AJ Bell Great run - various events

If you are a seasoned pro or a running newbie, there are still plenty of AJ Bell Great Run events to choose from, and by fundraising for the Euan MacDonald Centre you can help contribute to our vital MND research.

Final event for 2025:

19 Oct 2025: 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.

Previous events 

04 May 2025: AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run

18 May 2025: AJ Bell Great Manchester Run

05 Oct 2025: AJ Bell Great Scottish Run

Register

Thanks so much for supporting the Euan MacDonald Centre; please choose the 'University of Edinburgh Development Trust' as your charity when registering your place in your chosen run.

You can register by visiting the AJ Bell Great Run website (external website).

Just Giving

Once you've registered it's time to set-up your JustGiving page by visiting the Euan MacDonald Centre JustGiving page (external website). Click on "start fundraising" - set an ambitious fundraising goal and use your story to tell your donors what you are doing to raise funds for the Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research. Add your photo to your JustGiving page, so your supporters know they're at the right page!

Please click to opt-in to receive communications from your chosen charity (that’s us) when you set up your Just Giving page. This will allow our fundraising team to provide advice and support for your fundraising activity, let you know how your donation is helping, and invite you to events.

When creating your page, JustGiving will automatically generate a unique URL – it’s worthwhile changing this to something easier to remember. We can create a QR code for your page that you can use to promote your fundraising.

Let us know

Please let us know when you have registered, and if you tell us what size you want, we’ll send you a free branded t-shirt to wear on the day!” We can also send you a water bottle. Email Kerry for more information.

More information

Great Run (external website)

Euan MacDonald Centre's JustGiving page (external website)

Fundraise Your Way (external University of Edinburgh website)

This information has been taken from the Great Run website – please double check details on their event website before registering as they may be subject to change.

Whatever Great Run you chose to do, please make sure it is appropriate for your level of fitness. As well as being a challenge, it should also be doable and fun! 

Please remember to choose the University of Edinburgh Development Trust as your charity when registering. And please opt-in to receive communications from your charity (that’s us) when setting-up your JustGiving page.