Alzheimer's Research UK

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Run to raise funds to defeat dementia.

There are many events both in the UK and abroad that you can enter, from local fun runs and half marathons to world-class events like the Virgin London Marathon. All the money you raise from sponsored runs will go towards defeating dementia. Join Alzheimer’s Research UK and get running for vital dementia research.

Alzheimer’s Research UK has guaranteed places in lots of prestigious events throughout the year. If you would like to apply for one of our places listed below you can download an application form. If you’d like to take on the challenge of the 2014 Virgin Money London Marathon for Alzheimer’s Research UK you can download our specific guaranteed place application form.

If you would like to take part in one of these challenges, please contact the fundraising team on 0300 111 5 777 or email fundraising@alzheimersresearchuk.org

Our running fundraisers’ stories should give you the inspiration to choose your distance, get training, and get sponsored for Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Big strides for Alzheimer’s research

Chartered accountant Glen Davis, from Essendon, has completed the latest leg of his world marathon challenge with the Berlin Marathon. This is the third of six marathons he is running around the world to raise £10,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK. He is being spurred on by thoughts of his 84-year-old gran, Matilda, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease four years ago.

Glen, 27, ran the Paris Marathon and the Virgin London Marathon in April, and next on his list is Chicago in October, closely followed by Dublin two weeks later. His amazing running efforts will finish in January 2011 with the Miami Marathon. Glen explains his motivation for running and supporting Alzheimer’s Research UK:

‘I’ve always been very close to my gran and this cruel disease has broken the strongest woman I know. Having worked hard all her life, now she can no longer walk or talk or do anything for herself. Seeing her makes me realise the importance of completing these marathons to raise money for vital research. Words can’t describe how much I want a cure for this disease so that other people don’t have to suffer.’

Marathon effort for husband diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 36

Determined mum of two, Dione Priddy, aimed to raise over £2,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK running the Virgin London Marathon on 25 April 2010. She ran for her husband, Mark, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s aged just 36.

Mark sadly passed away just two weeks before the marathon, but due to overwhelming support Dione still took part in the race and blew her original target out of the water with sponsorship topping a staggering £18,000.

Dione, from Northampton, explained her motivation for running the marathon and supporting Alzheimer’s Research UK:

‘When Mark was diagnosed with early-onset dementia it was devastating for the whole family and especially difficult for our two daughters, Eleanor, 13, and Bethany, 11. Our world was turned upside down.

‘I felt helpless watching him gradually fade away, but decided I could make a difference by raising money for Alzheimer’s Research UK, something that I’ve been shocked to find is hugely underfunded.’

If you are taking part in your own running challenge please contact the fundraising team on 0300 111 5 777 or email fundraising@alzheimersresearchuk.org

We can provide you with sponsorship forms, T-shirts and running vests.

*Suggested minimum sponsorship amount to raise.