Events

Calling all supporters! Can you spare an hour to march down Union Street with us for Celebrate Aberdeen? We'd love to hear from you!

The parade sets off from Albyn Place and finishes at Castlegate - we'd love to see you with us on August 26.

Fancy hurtling over hay bales, throwing yourself down mudslides and generally just having a great time for a good cause?!

The Beast Race is back for 2023 and we have FREE places.

The 10K obstacle course takes place at Knockburn Loch, Banchory on September 23.

Get in touch today for your free promo code!

With just under two months to go until race day on May 14, Run Garioch’s partner charities are off to a flying start.

This year Run Garioch will be working with four amazing local charities. Their long-standing partners Clan Cancer Support and Inspire will be joined by two new groups, chosen after nominations from the public: Gordon Group Riding for the Disabled and Friends of the Neuro Ward.

Run Garioch relies on volunteers from its charity partners to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the thousands of runners it attracts.

In return for their assistance, Run Garioch’s partners hold a number of reserved places for all races, which can be accessed directly through the charities long after general entries close in mid-April.

Run Garioch’s charity partners also offer practical and moral support for all the runners taking up the challenge of fundraising for them on race day.

Run Garioch’s newest charity partners are also looking forward to their first race day.

'Delighted to be part of Run Garioch 2023'

Dawn Smith, treasurer of Friends of the Neuro Ward, said: "We're absolutely delighted to be part of Run Garioch in 2023 – our 10th anniversary year.

"Every kilometre our runners do in their teddy tees will raise vital funds to help patients on the neurological wards at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and the rehab unit at Woodend Hospital.

"Given the size and popularity of Run Garioch, we also see this as a huge opportunity to raise our profile and spread the word about the amazing work our volunteers do to support the hard-working staff on the wards.”

How to enter

Run Garioch will be held on Sunday, May 14. Entries for the PMC 5k, Dandara 10k, McWilliam Lippe Architects Half-Marathon and CP&Co. Junior Run will be available only until mid-April, unless sold out first.

Get in touch with Friends of the Neuro Ward direct if you'd like a charity place. If you can raise a minimum of £100, the charity will cover the entry fee - get in touch today. Email info@fotnw.org

The Aberdeen Kiltwalk returns on June 4 and we can't wait! Our committee has signed up for the Mighty Stride and would love to have you join them - or to bump into you along the way!

If you'd like to join our group, we're the 9.30am wave and our team is Buddy's Big Day Out. Whichever route you fancy, it's always a great day out - find out more and sign up here.

Fancy an unforgettable challenge? Sign up for the Banchory Beast Race today! We have charity places available for the first time, and would love to see you conquering the muddy 10K obstacle course at Knockburn Loch on September 23 for us.
We'll cover the entry fee if you can raise a minimum of £150 for us. Sign up here today - just enter the promo code at the check-out.

Join us for a night of fundraising and celebration at The Diamond Ball later this year.
We're celebrating 75 years of neuroscience in Aberdeen - as well as the 10th anniversary of Friends of the Neuro Ward.
Tables are £700 or tickets £70pp, which includes an arrival drink, three-course meal and wine.
Paralympian and record-breaking adventurer Karen Darke MBE - who was paralysed from the chest down in a sea cliff climbing accident at Cove - is our guest speaker, and the ever-popular band Mustang will have us dancing until the wee hours.
For tickets email info@fotnw.org

*SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ALSO AVAILABLE*

Run Garioch has named us one of their four charities for 2023!
Whether it's the 5K, 10K or half marathon you fancy, we'd love to see you wearing one of your tees as you cross that finish line on May 14.
Just select us when you register, or ping us an email at info@fotnw.org to find out more.

Are you looking for a challenge this summer? We're looking for keen cyclists to take part in Ride the North for us.

Your efforts will help neuro patients on the wards at ARI and Woodend.

Take on the Ride the North and cycle 64 or 100 miles through countryside on Saturday, August 26.

Both routes start and finish in Huntly, and there's no timings or competitive element to the day - it's very social, with plenty of refreshment stops along the way!

We’ll cover the cost of registration; all you need to do is commit to raising a minimum of £150 for Friends of the Neuro Ward when you take on the challenge. To sign up, or for more information, email info@fotnw.org

Sign up today to be part of the first ever FOTNW Ride the North team!

All being well Covid-wise, participants can choose between 100km, 140km and 180km routes which will set off from Huntly on July 24.

However, organiser Neil has a contingency plan to ensure the event can still go ahead in some form even if the Covid rules change again.

We're covering the registration fee, and are asking our riders to raise a minimum of £150. We'll supply you with a T-shirt and water bottle, and all the support we can.

The Kiltwalk is going virtual this year, and we'd be thrilled to see you pounding the streets on our behalf. It runs over the weekend of April 23-25 and you can walk/skip/hop/boogie how far you want, where you want. Every penny raised will be topped up by 50% thanks to Sir Tom Hunter.

Visit the Kiltwalk website to sign up and then let us know so we can can send you a T-shirt and water bottle!

We've got spaces available for Ride the North and would love you to join us!

The 2021 event has been redesigned and is one-day bike ride around the Huntly area, with - for the first time - three routes available to cater for all abilities. Pick from 100K, 140K or 180K.

We're asking our riders to raise a minimum of £150 for us. We'll cover your registration fee, supply you with a water bottle and T-shirt and, maybe even a push up the hill!

Email info@fotnw.org to find out more.

This weekend will see the football club complete a 24 hour run challenge

Following a nomination from Stonehaven Football Club, the lads at Grammar FC would have accepted the challenge!

The 24 hour challenge will commence this Saturday 27th at 12 noon with the finish being at their home pitch Rubislaw at 12 noon on Sunday.

We are delighted that they have chosen us at FOTNW to receive half the funds raised with the other half supporting another fantastic local charity Clan House.

If you'd like to donate to their fantastic fundraiser please click on the link below

Grammar FC 24hr Run Go Fund Me

Grammar FC facebook page

On February 9th 2019 the Blue Thistle fundraising group held a Ball raising funds for Friends of the Neuro & UCAN, 2 local charities for Grampian, Highlands & Islands. Chris & Kelly Milne and their cousin Julie Cleverdon organised a fantastic night at Aberdeen's Beach Ballroom.

The night saw the team raise a phenomenal £30,000! Well done to all and thank you so much!