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We are so grateful to all those kind people who have helped us by running and made such a difference to people with macular degeneration.

There are many runs around the UK and even abroad - phone Sarah Day on 01264 321970 or email Sarah@maculardisease.org to discuss the support we can offer to our runners.  This includes T Shirts and running vests, sponsorhsip forms, online fundraising through the JustGiving website, publicity materials and press releases.

Join our team for the British 10K London Run!
Through the heart of London on Sunday 10th July 2011
The Macular Disease Society has over 50 places available for this run
Contact Sarah Day on 01264 321970

http://www.thebritish10klondon.co.uk/

We are also registered for the Big Fun Run series of 5K runs - we have unlimited places:
http://www.bigfunrun.com/

Below is a list of other runs in the UK which our runners have entered in past years.  If you have further suggestions for this list or if you would like to run for us please do let us know!

BUPA Great Manchester Run (10K)
The course winds around Manchester taking in famous landmarks along the way.  http://www.greatrun.org/Events/Event.aspx?id=4

BUPA Great North Run (21K)
Newcastle, Gateshead and South Shields
http://www.greatrun.org/Events/Event.aspx?id=1

BUPA Great South Run (10 miles) 
Flat 10 mile race in Southsea, Portsmouth
http://www.greatrun.org/Events/Event.aspx?id=12

BUPA Great Edinburgh Run(10K)
In and around The Meadows in Edinburgh
http://www.greatrun.org/Events/Event.aspx?id=3

BUPA Great Winter Run(10K)
Around Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh
http://www.greatrun.org/Events/Event.aspx?id=2

Virgin London Marathon
The famous run through central London
http://www.virginlondonmarathon.com/marathon-centre/

Adidas Women’s Challenge (5K)
A series of 5K running events for women only
held in Hyde Park, Birmingham and Liverpool 
Oline registration commences in Spring
http://www.womenschallenge.co.uk/home/

Edinburgh Marathon (26Miles)
The course starts in Holyrood Park and passes many famous landmarks
http://www.edinburgh-marathon.com/?home

Cardiff Marathon and Half Marathon
http://www.cardiffmarathon.org/index.html