Run For Charity

Running for charity is a fantastic way to challenge yourself while making a real difference for seriously ill children in hospital. Whether you’re an experienced runner or taking on your first event, your support will help make hospital stays less scary and a more positive experience for children and young people.

Why run for charity with ECHC?

No child or young person wants to be in hospital, but for those who have to be, we are there to make the experience as positive as possible.

By choosing to run for charity with ECHC, you’re helping us provide seriously ill children and their families with the extra support they need when facing a potentially life-changing hospital visit. Your fundraising efforts help to speed up recovery, take away fear, and provide reassurance, distraction and fun every step of the way.

When you run for Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity, you’ll receive:

• A free ECHC running vest to wear with pride
• Fundraising support and advice to help you reach your target
• Motivation and encouragement from our dedicated team
• The knowledge that your steps are changing lives!

Join a charity run near you

Take part in a local running event and make every mile count! You can join events such as:

• Edinburgh Marathon Festival – Choose from the marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K.
• Supernova – Take on a scenic 5K along the Forth Bridge or the Kelpies.
• The Women and Men’s 10k – Get your PB through the most iconic parts of Edinburgh.
• Kilomathon Scotland – A unique distance run for those who love a challenge.
• Your Own Challenge – Organise a solo run, park run, or treadmill challenge.

How to sign up and start fundraising

1. Choose Your Run – Pick an event that suits you.
2. Register for a Place – Sign up via the official race website.
3. Set Up Your Fundraising Page – Create an online donation page to gather support.
4. Start Training & Spreading the Word – Share your challenge with friends and family.

Every step you take makes a difference

Your support helps fund much needed distraction for children who might miss out on things while in hospital for a long time. A musician can help a girl going through chemotherapy keep up with her singing lessons. A sensory play session can help a baby hit their milestones even when they’re not well enough to leave their room. A storyteller can transport a child to another time, place or galaxy.

Are you ready to run for charity and make a difference? Join Team ECHC today and help bring smiles to children in hospital!

How we will support you

Grab your trainers, join Team ECHC and you’ll get:

• A sponsor pack with fundraising materials
• An ECHC running vest
• Support, cheer and infinite gratitude from our dedicated fundraising team!

Running not for you? We have challenges for all ages and stages! Click the button below to see our full range of charity events.