Marathons and Fun Runs

Help us spread awareness and raise vital funds by supporting us in one of the events below. You will make a huge difference with every step you take in support of The Ehlers-Danlos Society.

We are so grateful that you have chosen to fundraise for The Ehlers Danlos Society! Your involvement will help give HOPE to those affected by EDS and HSD. We have carefully selected some fantastic events for fundraisers to take part in, such as fun runs, Tough Mudders, and marathons.

The next steps are simple:

  1. Select an event you wish to participate in.
  2. Follow the links to the event’s website.
  3. Complete registration.
  4. Email our Development Team with a confirmed spot at [email protected]
  5. Request a Fundraising Pack to get some helpful ideas and resources
  6. Fundraise over the designated amount for your marathon or fun run to receive an Ehlers-Danlos Society t-shirt to wear on race day

Our Development Team will get in touch with you to provide all the support you need; from congratulations and thanks, to helping with your fundraising pack, to wishing you good luck as you head to the finish line!

To get started, choose from the categories below:

USA Marathons

Detroit Marathon

Date – October 15, 2023 
Location – Detroit, USA
Cost – $270
Fundraising Amount – $1,200/£1,200/€1,200

Take part in the 2023 Detroit Marathon, and help raise vital funds and awareness for The Ehlers-Danlos Society.

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon

Date – October 28, 2023 
Location – Indianapolis, USA
Cost – $95
Fundraising Amount – $1,200/£1,200/€1,200

Take part in the 2023 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, and help raise vital funds and awareness for The Ehlers-Danlos Society.

Philadelphia Marathon

Date – November 19, 2023 
Location – Philadelphia, USA
Cost – $110
Fundraising Amount – $1,200/£1,200/€1,200

Take part in the 2023 Philadelphia Marathon, and help raise vital funds and awareness for The Ehlers-Danlos Society.

California Marathon

Date – December 3, 2023 
Location – California, USA
Cost – $169
Fundraising Amount – $1,200/£1,200/€1,200

Take part in the 2023 California Marathon, and help raise vital funds and awareness for The Ehlers-Danlos Society.

Honolulu Marathon

Date – December 10, 2023 
Location – Hawaii, USA
Cost – $TBC
Fundraising Amount – $1,200/£1,200/€1,200

Take part in the 2023 Honolulu Marathon, and help raise vital funds and awareness for The Ehlers-Danlos Society.

UK Marathons

Europe Marathons

Galway Bay Marathon

Date – October 7, 2023 
Location – Galway Bay, Ireland
Cost – €60
Fundraising Amount – $1,200/£1,200/€1,200

Take part in the 2023 Galway Bay Marathon, and help raise vital funds and awareness for The Ehlers-Danlos Society.

Amsterdam Marathon

Date – October 15, 2023 
Location – Amsterdam
Cost – €105
Fundraising Amount – $1,200/£1,200/€1,200

Take part in the 2023 Amsterdam Marathon, and help raise vital funds and awareness for The Ehlers-Danlos Society.

Budapest Marathon

Date – October 15, 2023 
Location – Budapest
Cost – €75 – €140
Fundraising Amount – $1,200/£1,200/€1,200

Take part in the 2023 Budapest Marathon, and help raise vital funds and awareness for The Ehlers-Danlos Society.

USA Fun Runs

USA Tough Mudder

Date – Various 
Location – Various, USA
Cost – $95 – $135, depending on distance
Fundraising Amount – $700/£700/€700

Take part in one of the 2023 Tough Mudders, and help raise vital funds and awareness for The Ehlers-Danlos Society. Sign up early to get the early bird price!

Be The Light!

Date – September 23, 2023 
Location – California, USA
Cost – $50 – $75, depending on distance
Fundraising Amount – $700/£700/€700

Take part in one of the 2023 Be The Light Races, and help raise vital funds and awareness for The Ehlers-Danlos Society.

UK Fun Runs

UK Tough Mudder

Date – Various 
Location – Various
Cost – £15 – £94, depending on distance
Fundraising Amount – $700/£700/€700

Take part in one of the 2023 Tough Mudder Runs, and help raise vital funds and awareness for The Ehlers-Danlos Society.

Color Obstacle Runs

Date – Various 
Location – Various
Cost – £39.90 – £59.90
Fundraising Amount – $700/£700/€700

Take part in one of the 2023 Color Obstacle Runs, and help raise vital funds and awareness for The Ehlers-Danlos Society.

Virtual Runs

Virtual Dog Jog

Date – January 25 – December 31, 2023
Location – Virtual
Cost – £10 Adults, £5 Children
Fundraising Amount – $700/£700/€700

Take part in the 2023 Virtual Dog Jog, and help raise vital funds and awareness for The Ehlers-Danlos Society.

Online donations will be processed through either the Tiltify or JustGiving platform and are subject to their respective Terms of Service. Tax receipts may be issued by the Donor Advised Fund indicated in the individual platform’s Terms.  

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