Supernova Kelpies 2026

Supernova Kelpies Friday 13 and Saturday 14 March 2026 infographic. The magnificent Kelpies are lit up red against the night sky
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Supernova Kelpies 2026

Location |
The Kelpies
Helix Park
Falkirk
Scotland

Go for glow-ry at Helix Park - home to Baron and Duke - two magnificent 30-meter-high horses!

Grab your glowsticks for the Kelpies 5K! Take a beautiful and iconic venue, wait until dusk, dig out the fluorescent clothing and grab everything and anything that glows or flashes. Then set off on a Supernova 5K! 

The Supernova Kelpies event is the perfect way to get involved in a timed 5K with your family and friends, whilst taking in the fantastic atmosphere and having lots of fun! Starting & finishing within Helix Park, this beautiful route allows runners the rare opportunity to run alongside the iconic Kelpie sculptures, which are lit up and change colour at dusk to create a beautiful spectacle for participants and spectators alike! 

Registration

This event is organised by MyRunning; register your place today at the Supernova website.

Every penny you raise in aid of the Euan MacDonald Centre will directly support research to improve the lives of people living with motor neuron disease (MND) and related conditions. 


JustGiving 

Once registered, set-up your JustGiving page at the Euan MacDonald Centre JustGiving page 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 communications and 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: 

  • help setting up your JustGiving page 

  • printable sponsorship forms 

  • promotional assets for your social media channels 

  • a free branded t-shirt or running top and water bottle 

Whatever running 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 JustGiving page (external website) 

Fundraising Pack Download a fundraising pack (opens a pdf file in your browser)

Supernova Kelpies Supernova page (external website) 

Accessibility enquiries visit the Supernova FAQ page (external website)


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. 

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