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  1. Events

Fundraising Events

If you're interested in fundraising for us, we've picked out some of the best events taking place this year for you to partake in. Why not have a look and #DoSomeFin for sharks? We'd love to have you on board!

Supernova Kelpies

Supernova Kelpies

Do you want to set yourself the challenge of completing a 5k alongside the Kelpies? This is an event for the whole family! Read more

Start: 17th March, 2023 at 8:00pm

End: 18th March, 2023 at 10:00pm

Published: 6th February, 2023

Updated: 16th March, 2023

Author: Mark Packer

Location: helix park, falkirk

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Edinburgh Half Marathon 2023

Edinburgh Half Marathon 2023

The Half Marathon at Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2023! Can you run it for sharks this year? Read more

Start: 28th May, 2023 at 8:00am

End: 28th May, 2023 at 3:00pm

Published: 4th January, 2023

Updated: 25th January, 2023

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5k, 2k, 1.5k, 1k (Junior)

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5k, 2k, 1.5k, 1k (Junior)

Do you want to support sharks by taking part of one of the biggest junior running events in the UK? There are 5k, 2k, 1.5k and 1k routes available! Read more

Start: 28th May, 2023 at 9:00am

End: 28th May, 2023 at 6:00pm

Published: 4th January, 2023

Updated: 25th January, 2023

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Marathon Festival 10k

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 10k

A beautiful 10k route that is part of the biggest running event in Scotland! Read more

Start: 28th May, 2023 at 9:00am

End: 28th May, 2023 at 2:00pm

Published: 4th January, 2023

Updated: 25th January, 2023

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Marathon 2023

Edinburgh Marathon 2023

Do you want to spend May bank holiday in the beautiful capital city of Scotland? There are distances for everyone, including a full marathon! Read more

Start: 28th May, 2023 at 10:00am

End: 28th May, 2023 at 4:00pm

Published: 4th January, 2023

Updated: 25th January, 2023

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5k

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5k

Is the Edinburgh 5k the perfect run for you? Enter this year and support The Shark Trust! Read more

Start: 28th May, 2023 at 11:00am

End: 28th May, 2023 at 2:00pm

Published: 4th January, 2023

Updated: 25th January, 2023

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

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Run Bournemouth

Run Bournemouth

A weekend of sun, sea and running! 7 events over 2 days, including the Bournemouth Half Marathon, Supersonic 10k, Supernova 5k and FOUR Junior Events! Read more

Start: 7th October, 2023 at 8:00am

End: 8th October, 2023 at 6:00pm

Published: 4th January, 2023

Updated: 13th February, 2023

Author: Mark Packer

Location: Hengistbury Head, Broadway, Bournemouth

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