Edinburgh Winter Warmer 5K and 10K

Holyrood Park, EH8

Saturday 6 February 2027

Give your winter training a goal and join our 5K or 10K below Arthur’s Seat, on one of Edinburgh’s most stunning routes.

Every step you take helps us support neurodivergent people so whether you’re aiming for a PB or just enjoying the views, you’re running for something that matters.

5K Registration fee: £10 | Minimum sponsorship amount: £100

10K Registration fee: £20 | Minimum sponsorship amount: £150

Glasgow Winter Warmer 5K and 10K

Glasgow Green, G1

Sunday 7 February 2027

Swap the sofa for the city’s oldest park and take on our 5K or 10K by the River Clyde. Starting and finishing at Nelson’s Monument, and with the People’s Palace along the way, it’s a route full of character and the perfect reason to keep training through the colder months.

5K Registration fee: £10 | Minimum sponsorship amount: £100

10K Registration fee: £20 | Minimum sponsorship amount: £150

Supernova Kelpies 5K

Helix Park, Falkirk, FK2

Friday 12 March and Saturday 13 March 2027

Gather your family and friends and head to the iconic The Kelpies for a truly unforgettable evening. As dusk falls, the atmosphere comes alive, so pull on your brightest gear, light up the night, and get ready to take on the Supernova 5k.

Starting and finishing in The Helix Park in Falkirk, this fun and inclusive event is perfect for all ages and abilities. With a vibrant, festival-like feel and a route that lets you run the alongside the iconic Kelpies, which are lit up and change colour at dusk, it creates a unique experience you don’t want to miss!

Registration fee: £10 | Minimum sponsorship amount: £100

Inverness Half Marathon

Bught Road, Inverness, IV3

Sunday 14 March 2027

Fast and flat with stunning scenery.

Starting along the banks of the River Ness, the course takes in some of Inverness’ most iconic landmarks before finishing to a truly memorable Highland welcome. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or taking on your first half marathon, this is an experience you won’t forget.

Registration fee: £20 | Minimum sponsorship amount: £250

Glasgow Kiltwalk

Multiple starts to Balloch Castle Country Park, Loch Lomond

Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April 2027

Scotland’s biggest fundraising event returns to Glasgow for 2027!

With start points at Glasgow Green (Mighty Stride – 23 miles), West College Scotland in Clydebank (Big Stroll – 18 miles) or from Loch Lomond Shores (Wee Wander – 3 miles) and finishing in Balloch Castle Country Park on the shores of Loch Lomond, every step helps support neurodivergent children and adults to thrive.

Email getinvolved@donaldsons.org.uk for a 50% discount

Etape Loch Ness

Bught Road, Inverness, IV3

Sunday 25 April 2027

Your chance to cycle a complete circuit of world-famous Loch Ness on fully closed roads.

Ride through one of the world’s most iconic landscapes – rich in legend, natural beauty, and Highland hospitality. Whether you’re chasing a personal goal, supporting a cause, or simply enjoying the ride, this is an experience you won’t forget.

The spectacular 360° route starts and finishes in Inverness and features 900m of ascent, combining a rewarding challenge with unforgettable scenery.

Registration fee: £30 | Minimum sponsorship amount: £350

Edinburgh Marathons Festival

Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 May 2027

Scotland’s biggest running weekend, featuring distances for all ages and abilities. With iconic city landmarks, coastal scenery, and a vibrant atmosphere, EMF delivers an unforgettable experience.

With nine distances to choose from, choose your challenge and run with purpose.

Registration fee: Various | Minimum sponsorship amount: Various

Tough Mudder Scotland

Hopetoun Estate, South Queensferry, EH30

Saturday 5 June 2027

The ultimate obstacle course challenge over 20 obstacles over a 5 or a 15-kilometre run.

With no competition and no timing, it’s just you, your teammates and muddy strangers working together to conquer the course and earn the world-famous orange headband in support of neurodivergent people.

Email getinvolved@donaldsons.org.uk for a 50% discount

Aberdeen Kiltwalk

Multiple starts to Duthie Park, Aberdeen

Sunday 6 June 2027

Don your tartan and break in your hiking boots as one of Scotland’s biggest fundraising events lands in Aberdeen.

Starting at either Bellfield Park in Banchory (18 miles) or from Cults Academy (4 miles) and finishing in Duthie Park, every step helps support neurodivergent children and adults to thrive.

Email getinvolved@donaldsons.org.uk for a 50% discount

Scottish 10k

Musselburgh Race Course, East Lothian, EH21

Sunday 15 August 2027

The Scottish 10K offers an exceptional running experience, blending a fast, flat course with breathtaking scenery along East Lothian’s renowned Golf Coast.

Ideal for chasing a personal best, the route begins and ends just outside Edinburgh at Musselburgh Racecourse.

Runners head out along the magnificent coastline before returning to finish along the final furlong of Musselburgh Racecourse — Scotland’s oldest racecourse. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it.

