Choose your running event
We have guaranteed entries into a few running events each year, and a few other runs are suggested on this page.
For more runs, search Runners World and choose from hundreds of running events local to you, from 5ks to full marathons.
Once you've chosen your run, please check out our fundraising support and contact us to get your fundraising pack.
Fun runs, 5ks, 10ks
Adidas Women’s 5k – September 2012
A fun run (or walk!) for women of all ages through London’s Hyde Park.
How to take part: register directly with Women's Challenge
Once registered: get fundraising support and request fundraising pack
Half marathons
Great North Run – 16 September 2012
Taking place in Newcastle, with a field of 54,000 runners, this is one of the most iconic half marathons in the world.
Our places in the Great North Run have now gone! We may be lucky enough to have more places by the middle of May so, if you'd like to put your name on our waiting list, send us a message to apply.
If you already have a place: get fundraising support and request fundraising pack
Robin Hood Festival of Running (half and full marathon) – 30 September 2012
This popular event featuring a half marathon and a full marathon starts and finishes at Victoria Embankment, and takes you past some of this historic city’s most famous sights, including Nottingham Castle and Wollaton Hall.
How to take part: register online with Experian Festival of Running
Once registered: get fundraising support and request fundraising pack
Cardiff Half Marathon – 14 October 2012
The biggest road race in Wales, the course is flat and fast, running through amazing scenery.
How to take part: register online with Cardiff Half Marathon
Once registered: get fundraising support and request fundraising pack
Great South Run - 28 October 2012
Be a part of Britain's biggest and most popular ten mile road race and support our work at the same time.
How to take part: send us a message to apply for one of our places
Once registered: get fundraising support and request fundraising pack
Marathons and triathlons
London Marathon 2012 – 22 April 2012
Come and be part of Team Epilepsy Society! Please get in touch if you have a ballot place and would like to run for us. We can send you everything you need to run on our behalf; including a tailored fundraising pack with fundraising hints and tips, a t-shirt to train in and a breathable vest to run in. We also have a post race reception with a pasta meal for you and a sports massage, by our cheering point at the 25 mile marker.
Unfortunately all of Epilepsy Society's golden bond places are now full. We only had a few places and received hundred of applications, but we did read through each application and were very grateful for all the offers of support. Thank you to all those who applied.
Edinburgh Marathon - 27 May 2012
The fastest marathon in the UK, this marathon is now also the second biggest, with over 20,000 runners. Start your marathon in the beautiful city centre and finish your journey at the famous Musselburgh Racecourse.
How to take part: send us a message to apply for one of our places
Once registered: get fundraising support and request fundraising pack
Robin Hood Festival of Running (half and full marathon) – September 2012
This popular event featuring a half marathon and a full marathon starts and finishes at Victoria Embankment, and takes you past some of this historic city’s most famous sights, including Nottingham Castle and Wollaton Hall.
How to take part: register online with Experian Festival of Running
Once registered: get fundraising support and request fundraising pack
London Marathon 2013 – 21 April 2013
Register for the ballot
The official ballot for the 2013 Virgin London Marathon opens on Monday 30 April 2012. If you would like to support Epilepsy Society please don't forget to register for the ballot. As interest is so high in this run, the ballot closes very quickly (in under 24 hours last year).
> Apply online on 30 April
Golden Bond places
Our applications for Golden Bond places are now open. We only have a few places. We will contact you at the beginning of October when all of the ballot results are released.
> Contact us to register your interest in Golden Bond places
