The Belfast City Marathon, 8 Mile Walk was introduced in 1997 and was designed for ramblers and hikers! This sellout event offers the chance to take part in Northern Ireland’s biggest mass participation event!
Whether you are part of a walking club or want to set a realistic health fitness goal for 2025, the buzz of race day and being part of one of Northern Ireland’s biggest mass sport participatory event is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! Secure your own place today and support #TeamMDUK!
What to expect
This unique event follows a similar route as the main marathon and wheelchair race, meaning you’ll garner the support of the local crowds willing you on! You’ll enjoy the buzz of being part of Northern Ireland’s largest mass participation event with 1,200 participants last year selling out this event alone!
Secure your own place
Secure your own place and then join #TeamMDUK by setting up a JustGiving fundraising page. Registration costs £42 and you can set your own fundraising target.
What we offer
By running for #TeamMDUK you’ll receive:
- A welcome pack to get you going
- A Muscular Dystrophy UK running vest
- Access to training tips, information of preventing injury and nutrition advice
- Dedicated support, ideas and tips to help you reach your fundraising target
How your money helps
For over 60 years we’ve provided life-changing support for people living with muscle wasting and weakening conditions, funded groundbreaking research and campaigned for people’s rights, access to treatments and better understanding of why muscles matter.
Hold free Information Days
for people who have been newly diagnosed with a muscle wasting or weakening condition
Train our peer support volunteers
to share their lived experience and help others
Fund vital research
into muscle wasting or weakening conditions
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