Running Events

Welcome to our Running Programme.

Whether you are looking to run a 10k fun run, a marathon, or something in between, we have something for everyone.



May 2008

Oxford Town and Gown
18 May
Part of our Run for Muscles race series, the Oxford Town and Gown is in it's 27th year. This is an exciting course around Oxford's historic centre and University Parks.
Great Manchester Run
18 May
Apply now for one of our guaranteed places and take part in this top quality 10k run through the streets of Manchester, taking in many of the city’s famous landmarks. 2008 is the fifth year of this growing event, which is expected to be over subscribed again. Great sponsorship incentive prizes available plus top quality running vests.
Edinburgh Marathon
25 May
Individual marathon challenge around the streets of the Scottish Capital, or the Hairy Haggis Relay, for teams of four runners. It starts on Princes Street and finishes at Musselburgh Racecourse, using the same route as 2007.
BUPA London 10,000
26 May
The BUPA London 10000 logo The BUPA London 10,000 is a new event organised by the team responsible for the Flora London Marathon. It will be taking place on 26 May 2008, Bank Holiday Monday. The Route will incorate some of the Olympic Marathon Circuit used in the 2012 games, taking you past many of London's famous landmarks.
July 2008

Property Week Challenge 2008
06 July
the Property Week logo No suits, no clients, no work. Just running, running, running, running, running, running, running, running, running, running, running, running, The British 10K London Run...................... In the Property Week Challenge 2008
British 10K London Run
MDC supporter in the middle of the British 10k London Run 06 July
Whether it's your first time, or you're looking for a fast road race, or even training for a longer race in the future. This 10K will take you through the most famous landmarks London has to offer.
October 2008

BUPA Great North Run 2008
05 October
The BUPA Great North Run logo Make your muscles count for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign by taking part in the BUPA Great North Run, the world’s largest half-marathon. The 28th anniversary of this exciting and historic race will take place on 5 October 2008 and is set to be the biggest running race Newcastle has ever seen. You can join the thousands of other people racing to challenge themselves and raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign.
BUPA Great South Run 2008
26 October
The BUPA Great South Run logo Be one of 18,000 runners striding through 10 miles of Portmouth and battle the elements that the South coast throws at you. The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign has limited places in the Great South Run to offer to our dedicated fundraisers.
All year round

Worldwide Ultra Marathons Calendar
All year round
logo Endurance, vigour and grit…… Do you have what it takes?

For Worldwide Ultra marathons
2007 Town and Gown Video
All year round
Take a look at the 2007 Oxford Town and Gown video
Thank you to all MDC BUPA Great North Runners
Great North Run 2007 All year round
Thank you to all MDC BUPA Great North Runners