Registration fee: £20 | Minimum sponsorship amount: £150

Scottish Half Marathon

Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent, EH33

Sunday 15 August 2027

Prepare for an unforgettable running experience, combining flat roads with spectacular views of the East Lothian coastline.

The Scottish Half Marathon is renowned for its smooth, fast course, making it ideal for charity runners and first-timers, as well as experienced runners aiming to achieve a new personal best.

Starting on the outskirts of Edinburgh, the route takes you along the stunning East Lothian Golf Coast, before finishing at Scotland’s oldest racecourse, Musselburgh Racecourse.

The route is seriously flat & rapid – if you want to set a personal best for a half marathon, then this is the event for you.

Registration fee: £25 | Minimum sponsorship amount: £250

Dundee Kiltwalk

Multiple starts to Slessor Gardens, Dundee

Sunday 15 August 2027

Don your tartan and break in your walking shoes as Scotland’s biggest fundraising events arrives in Dundee.

Starting at either West Sands in St Andrews (20 miles) or from Castle Green in Broughty Ferry (4 miles) and finishing in Slessor Gardens, and set against the backdrop of the Tay Firth, you’ll be supporting life-changing opportunities for neurodivergent people across Scotland.

Email getinvolved@donaldsons.org.uk for a 50% discount

Inflatable 5K Glasgow

Strathclyde Country Park, ML1

Saturday 28 August 2027

The world’s biggest bounciest obstacle course lands at Strathclyde Country Park!

Jump, bounce, slide and swing your way through 15 giant inflatable obstacles on the 5K, with five music zones keeping you going all the way round. Run it, jog it, walk it or dance it. Bring your friends, your work team or the whole family.

Open to ages 5+. Under-16s must take part with a participating adult.

5K – Registration fee: £15 | Minimum sponsorship amount: £100

10K – Registration fee: £20 | Minimum sponsorship amount: £150

Inflatable 5K Edinburgh

Hopetoun Estate, EH52

Saturday 4 September 2027

Scotland’s craziest fun run bounces into the Hopetoun Estate this September. Expect massive slides, wobbly tunnels and towering climbs, all with pumping music zones and plenty of laughs along the way.

First-timer or seasoned runner, there’s a distance for you. Every lap is 2.5K, so you choose how many times you take it on. Do 2 laps for 5K or 4 laps for 10K.

Open to ages 5+. Under-16s must take part with a participating adult.

5K – Registration fee: £15 | Minimum sponsorship amount: £100

10K – Registration fee: £20 | Minimum sponsorship amount: £150

Edinburgh Kiltwalk

Multiple starts to Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh

Sunday 12 September 2027

Pull on your tartan, dust off your walking shoes and get ready to walk all over Edinburgh in the year’s final Kiltwalk event

Starting at Holyrood Park (21 miles), Fisherrow Links in Musselburgh (11 miles) or Victoria Park (4 miles) and finishing at Murrayfield Stadium, it’s the perfect challenge for anyone looking to support Donaldson’s. Gather your team and help create brighter futures for neurodivergent children and adults!

Email getinvolved@donaldsons.org.uk for a 50% discount

Loch Ness Marathon

Bus from Bught Road, Inverness, IV3

Sunday 26 September 2027

The Loch Ness Marathon is widely regarded as one of the most stunning marathons in the world. With breathtaking scenery, an incredible atmosphere and a truly unforgettable experience, it’s easy to see why it’s a bucket-list race for runners worldwide.

The point-to-point course begins in a dramatic moorland setting and winds its way along the south-eastern shores of Loch Ness, through spectacular Highland scenery, before crossing the River Ness and finishing in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands.

Registration fee: £30 | Minimum sponsorship amount: £500

Great Scottish Run

St Vincents Street, Glasgow, G2

Sunday 3 October 2027

With both start and finish in the very heart of the Glasgow, the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run showcases the very best Scotland’s largest city — from striking architecture and green spaces to its rich history and unmistakable spirit and humour.

Thousands take on the half marathon or 10K each year to push their limits and raise vital funds. Along the way, Glasgow’s famously friendly crowds line the streets, offering unwavering support, cheers, and high-fives from start to finish.

10K – Registration fee: £20 | Minimum sponsorship amount: £150

Half Marathon – Registration fee: £25 | Minimum sponsorship amount: £250

Email getinvolved@donaldsons.org.uk to register your interest.

Skydive for Donaldsons

Locations across the UK

Few challenges match the thrill of stepping out of a plane and freefalling through the sky. Whether you’re a first-time jumper or simply looking for your next big challenge, skydiving is an incredible way to make a real impact. With expert instructors guiding you every step of the way, all you need is a sense of adventure and a passion for making a difference.

Sign up, take the leap, and turn an unforgettable moment into vital support for neurodivergent people.

The nearest jump sites to Donaldsons are in Auchterarder, Perthshire, or St Andrews, Fife.