Charity Run

At E-Lux Peetri Run everyone can support the work of the University of Tartu Hospital Children’s Fund; patron Roald Johannson also lends his support. Register for the run—the proceeds of the 5 km charity run go to the Children’s Fund! #FeelLikeAWinner

Five kilometres is the world’s most popular running distance and is within reach for everyone. Modest preparation is no excuse—what matters is good will, a big heart and an open mind. There are musical breaks, dance and exciting moments, cheerful volunteers and other participants all along the course.

The charity run is first and foremost about doing good, but competitive spirits can still watch the clock—times are taken and the best are recognised.

Benefactor's auction

For years the E-Lux Peetri Run charity run, together with patron Roald Johannson, has lent a helping hand to the University of Tartu Hospital Children’s Fund beneficiaries who, despite severe illness, strive to learn to walk with the help of therapy.

Before the run there is an auction that anyone can join: all proceeds go through the Children’s Fund towards 16-year-old Ralf’s therapy. Ralf is fighting a severe and rare disease, Duchenne muscular dystrophy; with donors’ help he receives costly treatment and attends physiotherapy diligently. Let’s help Ralf keep up his therapy together!

A big and heartfelt thank you to Samsung and E-Lux for the wonderful products donated to the auction!

The auction winner will be announced on the main stage on June 7 at 15:45.

Join the auction

Charity run in 2026

We're running so Ralf can walk

This year the E-Lux Peetri Run charity run supports Ralf in his effort to take steps on his own.

Ralf is a brave 16-year-old who is fighting a rare and severe muscle disease: Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It is a genetic condition in which muscles grow weaker over time because the body does not produce the protein muscles need (dystrophin). That means movement becomes harder step by step—first running and climbing stairs, later standing and walking.

The costly medicine Ralf receives with the Children’s Fund and donors has slowed the disease’s rapid progression, but to regain strength the illness has already taken, Ralf works hard: his goal and greatest wish is to grow stronger and thus more independent. He trains a lot and goes to physiotherapy often—so that each day he can stand a little longer and walk a little more, with an assistant supporting only one arm instead of both.

Ralf will not let a harsh disease chain him to a wheelchair for good; he moves toward his dreams in small but important steps.

Donate directly via Lastefond donation numbers:

900 5025 – 5€ 900 5100 – 10€ 900 5500 – 50€

Heroes from past years

2025

Together we run so Elisabeth can walk!

The 2025 E-Lux Peetri Run charity run raised support for Elisabeth, who has Joubert syndrome.

In 2025 we supported 7-year-old Elisabeth’s gait therapy with €4784 together with the Peetri Run charity distance, the University of Tartu Hospital Children’s Fund and distance patron Roald Johannson.

2024

Charity run

We run so Ragnar can walk!

In 2024 we supported 7-year-old Ragnar’s gait therapy with €5161 together with the Peetri Run charity distance, the University of Tartu Hospital Children’s Fund and distance patron Roald Johannson.

2023

Charity run

We run so Brita can walk!

In 2023 we supported 7-year-old Brita’s treatment with €2464 together with the Peetri Run charity distance, the University of Tartu Hospital Children’s Fund and distance patron Roald Johannson.

2022

Charity run

We run so Desiree can walk!

In 2022 we supported 2.5-year-old Desiree’s treatment with €1148 together with the Peetri Run charity run, the University of Tartu Hospital Children’s Fund and charity run patron Roald Johannson.

2021

Charity run

We run so Klerkon can walk!

In 2021 we again supported 5-year-old Klerkon’s treatment with €750 together with the Peetri Run charity run, the University of Tartu Hospital Children’s Fund and charity run patron Roald Johannson.

2020

Charity run

We run so Klerkon can walk!

In 2020 we supported 4-year-old Klerkon’s treatment with €750 together with the Peetri Run charity run, the University of Tartu Hospital Children’s Fund and charity run patron Roald Johannson.

2019

Charity run

We run so Kevin can walk!

In 2019 we supported 11-year-old Kevin’s treatment with €1500 together with the Peetri Run charity run, the University of Tartu Hospital Children’s Fund and charity run patron Roald Johannson.

Press release

2018

Charity run

We run so Kelly can walk!

In 2018 we supported 11-year-old Kelly’s treatment with €3715 together with the Apollo Kino charity run, the University of Tartu Hospital Children’s Fund and charity run patron Roald Johannson.

Press release

2017

Charity run

We run so Hanna-Liisa can walk!

In 2017 we supported 9-year-old Hanna-Liisa’s treatment with €3345 together with the Apollo Kino charity run, the University of Tartu Hospital Children’s Fund and charity run patron Roald Johannson.

Press release

2016

Charity run

We run so Jan can walk!

In 2016 we supported 8-year-old Jan’s treatment with €1500 together with the Apollo Kino charity run, the University of Tartu Hospital Children’s Fund and patron Kertu Jukkum.

Press release