Edinburgh Marathon 2009: Join Us on Sunday 31st May

Edinburgh Marathon 2009

For four years, the Edinburgh Marathon has been the backbone of Research Autism’s fundraising: both individual marathon runners and teams of four relay runners have given their time, energy and fundraising skills to enable us to commission and support crucial breakthrough research into autism treatments.

Why Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is a beautiful city and a great place to visit.

The course route will include a spectacular start on Princes’ Street in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. Runners will get a chance to soak up the atmosphere of the historic old town before heading out of the city into the beautiful countryside and coastlines of East Lothian.

With spectacular views and landmarks steeped in Scottish history, there will be plenty to keep runners distracted from the gruelling challenge. The course will eventually sweep round to bring runners back to finish at Musselburgh Racecourse. This world famous venue will provide a superb background to the end of the race and offers all amenities a weary but exultant runner could possibly want.

And at Edinburgh you can choose either to take on the full 26.2 miles as an individual runner – an outstanding personal achievement – or to run as part of a four person relay team – a wonderful team event. Companies have confirmed how useful this particular challenge is for corporate team-building.

Why Research Autism?

Running a marathon as an individual or as part of a team is a wonderful achievement in itself. But why not harness your determination – and increase your motivation in training and to get across the finish line – by supporting a deserving cause that urgently needs your help?

We are the only charity focused exclusively on building a solid research base to document interventions (treatments or therapies) for autism rather than its causes. We aim to be the trusted voice that those affected so desperately need for guidance on effective and scientifically researched treatments.

We have the active support of many of the world’s leading figures in autism, but we need your help too.

How do I join the Research Autism running team?

If you would like to run for Research Autism, simply email marathon@researchautism.net or call Ashley Gibbons on 07908232992. Fundraising requirements are £1,500 per full marathon runner and £2,500 for a four person relay team (i.e. £625 per team member).

As part of our running team, you will receive our runners’ pack which includes advice on race preparation – including training schedules and nutrition tips – and on fundraising. We will keep in contact with you, providing advice as you need it…and you’ll get a free Research Autism running shirt for the race.

You will also be invited to our pre-race dinner and our post-race reception with prizes from our sponsor, Glenmorangie.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Thank you for your support.

Other fundraising events

We would also like to hear from you if you would like to support us through sponsored involvement in any other event. We can provide support and further information about the charity. Please get in touch.

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