Take on the Scottish Half Marathon in Edinburgh for Down’s Syndrome Scotland!
Looking to set yourself a personal challenge this summer?
The Scottish Half Marathon is the perfect route to set a personal best. Starting conveniently at 11 am just outside Edinburgh, you will run along the magnificent East Lothian Golf Coast before finishing in the final furlong at Musselburgh Racecourse; Scotland’s oldest racecourse.
When: Sunday 16th August 2026
Where: Edinburgh
Registration fee: Free
Minimum fundraising target: £250
If you are interested in taking part you can sign up with the form below.
Why run for Down’s Syndrome Scotland?
We want to help everyone with Down’s syndrome reach their fullest potential through every age and stage of life. We know that one of the best ways of doing this is by supporting families and carers.
As a small, committed charity we want to ensure we reach every community in Scotland that needs us, by not only providing support, services and training but also calling out injustice and inequality.
By taking part in the Scottish Half Marathon, you can help us make amazing things happen for people with Down’s syndrome living in Scotland.
How we will support you
When you sign up to run for us, you will receive:
If you have any questions, please contact us by emailing fundraising@dsscotland.org.uk or call 0300 030 2121.
Take on the Kiltwalk in Edinburgh for Down’s Syndrome Scotland!
Brush off your tartan, pull on your boots and Take A Step Forward for Down’s syndrome in Scotland at the Edinburgh Kiltwalk in 2026!
The Kiltwalk is a great event for the whole family, furry members too! Whether you’re a veteran Kiltwalker, or ready for a new walking challenge with colleagues, family or friends, there’s something for everyone with 3 walking distances to choose from!
When: 13th September 2026
Registration fee: £7 -£20
If you are interested in taking part in the Kiltwalk you can sign up now directly with the Kiltwalk at the link below.
Why walk for Down’s Syndrome Scotland?
By taking part in the Kiltwalk, you can help us make amazing things happen for people with Down’s syndrome living in Scotland.
How we will support you?
When you sign up to do the Kiltwalk for us, you will receive:
Take on the Dundee Kiltwalk for Down’s Syndrome Scotland!
Brush off your tartan, pull on your boots and Take A Step Forward for Down’s syndrome in Scotland at the Dundee Kiltwalk!
The Kiltwalk is a great event for the whole family, furry members too! Whether you’re a veteran Kiltwalker, or ready for a new walking challenge with colleagues, family or friends, there’s something for everyone with 2 Walking Distances to choose from!
When: 16th August 2026
Where: Starting in St Andrews
Registration fee: £7 – £20
Run with us in Scotland’s capital!
Entries for the 2027 Edinburgh Marathon Festival are now open!
Starting in the historic Scottish capital, this route boasts the best of elegant city and stunning coastline. Known to be one of the UK’s fastest marathons!
When: Sunday 30th May 2027
Where: Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Registration fee: Full – £50.00, Half £25.00
Minimum fundraising target: Full Marathon – £500, Half Marathon – £250
By running for Down’s Syndrome Scotland, you can help us make amazing things happen for people with Down’s syndrome living in Scotland.
When you sign up to do the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for us, you will receive:
Do you already have a place?
If you already have your own place in the race and would like to support Down’s Syndrome Scotland, please get in touch by emailing fundraising@dsscotland.org.uk.
Take on one of the most stunning marathons in the World for Down’s Syndrome Scotland!
The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon follows a spectacular point-to-point route alongside world famous Loch Ness, starting in an atmospheric moorland setting and continues through stunning Highland scenery, taking runners along the south-eastern shores of Loch Ness, across the River Ness, to finish in Inverness, the capital city of the Highlands.
We are able to offer a reduced entry fee of £35 for our fundraiser (full price £65).
We are asking our runners to raise a minimum of £350.
When: Sunday 29th September 2024
Where: Loch Ness – Inverness
Registration fee: £35
Sponshorship: £350
Why support Down’s Syndrome Scotland?
By running for Down’s Syndrome Scotland, you can help us make amazing things happen for people with Down’s syndrome living in Scotland.We want every person with Down’s syndrome to reach their full potential. We know that one of the best ways of making this happen is by supporting families and carers.
When you sign up to do the Loch Ness Marathon for us, you will receive:
If you already have your own place in the race and would like to support Down’s Syndrome Scotland, please get in touch either by filling out the form above or emailing fundraising@dsscotland.org.uk.
Take to the skies for a breathtaking and exhilarating experience of a lifetime!
Challenge yourself to jump from an aircraft at a whopping 13,000 feet and plunge down to earth at speeds of over 120mph and help us fund our vital work supporting people with Down’s syndrome and their families.
Select and date and airfield that is most convenient to you. You will be provided with all the training, equipment and support by the qualified instructors and skydive team.
You can book your Skydive through Skyline – you will be required to pay a registration fee of £70 on booking and the remaining cost of the jump will be paid for by us as long as the minimum fundraising requirement is met.
When: Various days and times throughout the year
Where: St Andrews, Auchterarder or Errol
Registration fee: £70 deposit
Minimum fundraising target: £395 – £450 depending on airfield and cost of the jump
If you are interested in doing a Skydive you can book now via Skyline at the link below.
Why skydive for Down’s Syndrome Scotland?
By taking part in a Skydive, you can help us make amazing things happen for people with Down’s syndrome living in Scotland.
How will we support you?
When you sign up to skydive for us, you will receive:
Join us for the Aberdeen Tower Abseil!
Participants will abseil 131ft off the summit of the iconic Kings Tower with a spectacular view from the top and an adrenalin rush when you abseil down.
No experience is necessary and you will receive safe and expert guidance throughout.
You do need to be at least 16 years old to take part, with written permission from an adult if 16 years old. Maximum weight is 18 stone.
When: Saturday 17 August
Where: Kings Church, Aberdeen
Registration fee: £20
Sponsorship: £150
Why abseil for Down’s Syndrome Scotland?
By taking part in the Aberdeen Abseil, you can help us make amazing things happen for people with Down’s syndrome living in Scotland.
When you sign up to abseil for us, you will receive:
There’s an event for the whole family at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2027!
Entries for the 2027 Edinburgh Marathon Festival are now open! Established in 2003, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is Scotland’s largest mass-participation running event, with nine different race distances over two days. There’s something for everyone!
We are delighted to be able to provide a free charity place for anyone wishing to run in the EMF in aid of Down’s Syndrome Scotland. We ask that those taking part in the following events raise a minimum amount through sponsorship.
When: 29th May 2027
Sponsorship: EMF 10K – £150, EMF 5K – £75, no minimumum for Junior races.
Take your support to new heights and Zipslide 1000 ft across the water at Strathclyde Park
NEW LOCATION ALERT! Zip Through the Skies at Strathclyde Park!
We’ve never done this before… and you don’t want to miss it!
For the first time ever, Down’s Syndrome Scotland is bringing our legendary Zipslide Challenge to the stunning Strathclyde Park Loch.
Get ready to fly across 1,000ft of pure adrenaline as you soar above the water with breathtaking views all around. This is your chance to tick off an epic bucket-list adventure while making a real difference.
We’re asking all our participants to pay an advanced sponsorship fee of £20.00 and promise to raise a minimum of £200. We will provide all the support you need to help you meet and beat your fundraising goal.
When: Sunday 16 August 2026
Where: Strathclyde Park, Glasgow
Registration fee: £20.00
Sponsorship: £200.00
If you are interested in taking part you can register now at the link below.
Restrictions
By taking part in Scotland’s Big Zipslide, you can help us make amazing things happen for people with Down’s syndrome living in Scotland.