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.
GameBlast26
27 Feb - 1 March 2026The UK’s biggest charity gaming weekend is back, and it’s the best reason to game ever!
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British Karting Greats
Wednesday 25 March 2026New for 2026! Join us for some intense karting team action at the iconic venue of Silverstone.
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Clay Shoot
Friday 17 April 2026New for 2026, a fabulous team event opportunity to test your shooting skills with the pros.
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Games Industry Fives
Thursday 14 May 2026It’s back! Venues in London, Birmingham and Liverpool host the ultimate games industry football fives.
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SpecialEffect Masters Golf
Monday 22 June 2026Your chance to experience an amazing round of competitive golf at the Belfry – and support our work at the same time.
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Saucony London 10k
Sunday 12 July 2026If 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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One Big Game
13-14 August 2026Your chance to play at England’s training base of St George’s Park in an amazing 24 hour charity football match.
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Great North Run
Sunday 13 September 2026Join team SpecialEffect to experience the magic and the challenge of the largest half marathon in the world!
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One Special Day
Friday 2 October 2026Join us as the games industry unites once again in 2026 to transform the lives of gamers with disabilities!
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Oxford Half Marathon
Sunday 11 October 2026Run for SpecialEffect in this breathtaking course through the dreaming spires of Oxford.
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