5K runs

Taking part in a 5K run is great for those who are new to running, or those who just want to have fun while raising money for their charity. You can run, jog or even walk - the choice is yours! 

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5k Run

File 11337Starting and finishing at the EMF Hub at Dynamic Earth this beautiful scenic route takes you around Holyrood Park in the heart of Edinburgh.  The route offers stunning views of Edinburgh Castle and panoramic views of the city. 

Date: Saturday 26th May 2012
Location: Edinburgh
Sponsorship level: Whatever you can raise - set yourself a target of around £100-£200
Registration: Register online  

Big Fun Run

The Big Fun Runs are a growing series of Fun Runs being staged across the UK.  Following the success of 2011, the number of events is being increased from 5 to 14.  They are aiming to have upto 1,000 runners joining in the fun, at each of the Big Fun Runs. 

N.B. Coeliac UK is not one of the registered Charity, when registering, click on ‘Enter without nominating a Big Fun Run charity’. Once you have confirmed your registration, please get in touch with the Fundraising Team and they will send you the fundraising material. 

Glasgow Sat 14th July
Edinburgh Sun 15th July
Dublin Sat 21st July
Belfast Sun 22nd July
Borders Sat 28th July
Newcastle Sun 29th July
Liverpool Sat 4th August
Sheffield Sun 5th August
Manchester Sat 11th August
Leeds Sun 12th August
Coventry Sat 18th August
Birmingham Sun 19th August
Derby Mon 20th August
Milton Keynes  Sun 2nd September
Cardiff Sat 8th September
East Lothian Sat 15th September
Aberdeen Sat 22nd September
Perth Sun 23rd September
London Sat 6th October
South South  Sun 7th October
Maidstone Sat 13th October
Brighton Sun 14th October
Southampton Sat 20th October
Ipswich Sun 21st October

WHAT TO DO NEXT? 

 To find other 5k runs local to your area, visit the Runner's World website

Once you have registered for your 5K run:

  • Visit the Runner's World website for a six weeks training schedule 
  • Contact our Fundraising Team for your running vest
  • Download our fundraising pack and sponsorship forms from related downloads (on the right hand side)
  • View our fundraising tips  
  • Do not forget to set up your JustGiving fundraising page! JustGiving is the easiest way to raise sponsorship. Simply create a page and email it to all your friends, family and colleagues to start raising funds straight away.

Donations

  • £10
    Could help to produce a Food and Drink Directory, detailing products that are suitable for the gluten-free diet.
  • £15
    Could help to produce 10 information packs for newly diagnosed adults and children. It could also help towards the running costs of our Helpline.
  • £20
    Could help towards the cost of raising awareness of coeliac disease and DH amongst the general public, medical profession and food industries.
  • £50
    Could help towards medical research into all aspects of coeliac disease and DH.
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