MSA Trust

Running Events

Explore our charity places in various popular running events across the UK, catering to all abilities from 5Ks and fun runs to full marathons, offering something for everyone. By taking on these challenges, you contribute to helping to raise awareness of MSA and generating funds needed to continue our work supporting the MSA community. Join us on this journey, and together, let’s work towards finding a cure.

Navigate to your preferred distance using the tabs above, considering your ability, desired route, and preferred start location. Explore the “Why choose” section for each run to aid your decision-making process. Kindly note that certain runs have a minimum sponsorship requirement:

  • 10K races: £300
  • Half Marathons: £500
  • Marathons: £1,000

For the latest information, please check the relevant event websites or reach out to our fundraising team at fundraising@msatrust.org.uk.

 

 

Challenge yourself to a 10K run…

  • Hampton Court 10k- 12th May
  • Scottish 10k Musselburgh- 18th Aug
  • Battersea Park 10k- 15th June
  • Men’s 10k Edinburgh- 22nd Sep

Asics London 10k

  • Date: Sunday 14th July 2024
  • Location: London
  • Sponsorship: £2300
  • For more information click here

Why choose the ASICS 10k?

 

Welcome to The London 10K, the most iconic capital city 10K race, taking place on Sunday 14 July 2024. Live bands, DJs and cheering fans will motivate you along the route, which takes you past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben. This flat and friendly event is perfect for beginners or seasoned pros chasing a new PB! Please register your interest below.

Frome Running Festival

  • Date: 18th of August 2024
  • Location: Frome
  • Sponsorship: £300
  • For more information click here

Why choose the Frome Running Festival?

Enjoy a closed road race which takes you around the stunning, historic town of Frome. Choose from a range of distances, with a half marathon route that takes you out into the Somerset countryside, or opt for the 5k keeping you within the town centre.

The courses follow a road closed single loop circuit, with the Half Marathon route heading out around Frome town centre and the Somerset countryside, heading past the English Heritage site of Nunney Castle, and the 10k & 5k routes stay within Frome itself. Please register your interest below.

Sheffield 10K

  • Date: 29th September 2024
  • Location: Sheffield
  • Sponsorship: £300
  • For more information click here

Why choose the Sheffield 10K?

Staged in partnership with Sheffield City Council, the Sheffield Mutual Sheffield 10K is set right in the heart of South Yorkshire’s famous Steel City. A major event in the city’s running calendar, for 2024 the event will take place on Sunday 22 September, with thousands of runners of all abilities taking part. A fantastic atmosphere is always generated by the enthusiastic local support. Please register your interest below.

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Challenge yourself to a Half Marathon…

Cardiff Half Marathon

  • Date: Sunday 6th of October
  • Location: Cardiff
  • Sponsorship: £500
  • For more information click here

Why choose the Cardiff Half Marathon?

 

Its flat, fast course passes all of the city’s most breathtaking scenery and iconic landmarks including Cardiff Castle, the Principality Stadium, Civic Centre and stunning Cardiff Bay. Thousands of spectators turn out to cheer on the runners in a city renowned for its sporting passion. Cardiff is a lively capital city offering unique attractions, world-class sports stadiums, vibrant entertainment, waterside eateries and seemingly endless parkland. The event now offers a full weekend of activities, with a host of family-friendly activities at Saturday’s Cardiff Half Junior preceding Sunday’s half marathon. Please register your interest below.

The Glasgow Half Marathon Morun

  • Date: Sunday 24th of November 2024
  • Location: Glasgow
  • Sponsorship: £500
  • For more information click here

Why choose the Glasgow Half Marathon Morun?

MoRunning brings everyday people together with our focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! When you MoRun you will be inspired to achieve your goals, you will run with a smile on your face, you will meet incredible people and in turn help us raise awareness of MSA. Course details: The run route is mainly path – flat – dog friendly – suitable for buggy running – suitable for wheelchairs.

Register your interest below:

Challenge yourself to a Full Marathon…

 

 

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Challenge yourself to an International Run…

Event: Amsterdam Marathon
Date
: Sunday 16th October Location: Amsterdam
Sponsorship: £300 with an MSA Trust charity place. If you have your own place, just raise as much as you can!

Why choose the Amsterdam Marathon?

Each year the Amsterdam Marathon hosts participants from over 100 nationalities all running the same course, starting and finishing in the Olympic Stadium. Passing through the Rijksmuseum, then stretch along the Amstel River, and run through the Vondelpark.

Click here to register for the Amsterdam Marathon.

Event: Paris Marathon
Date
: April 2025
Location: Paris
Sponsorship: £300 with an MSA Trust charity place. If you have your own place, just raise as much as you can!

Why choose the Paris Marathon?

The 2024 Paris Marathon will take place on Sunday 7th April, 2024. The Paris Marathon is one of Europe’s most popular sporting events. Your running journey will start on Les Champs Elysées before taking you on a truly spectacular journey through the City of Light. This grand, international city marathon attracts over 40,000 runners each year. We offer city centre Paris hotel stays with guaranteed entry and our running guide services.

Click here to register for the Paris Marathon.

Register your interest below…

Event Application Form

  • Personal Details

  • Please note most events will require you to be 18 or over to participate.
  • Emergency Contact Details

  • Taking on Your Challenge

  • Employer Support

    For more information about match funding, please see www.msatrust.org.uk/get-involved/match/
  • Declaration and Consent

  • I have read, understood and agree to abide by the MSA Trust Terms and Conditions of Entry

 

Choose your region to find out

which running events are happening in your local area!

East of England | Midlands | North East | North West | South of England | South West | South East Runs in Ireland | Runs in Wales | Runs in Scotland | Runs in Yorkshire |Runs in London

 

 

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