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Run for Charity

If you missed out on general entry, there’s still a chance to be part of it by choosing to run for charity. 

Choose a charity below and apply directly through their website. Each one is doing incredible work to make a real difference, this is your chance to be part of it.

 

New to fundraising? Don’t worry. Your charity will support you every step of the way, with expert guidance and a personalised Enthuse page to help you smash your goal.

 

To get you started read our top five fundraising tips

 

 

Macmillan Cancer Support

Because cancer can affect your life in so many ways, we do whatever it takes to give people the support they need. Join Team Macmillan and help us support the 3.5 million people living with cancer across the UK.

Alzheimer Scotland

Alzheimer Scotland provide advice, information and support. We are here for people living with all forms of dementia, their families and carers across Scotland. Your support means that we are able to provide vital services such as our 24 hour Freephone Dementia Helpline, our network of Dementia Advisors and our Brain Health & Dementia Resource Centres. You can help support us to Prevent.Care.Cure dementia.

My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

We are My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and our vision is a world free of motor neuron disease (MND). We have so far committed £19.5 million to vital MND research and your support will help us work towards finding treatments, and ultimately, a cure.

Alzheimer's Society

At Alzheimer's Society we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We campaign for change and fund vital dementia research.

Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK is the only charity fighting over 200 types of cancer and our life-saving research will bring forward the day where all cancers are cured.

CHAS (Children's Hospices Across Scotland)

Every week in Scotland, three children die of an incurable condition. At present, we can only reach one of them. By being there for every one of these children and their families, we will keep joy alive even in the face of death.

Highland Hospice

When faced with life shortening illness, death and bereavement, Highland Hospice can help deliver the right care, in the right place, at the right time, Highland-wide.

Maggie's

Maggie's provides free expert cancer care and support in centres across the UK and online. In every centre, you'll find a bright and welcoming space full of the kind of support that people facing cancer need and deserve.

Parkinson's UK

We're Parkinson's UK, the charity that's here to support every Parkinson's journey. Every step of the way. We're a powerful community united by one mission: improving life with Parkinson's.

Samaritans

Samaritans is the charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection. We make sure there's always someone to listen if you're in crisis or feeling suicidal. And we unite to raise awareness and campaign for suicide prevention.

Enthuse

Enthuse is the official fundraising partner for the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running.

Erskine Veterans Charity

Supporting Scotland's Veterans Since 1916

Fire Fighters Charity

Fire Fighters Charity provides care and support to the UK's fire services community

Mental Health Foundation

We tackle root causes to build and protect good mental health for everyone

Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance

Our mission is simple: to ensure that no one in Scotland suffers or dies because medical help can't get there in time.

Scottish Mountain Rescue

Volunteering to Save Lives – Any Hour, Any Day, Any Weather

Scottish SPCA

Become an Animal Champion by taking on this monster race

The Fishermen's Mission

Life Support For Fishermen and their Families

Aban

We're a local Highland charity changing young lives through the power of outdoor adventure

Debra UK

DEBRA UK supports people with EB, a painful genetic skin condition.

Endometriosis UK

Breaking barriers so everyone affected by endometriosis gets the care they need.

Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity

Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity supports the babies, children and young people cared for at Scotland's largest children's hospital.

Heart Research UK, Heart of Scotland Appeal

Until there are no more deaths from heart diseases.

Kidney Care UK

Making sure no one faces kidney disease alone

MISS Support

Supporting those affected by pregnancy loss in Scotland

Over the Wall Camp

Over The Wall Camp empowers children with a health challenge or disability, and their families, to rediscover the fun and magic of childhood through free of charge residential and online camps in Scotland and England.

Salivary Gland Cancer UK

Here to support those affected by, treating & researching rare Salivary Gland Cancers

SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health)

Scotland's national mental health charity

SANE

SANE aims to improve the quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness

VOCAL - Voices of carers across Lothian

Supporting Edinburgh & Midlothian unpaid carers through a range of services
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Macmillan Cancer Support

Because cancer can affect your life in so many ways, we do whatever it takes to give people the support they need. Join Team Macmillan and help us support the 3.5 million people living with cancer across the UK.

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Samaritans

Every 10 seconds, Samaritans answers a call for help. By running the 2027 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, with #TeamSamaritans, you'll help support more people in crisis. Together we can save lives.

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Alzheimer Scotland

Join Team Alzheimer Scotland and help make sure nobody faces dementia alone through vital support, services and campaigning across Scotland.

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Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity, working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

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Cancer Research UK

At Cancer Research UK, our vision is a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. Join our team today and support our life-saving work.

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DEBRA

DEBRA is the EB patient support organisation and one of the largest funders of EB research. We provide life-long care and support to the EB community and fund research to secure effective treatments.

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Erskine Veterans Charity

Erskine is Scotland's leading provider of care for Veterans. We support over 1,400 Veterans and their spouses in Scotland giving them care, camaraderie and community and when they need it most.

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Highland Hospice

When faced with life shortening illness, death and bereavement, Highland Hospice can help deliver the right care, in the right place, at the right time, Highland-wide.

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Maggie's

Maggie's provide free expert support for anyone impacted by cancer by offering practical advice, emotional support and trusted information in welcoming centres.

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Mental Health Foundation

Every mile is a step towards a UK that prevents mental health problems, not just treats them. This is not inevitable. It is preventable.

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My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

We are My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and our vision is a world free of motor neuron disease (MND). We fund the smartest, most efficient research, because MND isn't incurable, it's just underfunded.

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Parkinson's UK

We're Parkinson's UK. The charity that's here to support every Parkinson's journey, every step of the way. We don't wait for change, we make it happen. We believe that together we'll find a cure.

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Scottish Autism

Scottish Autism is one of Scotland's leading autism charities. Through advice, support, research and policy work, we stand alongside autistic people to create a world where autistic people can thrive.

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The Darcey Sunshine Foundation

Water Safety Education - Skills for LIFE.

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Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity

GCHC supports children cared for at Scotland's largest children's hospital.

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SANE

SANE aims to improve the quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness.

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Scottish Mountain Rescue

 Volunteering to Save Lives ‒ Any Hour, Any Day, Any Weather.

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Strathcarron Hospice

Supporting families across Forth Valley, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth.

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The Brain Tumour Charity

Our vision is for a world where brain tumours are defeated. We need to act now.

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Bemorefab Children's Cancer Charity

Supporting children, families and schools through the challenges of cancer.

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MISS Miscarriage Support

Supporting families through miscarriage and early baby loss.

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My WiSH Charity

We enhance care within the NHS West Suffolk Foundation Trust.

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Over The Wall Camp

Bringing mischief and magic to children with serious illnesses.

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Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland (RASASH)

Run for survivors. Change lives.

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Royal Airforce Benevolent Fund

One day's service, a lifetime of support.

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Scottish Action for Mental Health

SAMH - Taking Action for Scotland's Mental Health.

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Sight Scotland

Scotland's largest visual impairment organisation, supporting for over 230 years.

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity

Support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need.

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Trees for Life

Trees for Life stands at the forefront of rewilding in the Scottish Highlands.

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VOCAL - Voice of Carers Across Lothian

VOCAL supports unpaid carers across Edinburgh & Midlothian.