Below we have listed just some of the running events taking place next year, so if any of these take your fancy or you want to take part in any other run, just get in touch with your local office or email run@meningitis.org and we'll set you up with:
If you choose to do an event for the Foundation, take some of the hassle out of collecting sponsors and sponsorship by visiting our Justgiving page - the quick and effective way to gather donations.
You can use this form to register your interest in events marked *
2008 Calendar of events
May
4 - Great Edinburgh Run
Following an historic route, including Princes Street, Holyrood Park and Arthurs Seat, giving magnificent views of the city.
4 - Leeds Half Marathon
5 - Belfast City Marathon
In 2007, Belfast City Marathon raised £6,845 with 80 participants, a record for Northern Ireland office. With the option of marathon, team replay, walk or wheelchair and a fun run, not everyone needs to run 26 miles.
Entry forms can be downloaded from the website www.belfastcitymarathon.com and sponsor forms are available from the Foundation's Belfast office. Contact Sharon on 02890 321283 or email Sharon@meningitis-ni.org
18 - BUPA Great Manchester Run*
Join Marvin the Monster, Meningitis Research Foundation's charity mascot at the BUPA Great Manchester Run on Sunday 18 May and help beat meningitis and septicaemia.
The BUPA Great Manchester Run is a 10K race that is perfect for first timers and fun runners. The run is increasing in popularity year on year, so 2008 promises to be a good one!
For more information and an application form please call Ian Beningfield on 01454 281814, email run@meningitis.org or register on line here
18 - Resolution Asset Management Women's 10k, Glasgow
Starting and finishing in Bellahouston Park, the route run through the picturesque southside. More information from Alison on 0131 228 3322 or email at alisonbaker@scotland-meningitis.org.uk
25 - Edinburgh Marathon
We have places available for this increasingly popular marathon around the streets of the capital. If you're interested contact Alison in our Scotland office on 0131 228 3322 or email her at alisonbaker@scotland-meningitis.org.uk
25 - The Baker Hughes 10k and Fun Run, Aberdeen
To be advised when entry details are released, send an email to bakerhughes10k@aberdeencity.gov.uk
25 - Plymouth Half Marathon
26 - The BUPA London 10,000*
The BUPA London 10,000 is a great new race organised by the London Marathon company that is perfect for first timers and fun runners.
Demand for places is expected to be really high for the first running of the race next May, Meningitis Research Foundation has guaranteed places available and we also welcome applications from runners with their own place
If you'd like to run for the Foundation, then Claire would love to hear from you on 01454 281814, email her at run@meningitis.org or register on line here
June
1 - Great Midlands Fun Run, Sutton Coldfield
2 - Dublin Flora Women's Mini Marathon 10k
This marathon is one of the real highlights of the fundraising calendar. Join the largest women's fundraising event in Ireland. You can run, walk or stroll to raise funds for the charity.
Entry forms will be available in the Evening Herald and online at www.womensminimarathon.ie from early March 2008.
If you want to get ahead of the game, or would like more information, get in touch with Monika in Dublin office on 01 819 69 31 or email monikam@meningitis-ireland.org .
2 - Cork City Marathon
Join one of Cork's premier running events. Register online on at www.corkcitymarathon.ie and call the Dublin office for a free sponsor pack on 01 819 69 31 or email monikam@meningitis-ireland.org
18 - Lisburn 10K and Fun Run
Entry for event opens on 6 March, for more details on the event visit www.lisburncity.gov.uk .
For further information from the Foundation, contact Emma on 02890 321283 or email emma@meningitis-ni.org
July
20 - Great Capital Run, London, 10k
27 - Great Wales Run, Cardiff, 10k
August
9 and 10 - London Triathlon*
If just running seems a little too easy why not challenge yourself by entering the London Triathlon?
Taking place on 9 and 10 August 2008 the London Triathlon is Britain 's largest triathlon event and involves a gruelling race of swimming, cycling and running.
Meningitis Research Foundation has guaranteed places available in this event and competitors can take part either individually or as part of a team of three. All we ask is that individual competitors pledge to raise a minimum of £500 in sponsorship or that teams pledge to raise a minimum of £1,000.
Already have a place in the triathlon? We'd love you to join our team – just give us a call on 01454 281814 or email run@meningitis.org
For more information please call Iain Elliott on 01454 281814, email run@meningitis.org or register on line here
September
7 - Adidas Women's Challenge, 5k Birmingham, Liverpool or London*
The Adidas Challenge is a Women's only 5K race and is held in three different locations across the country on the same day.
To register for the event contact Claire Johnson on 01454 281814, email run@meningitis.org or register on line here
7 - Great Yorkshire Run, Sheffield
7 - Great Scottish Run
Choose from a half marathon or a 10k starting in George Square, taking in some of Glasgow's most famous attractions and finishing on Glasgow Green. The starting line for more information is www.run.glasgow.gov.uk
14 - Bristol Half Marathon*
Each year the Bristol Half Marathon continues to grow, as does the Meningitis Research Foundation's team of runners. Whether you have your own place or you would like to run with one of our charity places we want to hear from you.
Contact Ian Beningfield on 01454 281814 or email run@meningitis.org
21 - New Forest Marathon and Half Marathon
28 - Real, - Berlin Marathon*
Help beat meningitis and septicaemia by running for Meningitis Research Foundation in the real,- BERLIN-MARATHON.
Join our team and make the most of your Berlin running experience.
We have guaranteed places available and we also welcome applications from runners with their own place.
All we ask is that our charity place runners try and aim to raise a minimum of £500 in sponsorship (there is no minimum sponsorship for runners who secure their own place separately). As we aren't tied in with tour operators, you are free to make your own travel arrangements so you can have as long or as short a stay in Berlin as you like.
For more information and an application form please call Ian Beningfield on 01454 281814 or email run@meningitis.org or register on line here
TBC - Robin Hood Marathon, Nottinghamshire
October
5 - Baxters' Loch Ness Festival of Running
5 - BUPA Great North Run, Newcastle*
Your chance to take part in the world's biggest half marathon. As well as the largest field of runners this event has one of the biggest crowds, lining almost the entire 13-mile course making it a great run to take part in.
For more information or to register contact Ian Beningfield on 01454 281814, email run@meningitis.org or register on line here
12 - The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, USA*
We have guaranteed places available and we also welcome applications from runners with their own place.
For more information and an application form please call Claire Johnson on 01454 281814, email run@meningitis.org or register on line here
26 - BUPA Great South Run, Portsmouth*
Join the Meningitis Research Foundation's BUPA Great South Run team in 2008 and help beat meningitis and septicaemia.
The BUPA Great South Run takes place in Portsmouth and the 10-mile route passes many major tourist attractions including the Spinnaker Tower and HMS Victory. Last year Meningitis Research Foundation entered its largest team yet and we hope to better this success in 2008.
We have guaranteed places available and we also welcome applications from runners with their own place. Please note that our charity places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis so book early to avoid disappointment.
For more information and an application form please call Ian Beningfield on 01454 281814, email run@meningitis.org or register on line here
November
2 - ING New York Marathon*
Join our team and make the most of your New York running experience. We have guaranteed places available and we also welcome applications from runners with their own place.
For more information and an application form please call Iain Elliott on 01454 281814 or email run@meningitis.org or register on line here
Page last updated 28.04.08