at the start line with your teammates, heart pumping, knowing that over the next five miles and 30+ obstacles you’ll crawl, climb, splash and scramble your way through one of the most memorable races in Suffolk. Every muddy step you take will help raise funds for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity, supporting patients, staff when they need it most.
Fundraisers at the Whole Hog
Whether you take on the challenge with friends, family or colleagues, you’ll be joining a team of passionate supporters determined to do something extraordinary for their local hospitals.
So… are you ready to go the Whole Hog?
Sign up today!
What to expect?
Never taken part in an obstacle race before? No problem.
The Whole Hog is designed to push you out of your comfort zone while keeping things fun, achievable and unforgettable.
Along the route you can expect to:
Crawl under cargo nets
Climb steep banks and walls
Wade through rivers (no swimming required!)
Tackle tunnels, slides and jumps
Swing across monkey bars
Get very muddy
Expect to be tired. Expect to be wet. Expect to laugh a lot!
But most importantly, expect the incredible feeling of knowing every obstacle you conquer is helping raise funds that help us be there for your friends and family when they need us most.
"Fantastic day! Awesome volunteers! Great photos!"
Why take part?
By joining Team Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity, you'll be helping us fund projects that go above and beyond what the NHS can provide, enhancing patient care, and supporting the staff who care for them.
We would love for your fundraising to support the Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity Fund which supports patients and staff when they need us most. Alternatively you can choose to fundraise for one of our current appeals: The Time Garden Appeal, Butterfly Appeal, Cancer Wellbeing, Radiotherapy Fund, Staff Wellbeing or for the ward or department within our services closest to your heart. Just let us know your preference when you sign up.
Date: Sunday 4 October 2026
Location: Wantisden Hall, Wantisden Valley, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3PQ
Wave time: 11:30am
Distance: 5 miles
Obstacles: 30+
Age: 16+
Registration fee: £55 £35
Spaces available: 20
Entry Fee Includes: Hospital Hero fundraising support, T-shirt, and a Whole Hog medal
Minimum fundraising target: £115
Your fundraising makes a vital difference to health and healing.
Every pound you raise helps us provide support that goes beyond what the NHS can fund.
£50 could go towards the cost of comfortable outdoor seating in the Time Garden giving families a calm place to sit together in peace.
£89.31 Could provide a calming space and a listening ear to people faced with a life-limiting illness and keep our butterfly centre open for half a day.
£131.28 Could support the mental health of children and adults diagnosed with and living with cancer by funding a week of restorative swimming sessions.
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