Run for Cancer Treatment

Join the University of Pécs “Run for Cancer Treatment!” charity run again this year and help support the recovery of children battling cancer!Date: 19 September 2026 (Saturday)Location: Széchenyi Square, PécsAll donations collected through the run will go entirely towards supporting the work of the Péter Tölösi Foundation.On-site registration is available between 9:00 and 10:00!Programme:09:00–10:30 – PTE Blue Zone Health Day10:30–10:40 – Official opening ceremony10:40–10:50 – Group warm-up11:00 – Start: running, jogging and walking (2.6 km)11:45 – Prize draw and awards ceremony for running ambassadorsRoute:Széchenyi Square – Irgalmasok Street – Citrom Street – Jókai Square – Ferencesek Street – Szent István Square – Janus Pannonius Street – Mária Street – Flórián Square – Nagy Flórián Street – Király Street – Széchenyi SquareDonation levelsWith your donation, you are not only supporting children in need, but also receiving a thank-you gift!HUF 3,000 or more / person → event T-shirt (while stocks last), certificate and wristbandBelow HUF 3,000 → certificate and wristbandParticipants presenting the event T-shirt and/or the wristband worn on their wrist are entitled to a 50% discount at the following partner venues:Pécs Zoo: admission tickets (https://pecszoo.hu/)Zsolnay Heritage Management Nonprofit Ltd.: admission tickets to the World Heritage Sites ("Cella Septichora Látogatóközpont", "Ókeresztény Mauzóleum", "Apáca utcai Síremlékek", "História") and the "Zsolnay Mauzóleum" (https://www.vilagoroksegpecs.hu/latnivalok; https://www.zsolnaynegyed.hu/programok/zsolnay-mauzoleum)Janus Pannonius Museum: admission to the combined "Hely Szelleme" and "Két Vasarely-kiállítás, egy élmény" exhibitions (https://www.jpm.hu/hirek/2026-06-07-victor-es-claire-talalkozasa-a-muzeu... ; https://www.jpm.hu/kiallitasok-esemenyek/allando-kiallitasok/a-hely-szel...)Mecsextrém Park: individual admission tickets (child/student, adult and senior) ( www.mecsextrem.hu )RegistrationPre-registration: 27 August – 15 September 2026online (the registration form is available at the bottom of the page once you have logged in)or through the running ambassadorsParticipants who register in advance can collect their thank-you T-shirts on 17 September between 9:00 and 17:00, and make their donation to the Péter Tölösi Foundation at the Szalay László Dormitory Aula (Pécs, Breuer Marcell Promenade 2.). Alternatively, donations can be made through a running ambassador by prior arrangement.On-site registration: 19 September 2026, 9:00–10:00 (Széchenyi Square). The thank-you T-shirt will also be available on-site, while supplies last!Before the run: Health Day with a prize draw!Before the run, the PTE Blue Zone Health Day will welcome children and adults alike!Colourful programmes, demonstrations and interactive stands will introduce the importance of a healthy lifestyle, sport, prevention and safety in an engaging and playful way.Programmes:skill-based games and sports activities (PTE TTK Institute of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, ATS Focivilág)dance performances (Dancing University)CPR and fall-safety demonstrations  (Kids Save Lives, Safe Fall Safe Schools)health screenings (PTE Faculty of Health Sciences)road safety games (Police)Those who visit at least three of the Health Day activity stations will be entered into an on-site prize draw, where they can win valuable prizes.Additional servicesPTE Alumni Office and Domestic Admissions Marketing Office – useful information and sports discountsTettye Forrásház – fresh drinking water for all participantsEventSelfie – a unique photo keepsake for every participantÉrintettek Egyesülete – raising awareness of the challenges faced by childhood cancer survivors and their families after treatment, and the importance of long-term follow-up; MyCare App presentation at the eventContactIf you have any questions, feel free to contact us via our Facebook or Instagram pages, or by email at egyetemisport@pte.hu – we will respond to every message!In addition to university students and staff, residents of Pécs are, of course, also warmly welcome to join us!Join us and run with us on 19 September for the little heroes!Main sponsors:ATS Focivilág, Körber Hungária and OTP Bank Nyrt.