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It\u2019s your support that keeps our doors open and the magic flowing, so join one of our exciting fundraising events in 2026 – or pitch in with your own!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Download our 2026 current events calendar here<\/a> or check the listings here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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GameBlast26<\/a><\/strong>
\n27 Feb – 1 March 2026<\/em>
\nThe UK\u2019s biggest charity gaming weekend is back, and it\u2019s the best reason to game ever! Signup coming very soon.<\/p>\n

British Karting Greats<\/a><\/strong>
\nWednesday 25 March 2026<\/em>
\nNew for 2026! Join us for some intense karting team action at the iconic venue of Silverstone.<\/p>\n

Clay pigeon shooting<\/a><\/strong>
\nFriday 17 April 2026<\/em>
\nNew for 2026, a fabulous team event opportunity to test your shooting skills with the pros.<\/p>\n

Games Industry Fives<\/a><\/strong>
\nThursday 14 May 2026<\/em>
\nIt\u2019s back! Venues in London, Birmingham and Liverpool host the ultimate games industry football fives.<\/p>\n

SpecialEffect Masters Golf<\/a><\/strong>
\nMonday 22 June 2026<\/em>
\nYour chance to experience an amazing round of competitive golf at the Belfry \u2013 and support our vital work at the same time.<\/p>\n

London 10K 2025<\/a><\/strong>
\nSunday 12 July 2026<\/em>
\nIf 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!<\/p>\n

One Big Game 2026<\/a><\/strong>
\n13-14 August 2026<\/em>
\nYour chance to play at England\u2019s training base of St George\u2019s Park in an amazing 24 hour charity football match.<\/p>\n

Great North Run<\/a><\/strong>
\nSunday 13 September 2026<\/em>
\nJoin team SpecialEffect to experience the magic and the challenge of the largest half marathon in the world!<\/p>\n

One Special Day<\/a><\/strong>
\nFriday 2 October 2026<\/em>
\nJoin us as the games industry unites once again in 2026 to transform the lives of gamers with disabilities!<\/p>\n

Oxford Half Marathon<\/a><\/strong>
\nSunday 11 October 2026<\/em>
\nRun for SpecialEffect in this breathtaking course through the dreaming spires of Oxford.<\/p>\n

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Our fundraising events and campaigns aren\u2019t just dates on a calendar. They\u2019re lifelines. They\u2019re the reason we\u2019ll be able to reach and help more people like Arlo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve got an idea for an event, get in touch at events@specialeffect.org.uk<\/a>\u00a0or call us on 01608 810055. We\u2019ll support you all the way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s your support that keeps our doors open and the magic flowing, so join one of our exciting fundraising events in 2026 – or pitch in with your own! Download our 2026 current events calendar here or check the listings here. 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