With over 25,000 runners taking part across the weekend, whether you’re there for the fast, flat, and fun 5K, the Junior and Mini Kids Event, or the headline event – the world-famous 10 miler – this year’s event promises to be even more incredible and a great way to fundraise for MND research at the Euan MacDonald Centre.
Events include:
03 May 2026: AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run
Passion, spirit and an unbeatable carnival feel - we love you, Birmingham! Take your place on the start line of the Midlands’ biggest and best running event.
10 May 2026 AJ Bell Great Bristol Run
If stunning views, inspiring history and graffiti murals are your thing, this running event is right up your street.
31 May 2026: AJ Bell Great Manchester Run
The North West’s original and best running event is back. Manchester comes alive on race weekend and we want YOU to bring the party.
13 Sep 2026: AJ Bell Great North Run
Join 60,000 runners at the world’s biggest and best half marathon. There’s an iconic route and a warm Geordie welcome waiting. We’ll see you on the start line.
04 Oct 2026: AJ Bell Great Scottish Run
These iconic 10K and half marathon routes are a love letter to Glasgow, and the UK’s friendliest city never disappoints. Get your spot on the start line.
18 Oct 2026: AJ Bell Great South Run
10 coastal miles with stunning views and sea air. The AJ Bell Great South Run is one of our most recommended races. Sign up now for 2025 priority access.
Plus more! Junior and mini versions of the events are also available, as well as solo challenges.
Register
Thanks so much for supporting MND research at the Euan MacDonald Centre. You can register for your choice of run at the Great Run website Great Run (external website).
JustGiving
Once registered, set-up your JustGiving page at Euan MacDonald Centre JustGiviing following the simple steps below:
Step 1: Add your photo to let your friends and family know they’re at the right page
Step 2: Use your story to let your supporters know why you’re fundraising
Step 3: Set an ambitious fundraising target
When creating your page, JustGiving will automatically generate a unique URL; it’s worthwhile changing this to something easy to remember. And please opt-in to receive keep in touch with your chosen charity (that’s us) when completing your page.
We’re here to help
Thank you so much for fundraising in aid of the Euan MacDonald Centre. We will be delighted to support you with your fundraising, whether it be giving advice on setting up your online sponsorship page, supplying promotional materials, or creating social media assets for you. If you get in touch, you will receive:
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help setting up your JustGiving page
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printable sponsorship forms
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promotional assets for your social media channels
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a free branded t-shirt or running top and water bottle
Whatever fundraising event you chose to take part in, please make sure it is appropriate for your level of fitness. As well as being a challenge, it should also be doable and fun!
Useful links
Get in touch Kerry.Mackay@ed.ac.uk
JustGiving Euan MacDonald Centre JustGiviing
Great Run website Great Run (external website)
Fundraising Pack Download a fundraising pack (opens a pdf file in your browser)
The University of Edinburgh Development Trust
The University of Edinburgh Development Trust is a charity registered in Scotland, with registration number SC004307. The Development Trust processes all donations in aid of the Euan MacDonald Centre for MND Research. All the money received through your fundraising will directly support research into motor neuron disease and related conditions. Thank You for your support.