Join Scotland's first kilomathon of 26.2 Kilometres (16.3 miles) and help raise vital funds for Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF).
The first Scottish Kilomathon will take place in Edinburgh on October 3 2010, starting and finishing in the Royal Highland Show Grounds at Ingliston. It will wind its way through the picturesque area of South Queensferry and take runners across and back over the iconic Forth Road Bridge.
This is a unique event which offers runners the opportunity to be part of a World’s First! It is a perfect race distance if training for a marathon or as a standalone race distance for experienced runners and novices alike.
Entry is FREE, all we ask is that runners aim to raise a minimum sponsorship of £400 to help MRF continue its vital research into the detection, prevention & treatment of meningitis and septicaemia.
There are around 3,300 cases of meningitis and septicaemia – the blood poisoning form of the disease, every year in the UK. This means a death still occurs almost every day and a further two people are left with severe after effects, such as brain damage, hearing loss and amputations.
MRF also provides education to the public about signs, symptoms and action that must be taken, as well as offering befriending and support.
To register interest or for further information, please contact Alison on 0131 510 2345 or [email protected]
About Meningitis Research Foundation
Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) is a national charity currently funding 26 research projects. Since it was founded in 1989, the charity has awarded 133 research grants, leading to many advances in the prevention, detection and treatment of meningitis and septicaemia
MRF estimates there are 3,300 cases of meningitis and septicaemia every year in the UK. (Based on enhanced surveillance figures 2002-05..
Meningitis and septicaemia kill more children in the UK than any other infectious disease.
MRF operates a Freefone 24 hour helpline – 080 8800 3344 – providing information on meningitis and septicaemia to the general public and health professionals
Information on meningitis and septicaemia is also available on the Foundation’s world-renowned website – www.meningitis.org - in 22 languages. An interpretation service is available in 150 languages through the 24hour helpline.